Ashar N

EDUCATION

Master of Computer Science, University of Engineering and Technology Lahore, Pakistan (2012 – 2015)

BS Engineering, National University of Computer and Emerging Sciences, Pakistan (2006 – 2010)

WORK EXPERIENCE

Principal Software Engineer @ servicePath, Canada, Remote (Apr 2020 – Present)

• Leading the design and development of scalable enterprise applications using .NET Core, Azure, and microservices architecture.
• Collaborating with product and business teams to translate complex requirements into technical solutions that improve platform reliability and performance.
• Driving best practices for clean architecture, test automation, and CI/CD pipelines across the engineering team.
• Mentoring junior engineers and conducting code reviews to maintain high-quality engineering standards.

Solution Architect and Technical Lead @ CureMD, Lahore, Pakistan (Apr 2016 – Apr 2020)

• Worked in a regulated healthcare environment, ensuring compliance with data privacy and security standards such as HIPAA.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to design and develop secure, scalable software solutions.
• Implemented robust error handling, logging, and auditing for traceability and compliance.
• Technologies: C#, ASP.NET MVC, RESTful APIs, WCF, SQL Server, Azure, JavaScript, jQuery, AJAX, Bootstrap, and AngularJS.

Senior Software Engineer @ NetSol Technologies, Lahore, Pakistan (Jul 2014 – Apr 2016)

• Designed and developed multiple modules for the iWin application.
• Prepared and verified RS (Requirement Specifications), FS (Functional Specifications), and design documents.
• Helped standardize application architecture and encouraged modern development practices.
• Worked on NetSol Financial Suite (NFS), a hybrid web/windows-based application integrated with various services.
• Performed enhancements, new development, and maintenance of legacy modules.
• Assisted architectural group in estimation, design, and technology evaluations.
• Provided peer support and mentorship on design and development topics.
• Offered client support during implementation and post-go-live.
• Involved throughout the full software development lifecycle.

Senior Software Engineer @ Systems Limited, Lahore, Pakistan (Feb 2011 – Jul 2014)

• Designed and developed web application for Kellwood employees and contractors to manage packaging requirements.
• Involved in the full development lifecycle of the PNC Banking Application, from initial documentation to final deployment.
• Led migration from legacy Visual Basic application to .NET Framework 4.0.
• Validated system architecture with Layer Diagrams.
• Provided client support during UAT and in the live environment.
• Technologies: ASP.NET (C# .NET), AJAX, JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3, OBIEE (for reporting), SQL Server 2008 R2, WCF, Windows Azure.

Software Engineer @ Lahore Stock Exchange, Pakistan (Sept 2010 – Jan 2011)

• Designed and developed the Bond Market System using C++ and MFC.

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