AZRAF AL MONZIM
Backend & Platform Engineer
📧 hello@monzim.com | 📱 +880 1841 500 360 | 🔗 linkedin.com/in/monzim | 💻 github.com/monzim | 🌐 https://monzim.com
Professional Summary
Backend & platform engineer building distributed systems since 2022, designing and implementing cloud-native solutions and distributed systems at scale. Proven expertise in architecting high-availability backend systems using Go, TypeScript, and Node.js. Strong track record of optimizing system performance, implementing secure authentication mechanisms, and automating infrastructure using Terraform, Docker, and Kubernetes. Passionate about building scalable, maintainable, and cost-efficient cloud architectures on AWS and Azure.
Technical Skills
| Category | Technologies |
|---|---|
| Programming Languages | Go (Golang), TypeScript, JavaScript, Python, Dart, Java, SQL, Bash |
| Cloud Platforms & Services | AWS (Lambda, EC2, S3, RDS, DynamoDB, CloudFront, SQS, SNS, ECS, ECR, CloudWatch), Azure (Functions, App Services), Cloudflare Workers |
| Backend Frameworks | Gin, Fiber, Hono.js, NestJS, Express.js, Node.js, gRPC, REST APIs |
| DevOps & Infrastructure | Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, Ansible, CI/CD (GitHub Actions, GitLab CI), Linux, Nginx |
| Databases & Caching | PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis, Cassandra, DynamoDB, CockroachDB |
| Message Queues & Streaming | RabbitMQ, Apache Kafka, AWS SQS, Redis Pub/Sub |
| Tools & Methodologies | Git, Microservices Architecture, Serverless, Event-Driven Design, OAuth 2.0, JWT, RBAC |
Professional Experience
Platform Engineer | Edusoft Consultants Ltd
Dhaka, Bangladesh (Hybrid) | October 2024 – Present
- Architected and deployed distributed backend systems using Go, TypeScript, and PostgreSQL on AWS, achieving 35% improvement in query performance through indexing optimization and connection pooling strategies
- Engineered the course-registration platform with Redis distributed caching to absorb the heavy enrollment-window burst load, reducing registration-flow database pressure via read-through caching and keeping the hot path tight under p95 budgets
- Designed and implemented microservices architecture with AWS Lambda, API Gateway, and DynamoDB, reducing infrastructure costs by 40% while improving system reliability to 99.95% uptime
- Built real-time WebSocket infrastructure handling 50K+ simultaneous connections for live seat availability updates during peak enrollment periods
- Implemented JWT-based authentication with Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) securing API endpoints for 10K+ active users across multiple SaaS products
- Integrated PayPal and local payment gateways into production systems, processing $50K+ monthly transactions with comprehensive audit logging and PCI-compliant security measures
- Established CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions, Docker, and automated testing, reducing deployment cycles from days to under 2 hours with zero-downtime deployments
Research Assistant (Concurrent / Part-time) | Institute for Advanced Research (IAR)
United International University, Dhaka (On-site) | December 2025 – Present
- Conducting research on distributed systems, cloud computing, and AI/ML integration for scalable applications
- Collaborating with faculty on academic publications and technical documentation
- Developing research prototypes and proof-of-concept systems for emerging technologies
Software Engineer | SoftNursery
Bangladesh (Remote) | August 2023 – July 2024
- Developed and maintained 500+ RESTful API endpoints for multi-tenant SaaS products, implementing comprehensive automated testing that reduced deployment time by 50%
- Engineered secure authentication and authorization systems in Go and Node.js using JWT, OAuth 2.0, and RBAC, decreasing security incidents by 30%
- Built AWS serverless backend architecture (Lambda, S3, SES, SQS) with Stripe payment integration, processing 1K+ monthly transactions with 99.9% success rate
- Designed high-performance PostgreSQL data models with optimized indexes and query plans, supporting 10K+ daily active users with <50ms average query time
- Implemented event-driven architecture using RabbitMQ and Redis Pub/Sub for asynchronous processing of compute-intensive tasks including PDF generation and email delivery
- Developed async task processing pipelines with Bull queues, handling bulk operations with automatic retry mechanisms and dead-letter queue monitoring
- Created open-source database backup solution (DumpStation) with multi-cloud storage support (S3, Cloudflare R2, MinIO), Docker-first deployment, and automated scheduling
Key Projects
Enterprise Section Selection Portal – High-Scale University System
🔗 ucamcloud.uiu.ac.bd | Tech: Go, AWS (Lambda, DynamoDB, CloudFront), Redis, PostgreSQL, WebSockets
End-to-end ownership of UIU's course-registration platform: Go services, PostgreSQL + DynamoDB persistence, Redis-backed seat caching, and WebSocket real-time updates during peak windows. See the Edusoft role above for performance figures and trade-offs.
Civil Aviation Recruitment Portal
🔗 apply.casckjobs.org | Tech: TypeScript, Node.js, PostgreSQL, AWS S3, Payment Gateway, PDF Generation
- Delivered full-stack recruitment application system under 72-hour deadline, demonstrating rapid development capabilities
- Processed 5K+ job applications with automated candidate ranking and seat assignment algorithms
- Integrated secure payment processing for application fees with comprehensive audit logging
- Implemented automated PDF generation for admit cards and application receipts
DumpStation – Self-Hosted PostgreSQL Backup Management (Open Source)
🔗 dumpstation.monzim.com | Tech: Go, React, PostgreSQL, Docker, AWS S3, Cloudflare R2, MinIO
- Developed production-ready, open-source database backup solution with multi-cloud storage support (S3, R2, MinIO)
- Implemented cron-based automated scheduling with Discord notifications and comprehensive monitoring dashboard
- Built secure authentication with Discord OAuth and TOTP 2FA, enabling one-click backup and restore operations
- Created Docker-first deployment strategy with support for PostgreSQL versions 12-17 and modern React dashboard
Friniemy – Privacy-First Social Media Platform
🔗 friniemy.com | Tech: NestJS, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis, Cloudflare R2, WebSockets, Bull Queues, FFmpeg
- Architected dual-bucket media infrastructure enforcing privacy at infrastructure level—public CDN for public content, cryptographically signed URLs for private content
- Built real-time features using WebSockets including live notifications, chat, and who-viewed-you tracking
- Implemented async media processing pipeline with Bull queues, FFmpeg, and Sharp for video/image optimization
- Designed location-based features and gamification system with aura-based rankings and secret crush matching
🏆 Startup: Spendo AI (Founder)
AI-powered financial management platform with MCP agents, custom spreadsheet engine, real-time insights, and multi-tenant architecture for enterprise deployment.
- 🥇 Champion – UIU Innovation Hub Program IC6 2025
- 💰 60,000 BDT award
Education
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science & Engineering United International University, Dhaka, Bangladesh | October 2022 – Present (Expected graduation: December 2026)
Additional Information
- Languages: Bengali (Native), English (Professional Working Proficiency)
- Open Source: Active contributor to Go and Node.js ecosystem projects on GitHub
- Interests: Distributed Systems, Cloud Architecture, AI/ML Integration, Developer Experience