Hi, I’m Nehad Awad. I’m a backend engineer with 5 years of experience building and scaling production APIs and distributed systems. I specialize in Redis caching, async processing, and database performance tuning, with a strong focus on production debugging, observability, and DevOps ownership. I’ve contributed to microservices architectures and multi-tenant systems, deploying and maintaining services in production. I thrive in fast-paced environments and enjoy turning complex requirements into robust, scalable solutions. In my work, I value clean design, reliable delivery, and continuous learning. I enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams to ship features that offer tangible value and improve system resilience under real-world load.

Nehad Awad

Hi, I’m Nehad Awad. I’m a backend engineer with 5 years of experience building and scaling production APIs and distributed systems. I specialize in Redis caching, async processing, and database performance tuning, with a strong focus on production debugging, observability, and DevOps ownership. I’ve contributed to microservices architectures and multi-tenant systems, deploying and maintaining services in production. I thrive in fast-paced environments and enjoy turning complex requirements into robust, scalable solutions. In my work, I value clean design, reliable delivery, and continuous learning. I enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams to ship features that offer tangible value and improve system resilience under real-world load.

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Hi, I’m Nehad Awad. I’m a backend engineer with 5 years of experience building and scaling production APIs and distributed systems. I specialize in Redis caching, async processing, and database performance tuning, with a strong focus on production debugging, observability, and DevOps ownership. I’ve contributed to microservices architectures and multi-tenant systems, deploying and maintaining services in production. I thrive in fast-paced environments and enjoy turning complex requirements into robust, scalable solutions.

In my work, I value clean design, reliable delivery, and continuous learning. I enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams to ship features that offer tangible value and improve system resilience under real-world load.

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Work Experience

Senior Software Engineer at Netzet Vilniaus, Lithuania
July 1, 2025 - Present
Distributed Caching & Data Storage: Built a Redis-backed caching layer cutting API response time by 35%, reducing repetitive DB reads and timeouts under peak load; leveraged OpenSearch for real-time log management and monitoring to streamline troubleshooting. High-Throughput Analytics Pipeline: Designed an ingestion pipeline by moving per-request DB writes into an async queue with batch processing to stabilize performance during traffic bursts. Microservices Architecture & Scalability: Designed, built, and deployed scalable microservices using NestJS and Docker to improve system reliability and maintainability.
Software Engineer at REDQ
April 1, 2023 - July 1, 2025
Thorough Requirement Analysis and Sprint Planning: Conducted in-depth requirement analysis, accurate effort estimation, and effective sprint planning to ensure timely delivery of software solutions. Architecting Robust Solutions: Prioritized security, tuned performance bottlenecks, implemented efficient caching; advocated for and implemented best practices in TypeScript and Node.js development environments.
Software Engineer at Flagship
June 1, 2021 - April 1, 2023
API Development & Integration: Designed and implemented RESTful and GraphQL APIs in a high-traffic healthcare platform, improving data retrieval time. Integrated third-party services, including payment gateways and SMS notifications, to enhance platform functionality and user satisfaction. Database Optimization & Query Tuning: Optimized database queries to handle large datasets more efficiently, reducing query execution time by 35% and leveraging indexing and caching strategies to decrease DB load and improve overall responsiveness.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science at United International University
February 1, 2017 - May 1, 2021

Qualifications

Software Architecture & Design of Modern Large Scale Systems
January 11, 2030 - February 22, 2026

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Healthcare, Professional Services