Senior Backend
Engineer
Cloud, Security & AI
Building reliable video, streaming, and AI platforms at scale.
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Years Experience
The Story So Far
From writing my first Python script to architecting video platforms processing thousands of hours of content, my journey has been driven by curiosity and a passion for building things that matter.
I'm Faiz, a Senior Backend Engineer based in Bengaluru, India. Currently, I'm building AI-powered video platforms at Tessact, where I've spent the last 4.8+ years transforming ideas into production systems.
My expertise lies at the intersection of video technology and backend engineering. I've architected systems that process 10,000+ video hours monthly, built fault-tolerant infrastructure on AWS and GCP, and led teams to deliver high-impact projects.
When I'm not coding, you'll find me mentoring aspiring developers through Pygrammers, a community of 400K+ Python enthusiasts that I help lead.
My Journey
Joined Tessact
Started as a Software Engineer at an early-stage AI startup, building the backend from scratch.
Led Video Platform
Architected and deployed the video processing pipeline handling 10K+ hours monthly.
Team Leadership
Took on backend team leadership, mentoring junior engineers and establishing best practices.
ML Infrastructure
Expanded into ML ops, deploying models on SageMaker and Vertex AI for content moderation.
Platform Maturity
Scaled the platform to handle enterprise workloads, hardened security, and optimized cost efficiency across infrastructure.
Senior Software Engineer
Promoted to Senior Software Engineer, leading backend architecture and platform reliability at scale.
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Experience
Building scalable systems and leading teams in the video tech and AI space. Here's a detailed look at my professional journey.
4.8+
Years Experience
2
Companies
Senior Software Engineer
Tessact Pvt Ltd
Built an AI-powered platform from scratch at an early-stage startup, now powering daily operations at a leading Indian entertainment group.
Key Achievements
Team Leadership
Led backend team; mentored junior engineers and established software development best practices including code reviews, testing standards, and documentation.
Infrastructure Architecture
Built fault-tolerant, scalable infrastructure from scratch using Docker and Kubernetes on AWS, achieving 99.9% uptime.
Media Processing Pipeline
Implemented GPU-accelerated ML-driven video processing pipeline for 10,000+ video hours monthly with intelligent job scheduling.
AI/ML Integration
Deployed detection models (object, profanity, face, shot) on AWS SageMaker and GCP Vertex AI for automated content moderation.
CI/CD Automation
Automated CI/CD with GitHub Actions enabling one-click deployments and 70% faster release cycles.
Search Infrastructure
Implemented ElasticSearch indexing for video, audio, and image assets enabling sub-100ms contextual search.
Content Creator & Instructor
Tech Channel
Created educational content for a top Malayalam tech channel, contributing to 400K+ subscriber growth through clear, engaging explanations of complex topics.
Key Achievements
DSA Video Series
Created 22-video series on data structures and algorithms in Malayalam, reaching thousands of learners.
Education Impact
Broke down complex computer science concepts into clear, engaging lessons for 400K+ subscribers.
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Request ResumeProjects
Systems I've built across video tech, AI/ML, and real-time infrastructure.
Community & Education
Giving back to the community and continuous learning are core values. Here's how I contribute beyond my professional work.
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science
Calicut University
Malappuram, India
Community Involvement
Chief Creative Officer
Pygrammers
Calicut, India
February 2021 – Present
Leading a Kerala-based Python developers community dedicated to guiding students and newcomers into the software industry through mentorship, workshops, and educational content.
Key Contributions
Organize and deliver free mentorship sessions and workshops
Oversee cross-functional team of designers, video editors, and content writers
Shape strategy, partnerships, and programs for 400K+ community members
Create educational content reaching millions of learners
Social Worker
National Service Scheme
Kerala, India
June 2017 – March 2019
Contributed to community development initiatives and social welfare programs as part of India's largest youth movement focused on social service.
Key Contributions
Participated in community welfare programs
Contributed to social development initiatives
Organized blood donation camps
Conducted awareness programs
Community Impact
400K+
Community Members
6+
Years Volunteering
Want to collaborate?
Always open to community initiatives, mentorship opportunities, and educational partnerships.
Let's Connect
Open to opportunities in backend engineering, cloud & security infrastructure, and AI systems. Whether you have a question or just want to say hi, I'll do my best to get back to you!
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