I am looking for a role involving C# or Python development, including backend, full-stack, or cloud-based work. I enjoy building scalable, high-quality software and working with various frameworks and cloud technologies. I thrive in agile, collaborative environments where I can contribute my skills while continuously learning and growing as a developer.
Umer Saleem
@umersaleem
Passionate software engineer skilled in building scalable and customer-focused solutions.
What I'm looking for
I am a dedicated and results-driven software engineer with a strong background in designing and developing scalable, customer-centric software solutions. With expertise across multiple technology stacks, I specialize in writing clean, maintainable code and delivering high-quality software in agile environments.
Technical Expertise
Programming Languages: Python, C#
Frameworks & Libraries: Django, .NET (ASP.Net, MVC, WPF)
Databases: PostgreSQL, SQL Server, MongoDB
Cloud & DevOps: Microsoft Azure, AWS, Kubernetes
Software Architecture: Microservices, Monolithic, Kafka
Deployment: Dockers, CI/CD, Helm
Throughout my career, I have contributed to diverse projects, including energy management applications, e-commerce platforms, and reinsurance systems. Beyond development, I have experience leading small teams, mentoring developers, and teaching courses in programming, project management, and cybersecurity.
I am a strong team player with excellent organizational and problem-solving skills, always eager to take on new challenges. Passionate about staying at the forefront of emerging technologies, I continuously seek opportunities to refine my skills and contribute to impactful projects
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Research and Development Engineer
Viavi Solutions
Jun 2024 - Present (1 year 2 months)
Developed and maintained microservices for real-time telecom data ingestion (C#, Java, Kafka, K8s, Docker). Designed Kafka Streams pipelines for transforming JSON, Protobuf, and Avro. Integrated a Python-based AI log masking microservice. Built automated tests and dashboards (Prometheus, Grafana) to monitor performance and ensure reliability.
Database & Python Developer
My Utility Genius Limited
Jan 2023 - May 2024 (1 year 4 months)
Built and optimized a scalable backend for a UK schools’ energy insights platform, calculating and displaying electricity, gas, and carbon stats. Enabled demo delivery and faster onboarding. Designed efficient DB operations and REST APIs, optimizing complex energy cost queries using SQLAlchemy. (Python, Django, Django signals, PostgreSQL)
Software Engineer
Coding Cops
Mar 2021 - Dec 2022 (1 year 9 months)
Developed a SolidWorks plugin for Duro to migrate SWX project files to the cloud, improving collaboration for engineering teams. Helped onboard major defense and space tech clients. Also optimized AWS infrastructure, cutting operational costs and improving cloud efficiency. (C# / .NET, MongoDB, RESTful APIs, EC2, S3, CloudWatch)
Software Engineer (Full Stack)
Systems Limited
Jun 2019 - Mar 2021 (1 year 9 months)
Built key features for a finance app at Transatlantic Re, improving usability and automating server log analysis. Contributed to Microsoft’s D365 Retail project, streamlining product catalogues to social platforms. Also developed a mortgage web app with RESTful APIs and optimized SQL queries. (C# / .NET, ASP.NET, Azure, D365, Python, SQL, JavaScript)
Deep Learning Engineer
RStark
Jun 2018 - Jul 2019 (1 year 1 month)
Automated product image classification using deep learning techniques. Conducted research on various models and deployed the initial application phase.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of Hertfordshire
Masters in Advanced Computer Science, Computer Science
2022 - 2024
Majors courses include: Computational Algorithms and Paradigms, Measures and Models for Software Engineering and Programming for Software Engineers.
FAST-NUCES
Bachelors in Computer Science, Computer Science
2014 - 2018
Core Courses: Data Structures, Algorithms, Web Development, Data Mining, Deep Learning
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