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ahmad sandid

reinventing how video is played, one pixel at a time

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Work Experience

I've been around the block and back.

2025

Coinflow Labs

Senior Software Engineer

  • Crafting next-gen payment rails using blockchain for emerging digital economies.
  • Building infrastructure for near-instant value transfer with stablecoins across diverse networks.
  • Implementing payment APIs optimized for conversion and minimal friction.
  • Developing systems to bridge the gap between crypto and traditional banking in real-time.
  • Creating pathways for users to seamlessly transition between Web3 ecosystems and their everyday finances.
  • Integrating cutting-edge security and compliance solutions for future-proof payments.

2024

Crunchyroll (Sony Pictures)

Senior Software Engineer - Video Encoding Team

  • Architected and implemented high-performance backend tools for video playback, optimizing streaming quality and reliability.
  • Optimized video encoding and transcoding pipelines for multiple formats and resolutions.
  • Supported various Playback services using React, Typescript, Python, Golang and PHP.

2022

The Walt Disney Company

Software Engineer

  • Developed and maintained complex web applications using React, Next.js, Python
  • Designed a Deep Learning-powered cost evaluation service to optimize CDN expenses for Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN.
  • Led frontend development for a price analysis AI service at Disney Parks, collaborating with ML and backend teams.
  • Coordinated with stakeholders to execute global projects, ensuring adherence to timelines and business requirements.
  • Supported various video pipelines for Hulu and Disney+ to scale to 100m+ subscribed users.

2021

Vetzu AI

Full Stack Engineer

  • Built full-stack applications across diverse technology stacks, adapting quickly to new frameworks.
  • Led development of the first end-to-end software-based background-checking service in the U.S.
  • Scaled AI automation and backend integration services for clients such as Uber and Amazon.
  • Implemented real-time image validation with live video, improving user verification accuracy.

2018

Delta Business Solutions

Full Stack Engineer

  • Developed front-end applications using React, Next.js, Angular, SolidJS, and SvelteKit.
  • Built back-end systems with Express/Node.js, C++, Golang, and Java Spring Boot.
  • Designed and implemented RESTful APIs to support client applications.
  • Created reusable monorepo templates for rapid project development with end-to-end type safety via GraphQL or Protocol Buffers.
  • Developed a customized ERP system, optimizing internal processes and increasing operational efficiency.