ABDOUL AZIZ DIOP — Senior Software developer

Expertise in Back-End Web (13.5 yr.), AI and Machine Learning (5.0 yr.), Full Stack Web (13.0 yr.), Mobile Apps (8.0 yr.), Front-End Web (7.0 yr.).

Last verified on April, 2026

Core Skills

Spring

6 yr.

Django

6 yr.

Bio Summary

Innovative Senior Software and AI Engineer with 13+ years of experience across backend, frontend, mobile development, and system design. Skilled in Python, Node.js, PHP, C#, Java, cloud-native architectures, and modern frameworks including React, Next.js, Angular, React Native, and native Android. Experienced in building scalable applications, developer tools, and intelligent automation that improve SDLC efficiency. Strong background in CI/CD, OOP, performance optimization, and testing frameworks for high-impact engineering teams.

Technical Skills

Programming Languages	Java
Android Libraries and Tools	Android APIs
JavaScript Frameworks	Angular, Express, Ext JS
.NET Platform	ASP.NET MVC
Python Frameworks	Django, Django REST framework
PHP Frameworks	Laravel
Mobile Frameworks and Libraries	OneSignal
JavaScript Libraries and Tools	React Native
Java Frameworks	Spring
Data Analysis and Visualization Technologies	k-NN
Databases & Management Systems / ORM	MongoDB, MySQL, PostgreSQL
UI Frameworks, Libraries, and Browsers	Ant Design
Cloud Platforms, Services & Computing	AWS
Azure Cloud Services	Azure DevOps, Azure MSSQL
Methodologies, Paradigms and Patterns	Agile, FDD, OOP, Scrum
SDK / API and Integrations	Android APIs, Facebook Auth
Version Control	BitBucket, Git, Github Actions
Deployment, CI/CD & Administration	CI/CD, Jenkins
Virtualization, Containers and Orchestration	Docker, Kubernetes
QA, Test Automation, Security	NUnit, xunit
Blockchain and Decentralized Software	Optimism
UI/UX/Wireframing	Prototyping

Work Experience

Senior Software Engineer - MICROSOFT (Developer Tools and Intelligent Automation)

Duration: October 2024 – March 2025
Summary:

Design and implementation of high-impact developer tools and intelligent automation systems to optimize the software development lifecycle (SDLC) and enhance internal engineer productivity
The project includes building cloud-native backend services and real-time intelligent automation systems to improve developer experience

Responsibilities:

Design and implement developer tools and intelligent automation in C#.
Build cloud-native backend services and real-time automation using RESTful APIs and SignalR.
Implement intelligent testing initiatives using xUnit and NUnit.
Manage CI/CD pipelines and containerized environments with Azure DevOps and Docker.

Technologies: C#, RESTful API, SignalR, xUnit, NUnit, Azure DevOps, Docker, cloud-native architectures

Senior Software Engineer - KOUBRAH (Cloud-Native Backend Infrastructure and Developer-Centric Enterprise Applications)

Duration: March 2018 – August 2024
Summary:

Design and development of scalable cloud-native backend infrastructures and enterprise applications focused on improving system performance and developer experience
The project involved complex data storage solutions and system design strategies to support thousands of users

Responsibilities:

Design scalable cloud-native backend infrastructures using OOP principles.
Implement data storage solutions with MSSQL and MongoDB.
Manage CI/CD pipelines with Azure DevOps and Docker to optimize the SDLC.
Mentor teams on code quality and lead intelligent testing initiatives.

Technologies: MSSQL, MongoDB, Azure DevOps, Docker, Object-Oriented Programming (OOP), cloud-native architectures

Senior Full Stack Engineer - KICKFIN (Distributed System Design for Financial Transactions)

Duration: June 2015 – February 2018
Summary:

Architecture and maintenance of complex distributed systems supporting high-volume financial transactions
The project focused on secure API implementation, high-availability backend development, and performance optimization to ensure zero downtime during peak traffic

Responsibilities:

Architect and maintain distributed system designs using React and C#.
Implement secure APIs and backend development patterns for high availability.
Optimize performance across the full stack to reduce server response time.

Technologies: React, C#, cloud-native infrastructures

Full Stack Developer - HAWKSEARCH (Search-Driven Backend Systems)

Duration: August 2012 – May 2015
Summary:

Development and optimization of search-driven backend systems to improve search response times
The project included implementing complex query optimizations and automated CI/CD pipelines to accelerate deployment cycles

Responsibilities:

Build and optimize backend systems using Java and ASP.NET.
Implement automated Jenkins CI/CD pipelines.
Mentor junior developers on OOP best practices and code maintainability.

Technologies: Java, ASP.NET, Jenkins, CI/CD, Object-Oriented Programming (OOP)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science
Texas State University
January 2007 – January 2011

Certification

Professional Scrum Master I
Scrum.org, https://www.scrum.org/certificates/619751
Issued Jan 2023
Professional Scrum Master™ I (PSM I)
Scrum.org, https://www.credly.com/badges/c17f10ff-c0a4-4356-a0bd-a5d8d61bfc6b
Issued Jan 2023
AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate
Amazon Web Services (AWS), https://www.credly.com/badges/e04feea2-704d-4788-8d12-55b403e5ec9e
Issued Oct 2021 · Expired Oct 2025
Certified SAFe® 5 Scrum Master
Scaled Agile, Inc., https://www.credly.com/badges/167ad36f-a23e-4b2e-8d70-0b82b459ecd0
Issued Feb 2024

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