Saad Shaikh

Software Architect and Tech Lead with 12+ years of experience designing fullstack systems and delivering production-grade SaaS platforms. Expertise in .NET, Python, Vue.js, React, microservices, cloud-native architecture on Azure (AKS, Docker, Kubernetes), and event-driven systems (RabbitMQ, Azure Service Bus). Led engineering teams, integrated AI APIs (OpenAI, Gemini), and built scalable platforms from scratch.

Strong ownership across the full lifecycle from architecture and system design to backend development, CI/CD, observability, and production delivery.

Sr. Software Engineer - Parmonic - Atlanta, US (Remote)

(2022-03 - 2026-03)

Architected core microservices for an AI-driven video platform powering processing, analytics, and automated content generation at scale.

• Architected and delivered core microservices powering video processing, analytics, AI-driven content generation, and customer integrations.
• Designed event-driven workflows using Azure Service Bus and RabbitMQ to improve scalability, reliability, and system decoupling.
• Built marketing automation platform integrating HubSpot, Marketo, Salesloft, and CRM systems to centralize customer engagement data.
• Integrated AI/LLM services including OpenAI, Gemini, and AssemblyAI for transcription, content generation, summarization, and video insights.
• Developed Python-based services using FastAPI and Alembic for AI integrations, operational automation, and infrastructure tooling.
• Designed third-party integration platform to manage credentials, configurations, and external service connectivity.
• Built embeddable JavaScript widget enabling customers to integrate video experiences into their websites.
• Managed cloud-native deployments on Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) using Docker, Helm, and GitLab CI/CD.
• Implemented observability solutions using Prometheus, Grafana, and centralized logging to improve operational visibility and incident response.
• Collaborated with product and leadership teams to drive architecture decisions, platform scalability, and technical roadmap execution.

Tech Lead - Celusion Technologies - Thane, India

(2016-02 - 2022-02)

Led architecture and development of enterprise SaaS and fintech platforms for clients including Kotak Securities, Yes Securities, Dhanvarsha, and PNB Housing.

• Led a team of 8 engineers, driving technical strategy, architecture decisions, code quality, and delivery execution.
• Architected and delivered multiple SaaS platforms handling customer onboarding, identity management, API integrations, and financial workflows.
• Designed scalable backend systems using .NET, SQL Server, and distributed architecture patterns.
• Established CI/CD pipelines and engineering practices that improved release quality and deployment reliability.
• Mentored engineers and introduced best practices around system design, performance optimization, and maintainability.

Jr. Software Developer - Systenics Solutions - Navi Mumbai, India

(2014-09 - 2016-02)

• Developed insurance domain applications covering policy management, premium calculations, and claims processing.
• Built MVC-based web applications and backend services using .NET and SQL Server.
• Optimized database queries and stored procedures for reporting and operational workflows.
• Contributed across the full software development lifecycle under senior engineering mentorship.

Bachelor of Engineering - IT - Mumbai University (2010 - 2014)