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Muhammad Saifullah

Abu Dhabi

Summary

Over 20 years of experience as an energetic and veteran Software Development Team Leader, adept at navigating development obstacles to deliver consistent performance and reliable contract fulfillment. Trusted for providing steady guidance and technical supervision throughout all phases of software engineering, from initial design to final deployment. Proven track record in leading diverse teams, fostering collaboration, and driving innovation to achieve project goals. Experienced in managing large-scale projects with a focus on process automation, ensuring timely delivery and exceeding client expectations. Ambitiously pursues exceptional customer satisfaction and superior revenue generation, leveraging technical expertise in ASP.NET, Windows Phone, MS CRM, SQL, and Web APIs to develop and implement high-quality software solutions. Recognized for strategic thinking, problem-solving skills, and a commitment to continuous improvement in a fast-paced technology environment.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Team Leader

Exceed IT Services
08.2012 - Current
  • Currently leading a team of 12 Software Developers and QAs to develop Automation and recruitment products for the customers which is deployed for more than 25 customers across Gulf
  • Continually expanded knowledge of products line.
  • Supported sales representatives during client meetings by providing expert knowledge on specific features or functionalities of the given product line.
  • Managed product lifecycle stages effectively, ensuring smooth transitions between development phases.
  • Reviewed and analyzed customer feedback, incorporating valuable suggestions into future product iterations.
  • Oversaw quality assurance testing efforts, guaranteeing consistent delivery of high-quality products to customers.
  • Improved overall user experience by collaborating with UX/UI designers on intuitive interface designs.
  • Researched and identified solutions to technical problems.
  • Maintained servers and systems to keep networks fully operational during peak periods for products.
  • Enhanced software performance by identifying and resolving bottlenecks in the code and on SQL server.
  • Established a culture of continuous learning within the team, fostering an environment conducive to professional growth for all members.
  • Achieved on-time delivery of high-priority projects by effectively managing team resources, deadlines, and stakeholder expectations.
  • Contributed to the architecture design of scalable applications, ensuring long-term stability and maintainability.
  • Implemented agile methodologies for streamlined project management and timely delivery of software releases.
  • Reduced bugs in software releases by implementing rigorous testing protocols and continuous integration practices.
  • Led team meetings to review progress, address challenges, and ensure alignment on project goals across all stakeholders.
  • Ensured seamless integration of new technologies into existing systems by conducting thorough compatibility assessments.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop innovative solutions, meeting both business and customer requirements.
  • Trained and provided coaching to more than 10 junior team members.
  • Built databases and table structures for the applications.

Senior Software Engineer, Principal Software Engineer

Ciklum
11.2006 - 07.2012
  • Started as software engineer and promoted to senior software engineer and then Principal software Engineer
  • Here I worked in all areas ranging from development, analysis, design and Team management
  • In this company I have worked in multiple Dot Net Technologies to develop software for the customers including Asp.net
  • ADO
  • Net Silverlight 4.0, and 5.0, MS CRM, WPF, WCF, web Services, infragistics controls, Windows Services and Windows Phone 7, 7.5

Software Engineer, Team Lead

Suave Solutions
08.2005 - 10.2006
  • In this company I have worked as software engineer, my core responsibilities was to analyze, design, develop and manage a team of software developers to ensure timely deliverables of the asp.net product
  • My responsiblities included task assignment and code reviews of the team
  • Here I have worked in Microsoft, Asp.net, ADO.Net and SQL server 2000.

Software Engineer

Mech Technologies
11.2004 - 07.2005
  • Worked as a software engineer, my primary role was to analyze and develop ASP.Net applications in C# with SQL server 2000.

Education

Master of Science - Computer Science

University of The Punjab
Lahore, Punjab
01.2004

Skills

  • Requirements Analysis
  • Software Design Patterns
  • Mentoring and Coaching
  • Backed code & API Development
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Team Collaboration
  • Client Communication
  • Web API development
  • SQL Development
  • Database Design
  • Advanced SQL Queries
  • Innovation and Creativity

Certification

  • Certified in Microsoft Silverlight 4.0
  • Microsoft Dynamics CRM 2013 customization and configuration
  • MCTS (Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist- ASP.NET 2.0)

Languages

English
Urdu

Recent Projects

  • Currently leading a team to working on a customer centric zero code automation product build in latest version of angular WEB APIs and SQL server
  • Leading a team of developers and QAs to work on a recruitment portal., Analyze design and develop, Visual Studio, C#, SQL server, Wep Api, Angular,
  • Licensing Quotation Management portal., Visual Studio, C# SQL server., Visual Studio, C#, SQL server, MVC,
  • Worked on Teachers Licensing System application, which is UAE teacher's government portal where teachers register manage their profile and apply for Licenses

Technicalcapabilities

Microsoft Silverlight, WP7.1 WP8, WP8.1, Dot Net, WCF, ASP.NET, MVC, iOS, Rest APIs, WCF, Web Services, Microsoft Azure, C#, Swift, HTML, XML, XAML, Javascript, Visual Studio 2008, 2010, 2013, 2015, Expression Blend 4, XCode 8, Android Studio, Erwin, ASP.NET Ajax toolkit, MVVM Light, Infragistics controls, Component One Silverlight controls, telerik controls, Silverlight toolkit, JQuery, Sqlite, Swift, Microsoft SQL server 2000, 2005, 2008, My SQL, Sqlite, Crystal Report, AWSTATS(A Web reporting tool), Visual studio online, GIT, Microsoft Team foundation server, Visual source safe

References

Available upon request

Timeline

Senior Team Leader

Exceed IT Services
08.2012 - Current

Senior Software Engineer, Principal Software Engineer

Ciklum
11.2006 - 07.2012

Software Engineer, Team Lead

Suave Solutions
08.2005 - 10.2006

Software Engineer

Mech Technologies
11.2004 - 07.2005

Master of Science - Computer Science

University of The Punjab
Muhammad Saifullah