Azad Mohamed
Backend & AI-Focused Software Engineer
Designing scalable backend systems, intelligent workflows, and cloud-native applications for modern digital products.
Engineering philosophy
I'm a results-driven Software Engineer with over six years of experience designing and deploying scalable applications across enterprise SaaS, AI platforms, and cloud-native systems. Based in Dubai, I specialize in building backend architectures that power products serving thousands of users.
My approach combines deep technical expertise with product thinking — every system I build is designed to scale, every feature is built to ship, and every decision is driven by impact. I thrive at the intersection of backend engineering, AI integration, and cloud infrastructure.
Systems Thinking
I design software as interconnected systems, not isolated features. Every architectural decision considers scalability, fault tolerance, and long-term maintainability.
AI-Native Engineering
Integrating intelligence into products from the ground up — from LLM orchestration and RAG pipelines to automated decision systems that create real business value.
Product-Driven Development
Engineering is a means to an end. I focus on shipping features that drive business outcomes, not just writing code. Every PR should move a metric.
Performance Obsessed
Sub-100ms API responses, efficient database queries, optimized cloud costs. I believe performance is a feature, and latency is a tax on every user interaction.
Career timeline
Senior Full Stack Developer
LMNTO Performance Information Technology
Developing scalable backend systems and enterprise applications focused on performance, security, and maintainability. Working across cloud-native architectures, AI-integrated workflows, and distributed platform services.
- Designed scalable event-driven backend workflows for interconnected platform services
- Built secure authentication and wallet-related systems using modern backend architecture principles
- Implemented Docker-based infrastructure improving deployment consistency and operational efficiency
- Contributed to scalable API design, cloud deployments, and platform optimization initiatives
Software Engineer
Stead Technologies LLP
Built and maintained production-grade SaaS applications including business management platforms, scheduling systems, HR tools, and accounting products using modern frontend and backend technologies.
- Developed enterprise CMS platforms with optimized frontend performance and scalable backend APIs
- Built reusable product modules including multilingual systems, scheduling tools, and workflow automation features
- Collaborated across product, QA, and engineering teams to deliver production-ready SaaS applications
- Mentored junior developers and participated in technical interview processes
Frontend Developer
Freelance & Contract
Worked with startups and small businesses to build responsive frontend applications and business-focused web platforms.
- Delivered responsive web applications for startup and SMB clients
- Built reusable UI components and frontend workflows using modern JavaScript frameworks
- Contributed to scalable frontend architecture and improved development workflows
Featured work
A selection of production applications I've architected and built — from SaaS platforms to AI-powered products, each designed for scale and shipped with precision.
AI & Systems Engineering
Building intelligent, distributed systems that scale. From LLM orchestration to event-driven microservices, I design architecture that powers modern AI-native products.
AI & LLM Integration
Building production AI pipelines with OpenAI, Claude, and custom models. RAG systems, prompt engineering, and intelligent automation workflows.
Scalable Backend Systems
Designing distributed architectures that handle millions of requests. Event-driven systems, message queues, and high-availability infrastructure.
Cloud-Native Infrastructure
Deploying and managing applications on AWS, GCP, and multi-cloud environments. Infrastructure as Code, containerization, and auto-scaling.
API Design & Architecture
Crafting RESTful and GraphQL APIs with a focus on developer experience, performance, and security. API versioning, rate limiting, and documentation.
Data Engineering
Building data pipelines, ETL processes, and real-time analytics systems. Database optimization, caching strategies, and data modeling.
Security & Compliance
Implementing enterprise-grade security patterns, authentication systems, and compliance frameworks for regulated industries.
Technology stack
Tools and technologies I use to build scalable, production-grade systems. Proficiency reflects depth of production experience.
Languages
Backend
Frontend
Infrastructure
AI & ML
Let's connect
Open to senior engineering roles, technical leadership positions, and high-impact consulting engagements — particularly in AI, cloud, and enterprise SaaS.
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