ABOUT
FinTech leader and hands-on Software Architect with 6+ years of experience building, scaling, and operating secure payment platforms across the MENA region. Proven track record of leading 30+ person engineering teams, achieving PCI DSS Level‑1 compliance, and delivering microservices-based financial systems used by tens of thousands of users. Combines executive ownership, technical depth, and project management discipline to drive products from zero to scale.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Leadership & Management
Managing Director, Team Leadership (30+), Stakeholder Management, Delivery Ownership.
FinTech & Payments
PCI DSS Level‑1, Card Issuing & Acquiring, Wallets, AML, KYC, ISO 8583.
Execution & Process
Agile/SCRUM, CI/CD, QA Automation, Documentation, Operations Management.
Technology
Java, JavaScript / TypeScript, Node.js, PHP, Spring Boot, Apache Kafka, Kubernetes, PHP / Laravel, Playwright.
Architecture & Engineering
Microservices Architecture, System Design, High‑Availability Systems.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
VaultsPay - MD
|Managing Director & Lead Software Architect
Islamabad, Pakistan
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Summary
Lead end‑to‑end operations and technology strategy for a regulated FinTech operating across the UAE and Pakistan. Manage and mentor a cross‑functional team of ~30 engineers, product, and operations staff. Architected and scaled Spring Boot + Kafka microservices, improving platform uptime from 84% to 96%. Led company‑wide PCI DSS Level‑1 certification, establishing secure payment and card‑processing systems. Oversaw delivery of payment products serving 20K+ customers across the MENA region. Introduced CI/CD pipelines and automation‑first QA, reducing deployment cycles and production defects. Drive Agile execution: sprint planning, backlog grooming, retrospectives, and delivery tracking.
VaultsPay - SE
|Software Engineer
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Summary
Played a key role in launching VaultsPay in the UAE market from early‑stage operations. Contributed to PCI DSS compliance, merchant onboarding, and initial payment platform rollout. Built and enhanced backend services for merchant payments and financial operations.
VaultsPay - FL
|Software Engineer
Islamabad, Pakistan
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Freelance
Summary
Joined as an early contributor, helping build the foundational FinTech platform from scratch. Transitioned from freelance to full‑time as the company scaled operations.
SELECTED PROJECTS & IMPACT
Burency — Cryptocurrency Exchange
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Summary
Developed Node.js microservices for real‑time crypto trading. Optimised market data streaming using Redis caching, reducing latency by 60%.
EDUCATION
University Institute of Information and Technology, Islamabad, PK
BS
Computer Science
Grade: 3.49
Bahria University Islamabad, PK
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MS
Project Management
Grade: 3.9
INTERESTS
Social Sciences
Quantum Physics
Creative Writing
Consciousness & Cognitive Science
World History
Metaphysics & Philosophy of Mind
AWARDS
1st Position -- Case Study Fest 2025 at Bahria
Awarded By
Bahria University
2nd Position -- Essay Writing Competition
Awarded By
Government High School Kallar Kahar
LANGUAGES
Punjabi
Native
English
Fluent
Urdu
Native