Foysal Ahmed

Hi, I'm Foysal 👋

Self-taught software engineer with a non-CSE background, Teaches in Bangla, codes in TypeScript, PHP, GO. Shoots with purpose

About

Senior Software Engineer with 7+ years of backend and full-stack development experience in PHP (Laravel), Node.js, Bun.js, with a growing interest in Golang. Proven track record in leading development teams, architecting scalable systems (System Design), optimizing database performance, and applying industry best practices and design patterns, further demonstrated through the development and maintenance of open-source PHP and Node.js packages. Proficient in managing server infrastructure, DevOps practices, and delivering secure, high-performance applications. Strong foundation in cloud services (AWS), CI/CD pipelines. Adept at balancing technical leadership with hands-on coding and debugging.

Work Experience

Softzino Technologies

Oct 2022 - Present

Sr. Software Engineer

[-] Led a cross-functional team of 8+ engineers, including 6 junior developers, fostering a collaborative environment using Slack for communication and Jira for task management and sprint planning.
[-] Architected and designed microservices-based system components and optimized database architectures, significantly improving application performance and maintainability.
[-] Implemented software design patterns consistently to ensure modular, reusable, and testable code with a focus on security best practices.
[-] Designed and deployed Redis caching layers to enhance data retrieval efficiency, leading to a noticeable boost in application performance.
[-] Lead the development and ongoing maintenance of 5+ PHP Laravel packages, including a significant package featuring a custom-built Vue.js UI kit, enhancing user experience and component reusability within the organization.
[-] Defined project timelines and dependencies, ensuring on-time delivery
[-] Debugged complex system issues, improved reliability, and reduced bug rate
[-] Conduct regular technical knowledge-sharing sessions and workshops within the organization to promote best practices and upskill team members.
[-] Provided code reviews, architectural guidance, and career mentorship to help junior team members grow into confident, independent contributors.
[-] Set up comprehensive performance monitoring using Prometheus and Grafana, including custom dashboards and alerts for critical metrics.

Softzino Technologies

June 2019 - Sep 2022

Software Engineer

[-] Maintained and enhanced multiple web-based platforms.
[-] Refactored legacy codebases to optimize performance.
[-] Implemented software design patterns consistently to ensure modular, reusable, and testable code with a focus on security best practices.
[-] Implemented unit and integration testing using Pest PHP, substantially improving code reliability and reducing the bug rate.
[-] Collaborated with designers and product managers to refine features.
[-] Worked closely with stakeholders to align product vision and delivery
[-] Key Projects: Bidyava (Education Management), Hexamatics (Coworking Platform), Sedori (Paid Social Platform)

BM IT Solutions

May 2017 - June 2019

Software Engineer

[-] Built education management system from scratch using Node.js & MongoDB.
[-] Designed and developed RESTful APIs for multiple SaaS products.
[-] Refactored backend logic to enhance speed and scalability.
[-] Partnered with QA to test and validate new features.
[-] Key Projects: Rakho (Car Parking Platform), Mobipath (School Management Platform), VMS (Visitor Management System)