MD RASEL AHMED

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MD RASEL AHMED

Backend Engineer · Laravel · PHP · AWS · Cloud & DevOps

Professional Summary

Innovative Backend Engineer with 10+ years designing and optimizing Laravel-based cloud systems. Expert in AWS, containerized microservices, and CI/CD automation. Proven record of modernizing legacy systems, improving performance, and leading distributed teams across Japan, UK, and US.

Key Highlights

Transformed legacy systems into scalable Laravel microservices on AWS
Automated CI/CD with Docker & GitHub Actions (≈ 60% faster releases)
Led & mentored 10+ engineers, improving quality and velocity
Delivered multilingual, high-availability platforms for remote-first teams

Technical Skills & Expertise

Backend Development

Laravel, PHP, RESTful APIs, Microservices, Modular Architecture, API Versioning

Database Design & Optimization

MySQL, PostgreSQL, Redis, Indexing, Query Optimization, Normalization, Data Caching

Security & Quality Practices

OWASP Standards, JWT, Sanctum, OAuth2, Rate Limiting, System Hardening, Logging & Observability

Frontend Collaboration

Vue.js, Next.js, Vite, Component-Based UI, Jest

AI & Automation Tools

OpenAI API, LangChain, ChatGPT, GitHub Copilot, AI-assisted code review, Embeddings & RAG basics

DevOps & Cloud Infrastructure

AWS (EC2, S3, RDS, CloudWatch, Lambda), Docker, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Bitbucket Pipelines, Nginx, Linux Server Administration, Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

Team Leadership & Agile Delivery

Scrum, Sprint Planning, Code Reviews, Pair Programming, Mentorship, Team Scaling, Technical Roadmapping

Soft Skills & Communication

Cross-Cultural Collaboration, Empathetic Leadership, Technical Documentation, Remote Coordination

Professional Experience

Backend Engineer (Remote) — AnySense Inc., Fukuoka, Japan

Oct 2023 – Present

Architected secure, high-performance APIs using Laravel 10+ and modern PHP
Integrated AWS (S3, RDS, CloudWatch) for scalability and reliability
Automated CI/CD and monitoring pipelines with Docker & GitHub Actions
Collaborated with multilingual agile teams; translated Japanese specifications

Lead Backend Engineer / Agile Team Lead — Banglafire Solution Limited, Dhaka

Dec 2018 – Sep 2023

Led architecture of modular Laravel systems for scalable applications
Spearheaded Dockerized CI/CD adoption and release automation
Managed & mentored 10+ engineers; implemented code review standards
Aligned technical delivery with product roadmaps; introduced release quality metrics

Software Engineer (Full Stack) — Banglafire Solution Limited, Dhaka

Nov 2017 – Nov 2018

Delivered features using Laravel + Vue.js with robust API integration
Partnered with QA to streamline test cycles and improve release reliability
Contributed to sprint retrospectives and iteration improvements

Junior Software Engineer — MEDIA365 Limited, Dhaka

Jan 2015 – Oct 2017

Developed multilingual content platforms with optimized backend logic and caching
Maintained and enhanced legacy systems; improved performance & documentation

Key Projects & Contributions

API Architecture: Designed & secured RESTful APIs for e-commerce, logistics, and education platforms.

IoT & Real-Time: Event-driven processing with queue/pub-sub for live tracking and notifications.

DevOps Enablement: Containerized stacks and automated AWS deployments.

Cloud Infrastructure: Microservices on EC2, RDS, S3 with proactive CloudWatch monitoring.

Community & Leadership

Mentored junior & mid-level engineers on Laravel architecture and DevOps practices
Promoted clean-code culture, pair programming, and shared ownership
Organized knowledge-sharing sessions and team workshops

Certifications

GeneXus 15 Junior Analyst – GeneXus, 2019
ACMP 4.0 (Advanced Certificate in Management Professionals) – IBA, University of Dhaka, 2019
DEV283x: Introduction to NodeJS – Microsoft, 2018

Education

BSc in Computer Science & Engineering
University of Science and Technology, Chittagong

NCPC & ICPC participant · Focused on algorithms, systems thinking, and full-stack development