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Ali Ismail

Systems-Minded Software Engineer | Backend, APIs, Cloud, & AI Integration

United States
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14+

Years Experience

5

Roles

50

Skills

2

Education

About

I'm a seasoned Software Engineer with over 10 years of experience building scalable web applications, automations, and cloud-based systems. My strengths lie in full-stack development, systems integration, and process automation for businesses and nonprofits. ⚙️ Tech Stack & Tools Python, C#, JavaScript, SQL, React, Node.js, Django, FastAPI, .NET MVC, Google Apps Script, Zapier, Make, Power Automate, AWS, Azure, Docker, GitHub Actions, CI/CD pipelines, REST APIs, MongoDB, MySQL, PostgreSQL 🚀 What I Do - Architect end-to-end solutions across cloud and on-prem environments - Automate workflows using low-code and no-code tools - Design APIs and backend services for fintech and nonprofit systems - Integrate SaaS tools and internal systems to reduce manual effort - Build dashboards, data pipelines, and secure admin portals - Consult on DevSecOps, cloud strategy, and infrastructure automation 💡 Who I Help I've helped credit unions modernize their tech stack, nonprofits streamline membership onboarding, and local businesses replace manual workflows with automated solutions—saving time, reducing errors, and improving scalability. 📌 Current Focus Helping mission-driven teams and small businesses unlock growth through clean architecture, automation, and software built with empathy. Let’s connect if you're looking for: - A hands-on software engineer who can see the big picture - Someone who blends technical excellence with business understanding - Automation consulting or tech enablement for your organization

Experience (5 roles)

Ihsan Systems · Contract

Backend Engineer (LLM & AI Integration)

Current

Ihsan Systems · Contract

Nov 2024 - Present · 11 mos

Built AI-powered backend systems, RAG pipelines, and automation workflows for SMBs, streamlining operations and scaling without additional headcount. • Developed Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) chatbot using LangChain, FastAPI, Chroma, and HuggingFace embeddings for secure knowledge retrieval ...

InvestiFi · Full-time

Senior Software Engineer (Security & APIs)

InvestiFi · Full-time

Nov 2022 - Oct 2024 · 2 yrs·Remote

SAML Authentication, penetration test security remediation, built microservices, CI/CD automation testing, DevOps infrastructure. • Led penetration test remediation for SOC 2 compliance, resolving high-risk vulnerabilities ahead of deadline. • Managed AWS infrastructure (IAM, S3, API Gateway, Lambd...

PriceBlaze

Senior Software Engineer (ML & API Integration)

PriceBlaze

Jul 2017 - Nov 2022 · 5 yrs 5 mos

I dived into Machine Learning and Analytics for creative solutions while building internal tools to scale the team. • Developed a search algorithm that improved relevance and reduced query time from 5s to <1s, increasing conversion rates. • Built predictive pricing models with Python (scikit-learn...

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Education (2)

California State University, Fullerton

California State University, Fullerton

2008 - 2011

Activities and societies: Student Leadership Institute, Video Game Design Club, Pencil Mileage Club

I

International Gemological Institute

2015

Graduated from the International Gemological Institute (IGI) with advanced training in gemstone identification, grading, and valuation, specializing in diamonds and colored stones.

Skills (50)

AI Engineering

LangChainChromaLangChainOllama

Architecture

API Gateway

Auth

SAML

AWS

Lambda

Backend

.NETFastAPIDjangoPythonPythonNode.jsFastAPI

Database

PostgreSQLMySQLMongoDBMySQL

Developer Relations

Airtable

DevOps

CloudflareGitDockerAWSCloudAWSLinuxAzure

DevOps Tool

GitHubGitHub

Frontend

jQueryJavaScriptReact

Google

IAM

ML Engineering

scikit-learn

MLOps

Hugging Face

No-Code Tooling

ZapierMake

Other

Google Apps ScriptBacklog ManagementGit BASHSprint PlanningMicrosoft Power AutomateAPI DevelopmentProject ManagementBashAutomationStakeholder ManagementLarge Language Models (LLM)ScrumSOC 2
Certifications (2)

AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner

Amazon Web Services (AWS)

Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO)

Scrum Alliance

Languages (2)
Chinese(Elementary proficiency)Arabic(Elementary proficiency)
Volunteer Experience (2)

Board Member

Islamic Center of Fullerton

Nov 2017 - Dec 2021 · 4 yrs 2 mos

Board Member

The Citizens Foundation, USA (TCF-USA)

Aug 2018 - Dec 2020 · 2 yrs 5 mos

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ali Ismail's current role?
Ali Ismail is currently working as Backend Engineer (LLM & AI Integration) at Ihsan Systems · Contract.
Where did Ali Ismail study?
Ali Ismail studied B.S., Computer Science at California State University, Fullerton. They have 2 education entries on their profile.
What skills does Ali Ismail have?
Ali Ismail's top skills include Cloudflare, Google Apps Script, Zapier, Backlog Management, PostgreSQL. They have 50 skills listed on their profile.
Where is Ali Ismail based?
Ali Ismail is based in United States.

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