Faiz Alam

Software Development Engineer (SDE) specializing in Backend
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

HEXAVIEW TECHNOLOGIES
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Software Development Engineer (SDE)

Remote, Remote, US

Summary

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

Highlights

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.

AIBILITI
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Software Consultant

Remote, Remote, India

Summary

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

Highlights

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.

PROPRETURNS (YC S21)
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SDE Intern

Remote, Remote, India

Summary

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

Highlights

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

ALIGARH MUSLIM UNIVERSITY
Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, India

B.Tech

Computer Engineering

Grade: 9.2/10 CGPA

Courses

Data Structure and Algorithms

DBMS

Computer Networks

Operating Systems

Cloud Computing

Software Engineering

Design and Analysis of Algorithms

Awards

All India Rank 512 in ICPC Amritapuri Regionals

Awarded By

ICPC Amritapuri Regionals

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

Awarded By

Codechef

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.

Projects

USSD BASED PAYMENT APP

Summary

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

ALIGARH MUSLIM UNIVERSITY VIRTUAL LAB

Summary

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

RISTORANTE CONFUSION

Summary

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