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Shaik Ahmed Irshad

Software Development Engineer | Python · Full-Stack · AI-Assisted Engineering
ahmed@shineovative.com · +91 8978271450
Hyderabad, India · ahmed.shineovative.com
github.com/shaik-ahmed-irshad · linkedin.com/in/shaik-ahmed-irshad

Software Development Engineer with 6+ years of experience across technology, startup ecosystems, and product delivery, including hands-on full-stack development since 2022 and professional Python engineering experience. Experienced in building Python backends, modular REST APIs, relational data models, and React-based applications, with hands-on experience in AWS, Docker, GitHub-connected CI/CD pipelines, and automated testing. Uses AI-assisted coding tools to accelerate implementation, debugging, and iteration while focusing on code quality, maintainability, security, and reliable delivery. Brings cross-functional experience in technical coordination, product execution, and team collaboration.

6+Years across technology & startup ecosystems
100+Startups supported through incubation ecosystem
5Team members coordinated in an engineering role
2020Career start in technology & startup operations

Professional Experience

Shinovative Solutions Pvt Ltd

2026 – PRESENT
Software / Product Engineer · shinovative.com · shineovative.com
  • Architect, develop, and maintain business software, multi-tenant SaaS products, and workflow automation systems spanning backend services, frontend applications, databases, and deployment.
  • Translate business requirements into technical architectures, API integrations, implementation plans, and practical delivery roadmaps.
  • Build responsive interfaces, backend workflows, and third-party integrations while coordinating technical decisions, implementation, and quality assurance across projects.
  • Use AI-assisted development tools, including ChatGPT, GitHub Copilot, Claude Code, OpenAI Codex, and Google Antigravity, to accelerate implementation, debugging, code iteration, and product development.
  • Review and validate AI-generated code against requirements and expected application behaviour, with attention to correctness, maintainability, and security.

ProjectXpert Technologies Pvt Ltd

SEP 2024 – FEB 2026
Software Development Engineer (Python) · Relieved 14 Feb 2026
  • Designed and developed backend services and modular REST APIs using Python, Django, and FastAPI.
  • Engineered relational data models in PostgreSQL and contributed to authentication workflows, role-based access control (RBAC), and multi-tenant application functionality.
  • Collaborated on a multi-source aggregator platform with a Django backend and Next.js frontend, contributing backend APIs, data ingestion, and database logic alongside frontend and backend teammates.
  • Built and maintained GitHub-connected CI/CD workflows for AWS deployment, supporting application delivery, environment configuration, and deployment automation with Docker.
  • Contributed to automated testing, API validation, UI testing, debugging, and issue resolution across the software development lifecycle.
  • Used ChatGPT and GitHub Copilot to assist implementation and debugging, while working with the team to validate application behaviour and resolve defects.
  • Coordinated an engineering team of up to five members across project planning, technical discussions, implementation, and delivery.

Prior Experience

Independent / Freelance Development

2022 – 2024
Full-Stack Developer
  • Built websites, web applications, backend services, and third-party integrations for clients, contributing across requirements, implementation, testing, deployment, and iteration.
  • Developed full-stack applications using JavaScript and the MERN ecosystem, expanding into Python, relational databases, REST APIs, and backend development.
  • Managed project requirements and implementation decisions while delivering practical solutions for client needs.

EdVenture Park — EdVenture Incubation Foundation

MAR 2020 – JUN 2022
Operations Manager
  • Supported an incubation ecosystem of 100+ startups and founders, coordinating day-to-day program operations, cohort schedules, resources, events, and founder support.
  • Participated in applicant interviews, startup cohort selection, workshops, and product-building initiatives.
  • Developed experience in cross-functional coordination, operational problem-solving, stakeholder communication, and execution.

Education & Training

Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) — Civil Engineering

2017 – 2021
Four-year undergraduate degree program with an emphasis on analytical problem-solving and engineering principles.

Code For India Foundation — Cohort A22

2022 – 2023
Full-Stack Web Development (MERN) · Student → Teaching Assistant
Completed intensive training across programming fundamentals, frontend/backend development, databases, and application delivery. Selected as Teaching Assistant, supporting subsequent cohorts with code reviews, debugging, and web architecture.

Technical Skills

LanguagesPython, JavaScript, TypeScript, SQL, HTML5, CSS3
Backend & APIsDjango, FastAPI, Node.js, Express.js, REST APIs, RBAC
FrontendReact, Next.js, Tailwind CSS
DatabasesPostgreSQL, MySQL, Supabase
Cloud & DevOpsAWS, Docker, Git, GitHub, CI/CD, Deployment Automation
Testing & QualityAutomated Testing, API Testing, UI Testing, Postman, Debugging
AI-Assisted DevChatGPT, GitHub Copilot, Claude Code, OpenAI Codex, Google Antigravity
AI SystemsLLM APIs, Agent Workflows, Local LLMs (Ollama)

Selected Work

Django Aggregator Platform — collaborative aggregator system featuring a Django backend and Next.js frontend, with contributions to REST APIs, data ingestion, and database logic.
Production APIs & Services — backend services integrating third-party APIs with Python, PostgreSQL, authentication, RBAC, and AWS/Docker deployment.
Drivana SaaS Platform — multi-tenant vehicle-rental platform covering branch bookings, fleet management, payments, user roles, and vendor workflows.
AI-Assisted Workflows — hands-on development and experimentation with AI coding assistants and agent-based workflows for implementation, debugging, and product iteration.
Ahmed OS — interactive personal portfolio featuring custom physics, a grounded assistant experience, and a custom interface without external UI component libraries.