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Seasoned Engineering Leader | Cybersecurity | Identity Protection
Ahmad is an Engineering Manager at Cisco, a leading cybersecurity and networking company. He is an AWS Certified Solution Architect with 14 years of hands-on experience in designing and developing large-scale, highly available, and internet-scale applications. He has 5 years of experience in Engineering Management. Ahmad has extensive experience in domains like Retail, Fintech, Financial Services and Payment. Ahmad has a B.Tech degree in Computer Engineering from Aligarh Muslim University, a premier , tier 2, central government university. Ahmad has experience working in both large MNCs (Cisco, TCS, Headstrong and Ameriprise) and small start-up like companies (Docomo Digital, Bango and Novo). Ahmad has led 3 teams comprising 21 engineers in previous role. Currently, He leads a team of 10 engineers with diverse skills in back-end, front-end, Android, and iOS development. He is responsible for hiring, performance management, appraisals, and promotions. He works closely with Product Managers to prioritize feature deliveries and manage tech-debt. Ahmad has extensive experience in delivering in value through cross-functional collaboration such as Data, Product, Design and GTM teams. He also has experience in leading geographically dispersed teams and partnering with global stakeholders and clients. Ahmad has a strong technical background in back-end, front-end, and database technologies, such as Java, JavaScript, React, Spring Framework, SQL, and AWS. He has extensive knowledge on cloud-native and distributed technologies, such as Kubernetes and micro-services. He has designed and architected three enterprise applications on AWS Cloud, one of which is a payment integration product that serves millions of users worldwide and scaled up-to 200 TPS. Ahmad is passionate about building scalable and reliable systems that solve real-world problems and create value for custom
Aligarh Muslim University
Bachelor of Technology - BTech, Computer Engineering
N/A – Present
Aligarh Muslim University
Certificate In Arabic, Arabic Language and Literature
N/A – Present
Cisco
Engineering Manager
September 1, 2024 – Present
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · On-site
Novo
Engineering Manager | Solution Architecture, Team Building and Cross-functional Collaboration
November 1, 2022 – September 1, 2024
Gurugram, Haryana, India · Hybrid
DOCOMO Digital
Senior Engineering Manager
November 1, 2021 – November 1, 2022
India · Remote
Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc.
Sr. Tech Lead - Application Development (Engineering Manager)
July 1, 2018 – November 1, 2021
Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc.
Tech Lead - Application Development
January 1, 2016 – July 1, 2018
Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc.
Sr. Software Engineer
January 1, 2015 – January 1, 2016
Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc.
Software Engineer
June 1, 2013 – January 1, 2015
Genpact Headstrong Capital Markets
Sr. Associate - Application Development
June 1, 2012 – June 1, 2013
Genpact Headstrong Capital Markets
Associate - Application Development
May 1, 2011 – June 1, 2012
Tata Consultancy Services
Java & Pl/SQL Developer
January 1, 2010 – June 1, 2011
Gurgaon. New Delhi
AWS Certified Solution Architect - Associate
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
June 23, 2026 – Present
Cultural Fit Analysis
The candidate has worked in diverse company sizes and industries (Fintech, Telecom, Security), indicating adaptability. Their experience leading global teams and working with international clients suggests a strong capacity for cross-cultural collaboration. The progression through various roles at Ameriprise Financial Services shows loyalty and growth within an organization. However, the recent short tenure at Cisco (future role) and Novo (current role) might warrant further inquiry regarding long-term commitment, though the Novo role description is very detailed and positive.
Soft Skills & Operational Fit
The candidate demonstrates strong leadership, stakeholder management, and cross-functional coordination skills. Experience in Agile methodologies (Scrum) and DevOps practices indicates a good operational fit. Their history of mentoring and performance reviews suggests a focus on team development and process improvement.