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Hi, my name is

Talha Maqsood.

I build things for the web.

Senior Software Engineer with 8+ years of experience designing and operating production-grade web platforms. Specialized in Ruby on Rails and React, delivering reliable software at scale.

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01.

About Me

I'm a Senior Software Engineer with a deep love for building things that live on the web. With 8+ years of professional experience, I specialize in designing, building, and operating production-grade web platforms.

My expertise lies in Ruby on Rails and React, with a strong track record of owning backend-heavy systems in regulated and data-sensitive environments. I'm experienced in AWS-hosted applications, small-team collaboration, and delivering reliable software that directly impacts real users at scale.

I hold a BS in Computer Science from PU College of Information Technology (2013–2017).

02.

Skills & Technologies

Backend

RubyRuby on RailsPythonNode.js

Frontend

ReactNext.jsTypeScriptJavaScriptHTMLCSS

Testing

RSpecMinitestCapybaraFactoryBotJestReact Testing LibraryCypress

Cloud & DevOps

AWS (EC2, RDS, S3, IAM)DockerKubernetesGitHub Actions

Databases

PostgreSQLMySQLMongoDBRedis

Practices

Agile/ScrumCode ReviewsTest CoverageCI/CDProduction Support
03.

Where I've Worked

Jun 2025 – Present

Senior Software Engineer

@ Coursedog

  • ▹Building core platform features for curriculum management, academic scheduling, and assessment serving 400+ campuses
  • ▹Working with Ruby on Rails and React in a fast-paced SaaS environment
  • ▹Contributing to integrations with Student Information Systems (Ellucian, Workday, PeopleSoft)
2025 – Present

Senior Full Stack Engineer

@ WorkNomads

  • ▹Delivered full-stack features using React and API-driven backends in small, fast-moving teams
  • ▹Took ownership of features from design through deployment and production support
  • ▹Focused on maintainability, performance, and clean system boundaries
2023 – 2025

Senior Full Stack Developer

@ BARQ

  • ▹Designed and shipped production features using Ruby on Rails and React for business-critical systems
  • ▹Implemented background jobs, data validations, and role-based access controls
  • ▹Optimized database queries and application logic to improve response times
  • ▹Mentored junior developers and enforced strong code review practices
2022 – 2024

Senior Software Engineer

@ HackerRank

  • ▹Built and maintained core platform features serving millions of developers worldwide
  • ▹Led backend refactors that reduced execution latency by 40%
  • ▹Shipped user-facing features through disciplined code reviews and CI pipelines
2017 – 2023

Senior Full Stack Engineer

@ Kallidus

  • ▹Developed and maintained a large enterprise platform serving 56,000+ users
  • ▹Built backend services and APIs while contributing to React-based frontend
  • ▹Integrated third-party systems and authentication providers
04.

Projects

Ruby on Rails

Healthcare Case & Authorization Platform

Rails-based platform to manage patient cases and approval workflows with complex business rules, RESTful APIs, background jobs, and comprehensive test coverage.

Rails + React

Workflow Automation System

Full-stack workflow management app with state-driven approvals, dynamic forms, role-based permissions, and automated testing.

React

User-Facing Dashboard

Responsive React dashboard consuming Rails-backed APIs with reusable components and predictable state management.

Cloud Platform

Great Recruiters

Cloud-based candidate experience and reputation management platform for staffing firms.

05. What's Next?

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

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