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Shaik Afrid Ali

Senior Software Engineer

Passionate software architect crafting elegant solutions with Java Spring and cloud technologies. Transforming complex challenges into efficient systems through microservices architecture and cloud-native solutions on GCP and AWS. Proven track record of optimizing performance, with achievements like 50% faster API responses and streamlined CI/CD pipelines. Always exploring new ways to create robust, scalable applications while maintaining code quality and system reliability.

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About Me

Full-stack developer with a passion for building scalable applications using modern technologies. Specialized in enterprise solutions using Java Spring Boot with a focus on creating robust microservices and high-performance web applications. Experienced in both traditional enterprise environments and modern cloud-native architectures.

My expertise spans across the full development lifecycle, from designing efficient backend systems to implementing responsive frontends. Proficient in optimizing application performance, implementing security best practices, and leveraging cloud platforms for scalable deployments.

Experience & Skills

10+ years of expertise in full-stack development

Mar 2023 - Present

Senior Software Engineer

Clover Health | Jersey City, NJ

Dec 2020 – Feb 2023

Senior Software Engineer

PNC Bank | Cleveland, OH

Jan 2019 – Jun 2014

Software Engineer

Walmart & Magna Infotech

Technical Expertise

⚛️React/Next.js

🅰️Angular

📦Node.js

🔷TypeScript

🍃Spring Boot

☁️AWS

🌥️Azure

🗄️MongoDB

🐘PostgreSQL

🐍Python

🐋Docker

⚓Kubernetes

🔄Git

⚙️CI/CD

🔧Jenkins

🔨Github Actions

📅Agile/Scrum

🔗Microservices

🌐RESTful APIs

📊GraphQL

🔄Redux

🎨Tailwind CSS

📦Material UI

🧰Bootstrap

Industry Experience

🏥 🛡️

Healthcare & Insurance

Healthcare Solutions

💰

Banking & Finance

Financial Services

💳

Payments & Fintech

Payment Systems

🛍️ 🛒

Retail & E-commerce

Retail & E-commerce Platforms

📞 🎥

Telecom & Media

Telecom & Media Services

🚚 🎓

Logistics & Education

Logistics & Educational Platforms

Articles

Backend

Java Performance Optimization Mastery 🚀

Advanced JVM tuning, memory management, and profiling techniques

18 min readFeb 20

Backend

Spring Boot Production Hardening 🛡️

Enterprise-grade Spring Boot deployment strategies and security

16 min readFeb 25

Cloud

Advanced GCP Spring Boot Optimization Guide 🚀

Senior-level deep dive into performance tuning and cost optimization for Spring Boot on Google Cloud Platform

15 min readFeb 15

API

RESTful API Design & Implementation 🌐

Building scalable and secure REST APIs with Spring Boot

12 min readJan 20

Architecture

Microservices Communication 🔄

gRPC, REST, and Event-Driven patterns in practice

13 min readFeb 5

Cloud

AWS Cost Optimization for Full Stack Apps 💰

Save 50%+ on AWS bills while maintaining performance

14 min readMar 1

DevOps

Containerization Best Practices 🐳

From Zero to Hero: Docker & Kubernetes for Java apps (without the headaches)

15 min readJan 15

Cloud

Cloud-Native Java Applications ☁️

AWS, Azure, and GCP deployment strategies for Java apps

14 min readFeb 1

Database

Database Optimization Strategies 💾

SQL, NoSQL, and Caching patterns for high performance

15 min readFeb 10

DevOps

CI/CD Pipeline Mastery 🔄

Automated testing, deployment, and monitoring

11 min readFeb 15

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