Software Engineer Senior

Azad Ahmed

Senior Software Engineer Secret Clearance Full Stack DevOps AWS Certified

Springfield, VA ********@*****.*** 816-***-****

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Senior Full Stack Software Engineer with 20+ years of experience designing, developing, and deploying scalable software systems. Expertise in Java, Python, Angular, and Spring Boot, with a strong command of cloud-native architecture using AWS (Lambda, ECS, RDS, S3, CloudFormation). Proven success in Agile environments, delivering full lifecycle solutions for government clients including DoD and Booz Allen. Proficient in DevOps, secure coding, CI/CD, REST APIs, and team leadership. Holds an active Secret clearance.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Java, Spring Boot, Python, Angular, REST APIs, NodeJS, JavaScript, SQL, Agile/Scrum, CI/CD, Jenkins, Git, Docker, AWS (Lambda, ECS, RDS, S3, Glue, CloudFormation), DevSecOps, Infrastructure as Code, Secure Software Development, AI/ML Integration, System Design, Frontend + Backend Development

CERTIFICATIONS

AWS Certified Solutions Architect

CompTIA Security+ Ce Certified

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Booz Allen Hamilton, Inc. – Associate

Herndon, VA 11/2020 – Present

AI Model Development (Python, Image Recognition) 03/2025 – 04/2025

Developed image recognition models using Python and integrated them into edge computing environments.

Designed training pipelines and visualized model metrics using data storytelling.

NFLIS-AWS Project (AWS, Java, Python, Glue, PostgreSQL) 08/2024 – Present

Deployed Java microservices using ECR, Lambda, and S3.

Created event-driven file processing using Lambda triggers and integrated PostgreSQL.

Implemented AWS Glue ETL, SQS DLQs, and Dockerized environments.

Client Project A – Frontend Developer (Angular 15) 05/2023 – 05/2024

Supported Navy communication systems using Angular, RabbitMQ, and JSON APIs.

Client Project B – Backend Developer (Java, C++) 07/2022 – 05/2023

Designed a multi-threaded backend for sensor-based image generation tools.

Integrated RabbitMQ and PostgreSQL for data handling.

Reduced system latency by ~30%.

Client Project C – Lead Engineer (Java Backend) 04/2021 – 07/2022

Built backend APIs using Spring Boot, JPA, and MySQL.

Mentored junior developers and increased unit test coverage from 30% to 60%.

Enhanced backend design and improved search performance.

Client Project C – Solution Architect 01/2021 – 04/2021

Gathered business requirements and system specifications for a federal program.

Apex System – Tech Lead (Freddie Mac Project) 04/2020 – 10/2020

Upgraded microservices architecture with Spring Boot and Angular.

Led code reviews and DevOps implementation using Jenkins and Docker.

Supported DB2 database maintenance tasks.

Tata Consultancy Services 05/2018 – 09/2020

General Electric – Tech Lead/Architect 10/2019 – 03/2020

Managed SOAP-based JSF portal applications and led a multi-location team.

Implemented LDAP integrations and SOAP web services.

Freddie Mac – Tech Lead/Architect 05/2018 – 10/2019

Led microservice development using Java 8, Angular 6, Spring Boot, and Docker.

Managed DevOps lifecycle with Git, Jenkins, VersionOne.

University of Kansas – Senior Software Developer 11/2007 – 05/2018

Developed Java web applications with Spring MVC, Oracle, LDAP, and Novell IDM.

Created custom network mapping, identity services, and ticketing systems.

Worked on KU’s uPortal upgrade and overnight Cron jobs.

SGS Group – Software Developer 08/2006 – 11/2007

Designed a web-based project management system for mobile device testing.

Sprint Corp. – Software Developer (Contract) 02/2006 – 08/2006

Developed automation tools for mobile testing using JavaScript.

Park University – Public Safety Officer 12/2004 – 02/2006

Worked full-time post-graduation in a campus safety role.

EDUCATION

B.S. Computer Science, Park University, Missouri, 2004

B.S., Institute of Technology G. Marconi, Italy, 1997

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