Head of Engineering @ SELISE Digital Platforms
Dhaka, Bangladesh

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kawsarahmd

Email: kawsar.ahmd@gmail.com

Blog: https://blog.techcafe.io

I’m a Head of Engineering with extensive experience in software architecture and leading multiple engineering teams.
I specialize in designing large distributed microservice-based architectures in the cloud, ensuring scalability, reliability, and security.
I drive technical vision, strategy, and product design, while mentoring engineers and aligning technical roadmaps with business goals.

• Leadership & Management: Technical Leadership, Project Management, Technical Architecture
• Programming: C#, Python, JavaScript
• Frameworks & Tools: .NET, Angular, FastAPI
• Cloud & DevOps: Azure Solutions Architecture, AWS, CI/CD, Docker, Kubernetes
• Specialties: R&D in GenAI/LLM, Microservices, Scalable Web Application Design

Head of Engineering (Jun 2022 – Present)

• Lead and manage engineering teams, setting goals and ensuring effective communication.
• Design and implement scalable, reliable, and secure cloud-based systems.
• Mentor engineers and oversee recruitment for top talent.
• Drive adoption of new technologies and improve productivity.

Engineering Manager (Jan 2021 – Jun 2022)

• Led backend development and architecture design.
• Mentored engineers, estimated RFP timelines, and contributed to recruitment.

Senior Software Engineer (Jun 2020 – Dec 2020)

• Led multiple development teams across frontend, mobile, and backend.

Software Engineering Lead (Nov 2018 – Jun 2020)

• Managed full-stack teams, designed APIs, and reviewed code.

Software Engineer (Jul 2016 – Oct 2018)

• Full-stack development with AngularJS, C#, and SQL-to-NoSQL migration.

Junior Software Engineer (Feb 2016 – Jun 2016)

• Developed enterprise frontend web apps and reusable components.

• Master of Science in Information & Communication Technology — BUET (2025)
• Bachelor of Science in Computer Science & Engineering — RUET (2016)

• Microsoft Certified: Azure Developer Associate
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert
• Career Essentials in Generative AI (Microsoft & LinkedIn)
• Neural Networks and Deep Learning
• Pattern Discovery in Data Mining

• Received Technical Scholarship — RUET
• Most Valuable SELISIAN (2021) - SELISE
• Management Excellence Award (2022) - SELISE

Judge & Contest Director — SELISE Coding Challenge 2020 & 2023

• Directed online programming contests for university students to solve complex algorithmic problems.
• Oversaw problem-setting by a team of SELISE developers.
• Participation: 1650+ coders in 2020, 1900+ coders in 2023.

Lead Technical System Volunteer — National Collegiate Programming Contest (NCPC), RUET 2015

• Managed technical setup for the national-level programming contest.
• Organized by the Dept. of CSE, RUET in association with Bangladesh Computer Council (BCC).

Lead Technical System Volunteer — RoboTour & Programming Contest (IEEE RUET), Mar 2015

• Managed programming contest environment setup for national event.
• Supported and granted by The American Center, U.S. Embassy, Dhaka.

President — DNS, RUET (2013–2015)

• Led a non-political organization of RUET students from Dhaka.
• Organized fresher receptions, farewells, games, tours, and maintained a rental library for students.

Mentor — RUET Programmer’s Association (RPA), 2011–2015

• Mentored students in competitive programming at RUET CSE.

BNCC Cadet — Bangladesh National Cadet Corps (Air Force Wing), 2007–2010

• Served as Orderly Officer (2009) and Junior Commander.
• Participated in flag-bearing and leadership roles in school and college.