Hi, I'm Sattar Mohammad

Building Scalable Systems. Writing About Them.

Engineering Manager with 8+ years scaling backend platforms. I write about system design, engineering leadership, and the craft of building reliable software.

01. About

Engineering Manager
@ Urban Company · 8 years building at scale

I've spent 8 years designing backend platforms, fraud detection systems, and delivery infrastructure at Urban Company. Currently leading a team that processes 50k+ daily service orders — and writing about the lessons learned along the way.

02. Content

What I'm Writing About

Articles and deep dives covering the technical and human sides of engineering. Coming soon.

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System Design

Deep dives into distributed systems, scalable architecture patterns, and real-world design trade-offs drawn from 8 years of production experience.

ArchitectureDistributed SystemsScalability
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DSA & Problem Solving

Data structures and algorithm walkthroughs focused on patterns that matter in engineering interviews and day-to-day backend development.

AlgorithmsData StructuresInterview Prep
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Engineering Leadership

Practical takes on managing engineering teams, running effective design reviews, mentoring engineers, and navigating the IC-to-manager transition.

LeadershipTeam BuildingManagement
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