Asif Sajjad Computer Programming, Software Engineering
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I have done M.Sc. computer Science and M.Phil. as well.

I am formally internationally certified of

- PMP (Project Management Professional)
- PMI-ACP (Agile Certified Practitioner)
- Oracle Certified Associate, Java SE 7 Programmer
- Digital Marketing ( Oracle )

I was visiting lecturer in UMT (University of Management Technology).

I am professional trainer of Project Management, Java, and Software Development Programming.

I have taken many technical courses internationally like DFS Lab Mojaloop @ Dar es Salaam, Tanzania by Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, Risk Management Professional Certification by PMI Lahore Chapter, Web Accessibility Standards from LUMS and CMMI Trainings on all Process Areas from NetSol etc.

I am veteran enterprise software application professional with 19+ years of SDLC experience with traditional and agile methodologies using Java/J2EE, providing industrial strength software solutions for Financial, Web Based Billing Inquiry and Payments, Business Planning (Assortment, Financial and Strategic), Sales, E-Commerce, Big Data Analytics Platform, Banking software system, CRM, Telemedicine, Cyber Security, Fractionalization of big assets and Fintech Platform. Management of N-tier enterprise distributed application development covering desktop, web based real time application & smart client. I have sound project management, technical and operation management experience.

Currently I am working as CEO (Chief Executive Officer) in a Software Development company.

Subjects

  • JAVA Beginner-Expert

  • Project Management Beginner-Expert

  • Project Management PMP Training Beginner-Expert

  • Agile Project Management Beginner-Expert

  • Computer programming, Computer science Beginner-Expert


Experience

  • CEO ( Chief Executive Officer ) (Mar, 2023Present) at Think Technologies Solutions PVT Limited
    I am working as a CEO (Chief Executive Officer) in a software development company Think Technologies PVT. Limited. As a forward-thinking CEO of Think Technologies Solutions PVT. Limited, I am passionate about driving innovation and delivering cutting-edge solutions. With a proven track record in leading high-performing teams, I specialize in creating impactful digital experiences through custom software development.
    Roles & Responsibilities
     Develop and execute business development strategies, resulting in a 50% increase in annual revenue and expansion into new markets.
     Oversee the strategic direction and overall operations of a leading IT services firm specializing in managed services, cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity, networks and, healthcare IT, and software development.
     Lead a high-performing team of professionals, providing guidance, mentoring, and fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation.
     Drive operational efficiency by implementing best practices, optimizing workflows, and leveraging emerging technologies.
     Lead a high-performing team of professionals, providing guidance, mentoring, and fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation.
     Foster strong client relationships, serving as a trusted advisor and ensuring client satisfaction through successful project delivery and exceptional service.
  • Chief Technology Officer ( CTO ) (Mar, 2022Feb, 2023) at Tectonic Technologies PVT Limited
    I was working as a CTO (Chief Technology Officer) in a fintech company Tectonic Technologies PVT. Limited. We developed B2C platforms named ‘Malkiyat’ with the concept of fractional real estate ownership (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.malkiyat&pli=1). We have integrated “malkiyat” platform with payment gateways for digital payments and disbursements from our closed loop digital wallet. Many teams of the company i.e.; Backend, Frontend, Mobile Apps, QA, Data Scientists, UI/UX, BA, Finance and IT reporting to me directly.
    Roles & Responsibilities
     Developing the company’s strategy for using technological resources
     Ensuring technologies are used efficiently, profitably and securely
     Evaluating and implementing new systems and infrastructure
     Develop technical aspects of the company’s strategy to ensure alignment with its business goals
     Discover and implement new technologies that yield competitive advantage
     Help departments use technology profitably
     Supervise system infrastructure to ensure functionality and efficiency
     Monitor KPIs and IT budgets to assess technological performance
     Use stakeholders’ feedback to inform necessary improvements and adjustments to technology
     Communicate technology strategy to partners and investors
     Take the initiative in thought leadership, innovation and creativity
     Oversee all system design and changes in system architecture
     Agile Project Management
    Environment: MyEclipse, Java, React, Spring Boot, Hibernate, Junit, MySQL, Linux, TLS V1.3, Amazon Cloud, Huawei Cloud, Linux
  • Vice President (Nov, 2014Mar, 2022) at Systems Limited Lahore
    ONELOAD (https://www.oneloadpk.com/)
    OneLoad is Fintech & Digital Commerce Leader platform in Pakistan. OneLoad provides top-ups of numerous Digital Services to Walk-in Customers with OneLoad App. OneLoad is market leader in formal and informal sector electronic financial interactions including (B2C) Retailer OTC Services, (C2B) Consumer to Retailer Payments, (C2C) Consumer to Consumer Transfers and G2P payments. OneLoad has more than 60,000 active retail networks.
    I played the role of VP Technology & Operations for OneLoad platform. Software Architect team, Java/JEE development teams, Software Design Teams, Android Team, iOS team, .Net Team, Business Analyst team, Quality Assurance team, Finance team, DBA team, UI/UX team, Support team, Corporate Sales Team and Call Center teams all are reporting to me directly. I leaded/managed all technical and operational stuff for the whole company. I participated in design & architect of OneLoad and operationalization of OneLoad from to inception. I remained involve in all steps of all projects from inception to day-to-day operations.
    Roles & Responsibilities
     Design and implement business strategies, plans and procedures
     Set comprehensive goals for performance and growth
     Establish policies that promote company culture and vision
     Oversee daily operations of the company and the work of executives (IT, Marketing, Sales, and Finance etc.)
     Lead employees to encourage maximum performance and dedication
     Evaluate performance by analyzing and interpreting data and metrics
     Write and submit reports to the CEO in all matters of importance
     Assist CEO in fundraising ventures
     Participate in expansion activities (investments, acquisitions, corporate alliances etc.)
     Manage relationships with partners/vendors/corporates
     Develop technical aspects of the company’s strategy to ensure alignment with its business goals
     Discover and implement new technologies that yield competitive advantage
     Help departments use technology profitably
     Supervise system infrastructure to ensure functionality and efficiency
     Build quality assurance and data protection processes
     Monitor KPIs and IT budgets to assess technological performance
     Use stakeholders’ feedback to inform necessary improvements and adjustments to technology
     Communicate technology strategy to partners and investors
    Top-up Integration
    We aggregated the mobile top-up, bill payment and international gift vouchers in OneLoad for retailers and consumers in Pakistan. The product is designed to reduce the retailer’s inventory from different mobile companies (Jazz, Zong, Telenor, ufone) and international gift vouchers like fb, google play, itunes, Netflix, PlayStation, Skype, Steam, Xbox and Nintendo etc. Instead retailers can provide top-ups, International gift vouchers and bill payments through one platform and from one single electronic inventory balance, reducing risk, increasing financial product portfolio and creating efficiency.
    E-Invoicing & Payment Platform with Loyalty Settings
    We developed E-Invoicing & Payments module which provides an all-in-one solution to automate and integrate invoicing and payment acceptance. OneLoad has automated invoice tracking system.
    To enable Loyalty Settings for Retailer to Consumer & Distributor Transactions. Empowerment to drive sales targets and apply promotions. Multiple levels of hierarchy - for branded store chains, each location can have its own loyalty or follow uniform rules. Retailers get real-time usage updates and consumers get instant rewards.
    Banking Financial Services Integration:
    We integrated mobile financial services of jazz cash, easy paisa, NRSP Bank and Bank Alfalah in OneLoad. Services included Money sending to CNIC, Money receiving through CNIC, Cash Deposit to Wallets accounts, Cash-In, Cash-Out, BISP Disbursement, Loan Collection, account opening, Credit disbursement and credit collection, QR integration, IBFT and credit card integration etc.
    OneLoad as Biller
    OneLoad added as Biller in Easypaisa, UBL omni, HBL Konnect, 1-Link, Meezan Bank, HBL, Bank Alfalah, Summit Bank, Bank Al-Habib, Silk Bank, National Bank, First Women Bank Ltd, FINCA Microfinance Bank or Apna Bank and Bank of Punjab etc. OneLoad replaced cash transactions with banking channels.
    CRM & ECOMMERECE
    I headed two departments (CRM and ecommerce). Many Teams were working under these departments for different projects of CRM and eCommerce.
    Roles & Responsibilities
     Leading eCommerce, CRM and Product strategy initiatives involving business, organization and technology changes to drive business growth.
     Developing strategic plans for Ecommerce, CRM and OneLoad Platform
     Developing alliance with potential and existing industry partners
     Creation and presentation of concepts / emerging technology trends
     Creation of System Architecture and its implementation
     Provided executive consulting service on engagements and define relevant solutions for clients
     Facilitate Requirements Gathering process
     Assist PreSales and Sales functions from technology perspective
     Client interaction.
     Project Management
    E Commerce Clients:
    vineyard vines:
    http://www.vineyardvines.com/
    LIFE IS GOOD:
    http://www.lifeisgood.com/
    Dooney & Bourke:
    http://www.dooney.com/
    KUIU:
    http://store.kuiu.com/
    Environment: Magento, Demandware
    CRM Clients:
    Skip Hop:
    http://www.skiphop.com/
    Benjamin Moore & Co.
    http://www.benjaminmoore.com/
    Endurance
    http://www.endurance.bm/
    Environment: Microsoft Dynamics CRM
  • Project Manager (Apr, 2014Nov, 2014) at Autosoft Dynamics
    I headed the department of Fortune. I also played the role of Project Manager/Architect in the development of web-enabled banking system, which can be ported to different Hardware platforms with multiple channel terminals (Smart Phone/Tablet and M2M) with functionality of Retail Banking, Lending, Trade, Treasury and HRMS. I was end to end responsible to deliver Fortune Project.
    Fortune Project
    AutoSoft’s modular financial solutions give banks the confidence to start with their essential requirements but are flexible enough to seamlessly add new modules as and when their need arises.
    Roles & Responsibilities
     Initiating, Project Planning, Project Execution, Monitoring and Controlling, Closing
     Agile Project Management
     Stage Gate Management Process
     Requirements Gathering, Requirements Analysis
     Client Communication
     Architect
     Designing
     Developing Coding Guidelines ( Web secure coding, PCI compliance coding, Coding as per W3C standards, Java secure coding )
     Demo to different new clients
     Filling RFP’s
     Integration, Testing and Deployment
    Environment: MyEclipse, Java, JSF 2.2, Primfaces 5, Spring 4.1.0, JBPM 6, Hibernate 4.2.12, JUnit, ActiveMQ, Enterprise Architect,Oracle Weblogic, JBoss, Tomcat, Sun Java Web System, iPlanet, IBM WebSphere, Oracle 12c, SQL Server 200X, DB 2, JMeter, Sun Solaris 10, Linux, Windows, BPMN 2.02, UML 2.4.1
  • Project Manager (Aug, 2013Mar, 2014) at Binary Tech
    I played the role of Project Manager in the development of Big Data Analytics Platform. Core responsibilities are planning, plan execution (development), monitoring and controlling, client communication and management of all stakeholders. I developed Hadoop Cluster for different environments and do its administration. I am also participating in the design, architect, development and integration activities for this platform. I worked with the company named Inrix (http://www.inrix.com/) to provide developed big data analytics platform to "solve traffic worldwide". We processed their huge traffic data and provide different analytics and dashboard.
    Big Data Analytics Platform
    The Big Data Analytics Platform simplifies Big Data Analytics by developing Data Ingestion Framework, Data Processing Engine, Data Curation Analytics Engine, Data Visualization Engine and Search and Query Engine.
    Roles & Responsibilities
     Initiating, Planning, Executing, Monitoring and Controlling, Closing
     Agile Project Management
     Requirements Gathering, Requirements Analysis
     Develop Requirement Specification, Functional Specification
     Client Communication
     Hadoop Cluster Configuration and Management
     Architect
     Design
     Development
     Demo to different new clients
     Filling RFP’s
     Integration, Testing and Deployment
    Environment: Java, Java Web Services, Hadoop, Hdfs, MapReduce, Sqoop 2, Oozie, Mahout, OpenStack, Elastic Search, Solr, HTML, CSS, JQuery, Java Script, backbone.js, Node.js, Express.js, MongoDB, Mongoose.js, Eclipse, git, Jenkins
  • Assoc. Project Manager (Jun, 2008Jul, 2013) at Netsol Technologies, Lahore
    I played Core role in Software Product Design, Architect, Planning, Plan Execution, Development and Deployment activities for Financial and Leasing Industry. I played in the role of Project Manager and Software Architect in the Project of “Automation of National Assembly“of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan.
    National Assembly Automation
    The automation process is aimed to facilitate the functioning of National Assembly Secretariat in a way that can increase their productivity and efficiency by providing them record keeping and reporting facility. This will also streamline the sharing of data among different departments in a secure environment and implement the workflow for movement of data inside and out of the branch under a strict administrative control. (http://www.na.gov.pk)
    Roles & Responsibilities
     Project Management (Initiating, Planning, Executing, Monitoring and Controlling, Closing)
     Requirements Gathering, Requirements Analysis
     Develop Requirement Specification, Functional Specification
     Client Communication
     Communication with executive management
     Deploying CMMI Level 5v1.2 processes
     Architecture Design of National Assembly Automation Project
     Training of Resources
     Development of POC of National Assembly Automation Project
    Environment: Java, JSF 2.0, RichFaces, PrimeFaces, Spring, Oracle 11 g, Tomcat, JBoss 7, Enterprise Architect, Linux, Windows, MyEclipse 9.1, SVN
    Netsol Financial Suite R2
    Best Rated Financial Product (APICTA), a comprehensive solution that satisfied multi organization financial organizations. NFS R2 caters the (Asset Finance, Captive Auto Finance, Whole Sale Finance, Insurance Premium Finance, Vehicle and Fleet Leasing and Equipment Leasing and Finance) markets world wide. NFS Financial Suite-R2 suite is an Enterprise Application for Leasing Products. NFS-R2 Leasing and Financial Suite have many sub system. (http://www.netsoltech.com)
    CAP – Credit Application System
    WFS – Wholesale Finance System
    CMS – Contract Management System
    Roles & Responsibilities
     Key role in Requirements Gathering, Requirements Analysis, Gap Analysis, Produce Requirement Specification, Functional Specification and Developing Detail Design (Class, Object and Sequence Diagram etc.)
     Played a key role in Initiating, Planning, Executing, Monitoring and Controlling, Closing of NFS-R2 Suite
     Development of Common Components of NFS-R2
     Establishment/Administration/Troubleshooting of Distributed Clustering Environment of NFS-R2 (GMAC SAIC Client, KK Client) providing Load Balancing, High Availability, Session Replication and Sticky Session etc.). Perform excellent role to verify and compliance application in distributed infrastructure.
     Web Team Lead of whole NFS-R2 Product(CAP, WFS,KK, CMS)
     Preparation of Development/UI/Design Guide and Check Lists for Peer Review
     Release Manager of NFS-R2 (Work closely with other departments Dev Team, SCM Department and QA Team throughout the development process)
     Technical Support to GMAC CAP, WFS, KK Bank Thailand and CMS teams in the role of an Architect
     CMMI Coordinator, ISMS Coordinator of NFS-R2 Department.
     Deploying CMMI Level 5v1.2 processes in NFS-R2 Department. Participated in interviews of SCAMPI, CMMI Level 5V1.2 and ISMS as Project Development Lead from NetSol Technologies.
     Making sure the Compliance of W3C standards of Business Web Applications and Provide Guidance to Development Team
     Preparation of Demo’s of NFS-R2 for new Customers
     Mentoring and training of junior Engineers and Senior Engineers as well
     Preparation of Technical Guides for Clients of NFS-R2 (Hardware/Software Requirements, Installation Steps, Configuration of Clustered Environment and Deployment of NFS-R2 Application)
     Communication and Technical Support to Clients in UAT and Production
     Work on RFP’s and support to Business Development Team
     Interaction with Department managers, Senior management, and non-technical stakeholders
    Environment: MyEclipse, Java, JSF, Richfaces, Spring, Hibernate, ActiveMQ, Velocity, JBPM, JBoss and Flex 3, Enterprise Architect,Oracle Bea Weblogic, JBoss, Tomcat, Sun Java Web System, iPlanet, IBM WebSphere, Oracle 11 g, SQL Server 200X, DB 2, Sun Solaris 10, Linux, Windows
    Establishment and Administration of Enterprise Cluster Environment
    I established & maintained the Enterprise Cluster environment for NFS R2 and other true Web-based distributed applications.
    Enterprise Cluster for GMAC SAIC Automotive Finance Company, Ltd. (http://www.gmacfs.com/cn/en/)
    Web Server Cluster (Cluster Nature: Active/Active (2 Nodes), OS: Sun Solaris, Web Server: Sun Java System
    Load Balancing & HA: Apache Load balancer (simulated hardware Load Balancer)
    Application Server Cluster (Cluster Nature: Active/Active (2 Nodes), OS: Sun Solaris, Application Server: Oracle WebLogic)
    Load Balancing & HA: NSAPI Proxy Plug-in
    Database Server Cluster (Cluster Nature: Active/Passive (2 Nodes), OS: Sun Solaris, Application Server: Oracle Server, HA (Standby) Oracle DataGuard
    Enterprise Cluster for Thailand's Kiatnakin Bank (http://www.kiatnakin.co.th/en/index.php)
    Web Server Cluster (Cluster Nature: Active/Active (2 Nodes), OS: Linux, web Server: IBM WebSphere 8.0 )
    Load Balancing & HA: HTTP Server IBM WebSphere 8.0 (simulated hardware Load Balancer)
    Application Server Cluster (Cluster Nature: Active/Active (2 Nodes), OS: Linux, Application Server: IBM WebSphere 8.0 )
    Load Balancing & HA: HTTP Server IBM WebSphere 8.0 (simulated hardware Load Balancer)
    Database Server Cluster (Cluster Nature: Active/Active (2 Nodes), OS: Linux, Application Server: Oracle Server, Oracle RAC)
  • Senior Software Engineer (Mar, 2006May, 2008) at Systems Limited Lahore
    I Worked on Web Based Insurance Product "Billing Inquiry and Payment System", Business Planning System (BPS) and Training Evaluation System during my stay in System Limited.
    Billing Inquiry and Payment System (BIPS)
    This web based product manages to make payments through Credit Card, Debit Card, Electronic Check etc. This Product has Report Module and Insurance Business Flow as well. I also developed a customized DTS for BIPS. I have worked on following Clients for on BIPS.
    Preserver GROUP, INC
    http://www.preserver.com/pbips/
    Consumer First Insurance Company
    http://www.cficweb.com/cfbips
    Companion Property & Casualty Insurance Group
    http://bips.companiongroup.com/ibps/
    Pharmacists Mutual Companies
    http://payments.phmic.com/phbips/
    Roles & Responsibilities
     Requirement Analysis
     Client Communication
     Development of Insurance Business Requirements
     Developing Insurance Documents, Developing Web Pages and Uploading of Documents
     Develop Customized DTS for BIPS
     Source Code Integration, Testing and Deployment
     Cost Estimation
     Task Assignment and Monitoring
    Environment: Java/JEE, Struts, Hibernate 3, AS400, DB2, SQL Server 2000, SQL Server 2005, IBM WebSphere Application Server, IBM WebSphere development tool 5.1.1, JSP, JSTL, Servlets, Java Script, Erwin, Rational Rose 2005
    Business Planning Systems (BPS)
    Business Planning System, a single tool, single repository, with comprehensive data and access on demand for the creation and maintenance of business plans, as well as comparative analysis would dramatically assist in meeting business objectives and profit plans.
    The BPS system was designed to cater Assortment, Financial and Strategic plans and then to Submit, Reconcile, Release those plans on lower levels. The Client of BPS Project is the Liz Claiborne. (http://www.lizclaiborne.com)
    Roles & Responsibilities
     Requirement Analysis
     Development of Business Requirements
     Unit Testing using JUnit
     Writing Technical Specification
     Defect Fixing
    Environment: MyEclipse, Java, JSP, JSTL, Servlets, Applets, Java Script, Oracle Container for J2EE (OC4J), Oracle10g, Java Script, SQR Reports, MS Visio, Erwin
  • Software Engineer (Oct, 2004Feb, 2006) at SigmaTec Solutions Pvt. Limited
    I was part of pioneer Development Team of Land Slide Sales Product. Due to my hard and effective effort, I got Performance Award from the company.
    Landslide/SalesGene
    Landslide is a product offering to address the work style needs of individual salespeople. Landslide product combines software, collaboration and a live administrative assistant to support the activities and habits of salespeople, helping maximize their time, drive action and generate results. It codifies proven sales processes, provides step-by-step sales guidance, creates a high touch and unique buying experience for the customer, and provides each salesperson with a live assistant to help them offload mundane administrative tasks that prevent them from staying in selling mode. (http://www.landslide.com/, http://www.campaignercrm.com/)
    Roles & Responsibilities
     Requirement Analysis
     Development of Business Requirements
     Report Module Development
     Defect Fixing
    Environment: Java/JEE, JSF, JSP, EJBs, Hibernate, JBoss 3.2.4, Ant, Servlets, Java Script, EspressReport, Oracle 10g, MyEclipse, JBuilder
  • Software Engineer (Apr, 2004Sep, 2004) at Vital Tech Engineering & Services (Pvt.) Ltd., Lahore
    I served Vital Tech as Software Engineer. I participated in understanding of Business Requirements and played key role in the development of Complain Management System.

Education

  • Digital Marketing (Apr, 2019now) from Google
  • PMI-ACP ( Agile Certified Practitioner ) (Jul, 2015now) from Project Management Institute
  • Oracle Certified Associate, Java SE Programmer (Jul, 2013now) from Oracle university
  • PMP ( Project Management Professional ) (Nov, 2012now) from Project Management Institute
  • M.Phil/MS - Total Quality Management (Aug, 2006Aug, 2008) from The university of the punjab, Lahorescored 3.43
  • M.Sc. Computer Science (Jun, 2002May, 2005) from The university of the punjab, Lahorescored 2.77

Fee details

    Rs2,00015,000/hour (US$7.1853.82/hour)

    Depends on the subject nature and level. If a Professional person wants to learn advance then will be charged higher.


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