
Ali Ismail
Systems-Minded Software Engineer | Backend, APIs, Cloud, & AI Integration
Updated 6 months ago
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50
Skills
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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
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Experience (5 roles)
Backend Engineer (LLM & AI Integration)
CurrentBuilt 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 ...
Senior Software Engineer (Security & APIs)
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...
Senior Software Engineer (ML & API Integration)
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
2008 - 2011
Activities and societies: Student Leadership Institute, Video Game Design Club, Pencil Mileage Club
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
Architecture
Auth
AWS
Backend
Database
Developer Relations
DevOps
DevOps Tool
Frontend
ML Engineering
MLOps
No-Code Tooling
Other
Certifications (2)▼
AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO)
Scrum Alliance
Languages (2)▼
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
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