Headline

Software Engineer I at AirAsia SuperApp | Go-lang | Backend Engineering | Microservices | Agile Delivery

About

I am Irfan Ahamed Kodakkadan, a result-driven software engineer with over 2 years of experience specializing in back-end engineering and microservices architecture. My expertise lies in system design, security hardening, and agile delivery, with a strong focus on creating scalable, secure, and high-performance distributed systems. I am passionate about leveraging my skills in programming languages such as Go-Lang, Java, and Python to engineer robust back-end ecosystems that deliver low-latency services. Throughout my career, I have successfully led data migration initiatives, transforming legacy systems into modern microservices, and significantly enhancing platform resilience through rigorous information security Practices. I thrive in collaborative environments, utilizing agile methodologies and user-centric design to deliver high-quality product increments. With a solid technical portfolio in system architecture and

Location

Greater Bengaluru Area

AI stack

claude code

cursor

gemini

geminicli

Work experience

Software Developer at AirAsia MOVE, Sep 2023 - Present · 3 yrs 1 mo, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Software Engineer at AirAsia MOVE, Sep 2023 - Present · 3 yrs 1 mo, In my role at AirAsia Move, I developed a centralized library for pricing and hotel vacancy validation, utilizing Git sub-modules for cross-project reuse. I designed and executed scripts to migrate PostgreSQL databases to Google Cloud Services, ensuring seamless data transfer without any loss. My focus on security led me to address critical vulnerabilities by deploying rapid fixes to protect sensitive financial and customer data. Additionally, I created user-friendly Admin pages with pagination and filters to enhance data management and usability, while optimizing website performance to reduce server load and improve customer experience. I also implemented unit test-driven development in CI/CD pipelines to ensure the delivery of robust, high-quality code and built Grafana dashboards for quick error detection and resolution. Achievements: During my tenure, I successfully optimized the performance of distributed systems, reducing database load by 72% through the integration of Redis caching. My proactive approach to security resulted in the identification and neutralization of critical vulnerabilities, ensuring compliance with industry regulations. I also played a key role in enhancing the overall user experience by improving data management tools and website performance, contributing to a more efficient and effective service delivery.

Education

Bachelor's degree, Electrical, Indian Institute of Technology, Bhilai

Bachelor of Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, IIT Bhilai - Online Programs

Public links

leetcode: https://leetcode.com/indus43