Hi, I’m Habib Pourfard. I’m a Senior Full-Stack Developer with more than 20 years of experience delivering robust .NET backends, responsive React/Angular front-ends, and scalable cloud-native solutions. I enjoy architecting systems, leading teams, and continuously improving code quality and delivery processes to drive real business value. I thrive in collaborative environments, embrace modern tech stacks (AWS, Azure, RESTful services, microservices, and CI/CD), and love learning new tools to stay ahead. Outside of work, I enjoy soccer, photography, and chess, which keep my mind creative and strategic.

Habib Pourfard

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Hi, I’m Habib Pourfard. I’m a Senior Full-Stack Developer with more than 20 years of experience delivering robust .NET backends, responsive React/Angular front-ends, and scalable cloud-native solutions. I enjoy architecting systems, leading teams, and continuously improving code quality and delivery processes to drive real business value. I thrive in collaborative environments, embrace modern tech stacks (AWS, Azure, RESTful services, microservices, and CI/CD), and love learning new tools to stay ahead. Outside of work, I enjoy soccer, photography, and chess, which keep my mind creative and strategic.

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Hi, I’m Habib Pourfard. I’m a Senior Full-Stack Developer with more than 20 years of experience delivering robust .NET backends, responsive React/Angular front-ends, and scalable cloud-native solutions. I enjoy architecting systems, leading teams, and continuously improving code quality and delivery processes to drive real business value.

I thrive in collaborative environments, embrace modern tech stacks (AWS, Azure, RESTful services, microservices, and CI/CD), and love learning new tools to stay ahead. Outside of work, I enjoy soccer, photography, and chess, which keep my mind creative and strategic.

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Language

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Work Experience

Senior Developer / Feature Lead (Contract) at VISA
August 1, 2024 - October 30, 2025
Led feature development and implementation planning; built scalable cloud infrastructure with AWS CDK and AWS SDK (Lambda, SQS); developed backend services in .NET/C# and frontend in React; integrated SSRS and SQL Server; used AI-assisted tools to improve code quality; managed builds/releases with GitHub Actions and Octopus Deploy.
Software Consultant (Contract) at ASB Bank
June 1, 2024 - June 1, 2024
Solution design and effort estimation; development of RESTful APIs with .NET; front-end with React and Redux-Saga; Genesys Cloud integration; real-time connections with SignalR; build/release management with Azure DevOps and Octopus Deploy.
Senior Software Engineer (Contract) at Diligent
March 1, 2022 - March 1, 2022
Front-end development with Angular, RxJS, TypeScript; NgRx; .NET Core REST APIs; solution design; code reviews; Zoom video conferencing integration.
Senior Software Engineer at ICT
July 1, 2021 - July 1, 2021
Cloud-based web application development on Microsoft Azure; Azure AD; .NET Core, C#, Restful API, OAuth, NHibernate; build/release via Azure Pipelines; security and performance improvements; architecture collaboration.
Senior Software Developer at DebitSuccess
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020
Refactored legacy products to microservices; modern tech stack including .NET Core, C#, REST API, OAuth, EF, RabbitMQ, HangFire; Angular front-end; deployment via TeamCity and Octopus Deploy.
Lead / Senior Software Developer at Mainfreight
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018
Led multilingual web applications; spearheaded Order Management System development; team leadership; architectural planning; UI testing and performance improvements; effort estimation.
Senior Developer / Feature Lead at VISA
August 1, 2024 - Present
Led feature development and design sessions; built scalable cloud infrastructure using AWS CDK and AWS SDK (Lambda, SQS); developed backend in .NET/C# and frontend with React/React Query; integrated SSRS and SQL Server; leveraged AI-assisted tooling and managed CI/CD with GitHub Actions and Octopus Deploy.
Software Consultant at ASB Bank
April 1, 2022 - June 1, 2024
Designed and implemented RESTful APIs with .NET; developed responsive frontend using React and Redux Saga; integrated various applications with Genesys Cloud; designed real-time signals with SignalR; managed build/release via Azure DevOps and Octopus Deploy.
Senior Software Engineer (Contract) at Diligent
August 1, 2021 - March 1, 2022
Developed responsive front-end with Angular, RxJS, TypeScript; implemented reactive patterns with NgRx; built REST APIs using .NET Core; contributed to solution design and code reviews; project included Zoom video conferencing integration.
Senior Software Engineer at ICT
January 1, 2020 - July 1, 2021
Led/implemented web applications using .NET, Angular, and Azure; planned solutions, investigated issues, and participated in code reviews.
Lead / Senior Software Developer at Designertech
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2018
Led development teams delivering software solutions; designed architecture and implemented core features across multiple projects.
Senior Software Developer at DebitSuccess
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2020
Built scalable software solutions; contributed to frontend and backend development across product lines.
Software Developer at HiFX
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2015
Developed and maintained web applications; collaborated across teams to deliver secure and performant solutions.
Team Lead / Project Manager at Pendar Pajouh
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2012
Led teams and managed projects, coordinating development efforts and timelines.
Web Programmer at Padide Software Development
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2007
Implemented web-based solutions and contributed to full-stack development.
Web Programmer at NoorSoft
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2004
Early career work in web programming and software development.

Education

Master's Degree in Computer Engineering (Software) at Azad University, South Tehran Branch
January 1, 2009 - October 30, 2025
Master's Degree at Azad University, South Tehran Branch
January 1, 2009 - June 15, 2026

Qualifications

Microsoft Certified Solutions Developer: Web Applications
January 11, 2030 - October 30, 2025
Microsoft Certified Specialist: Programming in HTML5 with JavaScript and CSS3
January 11, 2030 - October 30, 2025
Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist: .NET Framework 4, Web Applications
January 11, 2030 - October 30, 2025
Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate: Querying Microsoft SQL Server
January 11, 2030 - October 30, 2025
Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate: Implementing a Data Warehouse with Microsoft SQL Server
January 11, 2030 - October 30, 2025
Toastmasters International: Success communication and leadership series
January 11, 2030 - October 30, 2025
Experts Exchange Certified MS SQL Server Guru and SQL Query Syntax Master
January 11, 2030 - October 30, 2025
Microsoft Certified Solutions Developer: Web Applications
January 11, 2030 - June 15, 2026
Microsoft Certified Specialist: Programming in HTML5 with JavaScript and CSS3
January 11, 2030 - June 15, 2026
Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist: .NET Framework 4, Web Applications
January 11, 2030 - June 15, 2026
Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate: Querying Microsoft SQL Server
January 11, 2030 - June 15, 2026
Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate: Implementing a Data Warehouse with Microsoft SQL Server
January 11, 2030 - June 15, 2026
Toastmasters International: Success communication and leadership series
January 11, 2030 - June 15, 2026

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Professional Services, Financial Services, Media & Entertainment, Other