About me
Hi, I'm Reza, a software engineer focused on the backend — though I've shipped my share of frontends too. I can build the interface just fine. Designing it is the problem. This page is the evidence.
By day, I build APIs, services, and databases that stay up while you sleep. Every company I've worked at also had a designer. This page is what happens when they're not around.
Fun fact: the code behind this page is genuinely well-organized. The design choices, however, are hand-crafted — and it shows.
Experience
Senior Software Engineer @ Appinio (Feb 2025 – Now)
Built and scaled B2B platform services with a focus on backend architecture, data flows, and API design for reliability under load. Optimized the monorepo structure using NX for scalability and seamless integration across services, improving delivery metrics by 25%. Spearheaded the architecture and implementation of a mission-critical module from the ground up, applying Repository and Mixin design patterns to deliver a robust, maintainable foundation for the product.
Senior Software Engineer @ Parspack (Oct 2022 – Jul 2024)
Built backend services and real-time features over web sockets, and integrated them with a reusable component library for the web application. Owned API integration and state management to shorten development time for new features and keep data in sync across the platform.
Senior Software Engineer @ Ecomotive (Mar 2022 – Sep 2022)
Designed and implemented the backend behind a dynamic admin panel, streamlining administrative workflows with robust, well-structured APIs and ensuring reliable functionality and responsiveness end to end.
Senior Backend Developer @ Faircado (Jul 2021 – Feb 2022)
Developed an advanced admin dashboard using Laravel, integrating a robust RESTful API and an Angular-based client for frontend developers, and created a Chrome extension to enhance browser functionality and user experience.
Senior Fullstack Developer @ AtriaTech (Jul 2015 – Feb 2022)
As the inaugural backend developer on our team, I played a foundational role in developing several startups. I designed and implemented scalable backend systems using Laravel and Node.js, leveraging the Nest.js framework for enhanced performance. Collaborating closely with front-end developers, I integrated Angular for the client side to ensure seamless user experiences. My contributions were crucial in driving technical strategy, launching innovative products, and fostering a collaborative development environment.
Skills
Measured with extremely scientific methods.
- TypeScript
- Node.js
- NestJS
- PostgreSQL
- REST & APIs
- Docker
- Angular
- Rust
- Design
- Naming things
Testimonials
100% real quotes from 100% real people (citation needed).
Great engineer. Questionable font choices. I have said this to his face.
He dropped a query from 3 seconds to 30 milliseconds, then picked Comic Sans for the headings. Range.
I married a backend engineer and this is the website I get to look at. In sickness and in health, I guess.
Contact
Need a backend that holds up under load, or a frontend that actually works? That is literally my job. Making it look good, though — that part is negotiable, and clearly optional.