Harun Or RashidSenior Software Engineer

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Harun Or RashidSenior Software Engineer

I design and ship AWS serverless architectures, AI & RAG integrations and full stack products — from native Android apps to cloud newsroom platforms. Five years of turning complex requirements into systems that stay fast under load.

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Dhaka, Bangladesh
Harun Or Rashid, Senior Software Engineer
5+Years engineering
20+AWS services in production
4Shipped products
1IEEE publication

Career

My career journey

Five chapters, from a CS degree to senior engineering — what I built in each one, and the stack I built it with.

  1. The foundation

    2017 – 20214 years

    Computer Science & Engineering Graduate

    East West University, Dhaka

    Completed a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science and Engineering, building a strong foundation in software development, algorithms and system design.

    • Java
    • C
    • C++
    • Algorithms
    • System Design
    • Gained expertise in core CS fundamentals
    • Developed problem-solving and analytical skills
    • Ready to embark on a professional journey

  2. First shipped product

    2021 – Jul 2022~1 year

    Mobile Application Developer

    Business Accelerate BD Ltd

    Kickstarted my professional career focusing on native Android development, where I honed my skills in building robust and performant mobile applications.

    • Android
    • Java
    • MVVM
    • Dagger
    • WorkManager
    • Firebase
    • POS integration
    • Optimized data sync performance using WorkManager, reducing sync time significantly
    • Implemented Dagger-based dependency injection for better code organization and scalability
    • Integrated POS machine functionality for seamless payment experiences
    • Leveraged Firebase Notifications and Crashlytics for real-time alerts and reliability
    • Adopted MVVM architecture for maintainable and scalable application design

  3. Mobile → full stack cloud

    Aug 2022 – Dec 20253 yrs 5 mos

    Software Engineer

    Craftsmen

    Transitioned to full stack development, expanding my expertise to AWS cloud services, serverless architecture and modern React development.

    • AWS
    • Serverless
    • React
    • Node.js
    • TypeScript
    • GraphQL
    • Mastered AWS backend services and serverless architecture
    • Built scalable web applications using React and modern frameworks
    • Collaborated with cross-functional teams on innovative solutions
    • Developed expertise in cloud-native application development

  4. Architecture & AI

    Jan 2026 – PresentCurrent roleCurrent

    Senior Software Engineer

    Craftsmen

    Promoted to Senior Software Engineer, taking on greater responsibility for system design, AI integration and leading technical implementations.

    • AWS Lambda
    • API Gateway
    • Step Functions
    • SNS / SQS
    • RAG & AI
    • FFmpeg
    • Sharp
    • Distributed systems
    • Designed and implemented AWS serverless architectures for optimal performance
    • Integrated AI and RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) systems
    • Mastered AWS Lambda, API Gateway, SNS, SQS and other cloud services
    • Optimized video processing using FFmpeg and image processing with Sharp
    • Implemented parallel processing to significantly reduce media processing times
    • Led cross-team collaboration to drive innovation and improve deployment processes
    • Deepened expertise in database design, optimization and distributed systems

  5. The next chapter

    Open to opportunitiesAvailable nowCurrent

    Looking for New Opportunities

    With a proven track record of delivering high-impact solutions across mobile and web platforms, I'm excited to bring my expertise to new challenges and contribute to innovative projects.

    • Cloud architecture
    • AI integration
    • Full stack
    • Technical leadership
    • 5+ years of professional software development experience
    • Full stack expertise: Mobile (Android), Web (React), Backend (AWS Serverless)
    • Proven ability to optimize performance and deliver scalable solutions
    • Strong problem-solving skills and a passion for continuous learning

Toolkit

Skills & technologies

Filter by discipline to see what I reach for. Everything listed here has shipped to production.

AWS & Cloud

Serverless-first architectures, event-driven pipelines and infrastructure as code.

  • AWS Lambda
  • API Gateway
  • Step Functions
  • EventBridge
  • SQS
  • SNS
  • DynamoDB
  • AppSync
  • Cognito
  • Amplify
  • S3
  • RDS
  • VPC
  • EC2
  • ECS
  • EKS
  • ECR
  • Auto Scaling
  • CodePipeline
  • CodeBuild
  • AWS CDK
  • AWS Transcribe
  • MediaLive
  • MediaPackage

AI & Automation

Retrieval-augmented systems and AI workflows wired into real products.

  • RAG Systems
  • Claude AI
  • Prompt Engineering
  • MCP (Model Context Protocol)
  • LLM Optimization
  • AI Workflow Automation
  • AI Integration for Startups
  • GitHub Copilot

Frontend & APIs

Product surfaces and the APIs behind them, from schema to pixel.

  • React
  • TypeScript
  • GraphQL
  • REST API Design
  • Tailwind CSS
  • Bootstrap
  • MySQL
  • NoSQL
  • Node-RED
  • FFmpeg

Languages & Fundamentals

The toolbox underneath everything else.

  • JavaScript
  • TypeScript
  • Java
  • C
  • C++
  • Data Structures & Algorithms
  • System Design

Mobile & Testing

Native and cross-platform apps, kept honest by tests.

  • Android (Java)
  • Flutter
  • Android Studio
  • JUnit
  • Mocha
  • nyc

Selected work

Projects I've shipped

Products in production across AI, cloud, web and mobile. Filter to the area you care about.

Showing 4 of 4 projects

Professionally.ai interface showing AI-assisted email rewriting inside an inbox
EngineeringFeatured

Professionally.ai

AI email assistant living inside Outlook, Gmail and iOS.

An AI email writer that works inside Outlook, Gmail and iOS. Choose a tone, click Rewrite or Quick Reply, and it instantly adjusts your message for clarity, tone and intent. It helps professionals write faster, more effective emails without changing how they work.

  • AI
  • Email Assistant
  • Outlook
  • Gmail
  • iOS
  • Chrome Extension
Visit Professionally.ai
Kunnusta multi-platform newsroom publishing dashboard
Cloud & backend engineeringFeatured

Kunnusta

Multi-platform publishing service for cloud newsrooms.

A multi-platform publishing service built for the cloud newsroom solution DiNA by 7Mountains and the cloud video collaboration and AI tool Mimir by Mjoll — delivering better journalist tooling and smarter production workflows.

  • Cloud Services
  • Multi-platform
  • Publishing
  • AI Tools
Visit Kunnusta
Cempal leave management application calendar view
Full stack

Cempal

Leave management with Google SSO, role-based access and CI/CD.

A streamlined leave management system with role-based login using Google Workspace accounts. Features calendar events, notifications, AWS Cognito for user management and CI/CD pipeline integration.

  • Java
  • Node.js
  • React
  • AWS Cognito
  • AWS Amplify
  • Google OAuth
  • CI/CD
  • GitHub Actions
Visit Cempal
Omera sales automation dashboard showing lead and KPI tracking
Mobile & backend

Sales Automation (Omera)

Field sales automation with mobile data collection and KPI tracking.

A sales automation platform that streamlines lead management, automates workflows and boosts efficiency across the sales process. Features mobile data collection, promotion management and sales representative KPI tracking.

  • Mobile App
  • Lead Management
  • Sales Analytics
  • KPI Tracking
  • Workflow Automation
Visit Sales Automation (Omera)

Background

Education, research & recognition

Where the fundamentals came from, plus peer-reviewed research and awards along the way.

Education

  • B.Sc. in Computer Science and Engineering

    East West University

    – · Dhaka, Bangladesh

  • Higher Secondary Certificate

    Shaheed Ramizuddin Cantonment College

    – · Dhaka, Bangladesh

Publications

  • An Efficient Breast Cancer Analysis Technique by Using a Combination of HOG and Canny Edge Detection Techniques

    2021 5th International Conference on Trends in Electronics and Informatics (ICOEI)

    · DOI: 10.1109/ICOEI51242.2021.9453095

    Read the paper

Awards

  • Medha Lalon Scholarship

    East West University

    Awarded the Medha Lalon Scholarship for strong academic results during my undergraduate studies.

Certifications & courses

  • Mobile Application Development

    BITM

    Completed under the Skills for Employment Investment Program (SEIP), covering end-to-end mobile application development.

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