Astm Ali

I’m a Senior Ruby on Rails Developer with strong experience building scalable web applications and backend systems.

I specialize in Ruby on Rails development, API design, database architecture, and modern web technologies.

My technical interests include

Ruby on Rails

Automation

Servers management

API integrations

Scalable SaaS architecture

AI-assisted workflows

• Mobile-friendly web applications

I enjoy transforming real-world business problems into practical software solutions with clean architecture and efficient user experiences.

I’m also actively preparing for senior-level engineering opportunities and continuously improving my system design and backend engineering skills.

Senior Ruby on Rails Developer at Upland Software (2022-01 – Present)

Upland Software is a technology company that provides software solutions for various business needs

• Reduced API response time by 40% through Redis caching and Resque job optimization on a platform delivering millions of SMS/MMS campaigns daily
• Grew RSpec test coverage from 45% to 80%+, enforcing TDD standards across the backend team
• Integrated 4 enterprise CRMs: EveryAction, ActionKit, SalesForce and ActBlue
• Refactored legacy Ruby modules, cutting production bug volume and reducing technical debt
• Oversaw deployment pipeline via Rundeck; monitored health via Kibana and Grafana dashboards
• Conducted senior-level code reviews; mentored junior developers on Rails best practices and Agile workflows

Full-Stack Developer at Maraya (2024-02 – 2024-09)

Maraya is a technology service company focusing on modern software development

• Built a new inventory ERP system in Rails 7, replacing a manual process and cutting fulfillment errors significantly
• Planned polymorphic database schemas; reduced schema complexity by 30%
• Implemented RESTful API endpoints for mobile apps and documented with Swagger
• Achieved 90%+ test coverage via RSpec TDD/BDD; set up Capistrano CI/CD pipeline for same-day releases

Full-Stack Developer at Mr Draper (2020-11 – 2021-10)

Mr Draper is a remote software company specializing in integrated solutions

• Re-engineered inventory ERP system in Rails 6; supported a 2× increase in product SKU volume
• Created polymorphic ActiveRecord models and RESTful API endpoints with documentations
• Automated TDD/BDD test cycle with RSpec; authored shell scripts for server provisioning

Engineering Consultant & Full-Stack Developer at NAQLA For Transportation (2019-09 – 2020-10)

NAQLA is a leading transportation service in Egypt

• Supervised a 5-person engineering team; performed senior-level code reviews that reduced production defect
• Directed Agile/Scrum ceremonies — sprint planning, retrospectives, and daily stand-ups — as acting Scrum Master
• Developed polymorphic database architecture and RESTful APIs for Egypt's first trucking marketplace
• Configured GitHub Actions CI/CD pipeline; cut release cycle from weekly to daily deployments

Software Engineering Manager at Fustany (2018-04 – 2019-12)

Fustany is a leading media and technology company in Egypt

• Promoted from Developer to Engineering Manager within 9 months based on delivery performance
• Directed a team of engineers; led Scrum ceremonies, performance reviews, and technical hiring for scaling team
• Mentored junior developers; introduced code review standards that eliminated critical release bugs
• Defined technology roadmap; migrated infrastructure to AWS EC2/S3, reducing hosting costs by ~30%

Full-Stack Developer & Team Leader at NAQLA For Transportation (2016-06 – 2018-04)

NAQLA is a leading transportation service in Egypt

• Managed the development team and reviewed deliverables across all sprint cycles
• Developed and upheld the front-end codebase in HTML5, Sass, Bootstrap, JavaScript, and AngularJS

Full-Stack Developer at Visualizing Impact (2014-01 – 2016-04)

Visualizing Impact is a remote company providing development services for non-profits

• Created more than 5+ custom Ruby on Rails and PHP web applications for international non-profit clients
• Extended products to iOS and Android via Ionic framework hybrid app development

Full-Stack Developer & Co-Founder at Technical Idea / Elbayt / Saudi Hit (2004-01 – 2014-01)

Various web agencies delivering solutions in Egypt and remotely

• Co-founded two web agencies; delivered custom PHP/MySQL applications across e-commerce and media verticals
• Grew Elbayt to a team; oversaw recruitment, stakeholder management, and Linux server administration

Computer Science Certification – Sheraton Higher Institute for Computer Technology (2003-01 – 2003-01)