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Akbar Khan

Senior Software Engineer R&D at Sangoma

Node.jsReact.jsTypeScriptPHP (Laravel)VoIP/UCaaSAWS Cloud Services

About

I'm Akbar Khan, a Senior Software Engineer in R&D at Sangoma based in Dallas. My career has been defined by a deep dive into full-stack development and telecommunications, moving from building e-commerce backends to specializing in VoIP and UCaaS infrastructure. I’m passionate about building robust, high-quality systems using modern stacks like Node.js, React, and AWS, and I take pride in my ability to turn complex business requirements into scalable code quickly. Beyond the technical side, I’m committed to continuous learning and often help bridge the gap for talent by sharing opportunities within my network. I’m always open to discussing system architecture, modern web trends, or potential collaborations in the tech space.

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What I can offer

  • Expertise in scalable backend architecture
  • VoIP and Asterisk system integration
  • Referrals for technical roles at Sangoma
  • Full-stack development mentorship

Looking for

  • expanding my professional network
  • exploring mutual opportunities in telecommunications and software engineering

Best fit for

Software developersTechnical recruitersVoIP specialistsSystem architects

Current Interests

VoIP and PBX systemsReact.jsCloud-native applicationsSystem Architecture (MVC/MVVM)Technical Recruitment

Background

Career

Progressed from Senior Software Engineer at Homergize to Back End Developer at Drivezy, currently serving as Senior Software Engineer R&D at Sangoma.

Education

Master of Computer Applications (MCA), Computer Science from Visvesvaraya Technological University (2015 – 2017); Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA), Computer Science from CMR Institute Of Management Studies (2011 – 2015).

Achievements

  • Earned First Class with Distinction for Master of Computer Applications
  • Participated in a Paper Presentation at VerTech 7.0 national-level technical fest
  • Award-winning athlete during high school and pre-university

Opinions

  • Commitment to expanding knowledge base to stay abreast of industry trends
  • Values quick turnaround times and swift grasp of business requirements
  • Emphasizes robust and high-quality code through rigorous testing