Faiz Alam

Software Development Engineer (SDE) specializing in Backend

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9625147093

Aligarh, IN

About

A highly skilled Software Development Engineer with 3 years of experience, specializing in backend systems and cloud-native architectures. Proven expertise in optimizing database performance by 30%, enhancing system efficiency by 40% through caching, and driving significant improvements in scalability and resource utilization for healthtech and AI platforms. Adept at leveraging AWS, Node.js, and modern architectural patterns to deliver robust, high-performance, and impactful software solutions.

Work Experience

Software Development Engineer (SDE)

HEXAVIEW TECHNOLOGIES

Jan 2023 - May 2024

Remote, Remote, US

Led backend development for a top US healthtech startup, focusing on scalable and high-performance solutions that optimized database operations and resource utilization.

  • Spearheaded backend team leadership for a critical project within a top US healthtech startup, ensuring robust and scalable system development.
  • Redesigned the DynamoDB database with advanced local secondary indexing, achieving a 30% optimization in query latency based on specific access patterns.
  • Implemented a Redis caching mechanism, reducing database calls and significantly improving system performance by 40%.
  • Developed a multi-tenancy architecture to enhance tenant isolation and optimize shared infrastructure, increasing scalability by 30% and resource utilization by 25%.
  • Engineered and deployed an AWS SQS event-driven architecture, ensuring seamless and efficient inter-service communication and data flow.

Software Consultant

AIBILITI

Feb 2023 - Mar 2023

Remote, Remote, IN

Consulted on the development of an AI-powered marketing content platform, leading to enhanced model performance and reduced inference times.

  • Led the end-to-end development of a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) for an AI-powered platform generating marketing content at scale using LLMs.
  • Fined-tuned Large Language Models (LLMs) with robust guardrails, significantly boosting model performance by 20% in accuracy and safety.
  • Reduced LLM inference time by 15% through strategic implementation and leveraging of LangChain, optimizing operational efficiency.

SDE Intern

PROPRETURNS (YC S21)

Apr 2022 - Jan 2023

Remote, Remote, IN

Contributed to the development of functional web applications and integrated third-party APIs, significantly increasing website traffic and product efficiency.

  • Translated over 5 complex Wireframes and PSD designs into fully functional, responsive web applications using Next.js and Tailwind CSS.
  • Increased website traffic by 30% by strategically integrating third-party APIs like Mailmodo and Wati WhatsApp messenger into the product.
  • Enhanced product efficiency by 20% through refactoring serverless architecture code, specifically optimizing AWS Lambda functions.

Education

Computer Engineering

ALIGARH MUSLIM UNIVERSITY

9.2/10 CGPA

Aug 2019 - Jul 2023

Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, IN

Courses

  • Data Structure and Algorithms
  • DBMS
  • Computer Networks
  • Operating Systems
  • Cloud Computing
  • Software Engineering
  • Design and Analysis of Algorithms

Projects

USSD BASED PAYMENT APP

Jan 2022 - Dec 2022

Developed an Android application leveraging USSD services to facilitate secure and efficient offline payment operations.

ALIGARH MUSLIM UNIVERSITY VIRTUAL LAB

Jan 2021 - Dec 2021

Created a comprehensive web application for virtual lab simulations, assignment submissions, quizzes, and live classes.

RISTORANTE CONFUSION

Jan 2021 - Dec 2021

Developed a full-stack React-based application for a local restaurant, focusing on state management and UI animation.

Awards

All India Rank 512 in ICPC Amritapuri Regionals

ICPC Amritapuri Regionals

Dec 2020

Achieved a top rank of 512 in the prestigious All India ICPC Amritapuri Regionals, demonstrating advanced algorithmic problem-solving skills.

Global Rank 511 in Codechef November Long Challenge

Codechef

Nov 2020

Attained a high global rank of 511 in the competitive Codechef November Long Challenge, showcasing exceptional coding proficiency and problem-solving abilities.

Skills

Programming Languages

  • C++
  • C
  • JavaScript
  • Python
  • Node.js
  • Dart

Frontend Development

  • Flutter
  • React
  • Vue.js
  • HTML
  • CSS
  • TypeScript
  • Bootstrap

Backend Development

  • Node.js
  • Express.js
  • Serverless
  • AWS Lambda

Databases

  • MySQL
  • MongoDB
  • DynamoDB
  • Redis

Cloud Platforms & Tools

  • AWS
  • GCP
  • Git
  • Jira

AI/ML Technologies

  • LangChain
  • LangGraph
  • LLMs