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Hello! I’m Ahmed, a dedicated software engineer with a solid foundation in computer science and hands-on experience across backend development, systems architecture, and cybersecurity. I’ve consistently delivered robust microservices, scalable dashboards, and successful software integrations, working across freelance, remote, and hybrid roles. I’m comfortable bridging technical work with business needs and collaborating across product, design, and ops teams. I’m proficient in multiple languages and frameworks, including Kotlin and .NET, and I bring a track record of delivering high‑uptime solutions and leading complex projects. I thrive in fast‑paced environments and relish opportunities to design robust architectures, optimize performance, and contribute to secure, scalable systems.…Hello! I’m Ahmed, a dedicated software engineer with a solid foundation in computer science and hands-on experience across backend development, systems architecture, and cybersecurity. I’ve consistently delivered robust microservices, scalable dashboards, and successful software integrations, working across freelance, remote, and hybrid roles. I’m comfortable bridging technical work with business needs and collaborating across product, design, and ops teams. I’m proficient in multiple languages and frameworks, including Kotlin and .NET, and I bring a track record of delivering high‑uptime solutions and leading complex projects. I thrive in fast‑paced environments and relish opportunities to design robust architectures, optimize performance, and contribute to secure, scalable systems.

Ahmed

Back-End Developer, Web Developer, Data Scientist, +3

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Hello! I’m Ahmed, a dedicated software engineer with a solid foundation in computer science and hands-on experience across backend development, systems architecture, and cybersecurity. I’ve consistently delivered robust microservices, scalable dashboards, and successful software integrations, working across freelance, remote, and hybrid roles. I’m comfortable bridging technical work with business needs and collaborating across product, design, and ops teams. I’m proficient in multiple languages and frameworks, including Kotlin and .NET, and I bring a track record of delivering high‑uptime solutions and leading complex projects. I thrive in fast‑paced environments and relish opportunities to design robust architectures, optimize performance, and contribute to secure, scalable systems.…Hello! I’m Ahmed, a dedicated software engineer with a solid foundation in computer science and hands-on experience across backend development, systems architecture, and cybersecurity. I’ve consistently delivered robust microservices, scalable dashboards, and successful software integrations, working across freelance, remote, and hybrid roles. I’m comfortable bridging technical work with business needs and collaborating across product, design, and ops teams. I’m proficient in multiple languages and frameworks, including Kotlin and .NET, and I bring a track record of delivering high‑uptime solutions and leading complex projects. I thrive in fast‑paced environments and relish opportunities to design robust architectures, optimize performance, and contribute to secure, scalable systems.

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Hello! I’m Ahmed, a dedicated software engineer with a solid foundation in computer science and hands-on experience across backend development, systems architecture, and cybersecurity. I’ve consistently delivered robust microservices, scalable dashboards, and successful software integrations, working across freelance, remote, and hybrid roles. I’m comfortable bridging technical work with business needs and collaborating across product, design, and ops teams.

I’m proficient in multiple languages and frameworks, including Kotlin and .NET, and I bring a track record of delivering high‑uptime solutions and leading complex projects. I thrive in fast‑paced environments and relish opportunities to design robust architectures, optimize performance, and contribute to secure, scalable systems.

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Work Experience

Founder & Lead Software Engineer at Gibgo Solutions (Pty) Ltd

July 1, 2024 - March 1, 2026

Registered a company to take on increased freelance work and delegate projects to hire staff. Successfully delivered a variety of software solutions. Note: Operations halted due to the loss of Series A funding after 3 months of payroll.

Lead Software Engineer at Split Do (via Gibgo Solutions)

January 1, 2016 - March 1, 2026

Developed the Android, iOS, and backend application for a crypto utility platform (splitdo.app) enabling users to spend crypto to currency and perform cross-border transfers. Built an all-in-one solution featuring card issuing and virtual bank accounts. Managed in-house compliance for South Africa (ZA) and Dubai. Secured Series A seed funding; funding was paused after 3 months.

Lead Software Engineer at CGS International Securities Singapore (via Gibgo Solutions)

November 1, 2024 - January 31, 2026

Led systems design and architecture for a high-performance network used to access SGX; customized a fork of the Linux kernel, enhancing epoll and liburing; built the system on AMD EPYC processors; collaborated with CGS team on FPGA drivers; configured RocksDB to ingest logs for regulatory compliance; engineered replication and horizontal scaling across machines for high availability; deployed at NXera data center in Singapore; oversaw handover after CGS acquired the project.

Software Marketing Manager at FIG Media (Freelance)

April 1, 2025 - September 1, 2025

Created a unified private inbox for FIG Media as a WordPress plugin, consolidating Email, WhatsApp, SMS, and iMessage channels; integrated Google Calendar, Microsoft Calendar, and Apple Calendar via PHP and WordPress APIs; developed an internal iOS utility application to interface with the WordPress backend.

Software Engineer at Vicinity Media (Freelance)

March 1, 2025 - June 1, 2025

Created a unified dashboard using a custom WordPress backend with PostgreSQL v11, consolidating marketing channels and social media channels; engineered a secure PHP API layer to integrate the WordPress dashboard.

Cyber Security Student at Boston Consulting Group (BCG) - Internship

December 1, 2024 - January 31, 2025

Completed a graduate program transitioning to junior cybersecurity responsibilities; tasks included Oracle Cloud Firewall and secure credential management lifecycles.

Junior Engineer at MTN

March 1, 2024 - November 1, 2024

Maintenance of the core SIP server for MTN VoIP program.

Graduate Intern at Investec

December 1, 2023 - January 31, 2024

Engaged in a graduate program leading to data analysis; developed and merged 2 PRs into the production codebase.

Web Developer at Relativ Media

November 1, 2020 - August 31, 2023

Freelance developer specializing in WordPress during matric and university.

Junior Software Engineer at University of the Witwatersrand

February 1, 2021 - November 1, 2022

Engineered a Kotlin backend microservice with a MySQL database on AMD EPYC processors serving 10,000 users; configured a 1-machine failover system, maintaining uptime of 99.931% across two machines over 22 months.

Founder at Gibgo Solutions (Pty) Ltd

July 1, 2024 - March 1, 2026

Registered a company to grow freelance work and delegate projects to hires; led the delivery of multiple software solutions. Operations halted after Series A funding was lost, three months into payroll.

Cyber Security Student at Boston Consulting Group (BCG) Internship

December 1, 2024 - January 31, 2025

Completed a graduate program transitioning into junior cybersecurity responsibilities; handled tasks involving Oracle Cloud Firewalls and Secure Credential Management & Lifecycle.

Freelance Web Developer at Relativ Media

November 1, 2020 - August 1, 2023

Freelance web developer specializing in WordPress for university and matric projects; built and maintained WordPress sites and related integrations.