May 2021 – Oct 2024 · 3 yrs 5 mos

• Building a pioneering islamic fintech platform

Sep 2009 – May 2021 · 11 yrs 8 mos

Jan 2019 – Present · 7 yrs 2 mos

• Building the next generation platform to shake things up in the world of property investment & ethical finance.
• Aim to simplify property investment by creating a transparent environment using technology to put the power back into the hands of the people

May 2018 – Jan 2019 · 8 mos

• Architect blockchain solution for EPOD MVP. The system was implemented using Hyperledger Fabric, Smart Contracts, React and Node.js

May 2017 – Aug 2019 · 2 yrs 3 mos

• Quran Club, the world's first social media for Muslims, building a community online by reading and completing the Quran together. The app asks users to read, pray and donate together, making our small efforts individually have a MASSIVE impact collectively. The app includes over 30 reciters of the Quran and 20 translations, alongside a number of unique features such as family groups, stats, live khatams and donate ads. The app is free and available on ios and android

Jun 2015 – Jun 2018 · 3 yrs

• Responsible for the design and development of a multitude of complex systems which demanded utilising a wide range of technologies covering desktop, web and mobile. Systems designed for Autoscan (real-time Vehicle Imaging system), clockinpoint and mobile vehicle inspection app

Feb 2014 – Jan 2016 · 1 yr 11 mos

• To support substantial business growth a number of projects were undertaken. These included a Long term Gas Forecasting System, Meter Checker App, Portfolio Reconciliation and Invoicing system
• The systems were developed using C#, ASP.Net, MVC, HTML, AJAX, JSON, Javascript, Jquery, Angularjs, Datatables, amCharts, Bootstrap, CSS, WPF, XAML, Prism, MEF, MVVM, WCF, REST, Moq, MsTest, LINQ, Generics, SQL Server, Entity Framework, TFS, Git and Excel VBA.

Aug 2012 – Feb 2014 · 1 yr 6 mos

• Project to implement a strategic automated pre/post trade compliance engine, ensuring all high risk rules are checked and audited for all OTCs, Repos and Bonds.
• The systems are implemented using C#, WPF, XAML, Winforms, DevExpress, MVVM, Prism, Unity, Moq, MsTest, MQ, LINQ, Generics, SQL Server, ADO.Net, and Transact-SQL.

Mar 2007 – Aug 2012 · 5 yrs 5 mos

• To support the emergence of new business models within the GAM hedge fund business, a number of high profile projects have been undertaken to replace or enhance existing systems. Business areas covered by these systems encompass Fund Fees, Cash Projections, Fund Setup, Accounting and Information Reporting. Primarily, the objective being, to deliver systems that not only meet today’s needs, but are open and flexible for future changes.
• The systems are implemented using C#, Winforms, ASP.Net, HTML, CSS, Javascript, Jquery, DevExpress, MVP, MVVM, Prism, Unity, WCF, CAB, Web services, MSMQ, LINQ, Generics, XML, Oracle, ODP.Net, and PL/SQL.
• Hence a number of User Interfaces were developed and enhanced to provide data maintenance, workflow, reporting and interfacing functionality. The latter also entailed the development of real-time message based interfaces to a number of external systems – SWIFT, Computron, GFAS and InvestOne.
• The systems were developed using UML and strong OO principles combined with the use of design patterns. An iterative approach was used to ensure that the systems could evolve based on user feed back during the development phase. Implementation of the systems is based upon a multi-threaded, asynchronous front-end operating within a service-orientated architecture.

Dec 2005 – Mar 2007 · 1 yr 3 mos

• Global Order Management System
• Portfolio Managers used a paper based system to capture orders and communicate these orders to Traders for subsequent execution. The remit of this project was to automate the order management and trading platform within an Order Management System (OMS).
• OMS provides a global real-time platform for Portfolio Managers and Traders to capture, manage and quote orders which are then traded by interacting with an internal trading system. The system was designed using UML and strong OO principles coupled with the use of design patterns. Implementation of the system is based upon a service-orientated architecture, with the services developed in java running under Websphere and communication to the .Net client using JNbridge. Real-time communication between users is implemented via a notification service and performance is optimised using a multi-thread approach on the client.
• The system was implemented using C#, Winforms, CAB, Java, Spring, Websphere, multi-threading, Transact-SQL, Sybase, NMock and JNBridge.
• FX Hedging
• The Treasury used an existing FX Hedging system to calculate FX trades that hedge against currency fluctuations. The exsisting system did not provide the necessary functionality required by the business. Therefore my remit was to redesign and re-develop the FX hedging system to substantially improve performance and provide additional functionality required by the business.
• The system was designed using strong OO principles coupled with extensive use of design patterns. It was implemented using C#, ASP.Net, ADO.Net, multi-threading, Transact-SQL, InvestOne, Sybase, NUnit, NDoc and Autosys

Oct 2004 – Dec 2005 · 1 yr 2 mos

• Technical Lead on the Marshall Islands project at BGI. This project involved the out sourcing of BGI’s back office function to JP-MorganChase (JPMC), thereby allowing BGI to operate its front-desk trading and portfolio management systems in house, while its Transfer Agent, Custody and Accounting are performed offsite by JPMC. To achieve this, BGI trading systems were restructured to interface with the JPMC back office and accounting systems. The external interface is a combination of XML message transfer over an MQ-Series stored and forward bus (ESB) and swift messaging. Internally a number of existing systems had to be modified and a number of new front-end systems had to be developed to support the new operating infrastructure.
• The system was implemented using C#, ASP.Net, ADO.Net, ASP, ADO, XML, XSLT, Transact-SQL, NUnit, Perl, Java, MQ Series and SWIFT Messaging.

Nov 2002 – Sep 2004 · 1 yr 10 mos

• Fixed Income Research Report Migration
• Responsible for design and development of tool to assist in the migration of Fixed Income research reports from one disparate system to a corporate system. My duties included:
• Analysis and systems design specifications which included use of UML.
• Development of components to convert and migrate reports.
• The system was implemented using C#, XML, XSLT, HTML, Transact-SQL, Word, Outlook and NUnit.
• Fixed Income Analysis Tool
• Responsible for re-design and development of Fixed Income Analysis Tool.
• The system was designed using OO principles and implemented within a multi-threaded, multi-tier architecture using C#, ASP.Net, Sybase, XML, XSLT, XHTML, Transact-SQL and Perl.
• Fund Management Data Distribution
• Solely responsible for design and development of Fund Management Data Distribution system for the Marketing Department .
• The system was implemented within a multi-tier architecture using C#, VB.Net, Sybase, XML, XSLT, Transact-SQL and Perl. The hardware included Sun Servers running Solaris, Middle tier running Windows 2000 and PC workstations running XP.

Sep 2002 – Oct 2002 · 1 mo

• Responsible for design and development of a Reporting Database for Trade Exception Management System using Sybase, Transact-SQL, Crystal Reports and Java.

Jun 2000 – Aug 2002 · 2 yrs 2 mos

• Senior developer responsible for design and development of a Portfolio Database warehouse to be used by Investment Stats and Communications. Once implemented responsible for design and development of numerous front end tools comprising of Competitor Analysis Tool, Quarterly Fund Review Reports , web-based Verification , Data Distribution, Data extraction tools and web site.
• The system was implemented using Sybase, Transact-SQL, Perl, SybPerl, ASP, HTML, XML, XSLT, JavaScript, VBScript, Microsoft Excel, VBA, Visual Basic, Crystal Reports and Microsoft Access.

May 1998 – May 2000 · 2 yrs

• Working in the Global Financial Markets, responsible for providing expertise on both databases and emerging technologies. Also responsible for design and development of a Financial Database warehouse. The system was implemented using Sybase, SQL, shell scripts and Java.

Nov 1997 – Apr 1998 · 5 mos

• Provided expertise to a number of projects which included Summit, Equity Trader and Help Desk. Systems operated within a distributed and heterogeneous database environment encompassing SYBASE SQL server, Microsoft SQL server, DB2, Replication Server and MDI gateway.

Jul 1997 – Oct 1997 · 3 mos

• Responsible for design and development of a prototype document exchange and trade confirmation system. The system was implemented using Visual C++, C, Open-Client and Sybase.

Aug 1996 – Jul 1997 · 11 mos

• Responsible for design and development of a Relocation and Asset Management System to be deployed within the Project Office. Development was undertaken in Access, Visual Basic and Visual C++. The RDBMSs deployed were Sybase, Sybase SQL Anywhere, Microsoft SQL Server and Oracle

Apr 1995 – Jun 1996 · 1 yr 2 mos

• Working with senior managers to provide strategy and guidance to BT MNS on their technical blue print for the coming five years. Evaluated and provided recommendations on emerging technologies
• Design and development of a Customer Reporting system to be deployed within the Front Office. The system was implemented using Powerbuilder, Oracle and Sybase. The hardware included Sun servers, PC servers and PC clients running Solaris and Windows NT

Jan 1994 – Mar 1995 · 1 yr 2 mos

• Provided technical expertise to the architecture team and several major projects - ranging from trading to accounting. Responsible for advising on database design, data distribution , backups, recovery, resilience and connectivity (ODBC, Middleware and Protocol) issues.

May 1992 – Jan 1994 · 1 yr 8 mos

• Provided expertise to a number of projects which included HR System, POS System, and Cash Accounting System utilising SYBASE, Transact-SQL, ODBC, DB Library, Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server and Visual Basic

Oct 1991 – May 1992 · 7 mos

• Consultant working for a small consultancy providing database expertise to large blue-chip clients which included PWC, Pet plan and BP Oil, using SYBASE, ORACLE, C and Unix.

Sep 1989 – Oct 1991 · 2 yrs 1 mo

• Designed and developed a number of applications for a varied number of business areas including telecoms, satellite broadcasting and government departments. Tools utilised were SYBASE, C, RDB, INGRES running on VAX hardware.