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Saiyyed Khhizr Aalam

FullStack Engineer

I build scalable web applications and automate infrastructure that powers them. Specializing in backend craftsmanship, performance optimization, and cloud infrastructure.

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About Me

I'm a passionate full-stack developer with deep expertise in Ruby on Rails and DevOps infrastructure. My journey combines backend craftsmanship with infrastructure mastery, enabling me to build systems that are both elegant and resilient.

Currently working as a Full Stack Developer at eLitmus, where I lead the development and maintenance of the company’s exam platforms — optimizing for performance, scalability, and maintainability.

I'm passionate about clean code, open-source contribution, and solving complex problems through thoughtful engineering. When I'm not coding, you'll find me exploring new technologies, contributing to the community, or working on some side projects.

Skills & Expertise

Languages

Ruby
JavaScript
TypeScript
C++

Frameworks & Databases

Ruby on Rails
React
WebRTC
MongoDB
MySQL
Postgres
Redis

Tools & Services

Docker
Nginx
AWS
Chef
New Relic
Sentry
GitLab

Testing

Selenium
Minitest
Capybara

Experience

Product Owner / Product Lead

Oct 2024 – Present

eLitmus Evaluation Pvt. Ltd.

Leading cross-functional teams to build and maintain assessment platforms, ensuring quality, performance, and timely delivery. Driving system upgrades, vulnerability management, and mentoring developers to maintain high engineering standards.

LeadershipProduct ManagementTeam MentorshipProject DeliverySystem ArchitecturePerformance MonitoringVulnerability ManagementStakeholder Communication

Full Stack Developer

Sep 2023 – Present

eLitmus Evaluation Pvt. Ltd.

Architected and implemented scalable backend systems, multi-tenant infrastructure, and CI/CD workflows. Improved performance, developer velocity, and enabled revenue growth through innovative system design and automation.

Full Stack DevelopmentRuby on RailsReactMySQLPostgreSQLDevOpsCI/CDSystem DesignPerformance OptimizationActive StorageESBuildAWS

Full Stack Developer Intern

Mar 2023 – Sep 2023

eLitmus Evaluation Pvt. Ltd.

Contributed to multiple Rails-based applications, focusing on performance optimization and feature development. Improved user onboarding and query efficiency through database and API enhancements.

Ruby on RailsJavaScriptAPI DevelopmentDatabase OptimizationDockerKubernetesWeb PerformanceAgile Development

Homelab Infrastructure

Hosted On Raspberry Pi

This entire website is self-hosted on a Raspberry Pi in my home. Efficient, sustainable, and always learning.

Self-Hosted

Running on a Raspberry Pi in my home with full control over infrastructure and deployment.

Energy Efficient

Low power consumption with minimal environmental impact while maintaining high performance.

Always Learning

Continuous exploration of DevOps, containerization, and Linux optimization techniques.

Interested in how I set this up? Check out my detailed blog posts about homelab infrastructure.

Read Blog Posts

Get In Touch

Have a project in mind? Let's collaborate and build something amazing together.

I'm always interested in hearing about new projects and opportunities. Whether you have a question or just want to say hi, feel free to reach out!