Waqas Ahmed
Java Expert | Identity And Access Management (IAM) Developer
Lahore, Punjab
Summary
Versatile Java Developer, Solution Architect, and IAM Specialist with a proven record of delivering enterprise-grade applications and security solutions for government and international organizations. Skilled at driving end-to-end projects, from design to deployment, with a focus on scalability, automation, and compliance. Recognized for innovative problem-solving, cross-team collaboration, and building high-performance systems that accelerate business transformation.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages
Work History
Expert IAM Security Planning & Delivery
Jazz
04.2024 - Current
- Architected, implemented and deployed enterprise IAM solutions, integrating applications with Identity Management and SSO platforms while automating onboarding/offboarding through custom workflows, scripts, and connectors.
- Authored solution design documents, functional specifications, and operational guides for IAM systems.
- Partnered with cross-functional teams to capture requirements, design integrations, and deliver secure authentication and authorization solutions.
- Ensured compliance with organizational security policies, access governance, and regulatory standards.
- Provided L2/L3 support for IAM-related incidents and issues, reducing downtime and ensuring business continuity.
- Drove continuous improvement by analyzing project outcomes and documenting lessons learned.
Managing Consultant
Abacus Consulting
04.2021 - 12.2022
- Architected, implemented and deployed enterprise software applications using java technologies.
- Authored comprehensive technical documentation—spanning process maps, interoperability reports, software requirements specifications (SRS), solution designs, and operational guides—to support end-to-end project delivery.
- Resolved complex issues related to software applications quickly and effectively.
- Trained and mentored junior developers and engineers and working to improve overall team performance.
- Facilitated client meetings to discuss progress, review deliverables, and identify areas of improvement.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, design integrations, and deliver secure, scalable web applications.
- Drove continuous improvement by analyzing project outcomes and documenting lessons learned.
Senior Software Engineer /Senior Solution Architect
Evamp & Saanga
04.2018 - 04.2021
- Drive end-to-end software development by providing technical direction and ensuring alignment with business goals.
- Design and implement scalable, secure, and high-performing solutions aligned with enterprise architecture standards.
- Engineered and coded high-quality software applications and APIs, optimized for performance, security, and maintainability.
- Create and maintain technical documentation, including solution blueprints, HLDs, LLDs, and integration guides.
- Conduct client meetings and solution workshops to gather requirements, validate designs, and present proposed solutions.
- Manage and mentor a team of developers, overseeing task allocation, code quality, and professional growth.
- Integrate applications with multiple third-party systems and platforms, ensuring seamless data exchange and interoperability.
- Collaborate closely with DevOps and QA teams to enable automated deployments, continuous integration, and end-to-end testing.
- Drove continuous improvement by analyzing project outcomes and documenting lessons learned.
Senior Software Engineer
Vbiz Systems
09.2013 - 03.2017
- Designed, Developed, tested, and maintained software applications using Java technologies.
- Resolved complex issues related to software applications quickly and effectively.
- Trained and mentored junior developers and engineers and working to improve overall team performance.
- Worked with project managers, developers, quality assurance and customers to resolve technical issues.
Software Engineer
Business Analytics
04.2009 - 09.2013
- Designed, Developed, tested, and maintained software applications using Java technologies.
- Resolved complex issues related to software applications quickly and effectively.
- Worked with project managers, developers, quality assurance and customers to resolve technical issues.
Education
Master of Computer Science -
National University of Modern Languages
Islamabad 04.2001 -
Bachelor of Commerce -
Jinnah Islamia College of Commerce
Rawalpindi, Pakistan 04.2001 -
Intermediate in Computer Science -
Govt. Hashmat Ali Islamia College
Rawalpindi, Pakistan 04.2001 -
Metric - Computer Science
Hira Schools
Rawalpindi, Pakistan 04.2001 -
Skills
Core Java
JSP, Servlets
HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, jQuery, AJAX
Spring Boot, Spring MVC
Hibernate
WSO2 API Manager
WSO2 Identity Server
Apigee
Ping
One Identity Manager
Okta
Auth0
MySQL
Maria DB
PostgreSQL
SQL Server
Oracle
Cassandra
Jira
Jenkins
SonarQube
Linux
Timeline
Expert IAM Security Planning & Delivery
Jazz
04.2024 - Current
Managing Consultant
Abacus Consulting
04.2021 - 12.2022
Senior Software Engineer /Senior Solution Architect
Evamp & Saanga
04.2018 - 04.2021
Senior Software Engineer
Vbiz Systems
09.2013 - 03.2017
Software Engineer
Business Analytics
04.2009 - 09.2013
Master of Computer Science -
National University of Modern Languages
04.2001 -
Bachelor of Commerce -
Jinnah Islamia College of Commerce
04.2001 -
Intermediate in Computer Science -
Govt. Hashmat Ali Islamia College
04.2001 -
Metric - Computer Science
Hira Schools
04.2001 -