A passion for building cutting-edge AI and data platforms that solve real, high-impact business problems. Significant experience (8+ years) designing, building, and operating large-scale backend and data-intensive systems in production. Deep Hands-on expertise in Python and strong understanding of analytical data processing and distributed systems. Proven track record of owning and evolving complex system architectures over time. Strong experience with containerization and orchestration technologies (Docker, Kubernetes). Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code and modern delivery pipelines (e.g., Terraform, ArgoCD). Demonstrated technical leadership through architectural ownership, mentorship, and influence across teams. Comfort working at the intersection of backend engineering, data engineering, and AI systems.