Shuur Ahmed
About Shuur Ahmed
Shuur Ahmed is the Director of Platform Engineering at ActBlue, with extensive experience in API-based mutual shared services and payments services.
Current Position at ActBlue
Shuur Ahmed currently holds the position of Director, Platform Engineering at ActBlue, starting in 2023. He is based in Boston, MA. At ActBlue, Shuur focuses on developing API-based mutual shared services and payment services. His role involves enhancing the developer experience through the Developer Platform and ensuring that the platform supports the software development lifecycle effectively.
Previous Experience at 1upHealth, Inc.
Before joining ActBlue, Shuur Ahmed worked as the Director, Infrastructure Engineering at 1upHealth, Inc. from 2021 to 2023. During his tenure, he focused on cloud platform engineering and utilized software-defined cloud resources. His responsibilities included leading infrastructure engineering efforts and ensuring that the infrastructure supported the organization's goals and objectives.
Professional Journey from 2016 to 2021
From 2016 to 2021, Shuur Ahmed served as a Consultant, Infrastructure Engineering at various companies in the Greater Boston area. During this period, he specialized in scaling and leading multiple platform groups and focused on software-development lifecycle methodologies. His consulting roles capitalized on his ability to manage crises and communicate effectively at the executive level.
Role at Kronos
Shuur Ahmed was the Director, Quality Engineering at Kronos from 2013 to 2016 in Chelmsford, MA. His role included overseeing the quality engineering processes and implementing strategic changes to improve operational efficiency. He was responsible for ensuring that the quality standards met the expectations and requirements of the organization.
Academic Background
Shuur Ahmed holds a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Aerospace Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He also earned a Master of Science (MS) in Computer Science from Boston University and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Massachusetts Lowell. His academic achievements provide a solid foundation for his technical and managerial expertise in the field.