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Arsalan Masood

Sydney,NSW

Summary

Skilled back-end developer with deep expertise in server-side logic, database management, and API integration. Proven ability to deliver high-quality, scalable solutions that meet evolving business needs. Strong collaborator, adaptable to fast-paced environments, and focused on driving team success. Proficient in Python, Java, SQL, and cloud platforms. Known for reliability, problem-solving skills, and results-driven approach.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Senior Platform Engineer

WiseTech Global
Sydney, Australia
12.2020 - Current

Responsible for designing, building, operating, and automating large-scale backend platforms (On premises and AWS), delivering reliable, API-driven integration layers using Python (FastAPI) that enable interoperability across complex enterprise systems while maintaining high standards of scalability, resilience, and operational excellence.

  • Designed and operated large-scale backend platforms supporting mission-critical logistics workflows, with a strong focus on reliability, performance, and long-term maintainability.
  • Built and evolved API-first integration layers enabling interoperability across internal services and third-party systems in a complex enterprise environment.
  • Led backend architectural decisions, balancing scalability, data integrity, and operational simplicity across distributed systems.
  • Automated platform operations and delivery pipelines to reduce manual effort, improve consistency, and support rapid, safe change at scale.
  • Partnered closely with product, platform, and infrastructure teams to deliver backend capabilities used by multiple downstream services and teams.

Senior Software Engineer

Waseel ASP Ltd.
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
03.2012 - 10.2020

Delivered API-centric backend services in Java (Spring Boot) for healthcare integrations, with hands-on Angular frontend work, owning features end-to-end from design through production while operating in regulated, high-reliability environments.

  • Designed and implemented scalable backend APIs enabling integration across multiple internal and external systems.
  • Built end-to-end features with a backend-first approach, complemented by Angular UI components where required.
  • Took ownership of services in production, improving reliability, performance, and operational visibility.
  • Collaborated closely with product and cross-functional teams to translate complex domain requirements into maintainable systems.
  • Contributed to clean architecture, testing practices, and incremental system improvements in a growing platform.

Software Engineer (Control Systems)

In-Control Home Automation
London, United Kingdom
04.2010 - 02.2012

Delivered integrated automation solutions by connecting smart devices to central control platforms, improving energy efficiency, safety, and user experience across residential, commercial, and large-scale public environments.

  • Integrated heterogeneous hardware and software systems through well-defined APIs and control interfaces.
  • Designed reliable backend logic to coordinate real-time device interactions and system state.
  • Worked across the full stack to deliver end-to-end solutions in production environments.
  • Operated systems in live, customer-facing settings, prioritising stability and fault tolerance.
  • Translated complex physical-world requirements into scalable, maintainable software systems.

Embedded Software Engineer

CoreZee (Pvt.) Ltd.
Karachi, Pakistan
07.2009 - 01.2010

Developed low-level, reliable systems close to hardware, delivering performance-critical firmware and control software while applying strong R&D and software engineering principles to build, test, and operate embedded platforms in production environments.

  • Developed and maintained embedded firmware interacting directly with hardware interfaces, sensors, and peripherals in resource-constrained environments.
  • Designed reliable, performance-aware embedded components with a strong focus on determinism, stability, and fault handling
  • Debugged complex hardware–software interactions across development and production environments.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Computer Engineering

COMSATS Institute of Information And Technology
Islamabad
09.2005 - 09.2009

No Degree - Java SE 8 Programmer

Oracle
02.2019 - 02.2019

No Degree - Machine Learning

Stanford University On Coursera
03.2019 - 03.2019

Skills

  • Public Clouds (AWS, GCP, Azure)
  • Python, FastAPI, Flask, Celery
  • Front-end frameworks (Angular, React, Flutter)
  • Automated testing and CI/CD
  • Microservices Architecture
  • Containerisation and Container orchestration

Timeline

Senior Platform Engineer

WiseTech Global
12.2020 - Current

No Degree - Machine Learning

Stanford University On Coursera
03.2019 - 03.2019

No Degree - Java SE 8 Programmer

Oracle
02.2019 - 02.2019

Senior Software Engineer

Waseel ASP Ltd.
03.2012 - 10.2020

Software Engineer (Control Systems)

In-Control Home Automation
04.2010 - 02.2012

Embedded Software Engineer

CoreZee (Pvt.) Ltd.
07.2009 - 01.2010

Bachelor of Science - Computer Engineering

COMSATS Institute of Information And Technology
09.2005 - 09.2009
Arsalan Masood