# Baseer Baheer Baseer Baheer is a remote worker on Himalayas, Lead of Technical Study Programs at XU Exponential University of Applied Sciences, based in Germany. Source: https://himalayas.app/@baseerbaheer ```text I build digital public services, climate software, and industry-aligned technology education. ``` | Detail | Value | | --- | --- | | Availability | Looking for a job | | Location | Germany | | Authorized to work in | Germany | | Salary expectations | 70k+ EUR | | Job categories | Software Engineer, Technical Program Lead, Computing Lecturer, Project Manager, Data Scientist, Research Software Engineer | | Skills | PyTorch, YOLO, Kubeflow, Hadoop, Apache Spark, Kafka, Apache Pinot, Presto, Apache Doris, Apache Superset, Apache Hive, Apache Flink, Apache Druid, Cassandra, Python, Java, Kotlin, SQL, JavaScript, R, Docker, Kubernetes, Jenkins, Ansible, Spring Framework, fastAPI, Flask, Next.js, Vue.Js, UML, BPMN, ArchiMate, Petri Nets, CUDA, Arduino, Ktor, Drupal, PHP, AngularJS, GraphQL, MySQL, PostgreSQL, SOAP, REST, HTML, CSS, Shell, GAMS, Data Warehouse, Cloud Computing, Software Engineering, Data Science, Digital Transformation, Digital Government, Project Management, Information Systems, Web Development, Network Automation, Application Development | | Website | https://cyberaan.com | | Portfolio | https://github.com/whitehacker/MailMind | | GitHub | https://github.com/whitehacker | ## What I'm looking for ```text I’m looking to lead and teach practical technology work that connects software engineering, data, digital transformation, sustainability, and real-world industry collaboration. ``` ## About ```text I’ve built national-scale digital services through Cyberaan, including Afghanistan’s government web platform, a Kabul Municipality project-management system, and an UNDP-funded adaptive learning platform deployed across 183 municipalities. I combine nearly 20 years in technology and academia, teaching software engineering, big data, and digital transformation while contributing to climate-modeling software at the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research. ``` ## Experience ### Lead of Technical Study Programs XU Exponential University of Applied Sciences. Oct 2024 - Sep 2026 ```text Contributed to industry-aligned Coding and Software Engineering/Data Science study programs. Strengthened industry collaboration by establishing partnerships with senseBox, Cisco, and JetBrains, and taught courses across disciplines including Parallel Computing, Big Data Analytics, Software Engineering, and Web Engineering. ``` Skills: Java, Spring-Framework, Kotlin, Ktor, Python, CUDA, Arduino ### Computer Science Lecturer Berlin School of Business and Innovation. Feb 2024 - Oct 2024 ```text Taught Big Data Analytics and Data Warehousing, covering essential frameworks and tools. Adopted project-based learning for real-world problem-solving in Big Data and collaborated with industry partners to bring real-world insights into the classroom. ``` Skills: Python, Hadoop, Spark, Kafka, Pinot, Presto, Superset, Druid, Cassandra, SQL ### Lecturer of Coding and Software Engineering XU Exponential University. Oct 2023 - Jun 2024 ```text Taught Digital Engineering and Web Development, focusing on hands-on projects and real-world skills to ensure students felt confident applying what they learned in practical scenarios. ``` Skills: Java, Spring-Boot, Docker, Eureka, Vue.Js, REST, GraphQL ### Lecturer of Software Engineering University of Tartu. Sep 2021 - Feb 2024 ```text Led hands-on lab sessions on Software Engineering, emphasizing real-world application and problem-solving. Instructed M.Sc. students on Enterprise Systems Integration and conducted specialized labs on developing REST and SOAP APIs. ``` Skills: Java, Python, PostgreSQL, Vue.Js, SOAP, REST, GraphQL ### Research Software Engineer Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research. Mar 2023 - Dec 2023 ```text Collaborated on developing the Potsdam Integrated Assessment Modeling Framework (PIAM). Contributed to the advancement of REMIND, an integrated energy-economy assessment model, and supported researchers with creating robust software prototypes. ``` Skills: R, GAMS, Python ### Lecturer - Human-Computer Interaction Tallinn University. Sep 2018 - Jan 2023 ```text Served as a part-time lecturer at the School of Digital Technologies, instructing the End-User Computing course for graduate students in the HCI program. Delivered courses on Data Warehouse and Cloud Computing at the University of Kabul as part of a joint Masters program collaboration. ``` Skills: PHP, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, SQL ### Founder & CEO Cyberaan. Aug 2015 - Aug 2021 ```text Led the development and successful delivery of four national-scale software projects that transformed digital services in Afghanistan, including a government content management platform, project management automation for Kabul Municipality, an online learning platform for the Afghan public sector, and a digital platform for the Afghan Chamber of Commerce and Industries. ``` Skills: Vision-And-Strategy, Brand-and-Culture, Stakeholder-Engagement, Decision-Making-and-Execution ### Lecturer - IT and Web Development Tallinn University of Technology. Sep 2020 - May 2021 ```text Introduced and delivered a course on Scripting Languages for System Administration and Infrastructure Automation, focusing on Python programming. Crafted a curriculum prioritizing practical automation techniques in Python, Ansible, and Shell. ``` Skills: Python, Ansible, Shell, PHP ### Senior Project Manager Cyberaan. Oct 2019 - Sep 2020 ```text Led the creation of the first E-Learning platform for the Independent Directorate of Local Governance in Afghanistan. Directed the creation and assimilation of 32 hours of multimedia content and achieved wide-scale deployment across 183 municipalities. ``` Skills: PHP, AngularJS, GraphQL, MySQL ### Project Manager Cyberaan. Dec 2017 - Oct 2019 ```text Led the conceptualization and design of the first-ever Project Management Automation Software tailored for the Afghan Public Sector. Ensured the system's foundation was anchored in globally recognized institutional frameworks and best practices, notably the PMBOK Guide. ``` Skills: PHP, AngularJS, GraphQL, MySQL ### Associate Professor Kabul University. Nov 2005 - Jan 2019 ```text Educated thousands of students over 14 years at the Computer Science Faculty. Played a pivotal role in developing bachelor's and master's program curricula and introduced courses such as Software Engineering, Web Technology and Services, Computer Architecture, Data Management, and Research Methodology. ``` Skills: PHP, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, SQL, Java, Python ### Full-Stack Engineer Cyberaan. Sep 2017 - Sep 2018 ```text Developed a state-of-the-art Drupal-based Content Management System, setting a new standard for state websites in Afghanistan. Achieved widespread adoption with the platform now integral to over 180 government departments. ``` Skills: PHP, Drupal, Docker ### Information Systems Project Manager World Bank. Jun 2012 - Dec 2015 ```text Orchestrated the design and deployment of the Teacher Education Management Information System, integrating it with the central Education Management Information System. Rolled out Mobile-Based Monitoring and Evaluation technology, reducing monitoring costs to $1 per survey. ``` Skills: PHP, Android, JavaScript ### Co-Founder & Vice President TechNation. May 2010 - Jun 2015 ```text Combined strategic leadership with hands-on oversight of software development and innovation programs. Organized and scaled six iLabs across multiple Afghan provinces, engaging over 2,000 participants, and supported the establishment of Ibtikaar, Afghanistan's first dedicated technology business incubator. ``` Skills: Strategic-Leadership, Innovation-Ecosystem, Incubator-Management ### IT Manager Ministry of Higher Education. May 2006 - Dec 2007 ```text Held a key position as one of the select committee members overseeing the nationwide university entrance examination, reaching over 84,000 aspirants across all 34 provinces. Introduced and championed a computer-aided scoring system for transparent and efficient evaluation. ``` ## Education ### Tallinn University Ph.D. Candidate, Digital Government. 2014 - Present ```text Ph.D. candidate in Digital Government, with a reference architecture for digital infrastructure in public sector systems. Expected defense soon, extended due to health challenges. ``` ### Cisco Networking Academy Certified DevNet Associate, Network Automation. 2020 - 2020 ```text Certified as a Cisco DevNet Associate Instructor, qualified to teach network automation and application development courses. ``` ### Technische Universität Berlin M.Sc., Software Engineering. 2007 - 2010 ```text M.Sc. in Software Engineering, specializing in subscription platforms with alternative payment systems for regions without traditional online payment methods. ``` ### Kabul University B.Sc., Computer Science. 2002 - 2005 ```text B.Sc. in Computer Science, focusing on comparative study of programming languages for distributed systems in web environments. ``` ### Cisco Networking Academy CCNA Certification, Networking. 2003 - 2004 ```text Holds CCNA Certification and is an accredited instructor, demonstrating deep knowledge in networking and capability to teach Cisco technologies. ``` ## Tech stack - Apache Spark - Presto - Apache Flink - Apache Hive - Kubernetes - Jenkins - MySQL - PostgreSQL - Cassandra - Hadoop - Spring - Next.js - Spring Framework - Vue.js - AngularJS - JavaScript - Python - Java - PHP - Kotlin - PyTorch - Kubeflow - Kafka - Flask - FastAPI - Ktor - GraphQL - Drupal - Ansible - Shell - Docker - CUDA - SQL - Apache Doris - Apache Pinot - Arduino - GAMS - BPMN - ArchiMate - Apache Kafka To contact Baseer, message them from this profile with a Himalayas employer account: [Hire on Himalayas](https://himalayas.app/hire). ## People also viewed - [Anil Poudyal](https://himalayas.app/@anilpoudyal): Technical Strategic Planning Manager, Bidhee Pvt. 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