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kashif sardar

@kashifsardar

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Lead software engineer specializing in secure, scalable identity and API solutions.

Pakistan

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a senior technical role where I can lead architecture and engineering of secure, scalable identity or enterprise systems, mentor teams, and drive cloud-native, DevOps-aligned delivery with strong security and compliance focus.

I am a lead software development professional with 12+ years building secure, high-impact systems and digital identity platforms. I design and deliver enterprise-grade microservices, APIs, and mobile applications aligned with business goals.

I led architecture and implementation for national identity and civic projects, integrating biometric systems, PKI-based encryption, OAuth2, and digital signatures to protect sensitive data. I drive TDD, static analysis, and CI/CD to ensure reliability and maintainability.

My work spans cloud-native deployments with Docker and Kubernetes, event-driven systems using RabbitMQ/Kafka, and high-performance components in Java and C/C++ for biometric matching and real-time processing. I also mentor teams and define technology roadmaps to bridge engineering and strategy.

I seek to apply emerging technologies to citizen-centric and enterprise solutions, focusing on security, scalability, and measurable business impact while fostering cross-functional collaboration and technical excellence.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Lead Software Engineer

Current

Dubai Municipality (XDigit.ai)

Apr 2024 - Present (1 year 9 months)

Core member of the Universal Permit Application project, architecting and deploying a Java/Spring Boot microservices platform with OAuth2, API gateway, digital signatures, and CI/CD that improved secure permit processing and integration with Emirates ID, UAE Pass, and payment systems.

Java Spring Boot Microservices OAUTH2 Docker Kubernetes CI CD MongoDB API Gateway

Lead Software Engineer

National Database & Registration Authority

Jan 2022 - Mar 2024 (2 years 2 months)

Led design and delivery of the Somalia National ID System and Pak Identity projects using Java/Spring Boot microservices, biometric integrations, private-key encryption, RabbitMQ, and Kubernetes to enable scalable national identity and mobile/web ID management.

Java Spring Boot Microservices RabbitMQ Kubernetes Biometrics Elasticsearch

Senior Software Engineer

National Database & Registration Authority

Jan 2018 - Dec 2021 (3 years 11 months)

Developed the National Immunization Management System and Online Passport system, building secure Spring Boot services and React clients while integrating payment gateways and biometric devices to streamline national services.

Spring Boot JSF React Biometrics Payment Gateways Microservices

Software Engineer

National Database & Registration Authority

Jun 2015 - Jan 2018 (2 years 7 months)

Designed and implemented a distributed AFIS in C/C++ with JNI, delivering high-throughput fingerprint enrollment and matching deployed in Docker containers and benchmarked against FVC/NIST standards.

C C++Docker Performance Optimization Linux Windows

Software Engineer

Altair Technologies

Oct 2013 - Jun 2015 (1 year 8 months)

Developed Jadoo4 Android client modules (Live, VOD, Favorites) using native Android and integrated SOAP/REST backends to enable streaming and video-on-demand functionality.

Android Java SOAP REST Video Streaming Client Server Architecture UI Development

Design Engineer

Vision & Pattern Recognition System

Sep 2012 - Oct 2013 (1 year 1 month)

Implemented real-time H.264 video decoder and developed IRIS & fingerprint authentication and aviation tool tracking systems for embedded and real-time applications.

IRIS Recognition Real Time Systems Iris Recognition