**Hammad Akar**
Senior Software Engineer
Cheney, WA
hammadakar@gmail.com
GitHub | LinkedIn

### Profile
Full Stack Engineer with 6 years of experience in designing and developing web applications. Highly skilled in Python, Django, Flask, and various development tools. Proficient in front-end and back-end development, as well as integrating AI & ML models. Strong background in technical leadership, design patterns, and agile methodologies.

### Experience

**AlphaBridge**
*Senior Software Engineer (Feb 2022 – Present)*
- Led a team of 4 engineers to develop and maintain web applications using Python, Django, and React.
- Integrated 3rd-party platforms (Salesforce, Snowflake, Chargbee, Google Sheets) for smooth payout and bonus processing.
- Utilized Docker and Kubernetes, reducing deployment time by 60%.
- Implemented CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, enhancing code quality and deployment efficiency.
- Integrated reporting tools for real-time risk assessment tracking and improved decision-making.

*Key Achievements:*
- Implemented durable authentication and authorization mechanisms, reducing security vulnerabilities by 50%.

*Full Stack Engineer (Sep 2020 – Feb 2022)*
- Developed and integrated diverse data sources, increasing overall profits.
- Migrated legacy applications to modern tech stacks, improving performance by 30%.
- Executed robust authentication using OAuth 2.0 (JWT Tokens).
- Utilized PostgreSQL, Redis, and Memcached for efficient data storage and retrieval.

**StackShare**
*Software Engineer I (Dec 2019 – Aug 2020)*
- Developed and maintained the StackShare Enterprise platform, improving governance.
- Implemented real-time visibility features for developer tools and services.
- Collaborated to consolidate tech stacks, resulting in cost savings.

*Key Achievements:*
- Introduced automated testing (Pytest & Selenium), reducing bug incidents by 30%.

*Software Engineer (Dec 2017 – Nov 2019)*
- Contributed to StackShare's tech stack intelligence platform (Python, Django, React).
- Assisted in data-driven technology decisions for businesses.

*Software Engineer Intern (Jun 2017 – Nov 2017)*
- Assisted in developing StackShare’s community platform.
- Helped create an automated system for technology visibility.

### Skills
- **Backend:** Python, Django, Flask, FastAPI, Node.js, NumPy, SciPy, Java
- **Database & Cloud:** MongoDB, MySQL, GraphQL, PostgreSQL, Redis, AWS/GCP, Azure, Microservices
- **Frontend:** React, Next.js, TypeScript, JavaScript, Redux, Vue.js, CSS/Tailwind
- **DevOps & Testing:** Git/Bitbucket, Terraform, Docker, Kubernetes, Kafka, GitLab CI/CD, Agile

### Projects
- **Firstup:** Employee communication and engagement platform for Fortune 100 companies.
- **Pangeam:** AI platform for workplace analysis and employee experience enhancement.

### Education
- **Bachelors of Science,** FAST University

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