About I'm Tasfiq Ahmed, a software engineer, Minecraft network developer, and system administrator based in Dhaka, Bangladesh. I build digital products and backend systems, develop custom Minecraft infrastructure, and work across the operational side of running reliable services.
My experience spans Minecraft development since 2020 and software development and system administration since 2021. I enjoy owning the complete engineering process: understanding the problem, shaping the architecture, building the product, integrating services, deploying it, and improving it through real usage.
I care about the details behind good software: clean architecture, thoughtful UX, security, measurable performance, and systems that are practical to maintain as they grow.
What I work on
| Responsive web applications, product interfaces, dashboards, admin panels, developer tools, and end-to-end digital experiences. | REST APIs, authentication, role-based access, relational data models, billing integrations, background tasks, and application workflows. |
| Java plugins, Paper and Velocity ecosystems, custom gameplay systems, event frameworks, server integrations, and performance tuning. | Linux and VPS administration, Nginx, DNS, SSL, Docker, deployment automation, monitoring, backups, and production operations. |
Technology stack I use these tools across my engineering work. The visual groups are a quick overview; the discipline table below provides more detail.
Tools by discipline Area Technologies & tools Portfolio-documented level Languages & foundations Java, TypeScript, JavaScript, SQL Advanced Python, PHP Intermediate HTML5 / CSS3 Expert Bash Used in documented VPS and deployment automation work; no proficiency rating published Frontend React, Next.js, Tailwind CSS Advanced Backend Node.js, REST APIs, Prisma ORM, authentication Advanced Databases PostgreSQL, MySQL, database design Advanced SQLite Used in the public SYXLOR MD Viewer project Minecraft PaperMC, Velocity, PacketEvents Advanced LuckPerms Expert Infrastructure Linux, VPS / CloudPanel, Vercel, Nginx Advanced Docker, CI/CD Intermediate systemd, GitHub Actions Used in documented deployment automation Developer tools Git & GitHub Expert Maven, IntelliJ IDEA, Visual Studio Code Advanced Minecraft ecosystem
Selected projects A mix of public repositories and larger systems documented in my portfolio. Public source code is linked wherever it is available.
| Competitive Minecraft event plugin A Paper plugin for Dragon Egg PvP events, featuring live holder tracking, team management, hunter kits, spectator tools, match administration, and configurable late-game mechanics. Java · Paper API · Maven | Quran & Islamic learning platform A learning-focused application combining Quran reading, translations, recitations, search, study tools, bookmarks, content synchronization, and prayer-time features. React · Vite · Node.js · Express · Quran Foundation SDK |
| Private Markdown workspace A document workspace with autosave, folders, tags, revision history, image attachments, themes, reading mode, and browser-based document conversion. TypeScript · Node.js · SQLite | Browser-based utility toolkit A lightweight collection of tools for MRZ formatting, date conversion, text transformation, generated reference IDs, and export workflows for development and testing. HTML · CSS · JavaScript · Canvas API |
Engineering work & case studies These projects are described in my portfolio; their implementation repositories are not linked as public source projects.
Project Focus Technologies TimeCatchers Network Minecraft network, custom plugins, economies, PvP, and event frameworks Java · Paper · Velocity · PacketEvents · LuckPerms Server Management Panel Provisioning, monitoring, and orchestration of game-server nodes Node.js · Linux · REST · WebSockets Auth & Billing API Multi-tenant API, JWT authentication, role-based access, and subscriptions Node.js · PostgreSQL · Prisma · Zod · Stripe Deployment Automation VPS provisioning, Nginx / SSL configuration, and release automation Bash · Nginx · systemd · GitHub Actions Realtime Player Dashboard Live player counts, revenue insights, and server health Next.js · Prisma · PostgreSQL · Recharts
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Engineering principles
| Architecture that stays understandable Prefer clear boundaries, maintainable abstractions, and decisions that make future changes easier. | Performance that is measured Identify real bottlenecks, use resources carefully, and optimize based on evidence. |
| Security as part of the design Think about permissions, validation, secrets, data handling, and operational risk from the start. | Experience beyond the interface Build complete workflows that are responsive, predictable, accessible, and practical to operate. |
Current learning focus I'm continuing to deepen my knowledge of computer networking, infrastructure security, and defensive cybersecurity, while improving how I design, deploy, monitor, and maintain production applications.
GitHub activity
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Let's connect I'm open to thoughtful collaborations, interesting engineering challenges, and opportunities involving software products, backend systems, Minecraft networks, and infrastructure.
Build with intention. Engineer with care. Keep improving.