Senior Engineering Leader - Software Architect & Technical Mentor

TAUSIF KHAN

Director of Engineering · Software Architect · Technical Leader

954-***-**** ***********@*******.*** Deerfield Beach, FL P R O F E S S I O N A L S UMMARY

Results-driven engineering leader with 15+ years of experience spanning full-stack development, systems architecture, and team leadership. Proven track record building and scaling software platforms in regulated industries, leading cross- functional teams, and translating complex business requirements into robust technical roadmaps. Comfortable operating at both the strategic level (roadmap planning, stakeholder alignment, compliance oversight) and the hands-on level (code reviews, architecture decisions, performance optimization). Adept at growing high-performing teams and driving modernization initiatives in legacy-heavy environments. C O R E C OMPETENCIES

Engineering Leadership & Mentorship · Software & Solutions Architecture · Agile / Cross-team Collaboration Platform Scalability & Modernization Security, Compliance & HITRUST · API Design & Systems Integration Embedded / Firmware Development · Database Design & Query Optimization · Technical Roadmap & Strategy T E C H N I C A L S K I L L S

Languages: Python, PHP, JavaScript (Vue.js, jQuery), C/C++, Java, C# .NET, VB .NET, Bash, SQL Frameworks & Platforms: Laravel, FastAPI, Flask, Django, ColdFusion, OpenWRT, Node.js, AngularJS, .NET Databases: MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, SQLite, StarRocks Infrastructure & Tools: Linux, Windows Server, IIS, TCP/IP networking, embedded systems (Arduino, OpenWRT), SSRS Practices: REST/SOAP API integration, SSO/OAuth, performance tuning, SDLC, change management, HITRUST compliance, code review & mentorship

P R O F E S S I O N A L E X P E R I E N C E

Director of Software Development · Financial Recovery Group Jun 2024 – Present Stack: ColdFusion · PHP · Laravel · Vue.js · MySQL · StarRocks · Python · FastAPI · Flask

– Define and execute the annual software engineering strategy, aligning team roadmap with business goals and the company's technology modernization plan.

– Serve as primary technical liaison to external clients, business development, and senior leadership—translating requirements into clear engineering plans and delivery timelines.

– Own code quality standards, deployment practices, and operational excellence; conduct periodic codebase reviews and enforce best practices across the team.

– Partner with the CISO and web team to maintain HITRUST certification: oversee secure coding standards, vulnerability remediation, and change management evidence.

– Collaborate with IT and data leadership to evaluate system health, alerting pipelines, and data workflows—identifying and executing improvements for efficiency and reliability.

– Lead long-term refactoring initiatives to migrate legacy ColdFusion code to modern PHP/Laravel frameworks, reducing technical debt and future maintenance burden.

– Manage team resource allocation across concurrent projects in coordination with the team lead; step in as a hands- on contributor during high-priority or complex delivery phases. Software Development Manager · Financial Recovery Group Oct 2023 – May 2024 Stack: ColdFusion · PHP · Laravel · Vue.js · MySQL

– Built and led a multi-level web engineering team; drove daily code reviews, architectural guidance, and technical coaching to accelerate skill development across seniority levels.

– Conducted quarterly 1-on-1 performance reviews with each team member—setting goals, recognizing growth, and addressing development gaps.

– Served as solutions architect on new projects: designed component architecture, then delegated implementation with clear technical documentation.

– Established and enforced best practices for testing, documentation, and deployment; balanced feature delivery with systematic code modernization.

– Led triage and resolution of critical production incidents, ensuring rapid restoration of service and post-incident improvements to prevent recurrence.

– Proactively monitored platform health and identified performance or risk areas before they impacted end users or clients.

Software & Solutions Architect · Financial Recovery Group Nov 2019 – Sep 2023 Stack: ColdFusion · PHP · Laravel · Vue.js · MySQL

– Led architecture and development of a major reporting platform overhaul—coordinating across UI/UX, data, QA, and IT teams from initial design through production release.

– Designed database schemas and optimized complex queries in close collaboration with the data team, improving reporting performance at scale.

– Implemented SSO authentication and API-based integrations directly with external clients, enabling seamless system interoperability.

– Mentored junior developers on architecture decisions, coding standards, and new technologies; conducted structured code reviews across the team.

– Conducted periodic platform assessments to identify UX shortcomings and technical gaps; prioritized and executed improvements on a continuous basis.

– Coordinated with QA to define comprehensive testing plans for new features, bug fixes, and major releases. Senior Full-Stack Software & Firmware Engineer · Wave WiFi, Inc Mar 2017 – Oct 2019 (part-time through present) Stack: OpenWRT · C/C++ · Bash · PHP · MySQL · Haserl/CGI

– Developed OpenWRT-based firmware for a range of embedded networking devices (multi-source routers, cellular routers, access points, client bridges)—including C/C++ driver patches, web UI, and CGI backend scripts.

– Built a web-based device activity and GPS location reporting system with live map visualization, enabling field operations teams to monitor device status in real time.

– Designed and implemented a registration and licensing web service that automatically provisions new devices upon end-user activation.

– Delivered an in-house support tracking system integrated with QuickBooks API, linking product RMA history to purchase and service invoice data.

– Created a multi-user central management system for network controllers deployed in marine environments.

– Served as technical liaison to OEMs, marine electronics installers, and third-party vendors—advising on system integration and certification requirements.

Senior Software & Database Developer · Organic Online Media Solutions, Inc Nov 2013 – Mar 2017 Stack: ColdFusion · C# .NET · Python/Django · SQL Server · SSRS

– Developed and maintained ColdFusion web applications, REST/XML/JSON third-party API integrations, and backend web services across a high-volume digital advertising platform.

– Built and optimized complex SQL stored procedures, functions, and triggers; used execution plan analysis to tune query performance as traffic patterns evolved.

– Extended Python/Django backend API components and enhanced a call center web portal with deep integration into Five9 VCC and external affiliate APIs.

– Authored and maintained SSRS reports for sales, IT, and traffic teams; debugged cross-system issues caused by 3rd- party API changes and infrastructure updates.

Web Systems Administrator & Performance Analyst (Contract) · Citrix Systems, Inc Nov 2012 – Oct 2013

– Managed 24/7 availability of enterprise web applications; coordinated daily troubleshooting, monitored server performance, disk, and capacity across critical production systems.

– Led monthly maintenance windows and quarterly disaster recovery exercises; implemented system changes via formal change control processes.

– Partnered with application owners and project teams to align infrastructure with evolving business requirements and SLA commitments.

System Admin / Application Developer · Kobeni, Inc Aug 2010 – Sep 2012

– Developed automation scripts for performance testing, IP conflict detection, and deployment of software components across broadcast server infrastructure.

– Contributed to web application development, API integrations, and escalated technical support for clients and internal staff.

– Managed company database and web servers, LAN infrastructure, and data center equipment. S E L E C T C O N S U L T I N G & P R O J E C T WORK Zone T & A Properties LLC (self-employment; work in progress) May 2026 - Present Architecting and prototyping a local AI-powered automation platform for vacation rental management — evaluating LLM models, agentic workflows, and event-driven pipelines to autonomously handle guest communications, indoor climate monitoring with dynamic A/C thermostat adjustment, noise-level detection with automated guest alerts, and other host response workflows.

Social Bluebook Sep – Oct 2016

Designed and implemented a performance-optimized search engine with fuzzy matching, spell correction, and multi- factor relevance scoring, enabling brands to discover social media creators across YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. (Python · Django · AngularJS · Node.js · PostgreSQL) FSA Logistix Feb – May 2016

Built a multi-location web-based claim management system with CRM, user/group role management, and a dynamic report builder—allowing managers nationwide to submit, track, and report on claims. (PHP · SQL Server · Windows Server 2012)

Organic Online Media Solutions May – Jun 2013

Architected an intelligent web traffic distribution system that dynamically routed affiliate traffic based on click volume, IP analysis, conversion rates, and campaign type to maximize affiliate revenue yield. (ColdFusion · PHP · SQL Server) N O T A B L E S I D E P R O J E C T S

– Android + Arduino car stereo integration: engineered an Android app, custom Arduino sketch, and hardware circuit enabling a tablet to control an aftermarket head unit and steering wheel controls via Bluetooth SPP. (Java/Android · C/Arduino)

– Custom POS touchscreen overlay: developed a touchscreen-friendly GUI layer on top of RegitPOS software to replicate traditional cash register workflows while retaining barcode scanning and inventory tracking. (AutoIt) E D U C A T I O N

BS, Computer Engineering & Electrical Engineering 1999 – 2004 University of Florida

Certificate, Information Technology Management 2008 – 2010 Broward College

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