Available for hire

Syed MarifSoftware Engineer &
CyberSecurity Enthusiast

Backend-focused engineer building secure, high-performance financial systems using Java, Spring Boot, and AWS. Pursuing Masters in Cybersecurity at Osmania University.

1+
Years Building
550
GATE 2026 Score
55
TS PGECET Rank
3
PSU Qualifications
miftah..dev:~$
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name: "Syed Mohammed Miftahuddin Marif"
focus: "Backend ยท Cloud ยท Cybersecurity"
stack: "Java ยท Spring Boot ยท AWS ยท React"
location: "Hyderabad, Telangana, India"
status: โœ“ open to internships & full-time roles
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Technical Skills

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Backend Engineering

Building scalable microservices with Spring Boot, RESTful APIs, and design patterns like Factory & Builder with centralized exception handling.

JavaSpring BootNode.jsExpress
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Cloud & DevOps

Configuring AWS VPC, subnets, EC2 deployments, Application Load Balancer, RDS, and Secrets Manager for secure production-grade infrastructure.

AWS EC2VPCDockerJenkins
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Security Engineering

Securing APIs with OAuth 2.0, JWT authentication, ethical hacking, OSINT tools, and cyber forensics techniques.

OAuth 2.0JWTOSINTCyber Forensics
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Frontend Development

Building responsive, modern UIs with React.js, Tailwind CSS, and Bootstrap โ€” optimized for performance and user experience.

React.jsTailwind CSSJavaScript ES6+
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Databases

Designing and optimizing relational and NoSQL databases with pagination, query optimization, and Redis caching for high-performance systems.

PostgreSQLMySQLMongoDBRedis
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AI & Automation

Integrating AI tools and APIs, working with AWS SageMaker, and building automation workflows to enhance product capabilities.

AI APIsSageMaker AIPython

Featured Projects

Full Stackโ†—

Finance Tracker

Full-stack financial tracking application with secure JWT authentication, user transaction management, and a responsive UI optimized for tracking income and expenses.

Backendโ†—

PayPal Payment Microservice

End-to-end PayPal Checkout integration in a Spring Boot microservices architecture on AWS. Features OAuth 2.0 security, Redis caching, circuit breaker pattern, and zero unsettled transactions.

Smart Irrigation System

IoT-based irrigation system using ESP8266 with soil moisture and weather sensors. Includes a real-time web dashboard for monitoring, remote control, and EEPROM-based persistent scheduling.

Experience

Apr 2025 โ€” Jul 2025

Java Developer Intern

HulkHire Tech
  • Developed and integrated PayPal Checkout using Java Spring Boot in a microservices architecture on AWS
  • Secured APIs using OAuth 2.0; improved performance with Redis caching
  • Configured AWS VPC, subnets, and security groups; deployed services on EC2 with Application Load Balancer
  • Managed RDS databases and AWS Secrets Manager for secure credential handling
  • Improved fault tolerance using circuit breaker pattern; implemented monitoring with Micrometer
  • Achieved high test coverage using JUnit & Mockito; awarded STAR Performer
Jan 2024 โ€” Mar 2024

Web Development Intern

Bharat Codetech
  • Built responsive UI components using React.js and Tailwind CSS
  • Developed and integrated RESTful APIs using Node.js and Express
  • Optimized MongoDB queries and implemented pagination for performance improvements
  • Implemented JWT-based authentication for secure user access
OCT 2021- Dec 2021

Computer Hardware Engineer trainee

Anudip Foundation
  • Gained hands-on experience in assembling, troubleshooting, and maintaining computer hardware components.
  • Worked with motherboards, BIOS settings, processors, RAM, storage devices, and power supplies to ensure optimal system performance.
  • Diagnosed and resolved hardware issues, improving overall system efficiency and reliability.
  • Installed and configured operating systems, including Linux distributions and Windows along with required drivers and peripheral devices.
  • Performed system upgrades, hardware compatibility checks, and basic network setup.
  • Collaborated with senior technicians to understand real-world hardware problem-solving techniques and industry best practices.

Education

M.E. โ€” Cyber Security
University College of Engineering, Osmania University
Nov 2025 โ€” Present
B.E. โ€” Computer Science & Engineering
Muffakham Jah College of Engineering and Technology
Nov 2021 โ€” Dec 2024
Diploma โ€” Computer Engineering
Quli Qutub Shah Governoment Polytechnic College
Jun 2018 โ€” Sep 2021

Achievements

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GATE 2026 (CSE)

Score: 550 | Rank: 8810

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TS PGECET

Secured Rank 55

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PSU Qualified

BEL ยท ECIL ยท NIELIT

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STAR Performer

Awarded at HulkHire Tech internship

Let's Work Together

Open to backend engineering roles, cybersecurity internships, and collaborative projects. Let's build something secure and scalable.

syedmarif.prof@gmail.com