Hassan Tarar
Helsinki,18
Summary
Dynamic software consultant and developer with over 5 years of experience delivering innovative solutions across the U.S. and Europe. Proven track record in collaborating with clients on-site, particularly in tax administration and government projects, while successfully leading full-cycle software development and implementation initiatives. Expertise in VB.NET, Python, SQL, Agile methodologies, and process optimization, with a strong commitment to addressing business challenges through effective collaboration, clean coding practices, and user-centered design. Passionate about leveraging technology to drive efficiency and enhance user experiences in diverse environments.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Software Implementation Consultant
Fast Enterprises – Finland Project (Finnish Tax Administration / Vero)
09.2022 - 09.2025
- Designed and implemented Finland’s Mining Tax System on the Omavero platform, leading end-to-end business process configuration in collaboration with Vero stakeholders for successful modernization of the award winning system.
- Developed core tax functionalities using VB.NET, SQL, and in-house configuration tools, ensuring alignment with Finnish tax legislation.
- Led requirements and legislative change meetings which involved government tax officers to meet evolving needs, defined project scope, and managed the software development lifecycle (SDLC).
- Created a tailored Inheritance Tax Interface to streamline workflows for tax officers, later contributing to Real Estate and Inheritance Tax modules, reducing admin work by 30% and increasing system automation.
- Oversaw development, supported testing and demos, and provided ongoing client consulting and training; translated technical functionality into business terms.
- Handled bug fixes, performance improvements, and system enhancements to ensure stability, usability, and client satisfaction.
- Led software implementation projects for tax administration systems, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Collaborated with government tax officers to analyze tax system requirements and translate them into scalable software configurations for successful digital transformation.
Software Implementation Consultant
Fast Enterprises
09.2019 - 08.2022
- Worked closely with the client to understand their business needs and problems and recommended them different problem-solving techniques with the given scenarios to improve organizational effectiveness.
- Studied customers' business processes to customize implementation measures for minimal disruption to operations.
- Wrote new code and customized existing code for FAST Drivers and Vehicle Services (DSVS) software.
- Contributed in the digital transformation of the government vehicle software using VB.NET, PostgreSQL and internal configuration.
- Analyzed customer needs to customize solutions, enhancing user experience and satisfaction.
- Built an online queue and appointment system for Utah Motor Vehicle Division enabling pre-booking; increased daily service capacity by 37% and reduced manual work for the tax officers.
- Used Microsoft SQL to monitor database performance and wrote new optimized queries for quick data retrieval.
Software Engineering Intern
Michigan State University/DRIVEN-4
01.2019 - 05.2019
- Worked on a team of five members for University senior year graduate project.
- Practiced Agile Methodologies – daily scrums, planning, sprints.
- Collaborated with the team and implemented a product development portfolio and planning software using Angular to build forms and Gantt chart and PostgreSQL for database schema.
- Managed all the documentation for the project and team – project plan, weekly status reports, presentations.
- Documented technical specifications and user guides for software applications and features.
- Utilized version control systems like Git effectively managing changes over time allowing for seamless collaboration among team members.
Product Development Intern
Smart Staffing Technologies
05.2018 - 08.2018
- Worked on the backend and frontend of the new software for in-home healthcare agencies using Django and Python.
- Collaborated with the CTO and successfully launched an MVP version of the software.
- Worked on the business development to increase sales and used the business canvas model.
- Identified and analyzed the company’s value propositions, channels and key resources which increased sales.
- Conducted market research to identify trends and inform product development strategies.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science & Engineering, Media and Information
Michigan State University, College of Engineering
USA05.2019
Skills
- Python
- C
- VBNet
- Software development life cycle
- Agile Software Development
- Software integration
- System configuration
- Business analysis
- SQL
- Technical analysis
- API integration
- Data migration
ACTIVITIES
Executive Member of MSU Leaders in IT Club 01/2017 – 01/2019 Member and Mentor of Global Spartan Leadership Program 08/2016 – 05/2018 Member of MSU sports Club (Football, Fencing, Squash, table tennis) 01/2015 – 01/2016 President of Pakistan Student Association 09/2014 – 05/2016
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Urdu
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Senior Software Implementation Consultant
Fast Enterprises – Finland Project (Finnish Tax Administration / Vero)
09.2022 - 09.2025
Software Implementation Consultant
Fast Enterprises
09.2019 - 08.2022
Software Engineering Intern
Michigan State University/DRIVEN-4
01.2019 - 05.2019
Product Development Intern
Smart Staffing Technologies
05.2018 - 08.2018
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science & Engineering, Media and Information
Michigan State University, College of Engineering