As an accomplished Technical Lead with over 10 years of experience leading software projects from architecture to deployment, I have cultivated a passion for delivering innovative solutions. I thrive in collaborative environments where every team member feels empowered to contribute their ideas, and I lead by example, fostering a culture of positivity and excellence in project delivery.

Saba Akmal

As an accomplished Technical Lead with over 10 years of experience leading software projects from architecture to deployment, I have cultivated a passion for delivering innovative solutions. I thrive in collaborative environments where every team member feels empowered to contribute their ideas, and I lead by example, fostering a culture of positivity and excellence in project delivery.

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As an accomplished Technical Lead with over 10 years of experience leading software projects from architecture to deployment, I have cultivated a passion for delivering innovative solutions. I thrive in collaborative environments where every team member feels empowered to contribute their ideas, and I lead by example, fostering a culture of positivity and excellence in project delivery.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert

Language

English
Advanced
Urdu
Fluent

Work Experience

Technical Team Lead at AlfAin Technologies (KICS), Lahore
July 1, 2019 - Present
Led project management from inception to deployment on AWS cloud, handling client and stakeholder communications, and ensuring ADA-compliant user experiences. Collaborated with development teams for software implementation, report design, and data processing optimization. Managed micro-service deployment with caching, load balancing, and scaling for thousands of users. Designed infrastructure as code using Terraform and AWS CloudFormation for reliable deployments. Ensured on-time, within-budget delivery with high-quality and customer satisfaction.
Senior Software Engineer at AlfAin Technologies (KICS), Lahore
January 31, 2019 - August 12, 2025
Responsible for project architecture, coding standards, and team facilitation. Full-stack development in MERN stack and micro-services architecture. Led release and sprint planning, daily standups, and retrospectives to maintain velocity and resolve issues. Managed CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, GitLab, and AWS tools. Managed cloud services including EC2, Lambda, S3, and CDN. Stayed current with industry trends and successfully delivered projects while motivating the team.
Software Engineer at AlfAin Technologies (KICS), Lahore
January 31, 2018 - August 12, 2025
Full-stack web developer working with ASP.NET (C#) and MERN stack. Skilled in Windows forms, ADO.NET, Entity Framework, and event-driven programming. Integrated responsive UIs using JavaScript and React with various libraries. Implemented Node.js microservices interfacing with MongoDB. Collaborated with developers, stakeholders, and clients to continuously improve software to meet business needs.
Research Officer at KICS UET, Lahore
July 31, 2016 - August 12, 2025
Developed and maintained Python modules on the Odoo platform with PostgreSQL backend. Integrated legacy systems with web services and collaborated cross-functionally to maintain code quality and deliver high-quality solutions.
Teaching Assistant at UET, Lahore
January 31, 2015 - August 12, 2025
Assisted in Object-Oriented Programming Lab by guiding students on OOP concepts and programming best practices. Designed handouts and lab assignments and provided feedback to enhance students' skills.
Tech Lead at AlfAin Technologies (KICS)
July 1, 2022 - Present
Oversaw multiple projects from inception to cloud deployment, ensuring delivery within time, budget, and quality standards. Managed client communications and translated requirements into technical solutions.
Tech Lead - Part Time at Orcalo Holdings
May 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024
Managed a large team of developers, overseeing product development and ensuring delivery aligned with business goals while conducting PR reviews and maintaining coding standards.
Senior Software Engineer at AlfAin Technologies (KICS)
August 1, 2019 - January 1, 2022
Managed end-to-end project delivery, drove collaboration, designed scalable solutions using the MERN stack, and conducted PR reviews and mentoring.
Software Engineer at AlfAin Technologies (KICS)
August 1, 2016 - January 1, 2019
Developed full-stack applications using ASP.NET and the MERN stack, and implemented backend systems while integrating third-party APIs.
Research Officer at KICS UET
June 1, 2015 - July 1, 2016
Developed and maintained modules using Python and PostgreSQL, collaborating with teams to integrate legacy systems with web services.

Education

M.S. in Computer Science at University Of Engineering and Technology, Lahore
January 11, 2030 - June 1, 2018
B.S. in Computer Science at University Of Engineering and Technology, Lahore
January 11, 2030 - June 1, 2015
M.S. in Computer Science at University Of Engineering and Technology
June 1, 2015 - June 1, 2018
B.S. in Computer Science at University Of Engineering and Technology
June 1, 2011 - June 1, 2015

Qualifications

PMP 35+ PDU Training Certificate
January 11, 2030 - August 12, 2025
PMP 35+ PDU Training Certificate
January 11, 2030 - December 22, 2025

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Healthcare, Education, Transportation & Logistics, Financial Services