Zeerak Ahmad

Senior Software Engineer - Strategic Systems International

June 2022 - Present

Worked as an outsourced consultant for leading enterprises, contributing to the development of scalable backend systems, automation solutions, and high-performance applications.

Digital Advertising & E-commerce:

• Designed and developed critical automation solutions, reducing business costs and enhancing operational efficiency.
• Built RESTful APIs with Java & Spring Boot, ensuring seamless data flow between digital advertising platforms.
• Optimized SQL queries and caching mechanisms, improving system performance and response times.
• Integrated cloud-based analytics solutions, providing in-depth insights into advertising performance.

Manufacturing & Test Automation:

• Built a configurable test execution system using TestNG (Java) and NUnit (.NET), allowing tests to dynamically execute based on provided configurations.
• Automated test execution across remote virtual machines, enhancing efficiency, consistency, and overall test coverage.
• Designed an end-to-end installation automation framework, reducing manual effort, deployment errors, and setup time.
• Developed a custom automation application integrated into the client's TFS pipeline, automating software installation and testing processes.

Case Management Platform for Law Enforcement:

• Redesigned system architecture into a distributed, off-cloud infrastructure, aligning with custom client security and compliance requirements.
• Set up Elasticsearch, multiple database nodes, and Pgpool to improve scalability and fault tolerance.
• Implemented CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions (Custom Runner) for automated deployments and system updates.
• Built a monitoring and management system with Grafana, Prometheus, and Loki for real-time insights and log analysis.

Software Engineer - Xavor Corporation

February 2022 - April 2022

• Documentation and research on digital identity technologies.
• Completed a successful proof of concept using an existing digital identity technology.
• Assisted the team in developing and deploying a solution using Amazon Web Services.

Software Developer - Anime Corner

Designed and developed the backend architecture for Anime Corner, implementing a scalable, distributed system with Spring Cloud Config at its core. Built custom solutions for polling, content management, and internal operations, optimizing performance, maintainability, and automation.

Anime Corner (Core Website):

• Extended WordPress functionality with custom backend code, adding features beyond default CMS capabilities.
• Developed remote upload integrations with cloud storage, improving media management and performance.
• Implemented custom API endpoints and automation scripts, streamlining content publishing and syncing.
• Optimized performance and caching strategies, ensuring smooth handling of high traffic loads.

Anime Corner Polls (Polling System):

• Developed a scalable polling system in Laravel, processing thousands of votes weekly.
• Implemented fraud detection and prevention mechanisms to maintain poll integrity.
• Optimized database queries, indexing, and caching, ensuring efficient vote processing.
• Built analytics dashboards to track voting trends and engagement.

Anime Corner Portal (Internal CMS):

• Developed a custom CMS for managing invoices, user services, and internal operations.
• Automated content publishing, user management, and service tracking to reduce manual workload.
• Integrated Spring Cloud Config to maintain centralized configuration across multiple services.
• Built role-based access controls (RBAC) to enhance security and user management.

Branded URL Shortener (Cloudflare KV-Based System – Serverless):

• Developed a custom URL shortener using Cloudflare KV, ensuring fast redirects and high availability.
• Integrated with Anime Corner Portal for seamless content tracking and analytics.
• Implemented rate limiting and logging, ensuring stability under high traffic.

Distributed Database Architecture (MariaDB MaxScale):

• Designed and implemented a distributed database solution using MariaDB MaxScale.
• Configured query routing, failover mechanisms, and read/write splitting, ensuring scalability and high availability.
• Improved database replication strategies, reducing bottlenecks and improving system performance.

Independent Contractor - Funimation (Social Media & Brand Engagement)

Managed social media engagement and content strategy for Funimation brand titles, ensuring compliance with licensors and maximizing audience reach.

• Created, promoted, and managed Facebook pages & groups for Funimation brand titles, increasing audience engagement.
• Monitored updates and news from Japan, ensuring timely and accurate reporting on Funimation-related titles.
• Delivered weekly reports summarizing engagement, trends, and promotional activities.