Mohammad Azam Shaikh

About Mohammad Azam Shaikh

I\'m a Senior Backend Engineer with 12+ years of experience designing and delivering high-performance, cloud-native systems using C#.NET, Azure, and AWS. I specialize in building scalable microservices, robust APIs, and distributed architectures that power real-world products used by thousands of users.Over the years, I\'ve worked across the full backend lifecycle — from system design and API development to cloud infrastructure, CI/CD pipelines, and production monitoring. I\'m comfortable owning complex technical problems end-to-end and collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to ship reliable software at scale.Designed and deployed microservices architecture on Azure AKS, reducing system latency by 30%Built RESTful APIs in ASP.NET Core serving X million+ requests/day with 99.9% uptimeMigrated legacy monolith to cloud-native architecture on AWS, cutting infrastructure costs by 50%Implemented CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, reducing deployment time from days to hoursLed backend development for a team of 10 engineers, delivering projects on time across 12 sprintsOptimized SQL Server queries and indexing strategy, improving database performance by 70%.As I continue to grow in my engineering journey, I’m focusing on strengthening key areas that align with Staff Software Engineer roles, particularly at product-driven companies like Intuit. Extensive experience in designing and building cloud-native systems, with a strong emphasis on scalable microservices architecture and robust CI/CD pipelines. Hands-on experience integrating AI-driven solutions, with a focus on improving system performance, efficiency, and user experience. Proficiency in Java and backend development, applying best practices for building reliable and maintainable systems. Strong track record of cross-functional collaboration, working closely with product, QA, and DevOps teams to deliver high-quality solutions. Passion for leadership and mentoring, guiding junior engineers and contributing to a culture of continuous learning and technical excellence.Always open to learning, improving, and taking on impactful challenges.#SoftwareEngineering #CloudComputing #Microservices #Java #AI #Leadership Currently open to remote opportunities with global companies, particularly MENA/US/EU-based startups and product companies.# SkillsC#, Python, JavaMicrosoft AzureAWSAzure DevOpsBackend DevelopmentMicroservices ArchitectureCI/CD PipelinesKubernetes & DockerREST APIsSystem DesignTeam LeadershipAgile & Scrum

Experience

1. Course Instructor

   Noon Academy

   Jan 2020 — Present

Education

• Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University

  B.Com, Computer Application

  2009

• Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University

  Diploma in Export & Import, Import Export Management

  2008 — 2009

• Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University

  MCA, Computer Application

  2009 — 2012

• Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC)

  Post Graduate Diploma, Software Quality Assurance

  2010 — 2010

• Welingkar Institute of Management

  Executive MBA, Business Administration and Management, General

• Maharashtra State Board

  HSC

  2003 — 2004

• Indian Institute of Management Bangalore

  Certificate, Innovation and Information Technology Management

  2016 — 2016