Hello, World
I'm Shaeel Afsar — a Lead Software Engineer based in Chicago with over 10 years of experience spanning software engineering and customer-facing roles at companies like Amazon, United Airlines, and UnitedHealth Group.
This site is a place to share my professional journey, showcase projects I've worked on, and connect with people who are building interesting things.
What I bring to the table
My career path is a bit unconventional. I started in sales and customer engagement at Sprint and Comcast, where I learned the art of consultative selling, needs assessment, and clear communication. That foundation proved invaluable when I transitioned into software engineering.
Today, I focus on:
- Scalable backend architectures using Java, Spring Boot, and AWS
- Solution design and technical demos that bridge engineering and business
- Team mentorship and stakeholder communication
- Cloud-native development with microservices, Kubernetes, and CI/CD
What's next
I'll be updating this site over time with more projects, thoughts on engineering leadership, and lessons learned from building software at scale. Stay tuned.