Senior Software Engineer

Yousuf Khan

Building systems that solve real problems in logistics, healthcare, and e-commerce.

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Yousuf Khan
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About

Nine years as a full-stack engineer have taught me to care just as much about the "why" as the "how." At Kuehne+Nagel, this meant acting as a natural bridge between the business side and the developers. My strength lies in taking a product owner's big idea and turning it into a realistic plan that a team can actually ship. I’m at my best when balancing a strong technical vision with a solid delivery timeline to ensure the right problems are solved on schedule.

Backend

JavaKotlinSpring BootLaravelPostgreSQLGraphQLKafkaMockito

Frontend

JavaScriptTypeScriptAngularReactTanstack StartNextJSJest

Tools & Infra

GitAWSDockerCI/CD

Languages

English
Bangla
German

Experience

Kuehne+Nagel

Senior Software Engineer

Hamburg, Germany

July 2022 - Present Current
  • >Spearheaded the end-to-end migration of a legacy pharmaceutical monitoring system to a unified web dashboard, replacing manual Excel workflows and significantly reducing monitoring gaps for high-value cargo.
  • >Engineered a full-stack, event-driven architecture using Spring Boot, Kafka, and Angular to process high-velocity shipment data, providing 24/7 real-time tracking and streamlined workflows for the "Air Logistics" module.
  • >Architected modular components for future global expansion into Sea and Road logistics while improving current operational efficiency, enabling operators to manage shipments end-to-end within the new software.

Method Park by UL

Software Engineer

Erlangen, Germany

August 2019 - July 2022
  • >Developed an AI-integrated web platform using Angular to assist orthopedic surgeons in analyzing X-ray reports.
  • >Reduced diagnostic analysis time by implementing features that allowed doctors to highlight and annotate specific report sections based on AI-driven anomaly detection.
  • >Enhanced clinical decision-making by building a system that flags missed details in reports, ensuring higher accuracy in post-operative recovery monitoring.

InfancyIT

Software Engineer

Sylhet, Bangladesh

October 2017 - April 2019
  • >Translated complex stakeholder requirements into actionable technical roadmaps for a high-traffic food delivery platform, aligning business objectives with engineering execution to ensure consistent delivery of high-priority milestones.
  • >Engineered a scalable REST API infrastructure capable of sustaining 10,000+ daily requests, prioritizing system reliability and low-latency performance during periods of rapid user acquisition.
  • >Orchestrated the simultaneous development of dual full-stack projects—leveraging Laravel/Vue.js and Express.js/React.js ecosystems—balancing divergent feature priorities while maintaining rigorous architectural integrity and code quality.
  • >Partnered with a five-person engineering team to deploy critical system optimizations, directly contributing to a 20% increase in annual revenue by enhancing platform efficiency and user conversion rates.

Vivacom solutions ltd

Software Engineer

Dhaka, Bangladesh

October 2016 – September 2017
  • >Architected and deployed a mission-critical Content Management System (CMS) for a leading telecommunications provider in Somalia, facilitating high-availability content delivery for a subscriber base of several million users.
  • >Engineered a decoupled microservices ecosystem using Spring Boot for a mobile banking platform, enabling independent service scalability and significantly reducing deployment lead times through optimized CI/CD workflows.
  • >Standardized the development lifecycle by implementing Docker containerization across multiple internal projects, ensuring environment parity and streamlining cross-functional collaboration between engineering teams.
  • >Collaborated within a high-performance team of five engineers to deliver secure, modular financial software, prioritizing clean-code architecture and future-proof design patterns to ensure long-term system maintainability.

Education

Otto-Friedrich-Universität Bamberg

Master's degree - M.Sc. Software System Science

April 2019 - June 2022

Shahjalal University of Science and Technology

Bachelor of Engineering - Computer Engineering

January 2011 - June 2015

References

  • technical expertise
  • broader business objectives
  • bridge business needs and technical execution
  • knowledgeable, dependable
I worked closely with Yousuf for four years and came to appreciate not only his technical expertise but also his professionalism and collaborative approach. He has a strong ability to understand requirements, ask thoughtful questions, and deliver high-quality solutions that address both immediate needs and broader business objectives. One of the best examples of this was ASTRO, the TMS developed for my team, the HyperCare team. Yousuf was instrumental in turning business requirements into a reliable and effective solution. What stood out was his ability to fully understand what was being asked, seek clarification when needed, and then translate those requirements into well designed functionality. While many developers naturally focus on the technical implementation, Yousuf consistently took the time to understand the business need behind each request. This enabled him to identify dependencies, connections, and opportunities to enhance the solution in ways that added real value for users. ASTRO became an important part of our daily operations, and I believe much of its success comes from his ability to bridge business needs and technical execution, resulting in a solution that was truly fit for purpose. Yousuf is knowledgeable, dependable, and generous with his time and expertise, always willing to support colleagues and contribute to the success of the team. Just as importantly, he is approachable, respectful, and easy to work with. He combines technical skill with sound judgment and a genuine interest in understanding how technology can best support the people who use it. Working with him over the years has been a rewarding experience, and I have always valued his contributions, insights, and collaborative approach.

Gricel Bernal

Global Supply Chain & Logistics Leader | Process Transformation | AI Integration | Control Tower | Switzerland

LinkedIn
  • problem-solving skills
  • balance technical excellence with business needs
  • ownership, productivity, and team-first attitude
I had the opportunity to work closely with Yousuf for nearly two years at Kuehne+Nagel, and I can honestly say he is one of the most reliable and capable engineers I have worked with. He has a strong technical foundation, excellent problem-solving skills, and a natural ability to balance technical excellence with business needs. Yousuf consistently brings critical thinking to discussions, asks the right questions, and focuses on delivering practical, high-quality solutions. What stands out most is his ownership, productivity, and team-first attitude. He is always willing to help others, share knowledge, and contribute to a positive working environment. His professionalism, collaboration skills, and commitment to delivering results make him someone every team would be fortunate to have. I highly recommend Yousuf and would be happy to work with him again in the future.

João Victor Nobrega

Team Lead | Tech Lead | Senior Software Engineer

LinkedIn
  • complex technical challenges
  • speed, quality, maintainability, and scalability
  • practical solutions that match real business needs
  • empathetic, reliable, respectful
Yousuf is an excellent software engineer with strong skills across frontend, backend, infrastructure as code, CI/CD, and software delivery. He is able to take on complex technical challenges while keeping a strong balance between speed, quality, maintainability, and scalability. He thrives in problem-solving, quickly understands the bigger picture, and helps teams find practical solutions that match real business needs. Beyond his technical strengths, Yousuf is empathetic, reliable, respectful, and trusted by his team. He communicates well, supports collaboration between technical and business stakeholders, and consistently delivers on his commitments.

Daiany Palacios

Senior Platform Product Manager

LinkedIn
  • broad background in web technologies
  • great plus for any development team
  • hire him again
Yousuf is an exceptionally clever and intelligent hard-working guy with a broad background in web technologies, He's thankful and non-demanding, He is a great plus for any development team. I am thankful for the time I could spend with him and I'd hire him again any time.

Christian Lederer

Head of Medical Applications

LinkedIn