I’m a senior full-stack software engineer specializing in Python and modern web backends using FastAPI, Django, and Flask. Over 6+ years, I build production-grade REST APIs, scalable data-driven systems, and reliable microservices that handle complex business logic cleanly and efficiently. I also enjoy the full delivery lifecycle—designing interactive dashboards, automating CI/CD pipelines, and deploying cloud solutions on AWS and Azure/GCP. I’ve worked extensively with databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB), real-time messaging with RabbitMQ and Kafka, and DevOps tooling like Docker, Kubernetes, and Apache Airflow to ship dependable, high-performance applications.…

Khurra m Shahzad

I’m a senior full-stack software engineer specializing in Python and modern web backends using FastAPI, Django, and Flask. Over 6+ years, I build production-grade REST APIs, scalable data-driven systems, and reliable microservices that handle complex business logic cleanly and efficiently. I also enjoy the full delivery lifecycle—designing interactive dashboards, automating CI/CD pipelines, and deploying cloud solutions on AWS and Azure/GCP. I’ve worked extensively with databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB), real-time messaging with RabbitMQ and Kafka, and DevOps tooling like Docker, Kubernetes, and Apache Airflow to ship dependable, high-performance applications.…

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I’m a senior full-stack software engineer specializing in Python and modern web backends using FastAPI, Django, and Flask. Over 6+ years, I build production-grade REST APIs, scalable data-driven systems, and reliable microservices that handle complex business logic cleanly and efficiently.

I also enjoy the full delivery lifecycle—designing interactive dashboards, automating CI/CD pipelines, and deploying cloud solutions on AWS and Azure/GCP. I’ve worked extensively with databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB), real-time messaging with RabbitMQ and Kafka, and DevOps tooling like Docker, Kubernetes, and Apache Airflow to ship dependable, high-performance applications.

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Language

English
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Work Experience

Full Stack Developer at Jan Japan
March 1, 2024 - Present
Built modular RESTful APIs using FastAPI with advanced data validation via Pydantic, enabling smoother integration with external systems. Implemented serverless architectures on AWS Lambda to scale cost-effectively and reduce infrastructure costs by 25%. Designed interactive client-facing dashboards with Dash for in-depth data analysis with minimal training. Conducted comprehensive unit and integration testing using Pytest, achieving over 95% test coverage across all modules.
Full Stack Developer at Khurra m S hah za d Jan Japan
March 1, 2022 - Present
Developed and deployed high-performance, scalable web applications using Python, MERN, LAMP, GoLang, and Angular stacks, ensuring optimized front-end and backend performance. Led integration of Web3 solutions. Skilled in building and integrating RESTful APIs, gRPC, real-time messaging systems using RabbitMQ and Apache Kafka. Managed cloud deployments leveraging AWS, GCP, Azure, Docker, Kubernetes, serverless technologies to guarantee security, scalability and availability. Developed blockchain applications with smart contracts and wallet API integrations, and implemented Slack workflows and automation for enterprise processes.
Python & Laravel Developer at Cloud Surge
February 1, 2022 - August 8, 2025
Developed Laravel and MERN stack applications focusing on user-centric design with React.js and Next.js. Optimized backend systems using Node.js, Nest.js, Express.js, integrating MySQL and MongoDB for data storage. Integrated blockchain features such as smart contracts (ERC20, ERC721), wallet API, and Web3.js for crypto-based apps and decentralized services. Managed application deployment and scaling utilizing Docker, AWS EC2, PM2, and Kubernetes, ensuring high availability and system stability.
Senior Python Developer / Cloud Engineer at C lo u d e S u rg e 0 1
January 1, 2022 - February 1, 2024
Designed and implemented robust REST APIs using FastAPI and the Django REST framework, improving system performance by reducing response latency and optimizing query execution (40% improvement). Developed interactive dashboards using Plotly and Dash to help stakeholders visualize complex datasets and make data-driven decisions. Automated CI/CD pipelines using Docker, Jenkins, and GitLab, reducing deployment time by 30% and ensuring consistent code integration. Integrated cloud-based services like AWS Lambda and Azure App Services for high availability and fault-tolerant systems.
Senior Python Developer at Cloud e Surge
January 1, 2022 - February 1, 2024
Designed and implemented robust APIs using FastAPI and the Django REST Framework, improving system performance by 40% through reduced response latency and optimized query execution. Developed interactive dashboards using Plotly and Dash to help stakeholders visualize complex datasets and make data-driven decisions. Automated CI/CD pipelines using Docker, Jenkins, and GitLab, reducing deployment time by 30% and ensuring consistent code integration. Integrated cloud-based services on AWS Lambda and Azure App Services to support high availability and fault-tolerant systems.
Senior Designer & Animator at Creative Spark Studios
December 31, 2021 - August 5, 2025
Led creative projects delivering digital illustrations and animations for marketing campaigns and multimedia presentations. Developed character designs and storyboards to enhance brand communications and audience engagement.
Full Stack Developer at Noefluence
August 1, 2019 - December 1, 2021
Engineered microservices using FastAPI with asynchronous task handling via RabbitMQ, resulting in scalable and decoupled backend systems. Designed efficient ETL pipelines using SQLAlchemy and PostgreSQL to enable seamless data ingestion and transformation across multiple sources. Orchestrated containerized Python applications using Kubernetes to improve resource utilization and system resilience. Migrated legacy systems to Python-based architectures, improving maintainability and reducing technical debt by 50%.
Laravel Developer at Now Fulence
December 1, 2017 - August 8, 2025
Implemented Laravel and MERN stack applications focusing on user-centric design, creating responsive web interfaces using React.js and Next.js. Optimized backend systems with Node.js, Nest.js, Express.js, integrating MySQL and MongoDB for seamless data storage and retrieval. Integrated blockchain functionalities including smart contracts (ERC20, ERC721), wallet API, and Web3.js for crypto-based applications and decentralized services. Managed application deployment and scaling using Docker, AWS EC2, PM2, and Kubernetes to ensure high availability and minimal downtime.
Freelance Designer & Animator at Self-employed
June 1, 2012 - Present
Provided end-to-end design services including 3D modeling, motion graphics, and digital storytelling for clients spanning technology startups, educational content creators, and entertainment studios.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts, Illustration at Pratt Institute
September 1, 2007 - May 1, 2011
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (BSCS) at Virtual University
January 11, 2030 - August 8, 2025
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (BScs) at Virtual University Technical
January 11, 2030 - September 1, 2026
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (BScS) at Virtual University
January 11, 2030 - September 1, 2026

Qualifications

Adobe Certified Expert (ACE) in Adobe Illustrator
June 1, 2015 - August 5, 2025
Certified 3D Animation Specialist
September 1, 2017 - August 5, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Software & Internet, Financial Services, Professional Services