Hi, I’m
Mohammad Azam Shaikh
Hyderabad
Summary
Results-driven Principal Software Engineer and Solutions Architect with over 12 years of experience in designing and delivering scalable, high-performance cloud-based applications. Strong expertise in .NET, C#, Azure, AWS, Microservices, and DevOps. Proven track record of leading teams, driving critical design initiatives, and shipping enterprise-grade software. Passionate about building modern collaboration and productivity solutions that enhance user experience and business efficiency.
Overview
10
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Freelancer
Solution Architect
08.2024 - Current
Job overview
- Company Overview: Delphi Middle East (HUDA Beauty Project)
- Designed and implemented Social Brain, a scalable social media analytics platform for HUDA Beauty using Azure services like Azure Functions, CosmosDB, and Blob Storage
- Led technical discussions, balancing client requirements with innovative cloud-based solutions to deliver high-quality applications
- Developed an AI-driven social media post prediction engine using Large Language Models (LLMs) to optimize content strategy and engagement
- Designed and integrated a chat-based AI system, enabling dynamic interactions based on HUDA Beauty's social media data for enhanced customer insights
- Delphi Middle East (HUDA Beauty Project)
Maersk Global ServicesPune
Senior Software Engineer
12.2023 - 05.2024
Job overview
- Company Overview: Pune, India
- Project: SALT - Led the development of a software license request management tool for 100K+ employees
- Utilized C#, ASP.NET Core, and PostgreSQL to build backend services and microservices
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams, ensuring high code quality and adherence to agile practices
- Contributed to building CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps and Docker for seamless deployment
- Pune, India
Tech MahindraHyderabad
Technical Lead/Architect
02.2022 - 12.2023
Job overview
- Company Overview: Hyderabad, India
- Project: LADA - Led the design and development of a logistics management system for government and defense sectors
- Delivered high-impact solutions by writing clean, reusable code and ensuring adherence to design principles and best practices
- Managed system architecture, leveraging cloud technologies like Azure and AWS to ensure scalability and reliability
- Designed and implemented CI/CD pipelines with Git Repos and Azure DevOps for various environments
- Hyderabad, India
Wipro LimitedHyderabad
Technical Lead
11.2020 - 11.2021
Job overview
- Company Overview: Hyderabad, India
- Led the design and development of Deal Manager, a microservices-based platform for HP to streamline deal management and provide customized deals to resellers
- Architected scalable and efficient microservices using .NET Core, ensuring seamless integration with HP's existing systems
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, define technical specifications, and implement solutions aligned with client objectives
- Hyderabad, India
CGIHyderabad
Senior Software Engineer
10.2017 - 11.2020
Job overview
- Company Overview: Hyderabad, India
- Project: Bell Lab Real-Time Event Publisher - Built a real-time event tracking system used across Canada
- Led the integration of Kafka with ASP.NET Core to capture and process real-time user activity for 10+ million customers
- Worked closely with business teams to ensure the solution met business needs while adhering to technical constraints
- Hyderabad, India
Persistent SystemsNagpur
Module Lead
07.2015 - 10.2017
Job overview
- Company Overview: Nagpur, India
- Project: Teletrac Navman Fleet Management System - Developed backend services and APIs for managing 500K+ fleets across multiple regions
- Designed and implemented REST APIs for large-scale web and mobile applications, supporting 100K+ users
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to resolve production issues and improve system performance
- Nagpur, India
Education
RTM Nagpur UniversityNagpur, India
Master of Science from MCA
07-2012
RTM Nagpur UniversityNagpur, India
Bachelor of Commerce and Computer Applications from BCA
04-2009
Skills
- C#
- JavaScript
- NET Core
- ASPNET
- Python
- Azure
- AWS
- Docker
- Kubernetes
- Azure DevOps (CI/CD)
- SQL Server
- PostgreSQL
- Cosmos Db
- Microservices
- Event-Driven Architecture
- Scrum
- DDD
- Cloud architecture
- AI integration
- Microservices design
- CI/CD implementation
- Problem solving
- Software development
- Backend services
- GitHub
- Systems design
Certification
- Microsoft DP-900 Azure Data Fundamentals
- Microsoft AZ-900 Azure Fundamentals
- IBM Certification in Python for Data Science
- Microsoft 70-486 ASP.NET MVC Exam
Accomplishments
- Successfully led multiple client-facing projects, delivering solutions that exceeded client expectations through effective leadership and technical expertise.
- Implemented best practices such as TDD, continuous integration, and DevSecOps, ensuring high-quality software delivery.
- Championed the use of cloud technologies (Azure and AWS) to modernize legacy systems, resulting in improved scalability, security, and performance.
- Mentored and coached development teams, fostering a collaborative and growth-oriented culture.
Attributes
- Strong problem-solving abilities with a strategic mindset, capable of making pragmatic decisions and balancing technical and business needs.
- Excellent communicator, able to bridge the gap between product and technology, ensuring alignment between stakeholders and developers.
- Resilient in ambiguous situations, approaching challenges from multiple perspectives and driving innovative solutions.
Timeline
Solution Architect
Freelancer
08.2024 - Current
Senior Software Engineer
Maersk Global Services
12.2023 - 05.2024
Technical Lead/Architect
Tech Mahindra
02.2022 - 12.2023
Technical Lead
Wipro Limited
11.2020 - 11.2021
Senior Software Engineer
CGI
10.2017 - 11.2020
Module Lead
Persistent Systems
07.2015 - 10.2017
RTM Nagpur University
Master of Science from MCA
RTM Nagpur University
Bachelor of Commerce and Computer Applications from BCA
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