Full-stack and solution-focused software engineer with 19+ years of experience building scalable, secure web applications and multi-tenant SaaS platforms. Specialized in Python, Django, Django REST Framework, and React, with strong REST API design, authentication, payments, and production deployment. Founder and end-to-end owner of ShopPiloT, a multi-tenant e-commerce SaaS platform. Engineered tenant isolation using a DDD-based backend, implemented JWT/OAuth security, Stripe payment workflows with webhooks, and deployed production infrastructure on AWS EC2 with Nginx, Gunicorn, and SSL.…

Syed K Ashif

Full-stack and solution-focused software engineer with 19+ years of experience building scalable, secure web applications and multi-tenant SaaS platforms. Specialized in Python, Django, Django REST Framework, and React, with strong REST API design, authentication, payments, and production deployment. Founder and end-to-end owner of ShopPiloT, a multi-tenant e-commerce SaaS platform. Engineered tenant isolation using a DDD-based backend, implemented JWT/OAuth security, Stripe payment workflows with webhooks, and deployed production infrastructure on AWS EC2 with Nginx, Gunicorn, and SSL.…

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Full-stack and solution-focused software engineer with 19+ years of experience building scalable, secure web applications and multi-tenant SaaS platforms. Specialized in Python, Django, Django REST Framework, and React, with strong REST API design, authentication, payments, and production deployment.

Founder and end-to-end owner of ShopPiloT, a multi-tenant e-commerce SaaS platform. Engineered tenant isolation using a DDD-based backend, implemented JWT/OAuth security, Stripe payment workflows with webhooks, and deployed production infrastructure on AWS EC2 with Nginx, Gunicorn, and SSL.

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Skills

Experience Level

API
Expert
Django
Expert
Python
Expert
Stripe
Expert
Web Design
Expert
PostgreSQL
Expert
AWS
Expert
React JS
Expert
TypeScript
Expert
Github
Expert
Redis
Expert
Amazon Web Services
Intermediate
Docker
Intermediate
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Language

English
Advanced

Work Experience

Founder / Backend Developer at Encoding Corner (Pvt) Ltd.
July 20, 2022 - Present
Founded and developed Encoding Corner, focusing on backend development using Django, Django REST Framework, and AWS deployment. Built and deployed production-ready web applications with REST APIs, authentication systems, database design (PostgreSQL), and cloud hosting on AWS EC2 with Nginx and Gunicorn configuration. Responsible for backend architecture, API development, system integration, and deployment workflows.
Senior Software Engineer at Dealer's Choice Inc. Alabama, USA
March 24, 2012 - April 18, 2022
Worked on a Preferred Customer Program (PCP) CRM web application for the automotive domain, managing vehicle service contracts and dealership interactions. Developed and maintained features including service tracking, appointment scheduling, customer-dealership communication, and reporting systems. Involved in full software development lifecycle: requirement analysis, backend development, testing, feature deployment, and production support. Ensured application stability, performance optimization, and bug resolution in production environments.
Software Engineer at Electronic Solutions Pakistan Private Limited
December 18, 2007 - February 22, 2012
Worked on backend web applications using Microsoft .NET Framework and SQL Server. Responsible for database design, query optimization, stored procedures, and backend logic implementation. Participated in requirement gathering, development, testing, and deployment support activities. Built a strong foundation in backend engineering, database systems, and structured software development practices.

Education

Master of Information Technology at Gomal University, Pakistan
March 1, 2003 - June 23, 2005

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Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Computers & Electronics, Retail
    Django Full-Stack Application with Custom Backend and AWS Deployment

    Built a Django-based web application for a real business use case, including backend architecture, database design, and deployment on AWS. The system includes dynamic content management, form handling, and secure admin controls.

    Features:

    Django backend architecture
    Custom models and database schema
    AWS deployment (EC2 / Nginx / Gunicorn)
    PostgreSQL integration

    Deployment / Infrastructure
    AWS EC2 deployment
    Linux server setup for Django applications
    Nginx configuration
    Gunicorn setup
    Python environment setup
    Application deployment and hosting

    Multi-Vendor E-Commerce Backend API (Django REST Framework)

    Developed a backend API for a multi-vendor e-commerce platform using Django REST Framework and PostgreSQL. The system supports customer and vendor accounts, product management, shopping cart functionality, order processing, secure authentication, and online payments.

    Key features included:

    • JWT-based authentication and authorization
    • Google OAuth registration and login
    • Vendor onboarding and management
    • Product catalog and inventory management
    • Shopping cart and order workflows
    • Stripe payment gateway integration
    • Webhook handling for payment events
    • API documentation using Swagger/OpenAPI
    • API testing using Postman
    • Deployment on AWS EC2 using Gunicorn and Nginx

    The project was designed with a scalable backend architecture and RESTful API principles, enabling seamless integration with modern frontend applications built with React and other JavaScript frameworks.