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Ahsan Ahmad

Principal Software Architect
& Technical Project Manager

Bridging engineering depth with delivery excellence for enterprise teams.

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13+ Years Experience
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About Me

The person behind the projects

I'm a results-driven Technical Project Manager and Software Architect with over 13 years in the software industry. I bridge the gap between engineering teams and business stakeholders — translating complex technical realities into clear project plans, managing delivery risk, and architecting systems that scale.

Currently serving as Higher Executive Officer at the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) while taking on select freelance engagements where I can make a genuine impact. My academic background in Computer Science and peer-reviewed publications in bioinformatics reflect a commitment to rigorous, evidence-based thinking.

I thrive in environments where strategic thinking meets hands-on execution — whether that's designing a cloud-native architecture, running Agile ceremonies, or mentoring a team through a difficult delivery.

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13+ Years in Software
5+ Years in Project Management
12 Max Team Size Managed
2 Peer-Reviewed Publications
What I Do

Services

Technical Project Management

  • Agile / Scrum / Kanban delivery
  • JIRA administration & sprint planning
  • Stakeholder management & reporting
  • Risk identification & mitigation

Software Architecture & Design

  • Domain-Driven Design (DDD)
  • Microservices & cloud-native systems
  • API design & system integration
  • Technical PRDs & architecture docs

Full-Stack Development

  • C# / ASP.NET Core, Python / Django
  • Node.js, React, Angular, Vue
  • PostgreSQL, MS SQL, Oracle
  • AWS & Azure deployment

AI / LLM Integration

  • LLM-powered feature development
  • AI pipeline design & integration
  • Gemini, GPT, scikit-learn
  • Intelligent automation workflows

Team Leadership & Mentoring

  • Engineering team leadership
  • Hiring & onboarding
  • Process improvement
  • Cross-functional collaboration

Digital Transformation

  • Cloud migration & modernisation
  • Microsoft Power Platform
  • Workflow automation
  • Legacy system integration
Tools & Technologies

Tech Stack

Languages

C# / .NET Python Java JavaScript TypeScript Node.js COBOL

Frameworks

ASP.NET Core Django React Angular Vue Alpine.js

Databases

PostgreSQL MS SQL Oracle Supabase

Cloud & DevOps

AWS Azure Cloudflare Workers GitHub

Project Management

Jira Confluence Slack Figma Google Workspace

Microsoft Power Platform

Power Apps Power BI Power Automate SharePoint Dataverse

AI / ML

Gemini AI LLMs scikit-learn Lovable AI
Selected Work

Projects

Fatima Express — Social Marketplace for Women Entrepreneurs
Live Architect · Sponsor · Full-Stack

Fatima Express

Social Marketplace for Women Entrepreneurs

Mobile-first social commerce platform combining social feed, short-form video, live streaming, instant messaging, and a multi-vendor marketplace — built exclusively for female founders. Sellers can launch a store in minutes, accept payments, broadcast live, and grow an audience — all in one place.

React 18 TypeScript Supabase Capacitor Gemini AI Livepeer
Live Site
SANews24 — Real-Time Global News Platform
Live Architect · Full-Stack

SANews24

Real-Time Global News Platform

Production-grade 24/7 news platform with automated RSS ingestion, AI-assisted rewriting, role-based moderation, and a dynamic admin-controlled homepage — deployed on Cloudflare Workers with SSR and full identity verification for contributors.

React 19 TanStack Start Supabase Cloudflare Lovable AI
Live Site
Ludoxoy — Luxury Authentication Platform
Strategy & Architecture Product · PRD · Architecture

Ludoxoy

Luxury Authentication & Ownership Platform

Blockchain-backed luxury authentication and resale platform for Bangladesh — where counterfeits make up ~30% of the luxury watch trade. Full pre-build product cycle: market research, five user personas, complete PRD, technical architecture (embedded wallets, L2 blockchain, local payment rails), and phased release plan.

Product Strategy Blockchain / L2 Embedded Wallets PRD Authoring GTM Planning
class VanillaPM:
    def manage(self, project):
        # 95%+ test coverage
        return excellence
 
$ pytest --cov=. tests/
· 142 passed in 3.42s
In Progress Architect · Solo Developer

VanillaPM

Full-Stack Project Management Platform

Production-grade PM platform built without a frontend framework — proving clean architecture doesn't require React. Multi-tenancy, RBAC, interactive WBS tree, multi-currency, stakeholder scoring. 142 automated tests, 95%+ coverage, zero JS build step.

Django 6 DRF Alpine.js PostgreSQL Pytest
Career

Experience

Sep 2020 — Present

Higher Executive Officer

Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) · Dhaka, Bangladesh
  • Collaborated with stakeholders and business analysts to execute bespoke application development projects
  • Led and monitored multiple ongoing projects ensuring alignment with business priorities and forecasts
  • Prepared detailed project plans, identified risks, and developed mitigation strategies
Apr 2023 — Dec 2024

Project Manager Part-Time · Remote

Thkee · Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
  • Managed a technical team of 10–12 to build a learning management platform
  • Facilitated daily standups, sprint planning, and regular product demos
  • Evaluated development progress, calculated risks, and managed hiring processes
Jul 2019 — Aug 2020

Higher Executive Officer

Department for International Development (DFID) · Dhaka, Bangladesh
  • Managed projects for software/IT services, product design, and campaign execution
  • Worked closely with development and QA teams to oversee implementation within deadlines
  • Conducted project evaluations and implemented process enhancements
Oct 2015 — Jun 2019

Executive Officer

Department for International Development (DFID) · Dhaka, Bangladesh
  • Developed .NET-based bespoke applications with remote support and maintenance
  • Designed a calculation-intensive finance application, significantly reducing HR workload
  • Provided worldwide support for bespoke system implementations
Nov 2013 — Jun 2015

Software Engineer

Proggasoft · Dhaka, Bangladesh
  • Developed web-based systems using ASP.NET MVC, Google Maps API, and Amazon AWS
  • Managed two projects as project manager, adopting Agile methodologies and design patterns
  • Served clients based in Vancouver, Canada
Research

Publications

Peer-reviewed research demonstrating analytical depth and scientific rigour.

Genomics · 2020

Locate-R: Subcellular Localization of Long Non-Coding RNAs Using Nucleotide Compositions

Ahmad, Ahsan · Hao Lin · Swakkhar Shatabda

Genomics, Volume 112, Issue 3, pp. 2583–2589

Analytical Biochemistry · 2019

EPAI-NC: Enhanced Prediction of Adenosine to Inosine RNA Editing Sites Using Nucleotide Compositions

Ahmad, Ahsan · Swakkhar Shatabda

Analytical Biochemistry, Volume 569, pp. 16–21

Upwork & Client Feedback

Social Proof

90% Job Success Score
TOP Rated — Top 10%
$30 Hourly Rate
1,169 Hours Billed
$6K+ Total Earned

"Ahsan A. is an exceptional individual who consistently strives for excellence. With a keen focus on delivering exceptional results and consistently surpassing expectations, his dedication shines through in every project he takes on. Ahsan's expertise in optimizing processes, resource management, and effective communication has been extremely valuable to our team."

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Taufiq A. Lead Engineer · Verified · May 2024

"Working with Ahsan A. has had a significant impact on our organization. With a wealth of knowledge in project management methodologies and software development lifecycle, he has played a crucial role in ensuring the success of our projects. Ahsan's exceptional communication skills and talent for coordinating teams have resulted in flawless project execution and punctual delivery."

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Nasrina B. CEO · Verified · May 2024
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