Hi, I’m Usman Asif, a backend developer passionate about building scalable, high-performance systems.

🛠 What I Work On

I specialize in developing dynamic, responsive, and scalable web applications across various industries. My expertise includes:

  • Backend Development ⚙️ – FastAPI, Django, RESTful APIs, WebSockets
  • Database Management 🗄️ – PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Elasticsearch, Algolia, DynamoDB, Redis
  • Cloud & DevOps ☁️ – AWS (Lambda, Amplify, CloudWatch, Secret Manager, EC2), Docker
  • Authentication & SSO 🔑 – Keycloak, Auth0
  • Messaging & Task Queues 📩 – RabbitMQ, AWS MQ Broker, Message Pack, Celery
  • Version Control 🔄 – Git, GitHub, Bitbucket, GitLab

📌 My Experience

Currently, I work on the backend system powering OLX, Zameen.com.

My role includes:

  • Managing Classified Ads – Overseeing OLX ads, real estate listings, and user-generated content.
  • Ad Image Processing – Handling image analysis, moderation, and storage optimizations.
  • Quota & Consumption Tracking – Monitoring ad posting limits and usage metrics.
  • Search & Indexing – Enhancing search performance with Elasticsearch & Algolia.

✨ Why This Blog?

This journal is where I document my learnings, technical deep dives, and best practices in backend engineering.

📬 Let’s Connect

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