Md Saifi Hassan
Software Engineer III
Software Engineer III with 4 years of experience building scalable web applications and In-Flight Entertainment platforms
About Me
As a Software Engineer III at Thales with 4 years in the industry, I've built production-ready In-Flight Entertainment platforms for airlines including Spirit, Delta, Emirates, and Air India. I work across the full stack with React, TypeScript, Spring Boot, and Golang — from Spring Boot microservices and content ingestion pipelines to performant frontends optimized for low-powered seatback hardware serving millions of passengers.
I started my career after completing my B.Tech in Computer Science, where I won Smart India Hackathon twice. Since then, I've focused on full-stack development, CI/CD automation with Jenkins and Docker, and comprehensive testing with Jest and Cypress. I enjoy tackling complex technical challenges and building software that performs reliably at scale.
Frontend
React, Next.js, TypeScript
Backend
Node.js, Golang, RESTful APIs
Web
Responsive, Accessible
Mobile
Progressive Web Apps
Work Experience
Leading full-stack development of In-Flight Entertainment platforms for global airlines at Thales.
Key Achievements
- Led full-stack development of In-Flight Entertainment (IFE) platforms for Spirit Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Emirates, and Air India, including an onboard advertising solution serving millions of passengers
- Architected a content ingestion pipeline as a suite of Spring Boot microservices, enabling airline onboarding without cross-service modifications and improving system modularity
- Developed responsive React and TypeScript frontends optimized for low-powered seatback hardware and intermittent connectivity, improving passenger-facing UI performance by 30%
- Overhauled Jenkins CI/CD pipelines, reducing deployment times by 65% and improving release reliability
- Instituted structured code reviews and architecture walkthroughs, increasing codebase consistency and developer velocity across cross-functional teams
Full-stack contributor to the IFE OTT platform at Thales.
Key Achievements
- Contributed to the IFE OTT platform across the full stack, developing Golang REST APIs alongside React/TypeScript frontend features
- Established coding standards and led architectural governance initiatives through peer reviews, improving codebase maintainability by 40% and reducing technical debt
- Collaborated in Agile/Scrum ceremonies including sprint planning, standups, and retrospectives within a distributed engineering team
Frontend-focused engineer building reusable UI systems for IFE platforms at Thales.
Key Achievements
- Built modular, reusable UI component libraries in React, TypeScript, and Storybook to standardize design patterns across IFE platforms
- Championed test-driven development (TDD) practices using Jest and React Testing Library, driving a 75% reduction in production bug rates over subsequent quarters
- Identified and resolved performance bottlenecks through profiling and targeted refactoring, reducing page load times by 30%
- Partnered with UX designers to ensure pixel-accurate, accessible implementations across diverse screen sizes and hardware configurations
Platform engineering intern focused on build automation, infrastructure provisioning, and Kubernetes operations at Guavus.
Key Achievements
- Automated build, release, and deployment workflows using Jenkins, reducing manual operational effort and improving deployment consistency across environments
- Implemented PXE Boot-based provisioning workflows for large-scale server deployments, streamlining operating system installation and infrastructure setup processes
- Upgraded and maintained Helm charts for Kubernetes workloads, improving configuration management, deployment reliability, and environment standardization
- Collaborated with platform engineering teams to troubleshoot containerized applications, monitor cluster health, and support production infrastructure running on Kubernetes
- Developed automation scripts and operational tooling to reduce repetitive administrative tasks, improving engineering productivity and deployment efficiency
Featured Projects
Technical Skills
Frontend Development
Backend Development
Database & Storage
Programming Languages
Full Stack Technologies
Core Fundamentals
DevOps & Tools
Testing & Quality
Development Tools
Education
Percentage: 78%
Completed B.Tech through lateral entry in the second year, leveraging my diploma foundation to excel in advanced computer science concepts. Specialized in software engineering, system design, and emerging technologies while actively participating in competitive programming and technical leadership roles.
Relevant Coursework
Achievements
- Maintained consistent academic excellence with 78% overall grade
- Winner of Smart India Hackathon 2020 & 2021 - National level competition
- Delivered Peer Training sessions on Android Development with Java at GNIOT
- Served as Designer Lead of Computer Science Club, organizing technical events
- Developed multiple full-stack projects demonstrating industry-ready skills
- Gained expertise in modern software development methodologies and best practices
Percentage: 74%
Completed a comprehensive 3-year diploma program focusing on computer engineering fundamentals, programming concepts, and practical application development. Built a strong foundation in software development and computer systems.
Relevant Coursework
Achievements
- Mastered core programming languages including C, C++, and Java
- Developed strong foundation in data structures and algorithmic thinking
- Gained practical experience in operating systems and system programming
- Built multiple projects demonstrating full-stack development skills
- Achieved consistent academic performance with 74% overall grade
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I'm always interested in new opportunities and exciting projects. Let's connect and discuss how we can create something amazing together.