# Mehdi Hajikhani

> Software Engineer

Location: United States, United States
Profile: https://flows.cv/mehdihajikhani

## Work Experience
### Software Engineer @ NinjaOne
Jan 2021 – Present

### Software Engineer @ Alocity
Jan 2020 – Jan 2021 | Florida, United States
- Developed scalable client and admin dashboards for next-gen (Gen 2.0) access control devices using React.js, TypeScript, and Material UI, improving user experience and operational flow
- Designed and integrated efficient RESTful APIs in collaboration with backend engineers to streamline data access and system performance
- Worked closely with architects and developers across multiple teams to plan, build, and deploy full-stack web/mobile solutions, contributing to the infrastructure layer and delivering production-ready features from design to implementation

### Software Engineer @ aEi.ai
Jan 2019 – Jan 2020 | Remote
- Contributed to redesigning and implementing the company website UI using HTML, JavaScript, and jQuery, later migrating core sections to React.js and Next.js, improving initial load time by ~18%
- Refactored and tested existing components, reducing front-end bugs by ~5% through regression testing and incremental improvements
- Developed and optimized RESTful APIs to serve dynamic data based on user interactions, handling thousands of concurrent requests during peak traffic periods
- Improved backend response time by ~2x through bottleneck analysis, use of asynchronous logic, and process optimization with Node.js async patterns and job offloading

### Automation Engineer @ Accelirate Inc.
Jan 2019 – Jan 2019 | Sunrise, Florida, United States
- Designed automation workflows using UiPath, following RPA best practices and maintaining full technical ownership of project delivery across enterprise clients
- Documented and executed test procedures and user scenarios to support the successful rollout of automation solutions, reducing manual effort and error rates
- Proactively identified and communicated project risks and blockers to delivery leads, contributing to smoother change control and issue resolution
- Delivered within tight project timelines, ensuring alignment with business needs and platform capabilities

### Frontend Developer @ SmartsAid
Jan 2019 – Jan 2019 | Miami, Florida
- Designed and implemented high-fidelity interactive prototypes for a mobile application, showcasing advanced UX flows and realistic app behavior using production-grade code
- Participated in peer code reviews to ensure quality, consistency, and maintainability of the front-end architecture
- Conducted direct meetings with potential clients and stakeholders to gather insights on application goals, user needs, and business requirements
- Leveraged project management and engineering principles to deliver under tight deadlines and limited resources — contributing to an estimated $10,000 in cost savings for the early-stage team

### Undergraduate Research Fellow @ Center for Internet Augmented Research and Assessment (CIARA) at FIU
Jan 2019 – Jan 2019 | Miami-Fort Lauderdale Area
- Conducted academic research focused on Software-Defined Networking (SDN), exploring programmable network architectures and control-plane/data-plane separation
- Developed simulation environments using tools such as Mininet to model network behavior and evaluate SDN performance under various configurations
- Collaborated with faculty and graduate researchers to investigate the scalability and fault tolerance of SDN controllers in dynamic network topologies
- Presented research findings in lab reviews and contributed to a white paper draft detailing experimental setup, results, and implications for real-world network systems

### Laboratory Assistant @ Florida International University - College of Engineering & Computing
Jan 2016 – Jan 2016 | Miami, Florida
- Provided technical and academic support to students in programming and computer engineering labs, assisting with C/C++, JavaScript, Python, and basic data structures
- Helped maintain lab equipment, troubleshoot software/hardware issues, and ensure smooth operation of lab sessions
- Collaborated with faculty and teaching assistants to set up practical assignments, review student code, and support grading
- Fostered a collaborative learning environment by explaining concepts and debugging techniques in one-on-one and group settings

### Teaching Assistant @ Tehran Institute of Technology
Jan 2012 – Jan 2013
- Assisted lead instructors in delivering TOEFL preparation and advanced English curriculum to university-level students
- Provided one-on-one guidance on reading, writing, speaking, and listening sections, helping students improve fluency and test-taking strategies
- Supported classroom management, graded assignments and practice tests, and led small-group review sessions focused on grammar and academic vocabulary
- Helped coordinate placement evaluations and provided feedback on student progress to instructors


## Education
### Bachelor of Science - BS in Computer Science
Florida International University - College of Engineering & Computing
Jan 2014 – Jan 2019

### Associate of Science - AS in Computer Software Engineering
Azad University (IAU)
Jan 2013 – Jan 2014

### Bachelor of Science - BS in Petroleum Engineering
Azad University (IAU)
Jan 2010 – Jan 2013


## Contact & Social
- LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/mehdi-hajikhani
- Website: https://mehdi-hajikhani.herokuapp.com/
- Website: https://www.ninjaone.com/
- Website: https://mehdi-hajikhani.vercel.app/

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Last updated: 2026-03-29