Faisal Islam
Building scalable solutions

Faisal Islam

Staff Software Engineer

12+ years scaling backend systems with PHP, Node.js, and databases like MySQL, PostgreSQL, and MongoDB — optimized for high-performance workloads

About Me

Hi, I'm Faisal Islam, a passionate and experienced Staff Software Engineer specializing in building scalable backend systems.

Experience

With over 12 years of experience, I have honed my skills in developing robust backend architectures and leading engineering teams.

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Skills

I specialize in PHP, Node.js, and databases, with a strong focus on building scalable and efficient systems.

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Blog

I enjoy sharing knowledge and insights on software development. Check out my latest articles and tutorials.

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Contact

Connect with me through GitHub and LinkedIn to discuss technology, software engineering, and industry insights.

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Professional Journey

Over 12 years of experience building robust, scalable software solutions

Vivasoft Limited

Vivasoft Limited

CURRENT 6+ Years

Staff Software Engineer

Jan 2023 – Present

Senior Software Engineer

Mar 2019 – Jan 2023
The Jaxara IT Ltd

The Jaxara IT Ltd

3+ Years

Senior Software Engineer

Jan 2018 – Feb 2019

Software Engineer

Dec 2015 – Jan 2018
Nascenia IT

Nascenia IT

FOUNDATION ~3 Years

Software Engineer

Apr 2013 – Dec 2015
12+
Backend Development Years
500+
Scalable API Handling
100%
CI/CD & Automation
Production
Systems at Scale

Skills

A showcase of my technical skills and proficiencies in various technologies and tools.

Programming Languages

PHP, JavaScript, Python, Java, C

Frameworks & Libraries

Laravel, Symfony, WordPress, Drupal, Express.js, NestJS

Databases

MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, SQLite

Tools & Platforms

Git, Docker, Kubernetes, AWS, Akamai

Methodologies

Agile, Scrum, DevOps

Testing & Quality Assurance

PHPUnit, Behat, Selenium

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