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Saad Ops

Backend and DevOps Engineer with hands-on experience building production-ready REST APIs using Django and Django REST Framework, deployed fully on AWS cloud infrastructure.

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Hello! I am a Backend and DevOps Engineer passionate about architecting scalable systems. I have robust hands-on experience building production-ready REST APIs using Python, Django, and Django REST Framework.

I specialize in automating deployments and managing infrastructure. My day-to-day involves Linux system administration, managing containerization with Docker, reverse proxy setups with Nginx, SSL/TLS via Certbot, and provisioning AWS resources through Terraform.

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Backend & Cloud DevOps Engineer

Technical Proficiency

Cloud & DevOps

AWS (EC2, S3, RDS, IAM) AWS CloudFront & Route 53 Docker & Kubernetes Terraform GitHub Actions

Backend Development

Python Django & DRF PostgreSQL JWT Authentication

Systems & Architecture

Linux (Ubuntu) Bash Scripting Nginx & Certbot Git & HTML/CSS Unity 2D & C#

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Saad Waseem

Backend & Cloud DevOps Engineer

+92 349 043 6643 Lahore, Pakistan Email Portfolio LinkedIn GitHub

Professional Summary

Backend and DevOps Engineer with hands-on experience building production-ready REST APIs using Django and Django REST Framework, deployed fully on AWS cloud infrastructure. Implemented Linux system administration, SSH management, and Ubuntu server configuration. Managed containerization with Docker, reverse proxy setup with Nginx, SSL/TLS management via Certbot, and Infrastructure as Code using Terraform for AWS resource provisioning.

Technical Proficiency

  • Cloud & DevOps: AWS (EC2, S3, RDS, CloudFront, Route 53, IAM, Cognito, Amplify, ECR), Docker, Kubernetes, Nginx, Gunicorn, GitHub Actions, Terraform, Certbot.
  • Backend Development: Python, Django, Django REST Framework (DRF), PostgreSQL, JWT Authentication, ORM Optimization, Serializer logic.
  • Systems & Architecture: Linux (Ubuntu), Bash Scripting, SSH Management, REST API Design, Microservices, CI/CD Automation.
  • Additional Tools: Git, HTML5, CSS3, WordPress, Unity 2D, C#.

Professional Experience

Freelance Web Developer

June 2024 – August 2024

Celestial Church of Christ | Remote (USA)

  • Implemented a 10+ page church website covering departments, staff profiles, service schedules, and event listings, establishing a digital presence from the ground up.
  • Managed custom HTML/CSS alongside a WordPress CMS, enabling non-technical staff to update content with 80% less developer intervention.
  • Accomplished full deployment to Vercel, achieving 99.9% uptime and reducing page load times by 30% through optimized DNS routing.
  • Directed stakeholder requirement gathering across time zones to deliver a complete digital transition within a strict 90-day lifecycle.

Frontend Web Developer

May 2025 – June 2025

Minecraft-Themed Game Portal | Remote

  • Managed the development of a custom Minecraft-themed webpage designed specifically to host an Unreal Engine game, supporting up to 500+ concurrent players.
  • Implemented seamless browser-based game delivery via iFrame embedding, reducing user onboarding time by 100% (eliminating downloads) and increasing player retention by 40%.
  • Directed the interface design, using custom-themed assets to achieve 100% visual parity with game mechanics.

Freelance Game Developer

Sept 2025 – Jan 2026

Private Client | Remote (Portugal)

  • Managed the end-to-end development of a commercial 2D adventure title in Unity using C# scripting.
  • Engineered 15+ complex enemy AI behaviors and optimizing frame rates to a stable 60 FPS on low-end devices.

Technical Projects

Django Scalable Portfolio API

Python, DRF, AWS, Docker, Nginx, PostgreSQL

  • Implemented a production REST API with JWT authentication, handling 50+ concurrent requests per second and optimizing CRUD operations via ModelSerializers.
  • Managed multi-stage Docker builds with Docker Compose, decreasing image sizes by 60% and accelerating deployment cycles to AWS ECR by 3 minutes.
  • Achieved 25% improved data reliability by provisioning AWS RDS PostgreSQL and configuring AWS S3 for media storage.
  • Accomplished automated CI/CD via GitHub Actions, reducing manual deployment time from 20 minutes to under 2 minutes per release.
  • Improved server security and achieved an A+ SSL rating by configuring Nginx reverse proxies, Route 53 DNSSEC, and automated Certbot SSL renewals.

Serverless Cloud Infrastructure

AWS Amplify, CloudFront, Cognito, GitHub Actions | slancer.site

  • Implemented a responsive static frontend on AWS Amplify, supporting sub-second page loads and triggering automated CI/CD builds on 100% of repository pushes.
  • Improved global asset load times by 45% by configuring AWS CloudFront CDN for edge caching.
  • Managed identity infrastructure supporting 100+ secure user sessions via AWS Cognito integration in protected site areas.
  • Accomplished custom domain routing through AWS Route 53 with provisioned SSL via Amplify.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

Sept 2023 – June 2027

University of South Asia | Lahore, PK

• Core Focus: Cloud Computing, Operating Systems (Linux).

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Although I'm not currently looking for any new opportunities, my inbox is always open. Whether you have a question about cloud architecture, a potential project, or just want to say hi, I'll try my best to get back to you!