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Hi, I’m Navid Ahmed, a technology leader and CTO based in Brisbane, Australia. I design, build, and scale cloud-native applications using Next.js, React, Node.js, and .NET 8, guiding products from concept to MVP and beyond with a focus on reliability and performance. I’m passionate about data-intensive systems on Azure, AWS, and GCP, continually exploring new tools and practices to improve delivery, CI/CD, and platform architecture. I enjoy mentoring teams, aligning engineering goals with business outcomes, and turning complex requirements into robust, measurable technical solutions.…Hi, I’m Navid Ahmed, a technology leader and CTO based in Brisbane, Australia. I design, build, and scale cloud-native applications using Next.js, React, Node.js, and .NET 8, guiding products from concept to MVP and beyond with a focus on reliability and performance. I’m passionate about data-intensive systems on Azure, AWS, and GCP, continually exploring new tools and practices to improve delivery, CI/CD, and platform architecture. I enjoy mentoring teams, aligning engineering goals with business outcomes, and turning complex requirements into robust, measurable technical solutions.

Navid Ahmed

Full Stack Developer, DevOps Developer, Cloud Developer, +5

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Hi, I’m Navid Ahmed, a technology leader and CTO based in Brisbane, Australia. I design, build, and scale cloud-native applications using Next.js, React, Node.js, and .NET 8, guiding products from concept to MVP and beyond with a focus on reliability and performance. I’m passionate about data-intensive systems on Azure, AWS, and GCP, continually exploring new tools and practices to improve delivery, CI/CD, and platform architecture. I enjoy mentoring teams, aligning engineering goals with business outcomes, and turning complex requirements into robust, measurable technical solutions.…Hi, I’m Navid Ahmed, a technology leader and CTO based in Brisbane, Australia. I design, build, and scale cloud-native applications using Next.js, React, Node.js, and .NET 8, guiding products from concept to MVP and beyond with a focus on reliability and performance. I’m passionate about data-intensive systems on Azure, AWS, and GCP, continually exploring new tools and practices to improve delivery, CI/CD, and platform architecture. I enjoy mentoring teams, aligning engineering goals with business outcomes, and turning complex requirements into robust, measurable technical solutions.

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Hi, I’m Navid Ahmed, a technology leader and CTO based in Brisbane, Australia. I design, build, and scale cloud-native applications using Next.js, React, Node.js, and .NET 8, guiding products from concept to MVP and beyond with a focus on reliability and performance.

I’m passionate about data-intensive systems on Azure, AWS, and GCP, continually exploring new tools and practices to improve delivery, CI/CD, and platform architecture. I enjoy mentoring teams, aligning engineering goals with business outcomes, and turning complex requirements into robust, measurable technical solutions.

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Work Experience

Senior Full Stack Software Engineer at GWI Digital, Brisbane

July 1, 2023 - Present

Architect and develop end-to-end features for enterprise web applications using C# (ASP.NET Core) and modern JavaScript frameworks, ensuring high scalability and code quality. Implement cloud-based solutions on AWS and Azure, including serverless functions and containerised services, to improve application performance and reliability along with ETL operations for data migrations. Introduce best practices for code reviews and DevOps (CI/CD pipelines, Infrastructure as Code), accelerating deployment cycles and reducing errors. Collaborate with product managers, UX designers, and QA in an Agile environment to deliver new features and enhancements through cross-functional teamwork. Troubleshoot and resolve critical production issues with effective problem-solving, minimising downtime and ensuring a seamless user experience.

Senior Full Stack Software Engineer at Publicis Groupe, Brisbane

July 1, 2023 - August 1, 2025

Developed and maintained multiple client-facing web applications for marketing and data analytics, utilising .NET Core, JavaScript/TypeScript and React to deliver dynamic user experiences. Integrated third-party APIs and services to extend platform functionality, ensuring secure and seamless data exchange across systems. Worked closely with global teams, including designers, product owners, and QA, to coordinate successful project deliveries in a fast-paced agency environment. Optimized application performance by reducing page load times by approximately 30% through code refactoring and front-end best practices, improving user engagement. Contributed to DevOps processes by setting up CI/CD pipelines and automated testing, which improved deployment reliability and frequency.

Full Stack Software Engineer at IRE, Brisbane

July 1, 2022 - August 1, 2025

Built and enhanced features for the company’s core web application using C#, .NET, and Angular, contributing to a more intuitive and responsive user interface. Designed and implemented RESTful API endpoints and database interactions (SQL and MongoDB), enabling new functionalities and improving data processing efficiency. Improved code quality and maintainability by introducing unit tests and participating in peer code reviews, reducing bugs and regression issues. Collaborated with a small, agile team to rapidly prototype solutions and iterate based on client feedback, demonstrating strong problem-solving and adaptability. Assisted in deploying applications to cloud environments and implemented basic DevOps practices, streamlining the development-to-production workflow.

Senior Full-Stack Software Engineer at GWI Digital

July 1, 2023 - Present

Architected and developed government-grade web applications using Next.js, React, and .NET 8, supporting thousands of concurrent users. Designed and implemented ETL pipelines across Azure and AWS using Python, integrating with Azure Synapse and Microsoft Fabric for large-scale data processing (>1M records daily). Built Infrastructure as Code with Terraform and automated deployments via GitHub Actions, reducing release times from 3 hours to 20 minutes. Led system modernization initiatives involving microservices, serverless architecture, and containerised deployments to enhance scalability and maintainability. Integrated Application Insights and CloudWatch for full observability, improving incident response and uptime by 35%. Mentored junior developers, conducted architecture and code reviews, and enforced engineering standards across multiple teams.

Mid Full-Stack Software Engineer at Publicis Groupe

July 31, 2023 - October 21, 2025

Contributed to the development of a government-grade greenfield full-stack e-commerce platform, architecting features across Next.js frontend, Node.js backend, and GraphQL data layer. Implemented containerised microservices with Docker and Kubernetes in AWS to improve scalability. Designed reusable UI components and optimised front-end rendering pipelines. Introduced automated testing and CI/CD workflows, increasing delivery velocity. Collaborated with cross-functional stakeholders to align technical design with business goals. Upskilled through Marcel and LinkedIn Learning, focusing on distributed systems and cloud-native architectures.

Full-Stack Software Engineer at Inspect Real Estate (IRE)

July 31, 2022 - October 21, 2025

Improved system performance through SQL query optimization, indexing, and caching, reducing page load times by 40%. Developed and maintained RESTful APIs for third-party integrations with CRM and property management systems. Conducted load and stress testing for scalability validation across 1,500+ agency users in Australia, New Zealand, and the UK. Built both front-end and back-end modules using C#, .NET, React, and SQL Server, ensuring a maintainable and scalable codebase.

Chief Technology Officer at PRX Vault

September 1, 2024 - Present

Led end-to-end platform strategy and delivery for PRX Vault, building the product from ideation to MVP and scaling to production. Architected and maintained the production-grade platform across frontend, backend, integrations, smart contracts, DevOps, and cloud environments; owned platform roadmap, architectural decisions, and release governance. Drove sprint planning, backlog prioritisation, and cadence to align engineering output with strategic objectives, roadmap priorities, and operational reset plan. Implemented scalable infrastructure, data ingestion, and compliance readiness, and led cross-functional delivery with a focus on code quality, documentation, and maintainability. Managed engineering resources, established accountability frameworks, mentored team members, and mitigated risks to support growth and operational readiness.

Mid Full-Stack Software Engineer at Publicis Groupe

July 1, 2022 - July 1, 2023

Contributed to the development of a greenfield e-commerce platform, architecting across Next.js frontend, Node.js backend, and GraphQL data layer. Implemented containerised microservices with Docker and Kubernetes in AWS to improve scalability and deployment efficiency. Designed reusable UI components and optimised front-end rendering. Introduced automated testing and improved CI/CD workflows, increasing delivery predictability. Collaborated with cross-functional stakeholders to align tech design with business goals and upskilled through LinkedIn Learning.

Full-Stack Software Engineer at Inspect Real Estate (IRE)

August 1, 2021 - July 1, 2022

Developed SaaS solutions for property management, inspections, and agent communications. Improved system performance via SQL query optimization, indexing, and caching; RESTful APIs for third-party integrations; load testing across 1,500 agency users. Built frontend and backend modules using C#, .NET, React, and SQL Server, ensuring a maintainable and scalable codebase. Activity included on a platform later acquired by Reapit.

Education

Bachelor of Computer Science (Honors) at Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane

January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2018

High School Diploma at Brisbane State High School, Brisbane

January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2014

Bachelor of Computing (Honours) at University of Queensland, Brisbane

January 11, 2030 - October 21, 2025

High School Diploma at Brisbane State High School

January 11, 2030 - October 21, 2025

Bachelor of Computer Science (Honours) – Major: Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (Capstone Project: Facial Recognition Attendance System using Python and OpenCV) at University of Queensland, Brisbane

January 11, 2030 - June 29, 2026

High School Diploma at Brisbane State High School

January 11, 2030 - June 29, 2026