Irfan Hamid
About Irfan Hamid
Irfan Hamid is a Software Engineer specializing in payment platforms at Change.org, where he has worked since 2021. He previously held positions at Wipro Limited and Change.org's Foundation team, focusing on AWS infrastructure and scaling payment systems.
Work at Change.org
Irfan Hamid has been working at Change.org since 2019. Initially, he served as a Software Engineer in the Foundation team, where he was responsible for building and maintaining the AWS infrastructure for the organization. In 2021, he transitioned to the role of Software Engineer for the Payment Platform. In this position, he focuses on scaling the payments infrastructure, which enables millions of users to support and promote petitions globally. Additionally, he serves as an on-call engineer, covering Non-PST hours to ensure the reliability and availability of Change.org's systems.
Previous Experience at Wipro Limited
Before joining Change.org, Irfan Hamid worked at Wipro Limited as a Software Engineer from 2014 to 2019. His tenure at Wipro lasted five years and took place in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India. During this time, he gained valuable experience in software engineering, contributing to various projects and enhancing his technical skills.
Education and Expertise
Irfan Hamid studied at the School of Engineering & Technology, BGSB University, where he earned a Bachelor of Technology (BTech) in Computer Science from 2010 to 2014. His educational background provided him with a solid foundation in software development and engineering principles, which he has applied throughout his career in various roles.
Contributions to the Movements Platform
At Change.org, Irfan Hamid contributed to the Movements platform, which aims to transform isolated campaigns into collective and empowered communities. His work in this area reflects his commitment to enhancing the impact of social movements through technology and community engagement.