I am Talal Khan, a backend software engineer with 6+ years of experience building scalable, high-performance server-side applications. I specialize in Node.js, TypeScript, and a range of database technologies including PostgreSQL, MongoDB, and MySQL. I design robust microservices, optimize APIs, and deploy to cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure). I have a track record of reducing server response times, streamlining codebases, and delivering production-ready features in Agile teams. I am proficient in CI/CD, containerization with Docker, and infrastructure management across multi-cloud environments. I am passionate about writing clean, maintainable code and collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive business outcomes.

Talal Khan

I am Talal Khan, a backend software engineer with 6+ years of experience building scalable, high-performance server-side applications. I specialize in Node.js, TypeScript, and a range of database technologies including PostgreSQL, MongoDB, and MySQL. I design robust microservices, optimize APIs, and deploy to cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure). I have a track record of reducing server response times, streamlining codebases, and delivering production-ready features in Agile teams. I am proficient in CI/CD, containerization with Docker, and infrastructure management across multi-cloud environments. I am passionate about writing clean, maintainable code and collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive business outcomes.

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I am Talal Khan, a backend software engineer with 6+ years of experience building scalable, high-performance server-side applications. I specialize in Node.js, TypeScript, and a range of database technologies including PostgreSQL, MongoDB, and MySQL. I design robust microservices, optimize APIs, and deploy to cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure). I have a track record of reducing server response times, streamlining codebases, and delivering production-ready features in Agile teams. I am proficient in CI/CD, containerization with Docker, and infrastructure management across multi-cloud environments. I am passionate about writing clean, maintainable code and collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive business outcomes.

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Work Experience

Senior Software Engineer at Tafsol Technologies
January 1, 2022 - Present
Architected and maintained backend services handling high-throughput traffic, achieving 99.9% uptime across production environments. Led API optimization initiatives, reducing average response times by 40% through query tuning, caching (Redis), and code refactoring. Collaborated with cross-functional teams of 5+ engineers, delivering features on sprint schedules using Agile/Scrum. Designed CI/CD pipelines with GitHub Actions and Docker, cutting deployment time by 50%. Managed cloud infrastructure across AWS, GCP, and Digital Ocean with container orchestration and auto-scaling.
Associate Software Engineer at Friendsbit Software Solutions
October 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022
Developed and maintained Node.js applications, reducing codebase complexity by 20% while preserving full functionality. Optimized GraphQL queries and data-fetching patterns, decreasing page load times by 30%. Contributed to architectural design reviews ensuring scalability and maintainability requirements.
Software Engineer at Objectual Systems Ltd
August 1, 2020 - September 1, 2021
Improved backend process efficiency through systematic performance tuning and code optimization on core services. Col laborated on multiple product teams, delivering features that enhanced system functionality and user satisfaction.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science at Federal Urdu University, Karachi, Pakistan
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2024

Qualifications

AWS Cloud Practitioner Essentials
January 11, 2030 - April 8, 2026
Node.js Course – Mosh Hamedani
January 11, 2030 - April 8, 2026
Certified Computer Operator – Saylani Mass IT Training
January 11, 2030 - April 8, 2026

Industry Experience

Software & Internet