About Me

Backend Software Engineer

Passionate software Engineer and tech leader who loves to solve problems, build & scale enterprise-grade systems and bring solutions to life. Expertise in backend engineering, microservices, cloud-native development and data ingestion pipelines. Proven track record in leading modernization initiatives, mentoring engineering teams, and delivering high-impact projects across large distributed environments.

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Core Skills

• Technologies: C#, .NET Core, REST APIs, Kafka, Docker/K8
• Cloud & DevOps: AWS, Azure DevOps, GitHub
• Data Technologies: MS SQL Server, ETL Pipelines, Distributed Processing

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Experience

Associate Director, Software Engineering

S&P Global — Islamabad, Pakistan (2014 – Present)

• Lead development for enterprise-scale backend systems enabling data ingestion, processing, and distribution.
• Modernized legacy COM-based monolith into microservices using .NET Core, Docker, cloud services. Designed key modules: Authentication, Schema Service, Derivations, DLQ for CDC, Backfiller.
• Mentor engineers and contribute to engineering communities.
• Technologies: .NET Core, C#, Kafka, Akka.NET, Docker, SQL Server, AWS.

Software Engineer

F3 Technologies — Rawalpindi, Pakistan (2013 – 2014)

• Created real-time Tactical Dashboard for ambulance and patient tracking.
• Built REST APIs, backend services, WCF components.
• Technologies: ASP.NET MVC, Web API, WCF, jQuery, SQL.

Software Engineer

Allainet — Islamabad, Pakistan (2010 – 2013)

• Built SEO automation modules and content generation engines.
• Developed social profile builder with Facebook/Twitter/LinkedIn APIs.
• Technologies: ASP.NET WebForms, C#, jQuery, JavaScript, Dapper.

Software Engineer

Sorcim Technologies — Islamabad, Pakistan (2008 – 2010)

• Built Windows and Web apps for global clients.
• Developed QuickBooks & Outlook plugin integrations.
• Technologies: WinForms, ASP.NET, QuickBooks API.

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Education

BS Computer Science (BSCS) — University of Central Punjab
CGPA: 3.92 / 4.0

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Certifications

• AWS Solutions Architect – Associate (2021)
• SAFe 5 Practitioner (2021)
• AWS Cloud Practitioner (2020)
• Microsoft Azure Fundamentals (2020)
• Microsoft Data Science Essentials (2019)

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Contact Me

• Phone: +92 345 5119833
• Email: wm.awan@gmail.com
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/waqasmehmood
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/waqasmehmood