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Laith Alsukhni

Austin

Summary

Versatile Software Engineer with 5 years of industry experience, specializing in both mobile and backend development. Proven expertise in building scalable, user-friendly iOS applications using Swift and Objective-C, as well as designing robust backend systems with Spring Boot, RESTful APIs, and microservices. Experienced with SQL and NoSQL databases (PostgreSQL, DynamoDB) and event-driven architectures using Kafka and AWS SNS/SQS. Recognized for leading impactful projects, reducing operational overhead, and winning multiple hackathons for innovative security and safety features. A collaborative problem-solver skilled in cross-functional teamwork, agile delivery, and continuous learning across the stack.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Software Engineer

Amazon
07.2020 - Current
  • Led the design, development, and deployment of customer-facing features in the Amazon Flex app, driving measurable improvements in user experience and delivery station efficiency.
  • Designed and integrated RESTful APIs using Spring Boot, working closely with backend teams to ensure performance, scalability, and maintainability.
  • Built and maintained microservices supporting mobile features, enabling modular, loosely coupled architectures that scale globally.
  • Worked with both SQL (PostgreSQL) and NoSQL (DynamoDB) databases to implement efficient data storage solutions for operational workflows and user analytics.
  • Participated in event-driven system design using Amazon SNS/SQS and Kafka to enable real-time processing of logistics, delivery updates, and customer notifications.
  • Refactored legacy services and adopted modern backend patterns to reduce tech debt and improve system observability and resilience.
  • Collaborated cross-functionally with mobile, backend, product, QA, and release teams to ensure seamless end-to-end delivery.
  • Played a key role in two Amazon hackathon-winning projects: one focused on security and authorization logic enhancements and another addressing driver safety via real-time incident detection and alerts.

Co-op Engineer

AMD
05.2020 - 08.2020
  • Set up a Jenkins server to automate testing and bug analysis, improving engineering productivity by eliminating manual testing efforts.
  • Developed Python scripts to interact with the Jenkins API, automating job creation and streamlining workflows.
  • Implemented Python scripts to search the Jenkins job library based on user input parameters, improving test management.
  • Coordinated the setup of virtual machine nodes worldwide, enhancing remote testing capabilities.

QA Engineer Intern

dynaConnections Corp.
05.2018 - 08.2018
  • Collaborated with the QA team to write and test code for the company application.
  • Utilized Selenium, JUnit, TestNG, and Jenkins to create and run automated tests, increasing test efficiency.
  • Used SQL to query databases for test data, improving test accuracy.
  • Enhanced overall line and branch coverage, ensuring more comprehensive and robust tests.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

University of Texas at Austin
Austin, Texas
01.2020

Skills

  • Programming Languages: Swift, Objective-C, Java, Python, SQL
  • Backend Technologies: Spring Boot, RESTful API Design, Microservices Architecture, Event-Driven Systems (SNS/SQS, Kafka)
  • Databases: PostgreSQL, DynamoDB, SQL, NoSQL
  • Tools & Frameworks: Xcode, Jenkins, Git, Docker, Selenium
  • Architecture & Systems: Modernized Software Architecture, Scalable Distributed Systems, CI/CD Pipelines
  • Methodologies: Agile & Scrum, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Test-Driven Development (TDD)
  • Other: UI/UX Implementation, System Design, Team Leadership & Project Management

Timeline

Software Engineer

Amazon
07.2020 - Current

Co-op Engineer

AMD
05.2020 - 08.2020

QA Engineer Intern

dynaConnections Corp.
05.2018 - 08.2018

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

University of Texas at Austin

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