Thufail Ahmed
About Thufail Ahmed
Thufail Ahmed is the Director of Engineering at Solutions by Text, where he focuses on leveraging AI to improve decision-making and system efficiencies. He has extensive experience in software engineering and a strong background in automating development processes.
Current Role at Solutions by Text
Thufail Ahmed serves as the Director of Engineering at Solutions by Text, a position he has held since 2022. He is based in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, and works on-site. In this role, he actively explores the potential of artificial intelligence in engineering to enhance decision-making and improve system efficiencies. His leadership is characterized by a focus on Agile methodologies, which emphasize adaptability and continuous process improvement.
Previous Experience in Engineering
Before joining Solutions by Text, Thufail Ahmed accumulated extensive experience in various engineering roles. He worked as a Senior Staff Engineer at Solutions by Text from 2017 to 2023. Prior to that, he was a Technology Specialist at UST Global from 2014 to 2017, and a Senior Software Specialist at Valtech (India) Software Services Pvt Ltd from 2011 to 2014. His career began at Galvanon, where he served as Lead from 2005 to 2011, and he also had a brief tenure as a Software Engineer at Erasmic in 2004.
Educational Background
Thufail Ahmed studied at Visvesvaraya Technological University, where he earned a Bachelor of Engineering (BE) in Computer Science from 2000 to 2003. His education provided a strong foundation in computer science principles, which he has applied throughout his career in various engineering roles.
Technical Expertise and Specializations
Thufail Ahmed has developed a strong technical expertise in automating development and quality assurance processes, significantly improving productivity and reducing time-to-market. He specializes in implementing high-performing engineering processes using event-driven architecture with RabbitMQ. Additionally, he adapts design principles to scale microservice architectures, effectively handling millions of API requests. His proficiency extends to optimizing data handling with Redis and managing databases using MongoDB and SQL Server.
Mentorship and Leadership Style
Thufail Ahmed is passionate about mentoring high-caliber engineering teams. He engages in discussions about technological advancements and fosters a collaborative environment. His leadership style is influenced by Agile methodologies, focusing on adaptability and continuous improvement, which encourages team members to innovate and enhance their skills.