Muhammad Sajjad Awan Email & Phone Number

United Arab Emirates

Dubai, Dubai, Ae

As the Head of Technology at Cartlow, I spearhead the design and architecture of multiple modules for our groundbreaking Circular Commerce platform. This platform plays a pivotal role in transforming the reverse supply chain ecosystem across KSA and UAE by streamlining processes such as Returns Management, Trade-Ins, and Diagnostics. Through our cloud-based SaaS services, we enable customers to access a wide range of pre-owned and refurbished electronics at unbeatable prices, reinforcing our commitment to quality and affordability.Since August 2020, I have been instrumental in establishing Cartlow's development center in Pakistan, where I have built a team of over 40 talented developers. My role involves overseeing the design and architecture of application modules, leveraging technologies like PHP, Laravel, CakePHP, MariaDB (MySQL), Redis, Kafka, Clickhouse, Kotlin, Swift, and Elasticsearch/Solr for enhanced search capabilities. I also implement performance monitoring using Prometheus and Grafana to ensure our platform's reliability across AWS, DigitalOcean, and Google Cloud Platform. My efforts focus on advancing Cartlow's technological framework, supporting its mission to reshape the Circular Commerce industry in the region.

Kowloon, Hk

München, Bavaria, De

• To design and architect the rich client solution for high-end devices including Android, iPhone and BlackBerry mobile phones over GPRS/ EDGE/3G/4G/WIFI• To design and architect according to OWASP Mobile Security Standards.• Test Application Security using Network Capture, forensic analysis, automation and more.• Recommendation for Vulnerability Remediation, Detail and customized reporting• Test and Maintain List of used 3rd parties Libraries (like OpenSSL, AFNetworking, Android Ad Library) • Awareness to the developer about Secure Mobile Development Best Practices• Fully validate SSL/ TLS – certificate pinning.• To design and architect the thin client solution for low-end device based on USSD and SMS• To design and architect the WAP solution for Mobile Wallet application• Develop Mobile Ticketing module for Mobile Wallet• NFC based payment Module• Integration with SMSC and USSDC for communication• Kennel configuration• Transport control layer for silent switching between internet (2G/3G/WiFi), SMS and USSD channel on unavailability of others

Pk

• Design and develop MTMP Protocol for efficient client server communication• Compressed TCP/IP based communication to minimize the data exchanged using MTMP Protocol.• SSO – (Single Sign On) mechanism to authenticate user.• Deployed in Distributed Environment to target region based subscribers• Development of OTA Web based Admin console using J2EE Struts2 framework.• Mobile device Identification using X-WAP profile URL.• Mobile device profile management using DELI service.• Design and developed Runtime JAD & ALX generator using Java download API.• Organization of device specific builds using XML structure.• Implementation of contents up-loader using J2EE file upload API.• Integration of Kennel Server with Multiple SMSC via SMPP Protocol.• Compliance of OTA server with GSM and 3GPP standards.• Parsing XML feed contents using JDOM and xPath Query Language • Design and Implemented an Optimized Cache Management system to reduce the Database fetches.• Region Identification of Client using GEO IP Address Lookup• Optimized & Secure client server communication to reduce GPRS cost• Image Optimization for mobile using Image Magic

Dubai, Ae

Responsibilities:1. To help out the core team in setup and rollout of eCommerce and mCommerce platform for online payment and branchless banking.2. To design and develop the rich client solution that provide Balance inquiry, mini statement, funds transfer, cash withdraw etc. for high-end devices (J2ME, Black Berry, Windows CE, Symbian and iPhone) 3. Multi-channel support with adaptability (GPRS, USSD, SMS, WAP)4. To design and develop the thin client solution for low end device based on USSD and SMS that manage SIM based session of mobile user, interact with backend banking service and provide textual base menu through connectivity with USSDC (Huawei) and SMSC (Warid).5. Triple DES Security Layer for Mobile Communication using GPRS, and SMS6. To design and develop the WAP solution7. Mobile Ticketing module for mWallet using EXIO and XELIA 2D/QR bar Code readers8. NFC based payment Module9. Integration with USSDC & SMSC (using Kennel) 10. To design Transport Control Layer that enable the mobile application to switch between different communication channels like if there no GPRS available the application will automatically start communication over SMS11. OTA Provision software for distribution of mobile application12. SMS based other services like secure account registration13. Mobile Advertisement

Pk

At Tricastmedia my major responsibilities were:1. Design, implement and maintain mobile application phases including server and mobile client applications. 2. Utilize and contribute my 7-year experience of development to design mobile projects. 3. Drive best practice, quality and consistency within design and development phases. 4. Identify production and non-production application issues. 5. Identify opportunities to fine-tune and optimize applications of java-developed projects. 6. Provide technical support and consultation for java application and infrastructure questions. 7. Mentor and coach development team. 8. Provide direct support to Development Manager efforts as requested. 9. Establish, refine and integrate development and test environment tools and software as needed. 10. Develop, test, implement and maintain application software working with established processes. 11. Recommend changes to improve established java application processes. 12. Develop technical designs for application development. 13. Develop application code for java programs. 14. Develop and execute unit test plans.

Lahore, Punjab, Pk

Key activities that I performed but not limited to the following: 1. Working closely with Senior Architects and Engineering Management to ensure a thorough understanding of software requirements 2. Working closely with members of the architecture team to design various components and functionality of Mobile Application solution solutions.3. Involvement in the implementation stage of the development lifecycle using Java EE for Server and J2ME for mobile application.4. Contribute to the review of design documentation, code and test strategies5. Development of other lesser experienced software engineering staff

Key activities will include but not limited to the following: 1. Working closely with Senior Architects and Engineering Management to ensure a thorough understanding of software requirements 2. Working closely with members of the architecture team to design various components and functionality of Mobile Application solution solutions.3. Involvement in the implementation stage of the development lifecycle using Java EE for Server and J2ME for mobile application.4. Contribute to the review of design documentation, code and test strategies5. Development of other lesser experienced software engineering staff

Lahore , Punjab, Pk

Bs, Comuter Science

Hsc, Pre-Engineering