Ahmad Haris
Sr Software Developer Team Lead @BlueCat
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WORK HISTORY
Sr Software Developer Team Lead @BlueCat
Toronto, ON, CA
Led the development of a Network Discovery product, enhancing network, device, and host discovery efficiency by supporting SNMP, VMWare and SSH discovery methods. Lead and effectively managed a team of 11 offshore members. Handled technical discussions, code/design reviews and project management effectively. Spearheaded the implementation of a distributed dynamic DNS system, improving DNS query handling and update efficiency. Contributed to the open-source effort by implementing the GSS-TSIG method for dnsperf tool. Using TypeScript, Python, C, Java, Docker, and Git in a Linux environment. Used AI (Codex & JetBrains AI Assistance) with IntelliJ effectively to help boost the performance with swift delivery times. Mentored new/junior developers to help understand the product design, code base, build and delivery process.
EDUCATION
Jamia Millia Islamia
Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.)
Boys' High School & College
10+2
SKILLS
ABOUT AHMAD HARIS
Senior Software Developer & Team Lead | 15+ Years of Experience-A results-driven engineering leader with over 15 years of experience architecting advanced network intelligence and distributed DNS solutions. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, drive open-source contributions, and deliver high-performance software in complex, distributed environments.Technical Leadership & Team Management-At BlueCat, I lead an 11-member offshore development team, owning end-to-end project delivery through hands-on technical direction, structured collaboration, and rigorous engineering standards. I bridge the gap between strategic goals and ground-level execution — facilitating technical discussions, unblocking critical path decisions, and maintaining team alignment across time zones.Core Engineering Expertise-I specialize in network discovery and distributed DNS, designing systems that leverage SNMP, VMware, and SSH discovery methods to maximize network efficiency. I contributed directly to the open-source ecosystem through the GSS-TSIG implementation for the dnsperf tool, demonstrating both technical depth and a commitment to the broader engineering community.My work spans the full development lifecycle in Linux environments, integrating containerized deployments via Docker, embedded and RTOS development, and robust CI/CD pipelines through GitLab and Jenkins.Technology Stack-Languages: C, C++, RubyScripting: Python, TypeScript, JavaScriptDatabase: MySQL, PostgreSQLInfrastructure: Docker, Linux, DNS, Networking, Protocols, Embedded, RTOSCI/CD: GitLab, JenkinsAI/LLM: LLM integration, tools development, ChatGPT/Codex, Claude, JetBrains AI AssistantTooling: Git, Perforce, TFS, IntelliJ, VS Code, PyCharmMission -I build reliable, innovative software solutions that help clients optimize complex systems — combining deep technical expertise with the leadership skills to bring great engineering teams along for the journey.
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