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)
Helsinki, Finland
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
Salt Lake City, USA
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
Michigan, USA
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
Michigan, USA
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