Shulamit Alfa

Driven by a passion for efficient code and scalable architecture, I am an experienced Backend & AI Engineer specializing in Python and cloud systems. My expertise spans from building LLM-powered data services and complex cloud-native pipelines (AWS, Kubernetes) for large-scale document and data processing. A proactive problem-solver and continuous learner, I thrive on transforming unstructured data into actionable insights and building high-performance systems in dynamic, innovative environments.

Software Engineer, AI & Data at Stargo (2025-01 – Present)

Designing and building intelligent backend services for automated document and data processing in the logistics domain.

• AI Data Extraction: Developed a Python-based microservice leveraging LLMs to parse and transform unstructured shipping contracts (PDF, Excel, DOCX) into validated JSON schemas.
• Scalable Infrastructure: Designed and deployed the service using AWS (EC2, Lambda, ECR) and Kubernetes, utilizing SQS and Step Functions to orchestrate complex, multi-stage document processing workflows.
• Database & Storage: Implemented a hybrid data layer using DynamoDB for high-throughput state management, RDS for structured relational data, and MongoDB for flexible storage of unstructured contract metadata.
• System Design & Reliability: Engineered an end-to-end data pipeline with strong data validation and monitoring, ensuring seamless integration with internal services and high availability.

Full Stack Engineer at Extra-Tech (2024-01 – 2025-01)

Developed a business management web platform with an admin system for employees, inventory, orders, and suppliers.

• Full-Stack Engineering: Built web application features using NestJS, TypeScript, React, and MUI.
• Database & Cloud: Designed MongoDB data models and deployed on AWS.
• Microservices & DevOps: Implemented a Docker-based microservices architecture.
• Team & Quality: Worked in an Agile team using GitHub and unit testing.

Professional studies for an engineering degree in Software Engineering – Beit Tamar College (2022-01 – 2024-12)

Diploma in software engineering in Software Engineering – Beit Tamar College (2022-01 – 2024-12)

High School Studies in IT (2020-01 – 2021-12)