Achraf Safi

♦ Architected and maintained CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions and Jenkins, reducing deployment time and automating build, test, and release workflows.

♦ Orchestrated containerized applications with Docker and Kubernetes, managing both cloud and on-premise infrastructures with real-time monitoring and alerting.

♦ Developed automation scripts and tooling (Bash, Python) to streamline deployments, server maintenance, and operational workflows across environments.

♦ Collaborated with cross-functional teams to enforce infrastructure-as-code best practices and improve system reliability.

♦ Designed and developed a full-stack application enabling clients to provision and manage virtual servers via the VMware ESXi API, improving infrastructure self-service capabilities.

♦ Configured and administered the ESXi environment, automating virtual machine deployment and reducing manual provisioning overhead.

♦ Built performant backend services in Go and TypeScript, integrating CI/CD pipelines with GitHub Actions to ensure reliability and automated deployments.

♦ Deployed and managed cloud resources on AWS, collaborating with the team to optimize cost, scalability, and uptime.

♦ Architected and developed the full-stack platform for mixxie.net, building both the Angular frontend and FastAPI backend from the ground up.

♦ Designed and optimized a PostgreSQL database schema for managing properties, users, and transactions at scale.

♦ Implemented caching layers with Redis to boost API response times and reduce database load.

♦ Containerized the entire application stack with Docker, streamlining local development and production deployments.

♦ Conducted code reviews and enforced coding standards, ensuring maintainability and code quality across the codebase.

♦ Delivered end-to-end Python solutions for multiple clients, including web scrapers, REST APIs, and automation scripts tailored to specific business needs.

♦ Built and deployed backend services using Flask and FastAPI, integrating with third-party APIs and databases.

♦ Developed data processing pipelines and automation tools that reduced manual workloads by up to 60% for clients.

♦ Managed full project lifecycle — from requirements gathering and architecture design to delivery and post-launch support.

♦ Participated in numerous hackathons and CTF (Capture The Flag) competitions over the years, including HackTheNorth (Sweden).

♦ Developed strong problem-solving, cybersecurity, and software development skills through hands-on competitive challenges.

♦ Collaborated with cross-functional teams under tight deadlines to design, prototype, and deliver innovative solutions.

♦ Gained practical experience in reverse engineering, cryptography, web exploitation, and rapid prototyping.