I am a Senior Backend Engineer and DevOps Specialist with over 7 years of experience designing and operating robust, scalable, and secure cloud-native platforms. My expertise includes Python frameworks like Django and FastAPI, serverless computing with AWS and GCP, DevOps practices such as Docker and CI/CD, and API productization with OAuth 2. I'm passionate about building advanced analytics and AI/ML features using TensorFlow, PyTorch, and the OpenAI API. I have a proven track record of integrating payment gateways like Stripe, PayPal, Google Pay, and Apple Pay, cutting API latency by up to 50% and reducing database load by 40%. Recognized for mentoring teams, streamlining workflows, and leading Agile delivery in mission-critical fintech, SaaS, and AI-powered products, I strive to deliver seamless, secure, and high-performance solutions in every project I take on.…

Amgad Nashaat

I am a Senior Backend Engineer and DevOps Specialist with over 7 years of experience designing and operating robust, scalable, and secure cloud-native platforms. My expertise includes Python frameworks like Django and FastAPI, serverless computing with AWS and GCP, DevOps practices such as Docker and CI/CD, and API productization with OAuth 2. I'm passionate about building advanced analytics and AI/ML features using TensorFlow, PyTorch, and the OpenAI API. I have a proven track record of integrating payment gateways like Stripe, PayPal, Google Pay, and Apple Pay, cutting API latency by up to 50% and reducing database load by 40%. Recognized for mentoring teams, streamlining workflows, and leading Agile delivery in mission-critical fintech, SaaS, and AI-powered products, I strive to deliver seamless, secure, and high-performance solutions in every project I take on.…

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I am a Senior Backend Engineer and DevOps Specialist with over 7 years of experience designing and operating robust, scalable, and secure cloud-native platforms. My expertise includes Python frameworks like Django and FastAPI, serverless computing with AWS and GCP, DevOps practices such as Docker and CI/CD, and API productization with OAuth 2. I’m passionate about building advanced analytics and AI/ML features using TensorFlow, PyTorch, and the OpenAI API.

I have a proven track record of integrating payment gateways like Stripe, PayPal, Google Pay, and Apple Pay, cutting API latency by up to 50% and reducing database load by 40%. Recognized for mentoring teams, streamlining workflows, and leading Agile delivery in mission-critical fintech, SaaS, and AI-powered products, I strive to deliver seamless, secure, and high-performance solutions in every project I take on.

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Skills

Experience Level

Python
Expert
Django
Expert
AWS
Expert
Google Cloud
Expert
PostgreSQL
Expert
Docker
Expert
Amazon Web Services
Expert
Stripe
Expert
SQL
Expert
Jira
Expert
Redis
Expert
MySQL
Expert
PayPal
Expert
GitHub
Expert
React JS
Intermediate
SQLite
Intermediate
TensorFlow
Intermediate
PyTorch
Intermediate
Keras
Intermediate
Google API
Intermediate
JavaScript
Intermediate
Flutter
Intermediate
Dart
Intermediate
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Language

English
Advanced
Arabic
Fluent

Work Experience

Senior Backend & DevOps Engineer at Brilliminds, Dubai, UAE
March 1, 2023 - June 15, 2024
Architected and delivered secure, scalable backend platforms using Python/Django/FastAPI, automated deployments with Docker and CI/CD pipelines, managed AWS and GCP infrastructure (Lambda, API Gateway, EC2, S3, RDS, IAM, KMS, CloudFront), and implemented Infrastructure as Code using Terraform and CloudFormation. Designed and launched public, versioned API products with OpenAPI/Swagger docs and OAuth2/JWT authentication for fintech integrations. Integrated multiple payment gateways including Stripe, PayPal, Google Pay, and Apple Pay. Enhanced system performance by optimizing queries, utilizing Redis caching, async processing with Celery and RabbitMQ, and load balancing. Monitored and secured deployments with Prometheus, CloudWatch, and IAM policies. Led Agile teams, mentored junior engineers, and promoted a DevOps-first culture.
Backend Engineer & DevOps Specialist at Artronix, Cairo, Egypt
July 1, 2017 - September 30, 2022
Developed and maintained SaaS web applications, REST APIs, and automation tools using Django, FastAPI, PyQt, Celery, and RabbitMQ. Automated deployments with Docker and CI/CD pipelines via GitLab for fast, reliable releases. Implemented authentication mechanisms such as OAuth2, JWT, and API Keys, versioned APIs, and payment processing using Stripe and PayPal. Managed multiple databases including PostgreSQL, MySQL, Redis, and SQLite. Followed cloud monitoring, security best practices, and DevOps methodologies. Delivered solutions in enterprise management, rental platforms, automation, and sign language learning technologies.
System Administrator & Infrastructure Automation at TibaSat, Cairo, Egypt
January 1, 2018 - February 28, 2022
Automated deployment and monitoring of hybrid cloud and on-premise environments including Linux/Windows, VMware, and Cisco networks. Implemented security hardening, patch management, and IAM best practices across critical systems. Developed Python and Shell scripts for task automation, backup, and log analysis improving system reliability and audit compliance. Led incident response, system audits, and documentation efforts to maintain a high-availability communications infrastructure with 99.99% uptime.
Senior Backend & DevOps Engineer at Brilliminds, Dubai, UAE
March 1, 2023 - Present
Architected and delivered secure, scalable backend platforms using Python (Django and FastAPI). Automated deployments via Docker and CI/CD pipelines, managed cloud infrastructure on AWS and GCP including Lambda, API Gateway, EC2, S3, RDS, and security with IAM and KMS. Designed public, versioned API products with OAuth2 and JWT authentication for third-party fintech integrations. Integrated multiple payment gateways including Stripe, PayPal, Google Pay, and Apple Pay. Improved system performance through query optimization, Redis caching, asynchronous processing with Celery and RabbitMQ, and load balancing. Monitored deployments and security using Prometheus, CloudWatch, and IAM policies. Led Agile teams, mentored junior developers, and cultivated a DevOps-first culture.
Backend Engineer & DevOps Specialist at Artronix, Cairo, Egypt
September 30, 2022 - July 26, 2025
Developed and maintained SaaS applications, REST APIs, and automation tools using Django, FastAPI, PyQt, Celery, and RabbitMQ. Automated deployments using Docker and GitLab CI/CD pipelines for rapid and error-free releases. Implemented OAuth2, JWT, API keys authentication, API versioning and documentation, and payment processing with Stripe and PayPal. Managed multiple databases including PostgreSQL, MySQL, Redis, and SQLite. Applied cloud monitoring and security best practices to ensure reliable enterprise management, rental platforms, and education automation software.
System Administrator & Infrastructure Automation at TibaSat, Cairo, Egypt
February 28, 2022 - July 26, 2025
Automated deployment and monitoring of hybrid cloud and on-premise environments including Linux/Windows, VMware, and Cisco networks. Implemented security hardening, patch management, and identity/access management best practices across critical systems. Developed Python and Shell scripts for task automation, backup, and log analysis improving system reliability and compliance. Led incident response and system audits ensuring communications infrastructure uptime of 99.99%.
Senior Backend & DevOps Engineer at Brilliminds, Dubai, UAE
March 1, 2023 - Present
Architected and delivered secure, scalable backend platforms using Python (Django/FastAPI). Automated deployments with Docker and CI/CD pipelines while managing AWS/GCP infrastructure via Terraform and CloudFormation. Designed and launched public, versioned APIs with OAuth 2 and JWT authentication for third-party fintech integrations, and integrated payment gateways (Stripe, PayPal, Google Pay, Apple Pay) for seamless transactions. Improved performance with query optimization, Redis caching, async processing (Celery/RabbitMQ), load balancing, and secured deployments using Prometheus and CloudWatch. Led Agile teams, mentored juniors, and established a DevOps-first culture. Delivered significant improvements in API latency (50% reduction) and database load (40% reduction).
Backend Engineer & DevOps Specialist at Artronix, Cairo, Egypt
September 30, 2022 - August 14, 2025
Developed and maintained SaaS web applications and robust REST APIs using Django, FastAPI, PyQt, Celery, and RabbitMQ. Automated deployments with Docker and GitLab CI. Implemented authentication mechanisms including OAuth 2, JWT, and API keys, and managed payment processing integration with Stripe and PayPal. Managed databases such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, Redis, and SQLite. Oversaw cloud monitoring and security, delivering solutions for enterprise management, rental platforms, automation, and sign language learning applications. Built backend systems for innovative technologies, including real-time signal processing and property rental decision platforms.
System Administrator & Infrastructure Automation at TibaSat, Cairo, Egypt
February 28, 2022 - August 14, 2025
Automated deployment and monitoring of hybrid cloud and on-premises environments across Linux, Windows, VMware, and Cisco networks. Implemented security hardening, patch management, and IAM best practices for critical systems. Developed Python and shell scripts for task automation, backup, and log analysis, improving system reliability and audit compliance. Led incident response, system audits, and documentation to ensure 99.99% uptime of communications infrastructure.

Education

B.Sc. at Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2015
B.Sc. at Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2014
B.Sc. at Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt
January 11, 2030 - August 14, 2025

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Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Financial Services, Healthcare, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Education
    uniE621 EAT App – High-Traffic Django Platform
    management desktop application, serving over 20,000 active clients daily. Built with Django (backend), React (frontend), and PyQt (desktop UI), the system handled live data streaming, advanced calendar/scheduling, and user management with strong focus on scalability and performance. ○ Optimizations: Improved authentication and API layer to support large-scale concurrency, optimized database queries and indexing, reduced DB load by 40% using Redis caching, and migrated time-consuming tasks to Celery for asynchronous processing—cutting API response times by 50%. ○ DevOps: Designed full CI/CD pipeline (Git, Docker, blue/green deployment), established rigorous automated testing (unit/integration). ○ Documentation & QA: Produced comprehensive developer and API documentation, enforced test-driven development, and led code reviews—resulting in robust, maintainable, and audit-ready releases. ○ Impact: Enabled seamless, low-latency user experiences at scale, doubling system throughput with high availability and minimal downtime. ○ Integrated Stripe, PayPal, Google Pay, and Apple Pay for seamless payments. ○ Implemented OAuth2, JWT, SSO, API Keys, and custom auth for security. ○ Delivered full CI/CD (GitLab Actions), blue/green releases, AWS S3 storage, end-to-end test cases, and OpenAPI docs. ○ Refactored SQL and added Redis caching/async processing—cut API latency by 50%, DB load by 40%. ○ Led with Agile/Scrum (Jira), ensuring rapid, reliable releases and top-tier UX.…