I am an experienced software engineer with a strong background in designing and implementing scalable, secure infrastructures and high-performance APIs, primarily leveraging AWS and modern web technologies like TypeScript and NestJS. I have successfully led software teams, enhanced client deployments, and migrated projects to cloud platforms, consistently improving performance and reducing costs. I am passionate about continuous learning and sharing knowledge, demonstrated by creating in-depth tutorials and maintaining development environments, as well as automating workflows with CI/CD pipelines. My skills span across cloud infrastructure, DevOps, backend development, and content creation, fueling innovation and collaboration in every project I engage with.

Zakaria Boukernafa

I am an experienced software engineer with a strong background in designing and implementing scalable, secure infrastructures and high-performance APIs, primarily leveraging AWS and modern web technologies like TypeScript and NestJS. I have successfully led software teams, enhanced client deployments, and migrated projects to cloud platforms, consistently improving performance and reducing costs. I am passionate about continuous learning and sharing knowledge, demonstrated by creating in-depth tutorials and maintaining development environments, as well as automating workflows with CI/CD pipelines. My skills span across cloud infrastructure, DevOps, backend development, and content creation, fueling innovation and collaboration in every project I engage with.

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I am an experienced software engineer with a strong background in designing and implementing scalable, secure infrastructures and high-performance APIs, primarily leveraging AWS and modern web technologies like TypeScript and NestJS. I have successfully led software teams, enhanced client deployments, and migrated projects to cloud platforms, consistently improving performance and reducing costs.

I am passionate about continuous learning and sharing knowledge, demonstrated by creating in-depth tutorials and maintaining development environments, as well as automating workflows with CI/CD pipelines. My skills span across cloud infrastructure, DevOps, backend development, and content creation, fueling innovation and collaboration in every project I engage with.

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Work Experience

Lead Principal Software Engineer at Analyse Consulting
January 1, 2023 - Present
Designed and implemented a highly scalable and secure infrastructure on AWS, leveraging ECS, Fargate, and ALBs achieving 99.99% uptime which reduced infrastructure costs by 40% and accelerated deployment times by 30%. Managed AWS services including database architecture, ETL, business intelligence, machine learning, and advanced analytics. Migrated several projects to AWS achieving a 15% performance gain. Built four high-performance RESTful APIs using TypeScript and Nestjs for seamless microservices communication and faster response times, boosting developer productivity. Led a team of 4 engineers developing multiple microservices architectures for a high-traffic automation platform fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation.
Software Engineer at Freelance Contractor, Upwork
January 1, 2023 - August 8, 2025
Empowered clients across diverse industries with expert software engineering and DevOps solutions delivering tailored solutions for various business needs. Architected and implemented efficient cloud infrastructure using AWS and Kubernetes to enable seamless scaling and cost reduction. Improved client deployment speeds by 40% through optimized CI/CD pipelines, streamlining workflows and accelerating time to market. Developed robust and scalable REST APIs and back-end systems using Python and JavaScript ensuring performance and reliability for critical applications.
Lead Principal Software Engineer at Analyse Consulting
January 1, 2023 - Present
Designed and implemented a highly scalable and secure infrastructure on AWS, leveraging ECS, Fargate, and ALBs to achieve 99.99% uptime, leading to a 40% reduction in infrastructure costs and 30% faster deployment times. Managed AWS services including database architecture, ETL, business intelligence, machine learning, and advanced analytics, successfully migrating several projects to AWS with a 15% performance gain. Designed and built four high-performance RESTful APIs using TypeScript and NestJS, enabling seamless communication between microservices and a central database, which increased developer productivity and response times. Led a team of four software engineers to develop multiple microservices architectures for a high-traffic automation platform, fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation.
Freelance Software Engineer at Upwork
January 1, 2023 - August 8, 2025
Provided expert software engineering and DevOps solutions to clients across various industries, delivering tailored business solutions. Architected and implemented efficient cloud infrastructure using AWS and Kubernetes, enabling clients to scale seamlessly and reduce costs. Improved client deployment speeds by 40% via optimized CI/CD pipelines and streamlined development workflows, accelerating time to market. Developed robust and scalable REST APIs and backend systems using Python and JavaScript, ensuring performance and reliability for critical applications.

Education

Master in Embedded Systems at University of Science and Technologies of Oran
January 11, 2030 - December 1, 2020
Bachelor in Electronics at University of Science and Technologies of Oran
January 11, 2030 - December 1, 2017
Master in Embedded Systems at University of Science and Technologies of Oran
January 11, 2030 - December 1, 2020
Bachelor in Electronics at University of Science and Technologies of Oran
January 11, 2030 - December 1, 2017

Qualifications

Cloud DevOps Engineer Nanodegree
January 11, 2030 - December 1, 2022
Cloud Developer for Enterprise Nanodegree
January 11, 2030 - December 1, 2019
AI Programming with Python Nanodegree
January 11, 2030 - September 1, 2019
Cloud DevOps Engineer Nanodegree
January 11, 2030 - December 1, 2022
Cloud Developer for Enterprise Nanodegree
January 11, 2030 - December 1, 2019
AI Programming with Python Nanodegree
January 11, 2030 - September 1, 2019

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Professional Services, Education, Computers & Electronics, Retail