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Dawood is a technical architect and backend engineer

Shipping web & hybrid solutions with clear architecture, cloud-ready platforms, and integrations—EDI/AS2, APIs, Spring Boot, Laravel.

Daily tools: Claude, Cursor, VS Code.

# mumbai · thane # integrations · cloud · apis
Dawood Qureshi

Currently working on logistics & healthcare platforms

Rotating engineering quotes

// engineer.quote

“Good code works. Great architecture scales.”

Engineering folklore

“It works on my machine is not a deployment strategy.”

Every production incident ever

“First we optimize for performance, then for cost, then we explain the bill.”

Cloud engineering reality

“Any system is scalable… until users actually use it.”

Distributed systems wisdom

“99% of debugging is convincing yourself the bug isn’t where you think it is.”

Developer experience

“AI writes code faster. Engineers decide what should be written.”

Modern engineering principle

“Make it work. Make it right. Make it scale.”

Engineering discipline

“Systems don’t fail. Assumptions do.”

Architecture principle

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#about-me

Building reliable products with clear architecture

End-to-end ownership, mentoring, and hands-on delivery—from logistics SaaS and CRM to healthcare and multi-tenant products.

I aim for demanding, meaningful assignments in web and hybrid mobile development with teams that care about quality.

Technical Architect with 10+ years delivering cloud-ready platforms and integrations: scalable systems, clear technical direction, and dependable releases.

#experience

Work experience · time traveler

Follow the continuum from today’s architecture work back to where the journey started.

◈ timeline · jump through roles

Technical Architect

Jul 2018 — Present

Creative Mantra | Mumbai

  • Define and drive system architecture strategy across multiple applications and lead the overall application lifecycle with focus on coding, debugging, and architecture.
  • Own and define end-to-end system architecture, aligning technical solutions with business goals and scalability requirements.
  • Drive architecture and technology decisions, including system design patterns, frameworks, and cloud strategies.
  • Design and implement scalable, high-performance distributed systems across backend and frontend layers.
  • Establish and enforce engineering best practices, coding standards, and architectural guidelines across teams.
  • Lead cloud architecture and DevOps adoption, improving deployment efficiency, system reliability, and scalability.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions and roadmaps.
  • Conduct architecture reviews, performance tuning, and system optimization for large-scale applications.
  • Mentor engineers and provide technical leadership across multiple teams and projects.
  • Mentor teams and promote adoption of AI-assisted development practices and modern engineering tools.

Lead Software Engineer

Creative Mantra

  • Led development of scalable web applications, managing the full lifecycle from design to deployment.
  • Collaborated with product and engineering teams to define technical requirements and system design.
  • Built and maintained robust backend systems and APIs, ensuring performance and reliability.
  • Improved code quality through code reviews, best practices, and reusable component design.
  • Mentored junior developers and supported team growth through training and technical guidance.
  • Optimized application performance and resolved complex production issues and bottlenecks.
  • Adopted modern tools and technologies to enhance development efficiency and system capabilities.

Senior Software Engineer

Sep 2017 — Jun 2018

Notch It UP | Mumbai

  • Developed scalable web and mobile applications for diverse clients, including eCommerce and enterprise solutions.
  • Designed and implemented modular, maintainable codebases across multiple platforms.
  • Integrated third-party services and APIs to enhance application functionality and user experience.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality, client-focused solutions.
  • Ensured performance optimization, debugging, and continuous improvement of applications.

Software Engineer

Oct 2015 — Aug 2017

Kreaserv Private Ltd | Mumbai

  • Engineered FinTech and web-based applications, focusing on secure, scalable, and high-performance systems.
  • Developed backend services and user-facing features to support business-critical workflows.
  • Worked on database design and query optimization to ensure data integrity and efficiency.
  • Collaborated with teams to deliver reliable and maintainable software solutions.
  • Gained strong foundations in software development, debugging, and system design principles.

Support Engineer

Oct 2014 — Sep 2015

Serco | Thane

  • Diagnosed and troubleshot technical issues, providing accurate solutions.
#projects

complete-apps

Featured builds and platforms—logistics, SaaS, CRM, healthcare.

PHP · Laravel · REST · MySQL· EDI · AS2

TMS / Reddog — USA logistics

Real-time tracking, EDI integrations, scalable workflows.

Java · Spring · Angular · PostgreSQL

Microshipments — air cargo

Shipment lifecycle backends with performance in mind.

PHP · MySQL · CodeIgniter

Bingo Card Creator

Revamp: grid, templates, admin.

Laravel · CRM · MySQL

NextUPS — Germany CRM

Custom CRM and workflows for enterprise clients.

SaaS · Multi-tenant · API

WOWCHA — SaaS hybrid

Multi-tenant SaaS for local businesses.

Healthcare · Full stack

Webdentist — Canada

Healthcare platform: backend & full application ownership.

Node · Web services

Whzzo — chat

Web services & admin for a chat product.

PHP · Mautic · CRM

Walmart Alrt-X — CRM

CRM on Mautic framework.

##small-clients

  • TMS Chrome extensions · NeonBuzz · Abbott activation
  • Owlworx · JHMS · Hirco · Mahindra tablet · Axe hybrid
  • Lifeline · Zellabiotech · Unocode
#skills

Languages · frameworks · tools

Stack, integrations, and AI-assisted development.

Tools

ClaudeCursorVisual Studio Code

VS Code & Cursor for implementation; Claude for refactors and documentation.

Languages

PHPJavaPythonJavaScript HTML5CSS3

Frameworks

LaravelSpring BootCodeIgniter ReactNext.jsNode.js

Data & integration

MySQLMongoDBPostgreSQL EDIAS2REST

Other

PhoneGapWordPressCMS MauticChrome extCloud
#education

Education & languages

Formal training (dates per your Jul 2021 CV).

MET Aug 2018 — Jul 2021 PG Information Management · Mumbai
LAIT Jul 2011 — Aug 2014 BE Computer Science · Mumbai
BGIT Jul 2009 — May 2011 Diploma in IT · Mumbai

Languages Hindi · English · Urdu · Marathi · Arabic

#contacts

/lets-connect

Architecture, senior engineering, or delivery—reach out.

I’m open to freelance and full-time conversations around backend architecture, integrations, and cloud-ready delivery. Message me here.

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Location Mumbai · Maharashtra · India