Wahaj Ali Meer
Melbourne,VIC
Summary
An experienced lead with a proven track record of delivering complex, creative and robust solutions often in challenging and time critical (agile) environments. Highly motivated, hardworking self-starter with excellent analytical, problem solving, communication and interpersonal skills. A good team player who can also work independently and take ownership.
Enthusiastic Software Engineer polished in optimizing systems to address dynamic needs, improve collaboration and strengthen security. Weighs crucial business and IT needs against procedural limitations to assess roadmaps for optimal functions.
More than 14 years of experience in developing client/server web/windows/could-based n-Tier application. Expert in architecting and developing complete solutions on Microsoft stack, including implementing CI & CD pipelines, expert knowledge in Object-Oriented Analysis/Design and development, skilled at progressing from problem statement to robust, well documented solutions.
Strong technical knowledge of the .NET platform with experience ranging across different frameworks. Analytical thinker that consistently resolves ongoing issues. Microsoft certified in Azure and Solution Development (windows and web applications). Functional domain experience involves financial, retail, manufacturing, market research & call centre technology.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Platform Developer
AMP
02.2023 - Current
- Involved in problem solving and solution designing of various components within the Asset management platform which allows users to trade and manage portfolios under various investment strategies
- Worked on projects involving system integration between Enterprise Data Warehouses and Asset management platform.
- Ensured all queries from various other business units were resolved with process flow and data reconciliation.
- Liaised with platform support team to estimate work based on enhancement tasks requested by the business stakeholders.
Senior Software Engineer
Commonwealth Bank of Australia
08.2022 - 02.2023
- Worked on projects involving system integration between the banking payments and health related claims with various government organisations.
- Collaborated with various squads on providing design and overseeing development on business enhancements from conception to delivery.
Technical Lead - API Practice
CYARA
11.2021 - 08.2022
- Leading the modernisation initiative for improving the backend API's by breaking monolithic application into RESTful microservices
- Acted as an SME for all things related to common service tier
- Driving end-end design and development of various components, hands-on development and defining/enforcing good development practices
- Creating technical designs, including API service specifications and message models, by working closely with Technical Leads and Architects
- Working with AWS cloud to design and implement architecture of APIs (including Gateway, ASG’s, EC2’s, EKS clusters and other related components in different regions)
- Using NET Core to implement microservices to serve as BFF integrating with GraphQL APIs in overall application design
- Owning the design alignment to the overall solution and application architecture and ensuring it's in line with application architecture Providing input on estimates for project efforts, performing root cause analysis, efficient production support and maintenance/enhancements for existing Services/APIs
Senior Software Engineer
PageUp
02.2021 - 10.2021
- Worked on modernisation initiative for improving the backend API's, also contributed to development of new features using NET core
- Provided necessary supervision and support to ensure quality and adherence to methodologies, standards and practices defined by the department are maintained
- Worked as a part of tight knit and highly functional agile pod to design implement and maintain high performance software systems
Senior Software Engineer
TAL
11.2018 - 01.2021
- Worked across the solution stack developing both front end and backend solutions
- Contributed in development of new features in various projects building API’s, Reconciliation tools, BI reporting and CRM system
- Reviewed code commits to ensure all engineering standards are met and provide constructive feedback
- Coach and mentor other technical resources on the team when necessary and provide technical insights into architectural patterns used
- Collaborated with all stakeholders, such as enterprise architects and product owners to ensure everyone is aware of the project milestones and handle dependency.
Senior Software Engineer
Vanquis Bank
07.2018 - 08.2018
- Developed a micro service solution using the CQRS design pattern to help customers setup and maintain their direct debits
- Implemented this solution on Azure cloud built using .NET Core framework, involved in development and deployment to a Kubernetes cluster
- Worked with a team in building a web application using Angular and TypeScript.
Senior Application Developer
Prudential Portfolio Management Group
08.2015 - 07.2018
- Designed and developed a proprietary decision support platform that centralises the acquisition and management of business data and rules, provided consistent, uniform, timely and repeatable reporting and MI
- Built a secure data access layer as a micro services solution using WCF and Web API to provide easy access to data across the business
- Worked with portfolio managers, risk, alternative investments and other business units towards implementing a complete solution which feeds from various market data feeds and performed regular reconciliations
- Participated in the solution design in a strategic program
- Ensured continued improvement in the overall process by conducting regular code reviews and addressing high priority actions
- Liaised with stakeholders and acted as a technical liaison to support all ongoing projects.
Software Engineer
Simmons Bedding Group PLC
07.2013 - 07.2015
- Developed a bespoke Customer Complaint (CRM) system for the customer service department using .NET WinForms and WPF
- Helped reduce customer complaints by capturing and generating meaningful reporting on complaints data using SSRS
- Project lead in development of an inventory tracking system for the company, improved the efficiency of the production pipeline and enhanced production capability
- Project lead in development of a system for the production department to automate bill of materials
- Project scoping and giving presentations at different levels to ensure all related parties are up to date on progress
- Liaised with hardware suppliers, obtained quotations and costing new solutions to ensure a good ROI
- Provided documentation, flowcharts, diagrams and training to system users at all levels.
Application Developer
Gatehouse Bank PLC
08.2012 - 07.2013
- Developed a CRM and a Web based BI tool using ASP.Net and SSRS, used by various departments within the bank to produce required regulatory reporting on a daily, weekly and monthly basis
- Worked closely with end users to define, document and develop the banking system and processes
- Assist in feasibility and introduction of new technology and software
Systems Analyst
Kantar Operations
06.2011 - 05.2012
- Involved in analysis of existing systems and business models and produced designs of new IT systems also specified the system operations and the dataflow
- Worked closely with software development team and end users to ensure technical feasibility and user satisfaction
- Involved in development of other tools and applications to support the current market research platform (ConfirmIT, Dimensions).
Software Developer
Agility Software Ltd
09.2009 - 03.2011
- Developed a windows-based loyalty application that integrates with its current POS system to capture customer information and send marketing data via email/ SMS
- Developed a web application to capture potential customer data
- The user once registered could access support materials and new software product demos
- Designed and developed reports using Crystal Reports
- Performed Database administration to ensure security and integrity.
Web Application Developer
Wall Colmonoy Corp.
05.2009 - 08.2009
- Worked as a graduate developer to develop internal web-based Production machinery planning tool to assist the business with capacity planning.
Education
Master of Science - Embedded Computer System Engineering
Northumbria University
Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom12.2008
Bachelor of Engineering - Information Technology
Osmania University
Hyderabad, India06.2007
Advanced Diploma - Computer Engineering
S.B.T.E.T
12.2003
Skills
Languages: C#, VBNET, ASPNET, T-SQL, LINQ, HTML, CSS, TypeScript, R, XML, XAML, YAML, WSDL, JavaScript, jQuery, PowerShell, XQuery
Technologies: NET Core, NET Framework, Web APIs, WCF, WPF, Micro Services, CQRS, MSMQ, Angular, ADONET, ORM (Entity Framework, Dapper), SQL Server Databases, SSIS, SSRS, SOAP, nUnit, xUnit, IIS, FTP, JSON, AJAX, Razor, Azure, AWS
Tools: Visual Studio, SSMS, VSTS, TFS, Git, Bitbucket, Docker, Kubernetes, Selenium, NuGet, Visio, Tibco Spotfire, MS Office, JIRA, Confluence, ReSharper, Swagger, Mercurial, LESS, Bootstrap
Concepts: OOAD, SOLID, SOA, RESTful, UML, Design patterns (MVC, MVVM, n-Tier, CQRS), SDLC, TDD, BDD, AD, CI, CD, DevOps
References Available
Upon request
Certification
- Microsoft Certified Azure Developer Associate (September 2020)
- Microsoft Certified Azure Fundamentals (January 2020)
- Microsoft Certified Solutions Developer (MCSD) Web Applications (Oct 2016)
- Microsoft Certified Solutions Developer (MCSD) App Builder (Oct 2016)
- Microsoft Certified Solutions Developer (MCSA) Web Applications (Oct 2016)
- Microsoft Certified Solutions Developer (MCSD) Windows store Applications using C# (Dec 2014)
- Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) Windows Applications using .NET Framework 4 (Nov 2014)
- Microsoft Specialist (MS) Programming in C# specialist (Nov 2014)
- Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) Windows Applications using .NET Framework 4 (Nov 2014)
- Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) ASP.NET Applications using .NET Framework 3.5 (Nov 2008)
Timeline
Senior Platform Developer
AMP
02.2023 - Current
Senior Software Engineer
Commonwealth Bank of Australia
08.2022 - 02.2023
Technical Lead - API Practice
CYARA
11.2021 - 08.2022
Senior Software Engineer
PageUp
02.2021 - 10.2021
Senior Software Engineer
TAL
11.2018 - 01.2021
Senior Software Engineer
Vanquis Bank
07.2018 - 08.2018
Senior Application Developer
Prudential Portfolio Management Group
08.2015 - 07.2018
Software Engineer
Simmons Bedding Group PLC
07.2013 - 07.2015
Application Developer
Gatehouse Bank PLC
08.2012 - 07.2013
Systems Analyst
Kantar Operations
06.2011 - 05.2012
Software Developer
Agility Software Ltd
09.2009 - 03.2011
Web Application Developer
Wall Colmonoy Corp.
05.2009 - 08.2009
Master of Science - Embedded Computer System Engineering
Northumbria University
Bachelor of Engineering - Information Technology
Osmania University
Advanced Diploma - Computer Engineering
S.B.T.E.T
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