Azhar Khan
About Azhar Khan
Azhar Khan is a Senior Software Engineer at Zyxware Technologies, guiding Benzinga’s global teams and enhancing their website operations and advertisement integrations.
Work at Zyxware Technologies
Azhar Khan currently serves as a Senior Software Engineer at Zyxware Technologies, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he guides and assists Benzinga’s global teams located in France, Italy, and Spain. His responsibilities include ensuring the smooth operation of their websites and the integration of licensing feeds and advertisements.
Education and Expertise
Azhar Khan earned a Bachelor of Technology in Computer Science and Engineering from Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University, completing his studies from 2016 to 2020. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Business Administration in Finance and Marketing from Subharti University, graduating in 2023. His educational background equips him with a solid foundation in both technical and business domains.
Background in Web Development
Prior to his current role, Azhar Khan worked as a Freelance Web Designer and Developer from 2012 to 2018, gaining six years of experience in the field. He also held an internship at IDOL OF INDIA as a Website Designer and Developer in 2012 and again in 2014. Additionally, he served as a Student Research Associate at the Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur, in 2017.
Achievements in Software Engineering
Azhar Khan has made significant contributions to Benzinga, including the development of a new Editorial CMS that manages approximately 36,000 articles each month. He has utilized technologies such as WordPress, Laravel, Redis, Docker, and MySQL in his projects. His work also includes enhancing advertisement profitability through strategic ad placements and developing a Sponsored Content module that supports thousands of partners.
Technical Contributions and Innovations
At Benzinga, Azhar Khan integrated Single Sign On, Google One Tap, and JWT on the company's platforms, which led to a boost in user registrations to around 100,000 monthly. He also played a key role in increasing MSN Partner income by optimizing content flow and integrating new related links using the Parse.ly API.