About

I'm an expert backend developer and technology leader with experience in software engineering, distributed systems, and high-performance computing. As the former Co-Founder and CTO of P.G. Havin, I’ve led teams to deliver scalable solutions in cloud computing and AI-driven systems. I’m eager to apply my expertise and collaborate on building applications that drive business success.

Experience

Tech Lead & Senior Backend Developer

Acardeon

April 2024 – June 2025

Designed and led the backend development of a scalable live music ticketing platform using Java and PostgreSQL. Implemented WebSockets for real-time seat availability and built secure transaction processing to ensure reliable ticket sales and event check-ins.

Senior Backend Developer

The Human Insight Project (Remote: Colorado, USA)

March 2023 – May 2025

Developed and maintained scalable Java-based backend systems for THI.AI, supporting a multilingual AI-powered medical assistant. Integrated advanced large language models to provide real-time medical insights and collaborated with OVHcloud to optimize cloud infrastructure and data security.

Tech Lead & Senior Backend Developer

Zard.AI (Remote: Dubai, UAE)

December 2022 – February 2025

Led the backend team in designing and implementing scalable microservices architectures using Java and Python for AI-driven enterprise solutions. Developed high-performance data pipelines, integrated machine learning models, and collaborated with cross-functional teams to enhance automation, efficiency, and transparency.

Senior Backend Developer & DevOps Engineer

Noora Payment (Remote: Dubai, UAE)

December 2022 – October 2024

Developed scalable microservices for crypto payments using JavaScript and Moleculer. Integrated MongoDB, designed CI/CD pipelines, and managed containerized infrastructure with Docker Compose. Implemented monitoring to ensure high availability and performance.

Co-Founder & Research Lead

Sabz Ventures (Remote: Georgia, USA)

January 2022 - September 2024

Led backend and on-chain development for Sabz Ventures, specializing in quantitative crypto trading. Designed automated trading algorithms with machine learning, developed the Bitcoin-only Ethereal Strategy, and built an on-chain analytics dashboard for real-time performance monitoring. Contributed to AlphaMine XYZ, enhancing blockchain analytics and multi-account management.

Co-Founder & Tech Lead

Dibsetan

January 2021 - March 2025

Led backend development for a social network for book enthusiasts, designing scalable systems and RESTful APIs to support high-volume interactions. Integrated real-time features such as tweet-like feeds, user ranking, chat, and third-party bookstore integration, enhancing community engagement. Optimized database performance and caching strategies, improving content delivery and user experience.

Co-Founder & CTO

Pardazesh Gostar Havin

Oct 2016 – May 2025

Led technical strategy and architecture for an AI-driven, blockchain, and cloud-native systems consulting firm, specializing in FinTech, Healthcare, and Logistics. Managed a 20+ engineering team, driving innovation in distributed systems and microservices. Directed R&D in AI/ML integration and optimized workflows by 30% through custom tools and automation. Implemented DevOps best practices and managed CI/CD pipelines using Docker and Kubernetes. Oversaw development of key products like Clinica, a smart dental clinic management system, and Straudio, a platform for global music collaboration. Established partnerships, driving technology adoption and business growth.

Embedded C Programmer & Electronic Circuit Designer

Caspian Robotic Team

September 2012 - June 2014

Developed software and electronic circuits for autonomous rescue robots in IranOpen Junior Rescue competitions. designed circuits with Altium Designer and Proteus, programming control systems in C. Optimized sensor-actuator interactions and improving performance and reliability

Skills

Soft Skills

Problem Solving

Strategic Planning

Communication

Adaptability

Leadership

Team Management

Software & Backend Development

  • Architectures: Distributed Systems, Microservices, Real-Time, Multi-Tenant, Concurrent Programming

  • Languages & Frameworks:

    • Java: Jersey, Quarkus, Spring

    • JavaScript: Moleculer, Express

    • Python: FastAPI

  • API & Communication: REST, GraphQL, gRPC, WebSockets

  • API Documentation: Swagger, Postman

DevOps & Infrastructure

  • Containers & Orchestration: Docker, Docker Compose, Kubernetes

  • CI/CD: GitLab CI, GitHub Actions

  • Monitoring & Observability: OpenTelemetry, Jaeger, Grafana, Prometheus, New Relic

  • Web Servers: Nginx, Apache, Traefik, Tomcat

  • Optimization: Load Balancing, Rate Limiting, Caching, Auto-scaling

Databases

  • Databases: MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Cassandra, Elasticsearch, Redis, InfluxDB

  • ORM & Data Access: JDBC, JPA, Hibernate, Prisma, Mongoose

Messaging & Event Streaming

Apache Kafka

RabbitMQ

Ably

Cloud Providers

DigitalOcean

AWS

OVHcloud

ArvanCloud

Google Cloud

Embedded Systems

Raspberry Pi

Arduino

Embedded C

Electronic Circuit Design

Education

Ph.D. in Computer Architecture

University of Isfahan, Isfahan, Iran

September 2024 - present

Department of Computer Engineering

M.Sc. in Artificial Intelligence and Robotics

University of Isfahan, Isfahan, Iran

September 2020 - September 2024

Department of Computer Engineering

B.Eng. in Biomedical Engineering

University of Isfahan, Isfahan, Iran

September 2015 - June 2020

Department of Biomedical Engineering

Certifications

Oracle Certified Associate, Java SE 8 Programmer

Metaco

Linux Engineer (LPIC-2)

Metaco

Certified Linux Administrator (LPIC-1)

Metaco

Publications & Research Experience

Classification and Analysis of On-Chain Data

Department of Computer Engineering, University of Isfahan, Isfahan, Iran

M.Sc. Project

Preliminary & Step-by-Step Tutorial on Arduino Uno

Yar-e-Mana Publication, Iran

Payam Sanaee and Mohamad Rahimi

Design and Implementation of a Smartphone-Based Hearing Aid

Department of Biomedical Engineering, Islamic Azad University, Najafabad Branch, Iran

B.Eng. Project

Honors & Awards

FinTechFest Pasargad Bank

2nd Place

2017

Tosan Hackathon FinTech

Finalist

2017

IranOpen Junior Rescue League

Finalist

2014

IranOpen Junior Rescue League

Finalist

2013

National Organization for Development of Exceptional Talents (NODET)

Member

2008 - 2015