I'm a seasoned software engineer with over 15 years of experience designing, building, and modernizing web and Windows applications. I specialize in full-stack development with .NET, Azure, and cloud-native microservices, delivering scalable, secure solutions across finance, education, retail, and media sectors. I enjoy mentoring teams, improving performance, and driving architecture decisions that balance speed with quality. I’m actively expanding into AI-driven initiatives and cloud-native AI solutions, pursuing Azure Developer Associate (AZ-204) and related Generative AI certifications from Google and Databricks. I’m passionate about applying DevOps practices to accelerate delivery while maintaining security, compliance, and accessible user experiences.

Hammad Siddiqui

I'm a seasoned software engineer with over 15 years of experience designing, building, and modernizing web and Windows applications. I specialize in full-stack development with .NET, Azure, and cloud-native microservices, delivering scalable, secure solutions across finance, education, retail, and media sectors. I enjoy mentoring teams, improving performance, and driving architecture decisions that balance speed with quality. I’m actively expanding into AI-driven initiatives and cloud-native AI solutions, pursuing Azure Developer Associate (AZ-204) and related Generative AI certifications from Google and Databricks. I’m passionate about applying DevOps practices to accelerate delivery while maintaining security, compliance, and accessible user experiences.

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I’m a seasoned software engineer with over 15 years of experience designing, building, and modernizing web and Windows applications. I specialize in full-stack development with .NET, Azure, and cloud-native microservices, delivering scalable, secure solutions across finance, education, retail, and media sectors. I enjoy mentoring teams, improving performance, and driving architecture decisions that balance speed with quality.

I’m actively expanding into AI-driven initiatives and cloud-native AI solutions, pursuing Azure Developer Associate (AZ-204) and related Generative AI certifications from Google and Databricks. I’m passionate about applying DevOps practices to accelerate delivery while maintaining security, compliance, and accessible user experiences.

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Language

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Work Experience

Senior Software Engineer .NET at Columbus Technology Solutions Inc
October 1, 2023 - Present
Lead full-stack development and architecture for Civix modules (Campaign Finance, Lobbyist Management, Analytics, Statements of Financial Interests). Migrated from .NET Framework MVC to .NET Core with microservices, implemented OAuth, and integrated AngularJS 14-19, Blazor, WinForms, and SQL Server. Designed Kafka-based data streaming, cloud integrations with AWS SQS/Kafka/Lambda/CloudWatch, and ADA-compliant front-end; mentored peers and streamlined CI/CD pipelines.
Senior Software Engineer .NET at Sky Systems Inc
October 1, 2022 - October 1, 2023
Delivered features using C#, ReactJS, TypeScript, .NET Core, Blazor.Net, OAuth; implemented WinForms, Azure integrations; crafted SSRS reports and complex SQL procedures; integrated SIS/LMS and MuleSoft API management; tested APIs with Postman/SOAPUI; enforced DI; automated environment setup with PowerShell; maintained legacy Rails components; implemented Twilio messaging; used MongoDB alongside SQL Server; collaborated with cross-functional teams and managed CI/CD with TeamCity and Git.
Senior Software Engineer .NET at 10Pearls
March 1, 2021 - June 30, 2023
Contributed to US-based power management software, using C#, .NET Core, Blazor, .NET 6, React/Angular, and WinForms; leveraged Kafka for event-driven architecture; built middleware APIs (REST/SOAP) and integrated with Azure Service Bus, Azure Queues, Functions, Blob Storage, Power Automate, and SQL Server; automated loan approvals via bank APIs in real-time; enhanced release processes and CI/CD, including SonarQube.
Senior Consultant .NET at Centegy Technologies
February 1, 2017 - February 28, 2021
Led distributed middleware for sales and distribution; implemented API integration via REST/SOAP, WCF, and Windows Services; developed SAP-SQL Server data integration; created a Dialogflow-based chatbot for retail; designed ETL processes; mentored teams and supported pre-sales with architecture definitions; introduced SonarQube into CI/CD.
Software Developer .NET at Leader Group
September 1, 2014 - February 28, 2017
Developed modules for HR, accounting, inventory, documents, and asset management; implemented complex SQL stored procedures; used C#, .NET 4.5, Telerik, Advanced Installer, ORM Entity Framework; managed deployments and release versions; localized for English and Arabic.
Analyst Programmer .NET at Centegy Technologies
June 1, 2011 - July 31, 2012
Developed desktop and web apps, Windows Services, web services (REST/SOAP); performed unit testing and release generation; version control; data integration tasks; worked with C#, ASP.NET, SQL Server; documented solutions.
Software Developer at Sakonent
March 1, 2011 - May 31, 2011
Salesforce-driven customer relations project; customized Apex validation rules, permissions, custom objects and fields; Eclipse IDE customization.
Web Developer .NET at WallSoft
August 1, 2010 - February 28, 2011
Remittance management product with high transaction throughput; built using ASP.NET, C#, VB.NET; currency rate integration; AJAX and SQL Server.
Software Engineer at NetaXproz
February 1, 2010 - July 31, 2010
School Management System with PayPal gateway integration; built with C#, ASP.NET, ADO.NET, SQL Server.

Education

Masters in Computer Science (MCS) at PAF-KIET University
January 11, 2030 - July 1, 2022
Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) at University of Karachi
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2009

Qualifications

Microsoft Certified: Azure Developer Associate (AZ-204)
January 11, 2030 - December 12, 2025
Amazon Managed Streaming for Apache Kafka - AWS
January 11, 2030 - December 12, 2025
Introduction to Generative AI – Google
January 11, 2030 - December 12, 2025
Generative AI Fundamentals – Databricks
January 11, 2030 - December 12, 2025
Salesforce Certified Administrator
January 11, 2030 - December 12, 2025
Introduction to .Net and Programming in C#, WinForms and Asp.NET - Aptech
January 11, 2030 - December 12, 2025

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Education, Financial Services, Media & Entertainment, Retail, Professional Services