Hi, I’m Emtiaz Alam, a full-stack developer with over 3 years of experience in designing and delivering scalable, cloud-native applications for both web and mobile platforms. I’m passionate about building robust and user-focused software solutions that truly solve real-world problems. I enjoy leading projects from start to finish, collaborating effectively across teams, and ensuring the code I deliver is reliable and maintainable—even under tight deadlines. I’m always eager to learn new technologies and take on challenges that help me grow as a developer.

Emtiaz Alam

Hi, I’m Emtiaz Alam, a full-stack developer with over 3 years of experience in designing and delivering scalable, cloud-native applications for both web and mobile platforms. I’m passionate about building robust and user-focused software solutions that truly solve real-world problems. I enjoy leading projects from start to finish, collaborating effectively across teams, and ensuring the code I deliver is reliable and maintainable—even under tight deadlines. I’m always eager to learn new technologies and take on challenges that help me grow as a developer.

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Hi, I’m Emtiaz Alam, a full-stack developer with over 3 years of experience in designing and delivering scalable, cloud-native applications for both web and mobile platforms. I’m passionate about building robust and user-focused software solutions that truly solve real-world problems.

I enjoy leading projects from start to finish, collaborating effectively across teams, and ensuring the code I deliver is reliable and maintainable—even under tight deadlines. I’m always eager to learn new technologies and take on challenges that help me grow as a developer.

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Language

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Work Experience

Co-Founder & Full-Stack Software Developer at Mimbar
January 1, 2025 - June 21, 2024
Co-founded and architected Mimbar, a microservices-based platform connecting 100+ community members with 5+ local mosques using cloud-native architecture on Firebase backend services. Designed a cross-platform mobile app with Flutter/Dart and RESTful APIs facilitating seamless volunteer applications and real-time data synchronization among mosque administrators. Built automated CI/CD pipelines using Node.js Cloud Functions and Nodemailer, reducing admin response time by 75% and increasing user engagement by 40%. Engineered scalable NoSQL database schema with Firebase Firestore, supporting real-time access and secure authentication. Implemented zero-trust security principles, role-based access control, and a comprehensive admin dashboard with real-time analytics and event tracking.
Software Engineer and Tools Developer Intern at Ciena
May 1, 2024 - August 31, 2024
Developed containerized AI/ML tools using Python and Kubernetes to enhance next-generation optical transport systems, improving system performance by 25%. Collaborated in Agile teams, gaining proficiency in embedded C/C++ development for real-time telecom systems. Implemented and tested embedded software for coherent metro routers contributing to 15+ feature releases, adhering to coding standards. Utilized Git, Linux, and automation pipelines to support testing and troubleshoot network issues. Worked hands-on with Layer 2/3 protocols (Ethernet/MPLS/TCP-IP) unifying IP and optical networks. Automated scripting in Python and BASH supporting CLI, configuration management, and deployments.
IT Systems Technician Intern at Kinaxis
September 1, 2023 - April 30, 2024
Performed hardware, software, and network troubleshooting for 80+ end users across multiple departments. Automated deployment of 50+ Windows systems with standardized configurations and cloud backups. Achieved 95% ticket resolution within SLA handling 40+ tickets weekly using N-Central RMM. Configured and maintained 15+ WordPress websites and created a technical support knowledge database with 100+ entries. Processed over 80 monthly service requests for infrastructure updates, customer data, and configuration changes using enterprise ticketing systems.
Co-Founder & Full-Stack Software Developer at Mimbar
January 1, 2025 - June 2, 2024
Co-founded and architected Mimbar, a microservices-based platform connecting 100+ community members with 5+ local mosques, implementing cloud-native architecture with Firebase backend services. Designed and implemented cross-platform mobile application using Flutter/Dart with RESTful APIs, enabling seamless volunteer applications and real-time data synchronization across 10+ mosque administrators. Built automated CI/CD pipelines using Node.js Cloud Functions and Nodemailer, implementing serverless microservices that reduced admin response time by 75% and increased user engagement by 40%. Engineered scalable NoSQL database schema with Firebase Firestore, supporting real-time data access, secure authentication, and structured metadata management for 10+ organizations. Implemented zero-trust security principles with Firebase Authentication, role-based access control, and secure API endpoints, ensuring compliance with data protection requirements. Developed comprehensive admin dashboard wi
Software Engineer and Tools Developer Intern at Ciena
May 1, 2024 - August 31, 2024
Developed containerized AI/ML tools using Python and Kubernetes to extend capabilities of next-generation optical transport solutions, improving system performance by 25%. Collaborated with senior engineers in Agile cross-functional teams, gaining expertise in embedded C/C++ development for real-time telecommunications systems and network infrastructure. Implemented and tested embedded software components for coherent metro routers, contributing to 15+ feature releases while adhering to enterprise coding standards and best practices. Utilized Git version control, Linux development environments, and automation pipelines to support testing activities and troubleshoot network infrastructure issues. Gained hands-on experience with Layer 2/3 switching and routing protocols (Ethernet/MPLS/TCP-IP), working on systems that unify IP and Optical networks. Contributed to automation scripting using Python and BASH, supporting CLI interfaces, network configuration management, and deployment process
IT Systems Technician Intern at Kinaxis
September 1, 2023 - April 30, 2024
Performed comprehensive hardware, software and network infrastructure troubleshooting for 80+ end users across multiple departments using enterprise monitoring tools. Automated deployment of 50+ computer systems with Windows operating systems, implementing standardized configuration management and cloud-based backup solutions. Achieved 95% ticket resolution rate within SLA timeframes using N-Central RMM tool, handling 40+ tickets weekly with comprehensive documentation and tracking. Configured and maintained 15+ WordPress websites with plugin/theme updates, building comprehensive support knowledge database with 100+ technical entries. Processed 80+ Service Requests monthly for Infrastructure Updates, Customer Data Requests, Configuration Changes, and Data Model Changes using enterprise ticketing systems.
Co-Founder & Full-Stack Software Developer at Mimbar
January 1, 2025 - Present
Co-founded a Flutter/Firebase platform connecting 100+ users with 5+ mosques via a microservices-based, cloud-native architecture. Built CI/CD pipelines with Node.js Cloud Functions and Nodemailer, reducing admin response time by 75%. Designed a scalable Firestore schema supporting real-time data access, secure authentication, and metadata management. Developed an admin dashboard with real-time analytics, user management, and event tracking across 1000+ data points.
Software Engineer and Tools Developer Intern at Ciena
August 31, 2024 - August 2, 2025
Developed containerized AI/ML tools using Python & Kubernetes, improving optical transport system performance by 25%. Contributed to C/C++ embedded systems and automation scripts for real-time metro routers. Worked with Layer 2/3 protocols (Ethernet/MPLS) and Git/Linux development environments. Collaborated with senior engineers in Agile cross-functional teams, gaining expertise in embedded C/C++ development for real-time telecommunications systems and network infrastructure. Implemented and tested embedded software components for coherent metro routers, contributing to 15+ feature releases.
IT Systems Technician Intern at Kinaxis
April 30, 2024 - August 2, 2025
Resolved 40+ tickets weekly for hardware, software, and network issues using enterprise tools like N-Central RMM, achieving 95% SLA compliance. Automated deployment of 50+ Windows systems with standardized configuration and cloud backup solutions. Configured and maintained 15+ WordPress websites, creating support documentation with 100+ technical entries. Processed 80+ monthly service requests for infrastructure updates, data requests, and configuration changes via enterprise ticketing systems.

Education

Bachelor of Computer Science at Carleton University
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2025
Bachelor of Computer Science at Carleton University
September 1, 2021 - December 31, 2025
Bachelor of Computer Science at Carleton University
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2025

Qualifications

IBM Cybersecurity Foundations
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Google Cybersecurity
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
IBM Cybersecurity Foundations
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Google Cybersecurity
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
IBM Cybersecurity Foundations
January 11, 2030 - August 2, 2025
Google Cybersecurity
January 11, 2030 - August 2, 2025
Cisco Network Essentials
January 11, 2030 - August 2, 2025

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Telecommunications, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Education, Healthcare