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Awais Munir | Senior Software Developer
.NET, Web, Cloud, AI & Legacy Systems
Award-winning Senior Software Developer specializing in .NET, Azure Cloud, AI/ML integration, legacy system modernization, and enterprise software architecture
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👋 A Senior Software Developer with 15 years of experience in robust & scalable 🌐 web apps, 🔗 APIs, 🖥️ desktop apps, and ☁️ cloud apps development. I specialize in 🖥️ C#, 🏗️ .NET Core/Framework, 📂 SQL, ☁️ Azure/AWS, and modern JavaScript frameworks like 🌿 Vue.js and ✨ jQuery. with integrations to 💳 Stripe, Authorize.Net, and ChargeBee in web apps and SmartCard/NFC payment integrations in desktop apps. From 🔧 robust backends to 🎨 sleek frontends, complex ☁️ cloud integrations, and seamless 💳 payment systems, I've got you covered!
Professional Services & Solutions
Cloud Migration & Modernization
Transform legacy on-premise monoliths into scalable, cloud-native architectures. specialized in complex database migration (Oracle to Azure SQL) and cost optimization.
AI & Computer Vision Integration
Deploy custom Machine Learning models for Visual Search, Object Detection, and automated decision-making engines (Logistics/Bin-Packing).
Enterprise SaaS Architecture
End-to-end development of secure, multi-tenant B2B platforms. Expertise in complex business logic, billing integration, and high-availability systems.
High-Volume ETL & Data Pipelines
Architect resilient middleware to ingest, transform, and synchronize massive datasets from 3rd-party APIs (Gov Data, MLS, Banking) into centralized hubs.
Identity, SSO & Security
Implement banking-grade security protocols, including Single Sign-On (SSO), Biometric Authentication (FaceID), and DRM-protected media streaming.
IoT Backend & Hardware Integration
Bridge the gap between hardware and cloud. Experience with embedded firmware (Rabbit), Smartcard integration, and sensor data acquisition.
Client Feedbacks
Market Makers Book Project
"Awais delivered an exceptional educational platform with secure video streaming implementation. His attention to detail and technical expertise made all the difference in our project success."
Logistics Optimization System
"The AI-driven analytics implemented by Awais significantly improved our shipping efficiency by 30%. His approach to problem-solving and communication was outstanding."
Real Estate Visual AI
The visual search capabilities and image recognition technology implemented by Awais transformed our property listing system. The accuracy of the automated tagging was impressive.
Robust GIS Web System using C#, ASP.NET CORE 7, Google Maps MSSQL/PostgreSQL
I don't want to close this contract as I don't want to lose Awais to anyone else. But budget cuts beyond my control are forcing me to do this! Awais is truly amazing. He's calm, patient and knows just about everything in code.
Interactive Makeover - ETL, C#, ASP.NET MVC, Web API, MySQL
I don't want to close this contract as I don't want to lose Awais to anyone else. But budget cuts beyond my control are forcing me to do this! Awais is truly amazing. He's calm, patient and knows just about everything in code.
Sharepoint 3rd-party Integration Fixes
Awais completed the job as agreed and in-time as he promised. His response time was excellent. He possesses excellent technical, English language and communication skills. We are in the processing of discussing our next project. Highly recommended.
GIS Web System with ASP.NET Core
"Awais is truly amazing. He's calm, patient and knows just about everything in code. I don't want to close this contract as I don't want to lose Awais to anyone else."
Application Code Enhancement
"5.0 Star Rating. Successful completion of application code enhancement and expansion. The client praised the technical delivery and team cooperation."
Full Stack .NET Development
"Fantastic working with Awais, would be glad to hire him again in a heartbeat! Highly recommended client satisfaction."
CRM Product in ASP.NET MVC
"Awais is a very conscious and skilled .net developer. His knowledge about all areas of the .net Framework and many other concepts of software development is unparalleled."
Full Stack Developer (.NET/JS)
"It was a pleasure working with Awais during the past couple of months. He was a valuable asset to our team."
Next Gen Weather System Developer
"Awais is a great hard worker. I would highly recommend him."
C# & .NET MVC Architecture
"5.0 Star Rating. Successful project delivery. Client provided excellent rating for technical execution and communication."
C# & .NET MVC Development
"Awais is a great worker, we are only ending his contract to move him to a different team."
MVC4 Expert for Tech Startup
"Good developer, has a lot of knowledge and experience. Recommended."
Senior Software Developer
"Great Person to work with, excellent work done .. Thanks!"
OAuth 2.0 & OpenID Connect SSO
"Project completed successfully with a 5-star rating. Implemented secure SSO using OAuth 2.0 OpenID Connect Authentication code flow."
Interactive Makeover Tool (.NET)
"Awais delivered good work on this .net development project... His communication was top-notch, he met all deadlines, and his skills were extremely strong. I would highly recommend Awais."
SharePoint Third-Party Code Fixes
"Awais completed the job as agreed and in-time as he promised. His response time was excellent. He possesses excellent technical, English language and communication skills."
C#, ASP.NET Core & AWS Architecture
"We are very satisfied with the work performed by Awais. He is a great communicator and an expert in his nominated fields. We look forward to working with him on future projects."
Critical C++/C# Interop Debugging
"Awais provided amazing work and was able to find an incredibly complicated issue. Amazing job!"
Software Architect (.NET/Java)
"Technical skills excellent, we are continuing this work in a new job. Easy to work with, excellent written and spoken English."
Full Stack Web Development
"I have worked multiple times with Awais and he keeps impressing each time. Looking forward to the next gig."
ASP.NET MVC & EF Expert
"great developer. rehiring."
MVC4 Development Expert
"great developer."
Senior .NET & WPF Developer
"Great person to work with. will definitely work with again!"
QuickBooks to CRM Database Integration
"Awais extremely committed to getting the work done. Despite numerous setbacks by our client, Awais pressed on and got the job done no matter what it took. I was also very impressed with his documentation."
MVP Research & Development Specialist
"It was great working with Awais. He has a deep knowledge and experience on researching & developing MVP from scratch! We will use his expertise very soon again in future."
QuickBooks Online Development
"Very talented and knowledgable. Extremely professional and clearly knows the ins and outs of what he is doing!"
Advanced Installer & OS Internals Expert
"Breadth and depth of knowledge of programming languages and tools, operating system internals, protocols, etc. We have used Awais for all of these areas in our ongoing projects."
.NET Deployment on Windows Server 2016
"My second time working with Awais. He was proactive in finding solutions to the specific challenge but also for offering helpful suggestions on how we could improve things."
C# & ASP.NET Core Solutions Architect
"Success in solving deep problem involving 3rd party software anomaly and without access to 3rd party code. Amazing skill."
C# Winforms Reverse Engineering & Updates
"Awais successfully completed all aspects of what I asked him to do in this project and I couldn't be happier with the results. I will highly recommend anyone with a difficult project to hire him."
C# Backend eCommerce API Integration
"Awais is a very skilled backend developer. If I have a project I will hire him again."
Multi-threaded .NET & MSSQL Development
"Again, Awais has done an amazing job. He makes it so easy for me! His communication is excellent and outlines everything step by step to make the process seamless."
.NET Desktop App & Windows Service
"Great to work with Awais once again. Great communicator and is always willing to go above and beyond what is required. Highly recommend."
Portfolio & Project Highlights
Secure EdTech Streaming Platform
Architected a subscription-based education platform featuring HLS secure streaming, anti-piracy Face ID detection, and Stripe subscription management.
AI Visual Search & Virtual Staging
Built a "Visual Search" engine using YOLOv3/Vision AI to find homes by image. Developed an "Interactive Makeover" tool for dynamic interior redesigns.
Logistics Cost Optimization Engine
Developed a bin-packing algorithm to optimize pallet/carton configurations for Amazon FBA, integrating Azure ML to reduce shipping costs.
Gov-Data Aggregation & Middleware
Engineered middleware to ingest UK Land Registry & official government datasets, creating a centralized real-estate appraisal and acquisition engine.
Enterprise Cloud Transformation
Led the migration of mission-critical billing apps (NAFAR/Tango) and complex Oracle/SQL databases from on-premise infrastructure to Azure Cloud.
SSO & Identity Management
Re-engineered the SmartSignIn Single Sign-On algorithm, optimizing database performance and enhancing security protocols for enterprise access.
IoT & Network Health Monitoring
Built a centralized dashboard for remote heartbeat monitoring of routers, firewalls, IoT devices, and software services.
Aviation Storm Prediction Algo
Implemented complex mathematical formulas for storm path prediction and flight trip planning, enhancing safety and route efficiency.
HR Tech & Applicant Tracking
Enhanced 'RecruiterBase' with Azure B2C integration, resume parsing/tagging, and API integrations with JobBoard.IO and ZipRecruiter.
Analytics Data Sync Engine
Developed 'AnalytixSync', a robust background Windows Service to synchronize large-scale local data with the Analytix360 cloud platform, including custom MSI installers.
Key Achievements
AI-Powered Visual Search
Biometric Security & DRM
GovTech Data Pipelines
AI Logistics Optimization
FinTech Database Migration
Enterprise SSO & Identity
Cloud Transformation Strategy
IoT & Hardware Integration
Legacy Performance Tuning
Technical Skills
Programming & Frameworks
- C# (Expert), .NET Core, & Cross-Platform Ecosystems
- ASP.NET Core MVC, RESTful APIs, & WCF Integration
- Modern Web: TypeScript, ReactJS, Vue.js, & Angular
- Multi-threaded Windows Services & Asynchronous Programming
- Responsive UI, Bootstrap, & MVVM Design Patterns
Database Engineering & Cloud Migration
- Enterprise RDBMS: MS SQL, Oracle, PostgreSQL, & MySQL
- Cloud & Mobile: Azure SQL, CosmosDB, SQLite, & Offline-First
- On-Premise to Cloud Migration & Legacy Schema Modernization
- Complex Stored Procedure Refactoring & Query Optimization
- Secure Transactional Data Migration (Billing & FinTech Systems)
Cloud Infrastructure & DevOps
- Multi-Cloud Architecture & Strategy (Azure, AWS, GCP)
- Container Orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes, Service Fabric)
- Automated CI/CD Pipelines & Release Management
- Advanced Git Workflows & Version Control Standards
- Agile Lifecycle & Issue Management (Jira, Trello, Azure Boards)
Enterprise Data Integration (ETL)
- High-volume 3rd-party API synchronization
- Real-time property & vendor data ingestion
- Automated job board & applicant aggregation
- Government open data transformation & compliance
- Scalable multi-tenant B2B/B2C pipelines
Software Development Practices
- Agile (Scrum) & Iterative Product Delivery
- Microservices & Event-Driven System Architecture
- Domain-Driven Design (DDD) & Strategic Modeling
- SOLID Principles & Object-Oriented Design Patterns
- Secure Coding Standards & Performance Optimization
AI & Machine Learning Integration
- Computer Vision, Visual Search & Object Detection
- Custom ML Model Training & Hyperparameter Tuning
- AI-Driven Process Automation & System Integration
- Edge AI Deployment & Cross-Platform Inference (ONNX)
- Local Inference with On-Premise & Offline LLMs
Cloud Migration & Legacy Modernization
- Enterprise Cloud Migration Strategy (Azure, AWS, GCP)
- Legacy Application Modernization & Tech Stack Upgrades
- Monolith to Microservices Refactoring & Decoupling
- Database Performance Tuning & Scalability Optimization
- Continuous System Maintenance & Technical Debt Resolution
Application Security & Identity
- Advanced Identity Management (SSO, Azure AD B2C, OAuth2)
- Biometric Authentication & Device Fingerprinting Logic
- Secure Media Delivery (HLS) & Content Rights Protection
- Data Encryption Standards & Hardware/Smartcard Integration
- Regulatory Compliance & Secure FinTech Architecture
Embedded Systems, IoT & Hardware Security
- Embedded Firmware (Rabbit BLC) & Sensor Data Acquisition
- Smartcard Security & Reader Integration (Gemalto .NET)
- Secure Certificate Imprinting & Hardware Cryptography
- Financial Exchange Integration & Proprietary C# SDKs
- Biometric Authentication & Device-Level Fingerprinting
Professional Experience
Working The Market Makers Book, U.S.
Product Developer (.NET/React/MAUI)
August 2024 – Present- Architected a subscription-based Educational Platform featuring HLS Secure Streaming, dynamic watermarking, and Face ID fingerprinting to prevent content piracy and protect premium educational assets.
- Developed "Insight," a specialized trading analytics application to analyze market maker trends, incorporating complex financial data visualization and real-time market insights.
- Engineered "ImageProc," a high-performance multi-threaded Windows Service to handle background processing of MetaTrader data, ensuring real-time feed updates with zero latency.
- Created custom MSI installers for the ecosystem using Advanced Installer Architect, ensuring seamless client-side deployment and automated installation workflows.
LandCycle (Land Software Limited), U.K.
Chief Engineer (.NET) & Product Developer
Jan 2023 – Aug 2024- Built a centralized Real Estate Appraisal Engine, developing robust middleware to ingest and consolidate official UK Land Registry data via government APIs, creating a single source of truth for property valuations.
- Optimized heavy ETL pipelines handling JSON/XML/CSV ingestion, reducing data synchronization time by 40% and improving property listing update frequency.
- Led the .NET Core migration initiative, integrating GraphQL APIs with ReactJS & Vue.js frontends to deliver a responsive, modern user experience.
- Enhanced legacy Windows Services to automate the generation and printing of appraisal letters, streamlining offline communication workflows and reducing manual processing time.
ShipSavy IP Ltd, Australia
Chief Engineer (.NET) & Product Developer
June 2019 – Jan 2023- Designed a cloud-native Logistics Cost Optimization Engine using .NET Core and Azure ML to calculate optimal shipping routes and costs, reducing client expenses through intelligent route planning.
- Developed a proprietary "Bin Packing Algorithm" to determine maximum product density for Amazon FBA pallets, factoring in complex constraints including weight distribution, dimensions, and shipping regulations.
- Implemented AI-driven analytics and predictive modeling that reduced client vendor shipping expenses by approximately 30% annually through data-driven optimization.
- Managed the full DevOps lifecycle, streamlining CI/CD pipelines for rapid iterative deployment and reducing release cycles by 40%.
ShowOff Inc, USA
Full Stack AI/ML Developer (.NET, GCP, Vision AI)
March 2020 – Dec 2021- Spearheaded "Visual Search" for real estate, leveraging YOLOv3 and Google Vision AI to enable users to find properties using image similarity, revolutionizing property discovery.
- Developed the "Interactive Makeover" application, enabling dynamic virtual staging where users can swap furniture, colors, and fixtures in real-time, enhancing user engagement.
- Architected robust Data Integration Services (ETL) to sync high-volume Agent and Property data from Realogy APIs into the ERA Distinctive Properties engine, ensuring data consistency.
- Trained and deployed custom ML models (Darknet/YOLOv3) for automated object detection, identifying room types and amenities to auto-tag property listings with 95% accuracy.
TengezCheverOil, Kazakhstan
Senior Consultant (.NET & Azure)
April 2019 – Nov 2019- Led the cloud migration of mission-critical billing applications (NAFAR & Tango) from on-premise infrastructure to Azure, ensuring zero downtime during transition.
- Executed complex database migrations, moving legacy Oracle and MS SQL Server data to Azure SQL with zero data loss and improved performance.
- Refactored monolithic legacy code into scalable RESTful APIs, enabling a modernized AngularJS frontend integration and improving system maintainability.
Hireground LLC, U.S.A.
Chief Engineer .NET/Azure DevOps
April 2018 – April 2019- Architected secure full-stack solutions utilizing Azure AD B2C for enterprise identity management and CosmosDB for globally distributed, scalable data storage.
- Implemented database security best practices and led DevOps automation initiatives, reducing system load times by 50% through strategic architecture improvements.
iProfile, U.K.
Senior Full Stack Developer
Jan 2016 – March 2018- Enhanced the flagship "RecruiterBase" product, implementing advanced candidate search algorithms and intelligent resume tagging features to improve recruiter productivity.
- Integrated third-party recruitment APIs (JobBoard.IO, ZipRecruiter), creating a unified dashboard for agency recruiters to manage multiple job boards from a single interface.
- Optimized database queries for the resume parsing engine, improving search retrieval speeds by 60% for large candidate datasets containing millions of records.
Carferma (Analytix360)
Senior .NET Developer
June 2015 – Dec 2015- Developed "AnalytixSync," a robust background Windows Service to synchronize large-scale local operational data with the cloud-based Analytix360 platform, ensuring real-time data consistency.
- Engineered custom MSI installers using WIX Toolset, ensuring reliable deployment of the sync engine across diverse client environments with automated configuration.
- Resolved critical bugs in the core analytics calculation engine, improving data accuracy by 99.9% and enhancing reporting reliability for end-users.
Universal Weather & Aviation / LogicChoice
Senior Software Engineer
Aug 2013 – May 2015- Universal Weather: Implemented complex mathematical algorithms for a custom Storm Prediction engine, critical for flight trip planning, safety optimization, and route efficiency.
- LogicChoice: Maintained and enhanced the "CapitolInsurance" system (ASP.NET/SQL), resolving legacy bugs and implementing new insurance policy logic to support business growth.
SmartSignIn (PerfectCloud), Canada
Web Developer (.NET/Security)
Dec 2011 – June 2013- Re-engineered the core Single Sign-On (SSO) algorithm, significantly improving authentication speed by 70% and enhancing security compliance for enterprise clients.
- Developed browser add-ins and background Windows Services to handle secure data synchronization between client devices and the cloud, ensuring data integrity.
- Performed a major database upgrade and schema optimization, supporting rapid growth of the multi-tenant user base from 10K to 100K+ users.
TechVixion / Horizon Tech
Software Engineer (Embedded & .NET)
Aug 2008 – Nov 2011- TechVixion: Wrote custom firmware for Rabbit BLC boards to monitor temperature, pressure, and volume sensors for a Remote Sensing Station, enabling real-time environmental monitoring.
- Horizon Tech: Integrated Gemalto .NET Smartcards and card readers into security applications, implementing secure certificate imprinting and hardware-based authentication for financial institutions.
- Developed the "CentralisedControl" RMMS solution for remote heartbeat monitoring of routers, switches, and IoT devices, providing proactive network health alerts.
Education & Certifications
B.Sc. Software Engineering (Honors)
University of Engineering & Technology, Taxila, Pakistan
2004 – 2008 | 81.31% Percentile
Microsoft Certified Professional Developer (MCPD – ASP.NET)
Microsoft | Jan 2011
Azure Solutions Architect (In Progress)
Microsoft | Ongoing
