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KHIZAR  AHMED

KHIZAR AHMED

Chennai,India

Summary

Accomplished technical leader with expertise in secure system design and problem-solving innovations. Proficient in Scrum methodologies, .NET Framework/Core, and JS frameworks including Angular and Ionic. Demonstrates strong capabilities in ASP.Net, MSSQL Server, Node.js, and DevOps practices. Skilled in microservices architecture and adept at using Azure Portal and AWS Console for cloud solutions. Utilises tools such as Postman, JMeter, Burp, and Fiddler to ensure robust software testing. Committed to driving technological advancements while fostering collaborative environments for development teams.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

IT Architect

FIS Global Business Solutions
Chennai, India
04.2023 - 03.2025
  • Designed scalable architecture for high-traffic web application serving over 2 million users for leading financial institution, improving system reliability by 35%.
  • Monitored and optimized performance across 12+ applications and 5 databases, reducing downtime by 40% and improving query response times by 25%.
  • Implemented enterprise-grade security protocols, achieving 100% compliance with GDPR and PCI-DSS standards, and reducing security incidents by 60%.
  • Led end-to-end development and deployment of 8+ software applications across distributed cloud environment, accelerating release cycles by 30%.
  • Migrated and integrated 6 legacy systems into unified cloud-based architecture on Azure, cutting infrastructure costs by 20% and enhancing data accessibility.
  • Trained and onboarded 15+ associates on Fintech platforms and technologies, boosting team productivity and reducing onboarding time by 50%.

Development Manager

FIS Global Business Solutions
Chennai, India
04.2020 - 03.2023
  • Led design and development of 7+ software applications, from utility tools to enterprise-grade systems, improving operational efficiency by 40%.
  • Oversaw full SDLC across 3+ projects annually, achieving 95% on-time delivery, 98% defect-free releases, and full alignment with industry best practices.
  • Managed hiring, performance reviews, mentoring, and resource allocation for teams of up to 30 engineers, increasing team productivity by 50% and reducing attrition by 20%.
  • Collaborated with client relations teams to resolve 20+ release delays and escalated issues, maintaining 99% client satisfaction and reducing turnaround time by 35%.
  • Participated in product design, bug verification, and beta support phases for 3+ product launches, contributing to 30% faster go-to-market timelines.
  • Forecasted resource needs, managed budgets, and aligned development goals with business strategy, resulting in 25% cost savings and 15% revenue growth.

Software Engineer Specialist

FIS Global Business Solutions
Chennai, India
04.2014 - 03.2020
  • Led customization of B2C Cardholder application to enable instant issue cards to be converted into Reloadable or virtual cards based on user selection, ensuring full PCI compliance and implementing secure SSN validation.
  • Collaborated on OWASP 2017 initiative, identifying and remediating security vulnerabilities in web applications and APIs; participated in weekly project status meetings with Onsite Enterprise Security Team.
  • Provided technical guidance and conducted knowledge transfer sessions to onboard and mentored new team members.
  • Delivered technical training on FIS Prepaid suite of products to support successful integration of new associates.

Software Engineer Senior

FIS Global Business Solutions
Chennai, India
04.2009 - 03.2014
  • Worked closely with project team to code and implement upgrade of all B2C and B2B applications from ColdFusion v8 to v11, performing comprehensive unit testing to ensure every product feature was thoroughly validated.
  • Worked on multi-year large-scale migration of legacy VB/ASP-based APIs to .NET SOA-based web services, acquiring in-depth expertise in .NET 4 framework.
  • Provided 24/7 on-call support for all B2B and B2C applications within Prepaid Domain consistently maintaining excellent performance record and receiving recognition for dedication and effectiveness.

Software Engineer

Efunds Acquired by FIS Global Business Solutions
Chennai, India
03.2007 - 03.2009
  • Worked on creating MS SQL configuration scripts for new Client Onboarding processes, including client setup, BIN/PRIN assignment, fee structures, and reporting configurations and followed corporate process to implement them in production.
  • Resolved 5+ low-severity trouble tickets every week and reported root cause analysis and code fixes after getting approval from SMEs across multiple applications developed in VB, MSSQL, and ColdFusion.
  • Proactively participated in technical trainings, enhancing skills in ColdFusion, .NET, and MSSQL to support evolving project requirements and contribute effectively to cross-functional teams.

Education

Master of Science - Information Technology

Annamalai University
Chennai
01.2006 - 01.2008

Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA

Annamalai University
Chennai India
01.2001 - 01.2004

Honours Diploma - Business Application

Datamation Computer Consultants
Chennai India
01.1999 - 1999

Skills

  • Technical Leadership
  • Scrum Methodologies
  • Secure System Design
  • Problem-Solving / Innovations
  • NET Framework / Core
  • JS Frameworks Angular / Ionic
  • ASPNet
  • MSSQL Server
  • Nodejs
  • DevOps
  • Microservices
  • C#/HTML/CSS/JavaScript
  • Azure Portal / AWS Console
  • Postman / JMeter
  • Burp / Fiddler

Certification

  • ANGULAR - Coursera - October-2022
  • CLOUD ARCHITECT - Simplilearn - March-2002.

Hobbies and Interests

Travel, Experimenting IOT Devices, Reading Books

Accomplishments

  • Designed and implemented an automation tool for Client Configuration, reducing development efforts by 50 hours per client during onboarding, encompassing Client Branding, Fees, Program, and BIN setups.
  • Migrated a Cardholder-facing application from ColdFusion to .Net and Angular, eliminating licensing costs for over 30 servers.
  • Modernized legacy VB-based APIs to DotNet6 Web API, addressing critical vulnerabilities flagged by Enterprise Security and ensuring system compliance.
  • Consistently participated in Enterprise-wide InnovateIN48 Hackathon for 6+ years, winning regional rounds by developing a Dynamic PIN feature for prepaid cardholders integrated into existing applications.

Disclaimer

I hereby declare that all the above given information are true to the best of knowledge and belief. Khizar Ahmed

PERSONAL INFORMATION

  • Passport No. W4724775
  • Date of Expiry 27-September-2032
  • Date of Birth 15-May-1977 (Age: 48)
  • Gender Male
  • Marital Status Married
  • Nationality Indian

Languages

English
Fluent
Arabic
Beginner
Hindi
Upper intermediate
Urdu
Native
Tamil
Fluent

Affiliations

  • Exploring IOT Devices and AI tools
  • Travel

Timeline

IT Architect

FIS Global Business Solutions
04.2023 - 03.2025

Development Manager

FIS Global Business Solutions
04.2020 - 03.2023

Software Engineer Specialist

FIS Global Business Solutions
04.2014 - 03.2020

Software Engineer Senior

FIS Global Business Solutions
04.2009 - 03.2014

Software Engineer

Efunds Acquired by FIS Global Business Solutions
03.2007 - 03.2009

Master of Science - Information Technology

Annamalai University
01.2006 - 01.2008

Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA

Annamalai University
01.2001 - 01.2004

Honours Diploma - Business Application

Datamation Computer Consultants
01.1999 - 1999
KHIZAR AHMED