Masud Parvez Syed
Lexington
Summary
Highly motivated Software Engineering Leader with a passion for empowering teams through shared leadership and a culture of engagement and psychological safety. Proven ability to drive collective responsibility for improving cost, quality, and schedule, leading to enhanced individual and team growth. Analytical and solution-driven Software Engineering Manager with over 20 plus years of experience. Extensive hands-on experience across all phases of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC). Fifteen years of experience in Agile, consistently leading all Agile activities and coaching teams. I have a proven history of instructing on Agile principles and successfully implementing Agile frameworks within organizations. Experienced in Lean Project Management principles with a strong understanding of PMP methodologies. Proven ability to lead projects following PMP guidelines while driving efficiency improvements through the application of Lean techniques. Demonstrate strong emotional intelligence through effective communication, empathetic leadership, and adept interpersonal skills.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Software Development Manager
IBM
01.2020 - Current
- Empowered and guided a team of 10 software engineers, fostering a culture rooted in agile values through clear communication, constructive feedback, and professional development, alongside effective oversight of daily tasks and individual growth via one-on-one meetings.
- Led the initiative to significantly improve the scalability, reliability, usability, and SLA of a distributed system (cloud and on-prem), directly contributing to a 2x increase in customer acquisition and a 30% growth in revenue.
- Led the implementation and optimization of Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines, enhancing team efficiency by automating build, test, and deployment processes, resulting in a 30% reduction in release cycles.
- Guided the integration and orchestration of Kubernetes to streamline application deployment, scaling, and management, fostering a more resilient and scalable infrastructure for the development team.
- Manage the relationship with multiple vendors
- Customer Lab Advocate for one of the biggest customers for Watson Discovery
Software Section Manager
BAE Systems
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Managed a high-performance software engineering team of 10 individuals, overseeing daily tasks, mentoring short-term and long-term career goals, and fostering a culture rooted in agile values.
- Drove a significant quality improvement (30%) and testing time reduction (90%) by leading the design, execution, and installation of a factory automation system for laser-guided missile lens testing. This initiative eliminated human error, streamlined processes, and delivered nearly $300,000 in annual cost savings.
- Introduced Agile methodologies, boosting responsiveness and adaptability, and improving project delivery timelines by 20%.
- Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines, automating build, test, and deployment processes and reducing release cycles by 30%.
- Cultivated relationships with stakeholders, took ownership of roadmaps, and collaborated closely with program managers to effectively manage work pipelines.
- Guided and directed all Agile processes seamlessly throughout the entire development cycle.
Senior Software Engineer
MorphoTrust, INC
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Performed high level of work managing security features in the .NET framework including authenticating and authorizing users using Forms-based Authentication, creating Membership, Profiles and Role Providers. Employed LINQ and ORM tools like Entity Framework to exchange data between web applications and database objects. Deployed web services in IIS and hosted them for the clients.
- Worked extensively on WCF and Web Services to provide SOA architecture and Configuration based activation applications on SOAP and REST protocols.
- Designed and implemented module using C# and ASP.Net following Agile process.
Principal Lead Software Engineer
AMERICAN SCIENCE & ENGINEERING INC
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Led a range of software projects following Agile methodologies. Oversaw entire code development, lifecycle, coordinated and managed code releases. Interfaced closely with a cross functional team from Electrical, Mechanical, System and Manufacturing engineering to effectively prioritize requests. Partnered closely with Manufacturing and Field Service engineering.
- Played lead role in boosting product revenue from zero to over $200M and cut product development cost from $220K to $156K through expert application of lean engineering.
- Designed and implemented subsystems and UI in .NET environment using C# and MVVM design pattern.
- Designed/developed software subsystem communicating with X-ray device using TCP/IP protocol and C#.
- Designed/developed status UI for subsystems interfacing to the hardware in .NET environment using C# and Win Forms.
- Developed a Networking software solution using WCF, LINQ to SQL, ASP.NET, WPF and JavaScripts to network diverse checkpoint equipment ensuring all equipment was accessible through Web Browsers.
Senior Lead Software Engineer
AMERICAN SCIENCE & ENGINEERING INC
01.2010 - 01.2014
- Directed team that achieved a 100% on-time delivery record. Managed various software projects strictly following Agile methodologies. Worked closely with the lean design team to simplify design and reduce costs of existing systems. Provided technical support for system upgrades and performed troubleshooting for systems deployed globally. Held oversight for software manufacturing support during production. Led system integration and system acceptance for domestic and foreign customers.
Lead Database Developer
AMERICAN SCIENCE & ENGINEERING INC
01.2007 - 01.2010
- Directed the migration of databases from Access to SQL. I was responsible for the design and execution of the entire migration, encompassing the implementation of a standardized migration process for more than 1,000 systems deployed in the field.
Education
Master of Science (MS) - Computer Engineering
Northeastern University
Boston, MABachelor of Science (BS) - Electrical Engineering
Bangladesh University of Engineering & Technology
Skills
- Microservices architecture
- Requirements analysis
- Data security
- Software architecture design
Personal Information
- Citizenship: US Citizen
- Title: SENIOR Software Engineering Manager
- Nationality: US Citizen
Security Clearance
True
Timeline
Senior Software Development Manager
IBM
01.2020 - Current
Software Section Manager
BAE Systems
01.2018 - 01.2020
Senior Software Engineer
MorphoTrust, INC
01.2017 - 01.2018
Principal Lead Software Engineer
AMERICAN SCIENCE & ENGINEERING INC
01.2014 - 01.2016
Senior Lead Software Engineer
AMERICAN SCIENCE & ENGINEERING INC
01.2010 - 01.2014
Lead Database Developer
AMERICAN SCIENCE & ENGINEERING INC
01.2007 - 01.2010
Bachelor of Science (BS) - Electrical Engineering
Bangladesh University of Engineering & Technology
Master of Science (MS) - Computer Engineering
Northeastern University
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