Ahmed Shams

Senior Full Stack Developer at Navigate360

Built and optimized multiple dynamic internal applications supporting school safety programs. Refactored legacy PHP services into Node.js and Flask microservices. Designed and optimized MySQL and MongoDB schemas to improve performance, achieving around 20% faster query speeds. Implemented CI/CD pipelines that reduced deployment errors by 15% and cut average deployment time by 30%. Collaborated with architecture and DevOps teams to enhance infrastructure.

Senior Full Stack Engineer at Soltech

Developed backend services for a marketing management platform using Nest.js microservices. Supported frontend teams with API designs for React.js and Next.js interfaces. Migrated and optimized MySQL database schemas to support new features, reducing API response times by approximately 18%. Participated in sprint planning and code reviews, helping team deliver features 10% faster quarter over quarter.

Lead Full Stack Developer at UCLA

Designed API integrations between Oracle ERP and third-party campus systems. Developed reusable serverless functions with Python and Go. Created and maintained middleware to facilitate cross-system data transfers, reducing manual reconciliation tasks by 25%. Provided technical documentation and trained junior engineers on internal tools.

Senior Software Engineer at Hearst

Integrated WordPress sites with Salesforce through AWS API Gateway and Node.js Lambdas. Migrated legacy PHP CMS to a Node.js-based headless CMS, reducing site downtime during deployments by 35%. Improved mobile responsiveness and UI load times by about 20% across devices.

Lead Backend Engineer at Universal Orlando

Developed RESTful APIs for scheduling and ticketing microservices. Collaborated on Micro Frontends architecture with frontend teams. Focused on API performance, resulting in 22% improvement in ticket lookup times. Worked with QA teams to resolve 95% of critical bugs within first 2 weeks of deployment cycles.

Lead Backend Engineer at Disney

Developed highly interactive web applications for web and mobile platforms. Optimized backend APIs with MongoDB and Node.js, reducing average API response times by 25%. Integrated adaptive streaming tech with BAMTech to improve playback start times by approximately 15%. Implemented caching layers that reduced server load by 12% during peak traffic.

Lead Backend Engineer at NBC

Improved backend API performance for Peacock streaming service. Added new unit tests using Jest, ensuring 90%+ code coverage. Streamlined CI/CD processes, reducing build times by roughly 20%. Participated in rollout plans resulting in 10% faster deployment approvals.

Staff Backend Developer at USDOT / Versatech

Enhanced AWS Lambda functions for mobile application backend. Set up CloudWatch alarms and monitoring dashboards, catching 95% of backend errors within 5 minutes. Proposed schema redesigns that improved database query efficiency by about 18%.

Senior Full Stack Developer at Michael Kors

Led migration of APIs to AWS serverless architecture. Maintained backend systems for e-commerce product catalogs. Reduced server costs by 20% via serverless optimizations. Supported cross-team initiatives enabling 2 global e-commerce launches.

Senior Frontend Engineer at Univision

Led migration of content sites to WordPress CMS. Developed React.js components and improved frontend SEO structure, increasing organic traffic by 12%. Acted as main technical liaison between design and engineering teams.

Senior Full Stack Developer at Algomi

Built modular and reusable UI components with React.js. Worked closely with UX teams to rapidly prototype new features, shortening concept-to-prototype time by 15%. Supported enterprise-grade web app development in Agile environment.

PHP Developer at Medidata Solutions

Developed secure and scalable web applications for various clients. Migrated legacy PHP systems to Laravel and Yii frameworks. Reduced project delivery timelines by 10% through standardized frameworks. Integrated external data sources and supported WordPress-based solutions.

Senior PHP Developer at comiXology

Developed, maintained, and optimized secure and scalable web applications. Migrated legacy code to Yii PHP framework. Supported and troubleshot production applications in LAMP environment. Contributed to standard operating procedures and institutional knowledge.

Senior PHP Developer at MAP Digital: Metameetings

Designed, developed, maintained, and optimized secure and scalable multi-tier web applications. Translated business requirements into technical documentation. Supported and troubleshot production applications. Evaluated new web technologies and APIs. Proposed innovative technical solutions. Established software standards and policies. Managed and led a team of developers and engineers. Contributed to standard operating procedures.

Web Developer at The Garrigan Lyman Group

Worked with server side PaaS, OOP, web development, troubleshooting, and Agile methodologies. Used Jira and developed REST APIs and software systems supporting SQL databases.

Web Developer at Rent the Runway

Developed server side functionality with OOP and software design patterns. Engaged in troubleshooting, Jira, REST APIs, and SQL database communication.

Team Lead at LinkShare

Coordinated daily operations for offshore development teams. Managed client communications and requirements gathering. Led Agile meetings and delivered end-user training. Helped reduce offshore project delivery delays by approximately 12%.

Lead PHP Developer at Cruise Planners

Migrated internal desktop applications to web-based platforms. Integrated cruise vendors' APIs for real-time pricing. Improved data refresh intervals by around 20%. Handled Linux system administration and database backup management.

Lead Software Engineer at Rave Infosys

Managed offshore teams for CMS and e-commerce platform development. Led technical design documentation and project architecture planning. Developed custom websites using PHP frameworks. Improved project handoff issues by 15% through better documentation.

Senior Full Stack Engineer at Navigate360

Built and optimized multiple dynamic internal applications supporting school safety programs. Refactored legacy PHP services into Node.js and Flask microservices. Designed and optimized MySQL and MongoDB schemas for better performance, improving query speeds by around 20%. Implemented CI/CD pipelines that reduced deployment errors by 15% and cut average deployment time by 30%. Collaborated with architecture and DevOps teams for infrastructure improvements.

Senior Software Engineer at Hearst

Integrated WordPress sites with Salesforce through AWS API Gateway and Node.js Lambdas. Migrated legacy PHP CMS to a Node.js-based headless CMS, reducing site downtime during deployments by 35%. Improved mobile responsiveness and UI load times by about 20% across devices.

Lead Backend Engineer at Disney

Developed highly interactive web applications for web and mobile platforms. Optimized backend APIs with MongoDB and Node.js, cutting average API response times by 25%. Integrated adaptive streaming technology using BAMTech for real-time video delivery, improving playback start times by approximately 15%. Helped implement new caching layers that reduced server load during peak traffic by 12%.

Lead Backend Engineer at NBC

Improved backend API performance for Peacock streaming service. Added new unit tests using Jest framework, ensuring 90%+ code coverage. Streamlined CI/CD processes, reducing build times by roughly 20%. Participated in rollout plans that resulted in 10% faster deployment approvals.

Staff Backend Developer at USDOT / Versatech

Enhanced AWS Lambda functions for mobile application backend. Set up CloudWatch alarms and monitoring dashboards, helping catch 95% of backend errors within 5 minutes of occurrence. Proposed schema redesigns that improved database query efficiency by about 18%.

Senior Full Stack Developer at Michael Kors

Led migration of APIs to AWS serverless architecture. Maintained backend systems for e-commerce product catalogs. Reduced server costs by around 20% through serverless optimizations. Supported cross-team initiatives that enabled 2 new global e-commerce launches.

Senior Frontend Engineer at Univision

Led migration of content sites to WordPress CMS. Developed React.js components and improved frontend SEO structure, increasing organic traffic by 12% after rollout. Acted as main technical liaison between design and engineering teams.

Senior Full Stack Developer at Algomi

Built modular and reusable UI components with React.js. Worked closely with UX teams to rapidly prototype new features, shortening concept-to-prototype time by about 15%. Supported enterprise-grade web application development in an Agile environment.

PHP Developer at Medidata Solutions

Developed secure and scalable web applications for various clients. Migrated legacy PHP systems to Laravel and Yii frameworks. Reduced project delivery timelines by roughly 10% through standardized frameworks. Integrated external data sources and supported WordPress-based solutions.

Senior PHP Developer at comiXology

Develop, maintain and optimize secure and scalable Web applications. Migrate legacy code to Yii PHP framework. Support and troubleshoot production applications in LAMP environment. Contribute to standard operating procedures and foster institutional knowledge.

Senior PHP Developer at MAP Digital: Metameetings

Design, develop, maintain and optimize secure and scalable multi-tier Web applications. Translate business requirements into technical specifications and documentation. Support and troubleshoot production applications. Evaluate new Web technologies and APIs. Propose innovative technical solutions. Establish software standards and policies according to industry best practices. Manage, train and lead a team of developers and engineers. Contribute to standard operating procedures and foster institutional knowledge.

Web Developer at The Garrigan Lyman Group

Developed web applications focusing on server-side PAAS, OOP, REST APIs, PostgreSQL, and Agile collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Web Developer at Rent the Runway

Contributed to web development projects focusing on server-side functionality, OOP, design patterns, troubleshooting, Jira, REST APIs, SQL, and cross-team communication.

Lead PHP Developer at LinkShare

Coordinated daily operations for offshore development teams. Gathered requirements and managed client communications. Led Agile meetings and provided end-user training sessions. Helped reduce offshore project delivery delays by approximately 12% during tenure.

Lead PHP Developer at Cruise Planners

Migrated internal desktop apps to web-based platforms. Integrated cruise vendors' APIs to internal systems for real-time pricing. Improved real-time price updates, cutting data refresh intervals by about 20%. Performed Linux system administration and database backup management.

Lead Software Engineer at Rave Infosys

Managed offshore teams developing CMS and e-commerce platforms. Led technical design documentation and project architecture planning. Supported custom website development using PHP frameworks. Helped reduce project handoff issues by 15% through better internal documentation practices.

Senior Full Stack Engineer at Navigate360

Refactored legacy PHP services into Node.js and Flask microservices. Designed and optimized MySQL and MongoDB schemas for better performance, improving query speeds by ~20%. Implemented CI/CD pipelines that reduced deployment errors by ~15% and cut average deployment time by ~30%. Collaborated with architecture and DevOps teams for infrastructure improvements. Built and optimized multiple dynamic internal applications supporting school safety programs using Ruby on Rails.

Senior Software Engineer at Hearst

Integrated WordPress sites with Salesforce through AWS API Gateway and Node.js Lambdas. Migrated legacy PHP CMS to a Node.js-based headless CMS, reducing site downtime during deployments by ~35%. Improved mobile responsiveness and UI load times by ~20% across devices.

Lead Backend Engineer at Disney

Developed highly interactive web applications for web and mobile platforms. Optimized backend APIs with MongoDB and Node.js, cutting average API response times by ~25%. Integrated adaptive streaming technology using BAMTech for real-time video delivery, improving playback start times by ~15%. Helped implement new caching layers that reduced server load during peak traffic by ~12%.

Lead Backend Engineer at NBC

Improved backend API performance for Peacock streaming service. Added new unit tests using Jest framework, ensuring 90%+ code coverage. Streamlined CI/CD processes, reducing build times by ~20%. Participated in rollout plans that resulted in ~10% faster deployment approvals.

Staff Backend Developer at USDOT / Versatech

Enhanced AWS Lambda functions for mobile application backend. Set up CloudWatch alarms and monitoring dashboards, helping catch ~95% of backend errors within 5 minutes of occurrence. Proposed schema redesigns that improved database query efficiency by ~18%.

Senior Full Stack Developer at Michael Kors

Led migration of APIs to AWS serverless architecture. Maintained backend systems (Ruby on Rails) for e-commerce product catalogs. Reduced server costs by ~20% through serverless optimizations. Supported cross-team initiatives that enabled 2 new global e-commerce launches.

Senior Frontend Engineer at Univision

Led migration of content sites to WordPress CMS. Developed React.js components and improved frontend SEO structure, increasing organic traffic by ~12% after rollout. Acted as main technical liaison between design and engineering teams.

Senior Full Stack Developer at Algomi

Built modular and reusable UI components with React.js. Worked closely with UX teams to rapidly prototype new features, shortening concept-to-prototype time by ~15%. Supported enterprise-grade web application development in an Agile environment.

PHP Developer at Medidata Solutions

Developed secure and scalable web applications for various clients. Migrated legacy PHP systems to Laravel and Yii frameworks. Reduced project delivery timelines by ~10% through standardized frameworks. Integrated external data sources and supported WordPress-based solutions.

Senior PHP Developer at comiXology

Develop, maintain and optimize secure and scalable Web applications. Migrate legacy code to Yii PHP framework. Support and troubleshoot production applications in LAMP environment. Contribute to standard operating procedures and foster institutional knowledge.

Senior PHP Developer at MAP Digital: Metameetings

Design, develop, maintain and optimize secure and scalable multi-tier Web applications. Translate business requirements into technical specifications and documentation. Support and troubleshoot production applications. Evaluate new Web technologies and APIs. Propose innovative technical solutions. Establish software standards and policies; manage, train and lead a team of developers and engineers.

Web Developer at The Garrigan Lyman Group

Web development with focus on server-side PAAS, OOP, REST APIs, PostgreSQL; collaborated with design and marketing teams to deliver scalable web assets.

Web Developer at Rent the Runway

Developed server-side functionality and integrated APIs; worked with Jira and SQL; contributed to scalable e-commerce features and site reliability.

Team Lead at LinkShare

Coordinated daily operations for offshore development teams. Gathered requirements and managed client communications. Led Agile meetings and provided end-user training sessions. Helped reduce offshore project delivery delays by ~12%.

Lead PHP Developer at Cruise Planners

Migrated internal desktop apps to web-based platforms. Integrated cruise vendors' APIs to internal systems for real-time pricing. Improved real-time price updates, cutting data refresh intervals by ~20%. Performed Linux system administration and database backup management.

Lead Software Engineer at Rave Infosys

Managed offshore teams developing CMS and e-commerce platforms. Led technical design documentation and project architecture planning. Supported custom website development using PHP frameworks. Helped reduce project handoff issues by ~15% through better internal documentation practices.

Senior Full Stack Engineer at Navigate360

Refactored legacy PHP services into Node.js and Flask microservices; designed and optimized MySQL and MongoDB schemas, improving query performance by ~20%; implemented CI/CD pipelines that reduced deployment errors by 15% and cut average deployment time by 30%; collaborated with architecture and DevOps to improve infrastructure; built internal apps for school safety programs using Ruby on Rails.

Senior Software Engineer at Hearst

Integrated WordPress sites with Salesforce via AWS API Gateway and Node.js Lambdas; migrated legacy PHP CMS to a Node.js-based headless CMS, reducing site downtime during deployments by 35%; improved mobile responsiveness and UI load times by ~20%.

Lead Backend Engineer at Disney

Developed interactive web and mobile applications; optimized backend APIs with MongoDB and Node.js, cutting average API response times by 25%; integrated adaptive streaming technology using BAMTech for real-time video delivery, improving playback start times by ~15%; implemented caching layers that reduced server load during peak traffic by 12%.

Lead Backend Engineer at NBC

Improved backend API performance for Peacock streaming service; added unit tests using Jest with 90%+ code coverage; streamlined CI/CD processes, reducing build times by ~20%; contributed to rollout plans that yielded ~10% faster deployment approvals.

Staff Backend Developer at USDOT / Versatech

Enhanced AWS Lambda functions for mobile app backend; set up CloudWatch alarms and dashboards, helping catch 95% of backend errors within 5 minutes of occurrence; proposed schema redesigns that improved database query efficiency by ~18%.

Senior Full Stack Developer at Michael Kors

Led migration of APIs to AWS serverless architecture; maintained backend systems (Ruby on Rails) for e-commerce product catalogs; reduced server costs by ~20% through serverless optimizations; supported cross-team initiatives enabling two new global e-commerce launches.

Senior Frontend Engineer at Univision

Led migration of content sites to WordPress CMS; developed React components and improved frontend SEO, increasing organic traffic by ~12%; acted as main technical liaison between design and engineering teams.

Senior Full Stack Developer at Algomi

Built modular and reusable UI components with React.js; collaborated with UX teams to rapidly prototype features, shortening concept-to-prototype time by ~15%; supported enterprise-grade web app development in an Agile environment.

PHP Developer at Medidata Solutions

Developed secure and scalable web applications for various clients; migrated legacy PHP systems to Laravel and Yii; reduced project delivery timelines by ~10% through standardized frameworks; integrated external data sources and supported WordPress-based solutions.

Senior PHP Developer at comiXology

Developed, maintained and optimized secure and scalable web applications; migrated legacy code to Yii framework; supported production apps in LAMP environment; contributed to standard operating procedures and fostered institutional knowledge.

Senior PHP Developer at MAP Digital: Metameetings

Designed, developed and maintained secure multi-tier Web applications; translated business requirements into technical specifications and documentation; supported production applications; evaluated new Web technologies and APIs; proposed innovative technical solutions; established software standards and policies; managed and trained a team of developers.

Web Developer at The Garrigan Lyman Group

Worked on server-side PAAS concepts, OOP, design patterns, backend web development; troubleshooted Jira-based workflows; built REST APIs and worked with SQL databases; contributed to project delivery and cross-team collaboration.

Web Developer at Rent the Runway

Developed server-side functionality; applied OOP and design patterns; troubleshooted production issues; contributed to REST APIs and SQL integration.

Team Lead at LinkShare

Coordinated daily operations for offshore development teams; gathered requirements and managed client communications; led Agile meetings and end-user training; helped reduce offshore project delivery delays by ~12%.

Lead PHP Developer at Cruise Planners

Migrated internal desktop apps to web-based platforms; integrated cruise vendors' APIs for real-time pricing; improved real-time price updates and cut data refresh intervals by ~20%; performed Linux system administration and database backup management.