CV

Sajjad(Araz) Shahkarami

Back-end Developer | Python & GIS Integration | Geospatial API Development

LinkedIn | GitHub | araz.shah at gmail.com | araz.me
📞 +98 910 415 1005 | Born: 10 September 1987, Urmia, Iran (Open to Relocation)

Summary

Experienced and highly skilled Software Engineer with 7+ years of expertise in Python, Django, API design, SQL/NoSQL, and GIS applications. Proficient in machine learning, Linux, and data engineering. Adept at building data-driven applications and delivering high-impact projects.

Areas of Interest

  • Software Development, GIS, Location Based Services
  • Real-time Services, Data Analysis, Machine Learning
  • API Design, DevOps, Cloud Computing
  • Cybersecurity, NLP, IoT, Agile, Data Visualization, Big Data

Skills

  • Languages: Python, C#, JavaScript
  • Frameworks: Django, Flask, FastAPI, Celery, Scrapy, Dash, Selenium, pytest
  • APIs: RESTful, GraphQL, OAuth2, JWT
  • Databases: PostgreSQL, MongoDB, SQL Server, MySQL, Redis, Elasticsearch
  • AI/ML: TensorFlow, Keras, Scikit-learn, OpenCV, Jupyter, NLTK
  • GIS/RS: ArcGIS, QGIS, GeoDjango, GDAL, OGR, PostGIS, Leaflet
  • Architecture: Microservices, Monolithic, Client-server
  • Design Patterns: MVC, Dependency Injection, Pub-Sub
  • Other Tools: Linux, Web Scraping, IoT, Arduino

Work Experience

Senior Python Backend Developer, GIS Specialist, Data Engineer

Alborz Insurance Co, Tehran, Iran (2016–Present)

  • Designed and developed a Geospatial Risk Assessment system (15% cost reduction, 20% efficiency gain)
  • Built dashboards for real-time spatial data visualization
  • Created a fraud detection system (25% accuracy improvement)
  • Developed ML models and geospatial fraud analysis tools
  • Led CMS optimization project, reducing claim processing by 30%

Python Engineer, Database Designer

PTA – GIS Software Producer Company, Tehran, Iran (2014–2016)

  • Developed Real-Time Sensor Data Gathering System (30% accuracy gain)
  • Designed optimized geospatial databases (40% faster queries)
  • Integrated satellite and sensor data for GIS applications

Junior Software Developer

Sadra Software Co, Urmia, Iran (2010–2012)

  • Enhanced ETL pipelines (30% processing improvement)
  • Worked on SQL Server and cross-functional integration

Education

  • M.Sc. in GIS & Remote Sensing – Science and Research Branch, Tehran (2016)
  • B.Sc. in Computer Science – Islamic Azad University, Mahabad (2010)

Languages

  • English – Intermediate
  • Turkish – Intermediate
  • Farsi – Native

Hobbies

  • Volleyball, Karate
  • Blogging, YouTube Education (see araz.me)
  • Reading, Playing Music (3-Tar)

Soft Skills

  • Communication, Critical Thinking, Management
  • Organized, Conflict Resolution, Detail-Oriented
  • Analytical Thinking, Independent and Team Worker