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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.
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Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at PaperTale Technologies AB
October 1, 2020 - September 30, 2025Shaped 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 at ConsenSys
November 1, 2017 - May 31, 2020Designed 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 at Amplex Emirates LLC
September 1, 2014 - November 30, 2017Contributed 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 at Sky News Arabia
October 1, 2011 - September 30, 2014Contributed to the delivery of enterprise-scale applications, including a news portal, custom CMS, and REST APIs for external subscribers. Supported development of cross-platform mobile applications for iOS, Android, BlackBerry, and Windows 8. Introduced functional testing and code quality practices using Selenium WebDriver and SonarQube. Developed a platform for processing live data feeds used in coverage of the 2012 U.S. presidential election.
Technical Consultant at Dubai Sports City
September 1, 2008 - August 31, 2011Supported implementation of event business management systems integrated with Oracle ERP and CRM solutions. Contributed to the modernization of legacy software through custom-built solutions and improved integration approaches.
Senior Software Engineer at i2c Inc.
April 1, 2007 - August 31, 2008Supervised engineers developing stored-value card management modules for payment services providers. Conducted comprehensive security assessments on enterprise applications, identifying vulnerabilities and implementing remediation solutions.
Software Engineer at Digital Processing Systems Inc.
September 1, 2006 - March 31, 2007Contributed to the migration of Java enterprise applications from tightly coupled legacy code to MVC-based architectures. Represented the development team during CMMI Level 3 appraisal activities.
Consultant Developer at Institute of Development Information
September 1, 2003 - August 31, 2006Started as an individual developer, then built a team for designing and developing medium-sized Java-based applications. Developed various software projects, including web portals, script transliteration applications, and data digitization platforms.
Education
Master of Science in Computer Science at University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan
April 1, 2001 - June 30, 2003Qualifications
SAFe 6 Agilist
November 19, 2023 - November 19, 2024TOGAF 9 Certified
January 1, 2019 - March 28, 2026AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate
January 1, 2020 - March 28, 2026AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
January 1, 2020 - March 28, 2026Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)
January 1, 2013 - March 28, 2026Sun Certified Java Programmer
January 24, 2010 - January 24, 2030Industry Experience
Software & Internet, Energy & Utilities, Education, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment
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