Adnan Ali Shah

ADNAN ALI SHAH Senior Software Engineer | Solution Architect | Technical Leader Islamabad, Pakistan | | | linkedin.com/in/adnanalishah PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY Senior Software Engineer/Architect/Leader with 20+ years building scalable enterprise systems across the Microsoft/.NET ecosystem. Deep expertise in .NET Core/8, Azure/AWS cloud architectures, microservices, and full-stack development (C#, TypeScript, Node.js, Angular). Proven track record migrating legacy systems to modern stacks, architecting IoT/Industry 4.0 solutions, and delivering complex SaaS products for international and Pakistani clients across telecom, healthcare, finance, and manufacturing sectors. TECHNICAL SKILLS Primary Stack: .NET Core/8, C#, ASP.NET, NodeJS, Azure, AWS, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, InfluxDb, WPF Cloud & DevOps: AWS (Lambda, ECS, S3, RDS, Cognito), Azure (APIM, AAD, Storage), GCP, Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD, Jenkins Frontend: ASP.NET, Angular, TypeScript, Vue.js, Node.js, NestJS Architecture: Microservices, REST APIs, Event-Driven Architecture, SOA, Clean Architecture, DDD Other: IoT/MQTT, Elastic Search, Redis Cache , MongoDB, Golang, Python Hardware: Raspberry Pi, AVLS Devices, GPS, GSM Modems, CISCO Routers/Firewall, Carrier Access 48-Port Channel Bank, Analog Telephony Cards (4-Port, T1/E1), CISCO Packetshaper PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Senior Solution Architect | Technical Lead Multiple Companies | 2018 – Present | Lahore, Islamabad, Pakistan Led architecture and hands-on development for 15+ enterprise projects spanning, Business Automation, SaaS platforms, IoT systems, and legacy modernization initiatives for clients in US, EU, Australia and Pakistan. Key Projects & Achievements: Workinitiatives/WorkinAUS Jobs & Services Portal | Laravel, NextJS, PostgreSQL, AWS Open Search, ECS, Kubernetes • GDPR compliant, SaaS product that connects Australian employers/recruiters and Job Seekers • Smart and easy AI assisted regular/LMT job Ad creation and tracking, with candidate Visa verification • Integrates with government and other technology partners/payment services Workinitiatives Migration Marketplace | PHP, Laravel, PostgreSQL, AWS Open Search, AWS ECS, Kubernetes • GDPR compliant, SaaS marketplace for registered Australian Migration Specialists, OMARA members • Features visa seekers’ assessment, book consultations, receive fee quotes, and manage visa-related processes • Integrates seamlessly with Workinitiatives job search ecosystem, government and technology platforms Factory Automation IoT Platform | Node.js, Vue.js, C/C++, MQTT, InfluxDB, Docker, AWS • Architected end-to-end Industry 4.0 solution integrating 50+ IoT sensors, embedded systems, and cloud analytics for US fiber optics manufacturer • Implemented computer vision and ML pipelines to detect production flaws in real-time, improving yield by 18% • Built event-driven microservices architecture handling 10K+ messages/sec with 99.9% uptime People Metrics | VueJS, Python, Azure Face API, PostgreSQL • Real-time, camera-based monitoring for service/support and frontline teams • Utilizes Computer Vision for face recognition, presence detection, attention tracking • Features advanced analytics, productivity, metrics and data-driven dashboards Crypto Tax Calculator | VueJS, Azure Face API, PostgreSQL • Online cryptocurrency platform for calculating capital gains/losses, income from staking/mining/airdrops, and overall tax obligations based on transactions from exchanges, and wallets based on Australia-specific tax rules • Automated data imports from various integrated crypto exchanges, wallets Psychometric Assessment SaaS platform | ASP.NET Core, Angular, AWS, Microservices, Serverless, Jenkins • SaaS platform serving 10K+ users across Australia • Architected custom API Gateway and containerized microservices on AWS ECS • Implemented reporting engine processing 50K+ assessment records with sub-second query times Telecom Subscriber Monitoring Platform | ASP.NET Core, Angular, Golang, PostgreSQL, Redis Cache • High-performance user activity monitoring, enabling LEAs to trace subscribers via IP-to-session correlation from RADIUS/firewall log events • Processed 2M+ daily events with Golang and Redis based ingestion pipeline, ASP.NET Core API layer • Analytics dashboard on various user metrics E-Government Proposal Filing System | ASP.NET Core MVC, PostgreSQL • Architected proposal management and project tracking system for Export Development Fund, Pakistan Ministry of Commerce • Designed POCs and easy-to-use automated approval workflows supporting proposals and project monitoring/progress tracking • Reduced proposal processing time from 45 days to 12 days through automation Insurance Claim Services Platform | ASP.NET Core, Angular, PostgreSQL Server, Google Cloud Platform, AWS, Bitbucket • A comprehensive suite of applications encompassing web portals and mobile apps • Incorporated Identity Provider, Single Sign-on (SSO), and Multi-Factor Authentication • Integrated Twilio, SquareUp, HubSpot, and Amazon SES for enhanced functionality Vehicle Tracking Services Platform | ASP.NET, WinForms, SQL Server, WCF Web services • A real-time GPS-based vehicle tracking system • High-performance server for GSM modem data over UDP/TCP/IP protocols with low-latency position updates • Designed and implemented desktop and web-based apps for live tracking, route history, geofencing, alerts, and reporting Bandwidth Management Platform | ASP.Net, SQL Server, WCF Web services • A web portal integrating with Cisco PacketShaper for ISP bandwidth control • Cisco PacketShaper Interface — Developed a custom interface for real-time traffic shaping and analytics retrieval • Web Portal for Config & Stats — Created portal for bandwidth configuration, policy management, and load statistics reporting Laboratory Information System | ASP.Net, Inter Systems Cache, WCF Web services • Led development of a comprehensive web-based LIS for clinical laboratories, as integrated module of a healthcare ERP • Engineered an interface engine for seamless communication with peripheral devices using HL7 over MLLP protocol ISP Billing & Customer Management System | VC++, WinForms, VB, SQL Server • A complete real-time billing and customer management system • Developed high-performance billing engine for usage-based charging, invoicing, and real-time balance tracking • Developed a robust desktop application for managing customer profiles, subscriptions, payments, support and reporting. Staff Engineer | Team Lead Ciklum Pakistan | Feb 2008 – Aug 2017, Islamabad Led development teams delivering custom enterprise solutions for EU and US clients across telecom, healthcare, and logistics sectors. Selected Projects: Catering Management System desktop client | .NET, Outlook VSTO, REST APIs • Built Outlook plugin and scheduling APIs for Danish facility management company • Reduced manual scheduling effort by 70% through intelligent resource allocation Automobile Technical Assistance & Test Automation Services Platform | ASP.NET, WCF, SQL Server • Community managed web-based platform for vehicle inspections/checks, repairs, advice, record keeping, and insurance • Built web portal and APIs to support comprehensive vehicle management operations Eovendo Advertising Platform | Azure, CloudFx, Silverlight, ASP.Net MVC, Xamarin, WCF, SQL Server, MemCached • Denmark-based reward platform where users earned cashback by watching targeted video ads • Featured a self-balancing P2P overlay network for scalable ad streaming, delivery, and real-time tracking of user sessions • Featured a cross-platform Silverlight + C/C++ desktop client for rich interactive UI and UX Resume - Adnan Ali Shah 2 MS CRM, CMS, Dynamics & Sharepoint Solutions | ASP.NET, WCF, SQL Server, Azure Cloud Services • Developed multiple MS CRM/CMS/Sharepoint business automation solutions, including integrations with MS ecosystems and 3rd-party systems • Utilized Azure cloud services for virtualization, identity, authentication, storage, message queuing for backend processes Projects in Earlier Roles (2000 – 2008) Senior Software Engineer Developed wide-range custom solutions including: • • • • • • • • • • • Modernization of Legacy ERP System – Revamped a legacy ERP into a modern web-based system for financial projects, budgets, forecasts, transactions, currencies, and reporting BT Exchanges Customer Facilitation Portal - a customer web portal using DotNetNuke CMS for BT exchange services VoIP PABX Asterisk based custom hardware and Software solutions, Perl, PHP, MySQL ISP billing system with real-time transaction processing, developed in C++, Desktop/WPF Client, VB and MS SQL Server Sugar Soft Sugar Mill ERP System (General Ledger, Inventory, Payroll, Reporting) serving 500+ users, WPF/desktop client/server developed in VB and MS SQL Server/ORACLE Block Scheduler Academic year scheduling MVC desktop client for Canadian dental college, Web-based VoIP Application A web-based VoIP solution developed in Java, featured communication using GSM codec Embedded communication module A compact communication module and xml parser developed in Java for inter-device communication using xml-based protocol over http/TCP/IP Property Registration Solution Android app and Web APIs for CDA property registration and consumer services. Inventory Management System A client/server WPF/desktop inventory system developed in VB and MS SQL Server NetMedics – online shop with inventory, sales and customer management admin modules, developed in VB and SQL Server EMPLOYMENT HISTORY • • • • • • • • • Head of Engineering / Solution Architect | 9T5 Pty ltd (Lahore, Feb 2024 – Present) VP of Engineering Software / Solution Architect | Cowlar Inc (Islamabad, Nov 2022 – Aug 2023) VP of Engineering / Solution Architect | Techgenix Pvt Ltd (Islamabad, Dec 2021 – Nov 2022) Senior Solution Architect | Logic Powered Solutions Pvt Ltd (Islamabad, Dec 2018 – Nov 2021) Staff Engineer | Ciklum Pakistan Pvt Ltd (Islamabad, Feb 2008 – Aug 2017) Senior Software Engineer | Prosol / PiSigma Group (Islamabad, Aug 2007 – Feb 2008) Senior Software Engineer | Idream Systems / Vone Multimedia (Lahore, Mar 2004 – Mar 2007) Senior Software Engineer | Hancom Systems (Lahore, July 2000 – Nov 2003) Software Developer | Cosmosoft (Lahore, June 1999 – Mar 2000) EDUCATION Master of Science in Computer Science (Distinction) | Gomal University, Pakistan —- CERTIFICATIONS & TRAININGS AWS: Technical Professional, DevOps Navigator, Solutions Architect Coursera: Creative, Serious and Playful Science of Android Apps Microsoft Certified: Technology Specialist - Silverlight 4 (ID:-) CISCO: Devnet Express Cloud Collaboration AWARDS 10th All Pakistan Software Competition, Dr. A.Q. Khan Laboratories —1st Prize winner for Best Educational Software LANGUAGES English – Read/write/speak fluently AVAILABILITY Available Immediately Time Zone: UTC+5 Resume - Adnan Ali Shah 3