Iktiup Mahmud

Iktiup Mahmud Seyam - Software Engineer & Problem Solver

A Software Engineer with 3+ years of experience and a final year Computer Science student. I build scalable backend systems, solve complex real-world problems, and turn ideas into resilient technology. Competitive mindset, obsessive about engineering, and driven by an ambitious entrepreneurial vision.

Known for

  • - Co-founder, Arekta Company(BD)
  • - Lead Backend Enginner, WA-Mac(USA)
  • - Champion, Multiple National Hackathons Winner
  • - Competitive Programmer, 1000+ problems solved across different online judges

Coding and Professional Profiles

Cumilla, Bangladesh

Work Experience

  1. Lead Backend Engineer

    USA

    WA-Mac · Full-Time

    2026 – Present

  2. Co-founder & Senior Software Engineer

    Bangladesh

    Arekta Company(Self venture) · Full-Time

    2026 – Present

  3. Founder & Lead Software Engineer

    Bangladesh

    Orvix360(Self venture) · Full-Time

    2024 – 2025

  4. Freelance Software Developer

    International

    Several Clients · Part-Time

    2023 – 2025

Skills

Languages
JavaScript (Node.js, Bun), TypeScript, Python, C/C++, SQL
Backend / API
Express.js, Hono, WebSocket, RabbitMQ, BullMQ
Database
MongoDB, PostgreSQL, MySQL, Redis, InfluxDB, SQLite, Firebase
Infra / Ops
Docker, Coolify, ArgoCD
Observability
OpenTelemetry, Grafana, Prometheus, Loki
Cloud
AWS, DigitalOcean, Cloudflare, Contabo, Bunny
CI/CD & Tests
GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Vitest, Jest, Swagger, Postman, Playwright
Frontend
React.js, Next.js, TailwindCSS, HTML/CSS
Others
Linux, Prompt Engineering, Git/Github, Product Management

Education

  1. Bangladesh Army International University of Science and Technology

    2023 – 2027

    Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and Engineering

    CGPA 3.68 / 4.00

  2. Cumilla Government College

    2019 – 2021

    Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC)

    GPA 5.00 / 5.00

  3. Chouddagram H.J. Model Pilot High School

    2018 – 2019

    Secondary School Certificate (SSC)

    GPA 5.00 / 5.00

Honors & Awards

  • Award - National & International Distinguished Student Award

    2025

    BAIUST, Bangladesh

  • Participant - NASA Space Apps Challenge 2025

    2025

    Cumilla, Bangladesh

  • Problem Setter on Hackathon - BAIUST CSE Fest 2025

    2025

    BAIUST, Bangladesh

  • Champion - INNOVATEX 2025 - Inter-University Hackathon (UAP)

    2025

    Dhaka, Bangladesh

  • Runners Up - MIST Inventious 4.1 - Programming Hero X NEOFETCH Hackathon

    2025

    Dhaka, Bangladesh

  • Champion - NSU Tech Fest 2025 - Programming Hero X WebXtreme Hackathon

    2025

    Dhaka, Bangladesh

  • Runners Up - DevFest AI Hackathon by Google Developer Group Sonargaon

    2023

    Cumilla, Bangladesh

Interests

Engineering
Distributed Systems, System Design, Real-time Systems, Backend Performance
Infrastructure
Cloud Native, Kubernetes, Observability, Self-hosting
Problem Solving
Competitive Programming, Algorithms, Hackathons
Hardware
IoT, Embedded Systems, PCB Design
Entrepreneurship
Building Startups, Product Thinking, Tech Leadership
Beyond Code
Marathon Running, Traveling, Football, Geopolitics, Hiking, Entrepreneurship