# Mohamed Fayaz T R (Fayaz Rafeek)

Software Engineer | Technical Founder | Open-Source Builder

Kochi, India · [fayazmrafeek@gmail.com](mailto:fayazmrafeek@gmail.com) · [fayazrafeek.com](https://www.fayazrafeek.com) · [GitHub](https://github.com/FayazRafeek) · [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/fayazrafeek/)

## Profile

Python-focused software engineer with 4+ years building production services, data pipelines, and real-time products. Former CTO of a US SaaS startup; previously a data engineer at Deloitte. I have led teams, released open-source code, and shipped AI-assisted product features. Now seeking to apply that execution experience to empirical AI safety research, with interests in model reliability, evaluation, and human oversight.

## Technical strengths

Python, Pydantic, PostgreSQL, Apache Airflow, ETL, REST APIs, TypeScript/React, Redis, AWS (ECS, RDS, Lambda), GCP (BigQuery, Cloud Functions), Docker, Terraform, CI/CD, test automation, distributed systems.

## Selected engineering work

### SimpleORM | Open-source Python / PostgreSQL library | [Code](https://github.com/FayazRafeek/SimpleORM)

- Designed and published an 876-line ORM using Pydantic models, parameterized SQL, automatic schema generation, and DDL used for CI schema-drift checks; prioritized readable, testable code and low dependency overhead.

### Lobbi | Co-founder & engineer | [Product](https://mylobbi.link/)

- Co-built a live meeting waitroom product with guest-state management, notifications, and Google Meet / Slack integrations; shipped an AI-assisted feature that turns a website into branded room designs.

## Professional experience

### Founder & Software Engineer | Martian Days | 2026–Present

- Run an independent engineering studio delivering internal software and operational automation; maintain public technical writing and open-source work.

### Chief Technology Officer | Uniteam EXP Inc. | Aug 2024–Feb 2026

- Led a 10-person engineering team developing a mobile-first employee platform from launch to 1,000+ users; owned architecture, technical decisions, delivery, and developer practices.
- Built Python microservices and real-time messaging architecture on AWS with PostgreSQL and Redis; introduced CI/CD, monitoring, automated testing, and infrastructure-as-code.
- Optimized AWS infrastructure spending by approximately 30% while supporting a production platform with 50,000+ daily messages.

### Data Engineer | Deloitte Consulting USI | Aug 2022–Aug 2024

- Developed 20+ Airflow ETL workflows processing approximately 2 million safety records daily, with error recovery and monitoring; provisioned GCP resources via Terraform.
- Led a three-person UI team and built shared React components for an enterprise workplace-safety platform serving major clients; strengthened test coverage and release quality.

### Operations & Product QA | Reputation Arm | Mar 2026–Present

- Investigate operational issues, test product workflows, and improve processes for US service-business clients.

## Technical writing & research interests

Published: [Custom ORM vs. SQLAlchemy](https://www.fayazrafeek.com/blog/custom-orm-vs-alchemy); [Is AI Making Us Dumber?](https://www.fayazrafeek.com/blog/is-ai-making-us-dumber)

Research interests: evaluations of model behavior, oversight, and reliable human–AI systems.

## Education & certification

- BCA, Mobile App & Cloud Technology | Mahatma Gandhi University, Kerala | 2019–2022
- MBA, IT Management (in progress) | Jain University | Expected 2028
- Google Cloud Professional Data Engineer | Google Cloud