Akif Mursalov

Joined as the first and sole engineer at an early-stage B2B SaaS startup, taking full ownership of the product from concept to production. I was responsible for every technical decision — from choosing the stack (Next.js, TypeScript, NestJS, PostgreSQL, AWS) to designing the database schema, building the API layer, and setting up the entire cloud infrastructure. The core product was a payment processor matching platform for e-commerce merchants, featuring a multi-criteria qualification engine that scored pr

Promoted to lead the entire engineering function, managing a team of 5 developers and owning the technical direction of the platform. My responsibilities shifted from writing code full-time to a balance of architecture, people management, and cross-functional coordination. I defined sprint goals, set task-level deadlines, ran weekly standups, and conducted one-on-ones to track progress and remove blockers. Led the migration of legacy services to a modern microservices architecture, improving system reliabil

Worked as a core engineer on a microservices-based business platform, contributing to backend and frontend development across multiple services. Built and maintained RESTful APIs, designed database schemas, and implemented key platform features including role-based access control, real-time dashboards, and reporting modules. Actively participated in code reviews, sprint planning, and architectural discussions, gradually taking on more ownership of critical system components. Introduced automated testing pra

Worked as a full-stack developer delivering web applications for a diverse range of B2B and B2C clients across multiple industries. My primary responsibilities included building complete web solutions from the ground up - from database design and backend logic to frontend interfaces and deployment. I worked extensively with PHP, Laravel, JavaScript, Bootstrap, and MySQL, developing custom admin panels, client-facing dashboards, and reporting systems tailored to each client's business needs. A significant pa

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