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Mohammed "Flak" Ali

Complexi

Senior Engineer & Startup Veteran

I'm a product-minded engineer with a track record of building and scaling software at early-stage startups. I thrive on turning ambitious ideas into robust, production-ready systems. My expertise lies in architecting scalable cloud infrastructure, automating development with CI/CD, and ensuring security and compliance from day one.

Backend SystemsCloud ArchitectureCI/CDComplianceSecurity

Featured Projects

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Screenshot of Database Decision Tree project

Database Decision Tree

An interactive tool that helps engineers choose the right database for their use case through guided questions and real-world examples

ReactTypeScriptNext.jsTailwind CSS
Screenshot of Free Tracking Pixel project

Free Tracking Pixel

A free, privacy-focused analytics pixel for tracking email opens and website visits without compromising user data

Node.jsExpressPostgreSQLRedisTypeScript
Screenshot of Startup Report Card project

Startup Report Card

An interactive tool to systematically evaluate startup opportunities based on proven success indicators

ReactTypeScriptInteractive ToolsCareer Development

Latest Posts

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15 min read
System Architecture

Lambda Considered Harmful

Why your five-person startup probably doesn't need to architect its cron jobs like a FAANG company having a seizure. A love letter to the humble job queue.