I am an IT professional with over 22 years of experience across software engineering, cloud platforms, enterprise integration, and digital transformation.

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I am an IT professional with over 22 years of experience across software engineering, cloud platforms, enterprise integration, and digital transformation. I have contributed to education, banking, payments, media, energy, and SaaS, focusing on designing scalable systems and supporting technology modernization in complex environments.

As CTO and architecture leader, I combine hands-on technical depth with strategic leadership to drive platform evolution, stakeholder alignment, and governance in regulated settings. I am passionate about GDPR data governance, digital product passports, and building distributed teams that deliver high-impact solutions.

  • 21 years' experience
  • Joined March 2026

Languages

  • EnglishFluent
  • SwedishBeginner
  • UrduFluent

Industry experience

  • Software & Internet
  • Energy & Utilities
  • Education
  • Professional Services
  • Media & Entertainment

Work experience· 8 roles

Chief Technology Officer (CTO) · PaperTale Technologies ABOct 2020 – Sep 2025 · 5 yrs

Shaped technology strategy and delivery for a B2B SaaS platform supporting ESG transparency in global fashion and textile supply chains. Developed a Digital Product Passport (DPP) architecture in alignment with EU regulatory requirements. Established integration architecture across ERP systems, IoT data sources, and platform services. Built and supported a distributed engineering team with clearer ownership, delivery routines, and operational practices. Facilitated rollout of solutions across multiple countries, ensuring compatibility with existing enterprise systems. Implemented GDPR-aligned data governance practices to support compliant handling of sensitive data.

Solution Architect / Technical Lead · ConsenSysNov 2017 – May 2020 · 2 yrs 7 mos

Designed blockchain-based workflow and digital-signature systems that helped reduce manual processing by around 80%. Supported migration of on-premises systems to Azure-based SaaS platforms, contributing to improved uptime and lower operational costs. Participated in ISO 27001 and national information-security compliance programs, ensuring security was embedded into the development lifecycle. Regularly acted as a senior technical escalation point for complex production and integration issues.

Senior Platform Engineer · Amplex Emirates LLCSep 2014 – Nov 2017 · 3 yrs 3 mos

Contributed to the development of an energy management platform integrating IoT devices, workflows, and legacy billing and data systems. Introduced DevOps, CI/CD, and security practices that improved release confidence and reduced operational risk. Supported modernization of legacy systems into more scalable cloud-ready services, shortening release cycles and improving performance. Mentored engineers and supported onboarding, contributing to improved team effectiveness.

Senior Java Developer · Sky News ArabiaOct 2011 – Sep 2014 · 3 yrs
Technical Consultant · Dubai Sports CitySep 2008 – Aug 2011 · 3 yrs
Senior Software Engineer · i2c Inc.Apr 2007 – Aug 2008 · 1 yr 5 mos
Software Engineer · Digital Processing Systems Inc.Sep 2006 – Mar 2007 · 7 mos
Consultant Developer · Institute of Development InformationSep 2003 – Aug 2006 · 3 yrs

Education

Master of Science in Computer Science · University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan2001 – 2003

Certifications and awards· 6

SAFe 6 Agilist2023 – 2024
TOGAF 9 Certified2019 – 2026
AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate2020 – 2026
AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner2020 – 2026

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