Khizer Arshad
Verified Expert in Engineering
Blockchain Solution Architect and Developer
Toronto, ON, Canada
Toptal member since April 1, 2022
Khizer is a results-driven blockchain developer with extensive experience in spearheading the management, design, development, implementation, and testing of IT solutions. He is a leader with high-impact technical solutions to major business objectives with capabilities that transcend IT operation boundaries. Adept at working with management to prioritize activities and achieve defined project objectives, Khizer can effectively translate business requirements into technical solutions.
Portfolio
Experience
- Software Engineering - 7 years
- Full-stack Development - 7 years
- DevOps - 6 years
- Customized Blockchains - 5 years
- Blockchain Platforms - 5 years
- Solution Architecture - 5 years
- Blockchain - 5 years
- Technical Leadership - 5 years
Work Experience
Chief Technology Officer
Software Alliance
- Designed enterprise and non-enterprise solutions and other blockchain-related products.
- Led the team and addressed the challenges faced by designers, developers, and quality assurance (QA).
- Developed pre-sales estimation and planning models for system integration projects.
Blockchain Architect
FastTrack Technologies Inc.
- Automated insurance claims by leveraging blockchain technology.
- Architected the whole solution from the ground up.
- Simulated real-life cases to identify edge cases and help customers do demos with potential end users and investors.
Blockchain Architect
FastTrack Technologies Inc.
- Developed a full MVP using Hyperledger Fabric in just 5 weeks.
- Delivered the requested APIs and proactively developed a lightweight UI.
- Recorded a bunch of demos for the customer to share with end users.
Blockchain Architect and Consultant
Johnson & Johnson
- Worked on a patent for a blockchain-enabled healthcare system.
- Led the technical team to turn requirements for blockchain-based products into architected solutions to enable high-value offerings in one or more service lines.
- Drove the process to mature promising concepts into prototypes that can be exploited in the marketplace.
- Launched a proof of concept (POC) using blockchain.
Solutions Architect
Bazingo Inc
- Developed methodologies for packaged solutions and business transformation projects.
- Participated in recruiting, resource management, and project staffing activities. Performed as a career counselor.
- Provided technical, solution development, and project management expertise to various projects throughout the firm, with core solutions to gain a market share.
- Led and mentored the project team from technical and functional perspectives, including database development, integration development, requirements identification, testing, and project management.
Service Engineer
Ericsson
- Led integration activities of installation, testing, and configuration changes for new features and 3rd party applications integrations with the Ericsson Wallet platform.
- Participated in pre-sales activities when needed. Monitored, analyzed, and predicted trends for system performance and capacity.
- Contributed to the enhancement of current team processes and team norms.
- Utilized DevOps methodologies and worked with application developers to guide the development and implementation of applications, systems, and processes.
Software Engineer
Atomicity Interactive
- Executed the entire lifecycle of software development. Wrote well-designed, testable, and efficient code. Produced specifications and determined operational feasibility. Integrated software components into a fully functional software system.
- Generated game scripts and storyboards. Created the visual aspects of the game at the concept stage. Programmed the game using programming languages such as C#.
- Solved complex technical problems that occurred within the game's production. Disseminated knowledge to colleagues, clients, publishers, and gamers. Understood complex written information, ideas, and instructions.
Project History
Johnson & Johnson Healthcare Blockchain
Crypto Projects
My biggest achievement was architecting and developing an arbitrage trading bot that got $50 million as funding. I also helped my company to gain a blockchain-based mobile operating system patent.
Conferize - Hybrid Event Managment
• Ruby
• Node.js
• GraphQL
• Apollo
• Redis
• Elasticsearch
• AWS Fargate
• React
Eovendo
Quaestor Coin - Exchange, Master Nodes, and Trading Bot
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science
Lancaster University - Lancaster, UK
Certifications
Pentaho Data Integration Fundamentals
Hitachi Vantara (Pentaho)
Business Analytics User Console
Hitachi Vantara (Pentaho)
Administering BIG-IP v11
F5
Ericsson Wallet Platform Technical Foundation Training
Ericsson
Skills
Libraries/APIs
Node.js, React, Web3.js, jQuery, Vue, Stripe, Stripe API, AWS Amplify, Interactive Brokers API, PyTorch, TensorFlow, Pandas, Three.js, RxJS
Tools
AWS Fargate, Figma, Jira, AWS SDK, Terraform, GitHub, AWS Step Functions, AWS AppSync, Stripe Checkout, Amazon Simple Queue Service (SQS), CircleCI, Zapier, Bubble, Apache Airflow
Languages
PHP, JavaScript, Solidity, HTML, SQL, C#, SCSS, HTML5, Java, Ruby, Go, GraphQL, Rust, Python, TypeScript, CSS, C++
Frameworks
Laravel, Unity, Laravel Spark, Tailwind CSS, .NET, Unity3D, React Native, Bootstrap 3, Next.js, Flutter, Unity2D, Unreal Engine, PHPUnit, Express.js
Paradigms
DevOps, Microservices, Server-side Programming, Responsive Web Design (RWD), Enterprise Application Architecture, Back-end Architecture, Requirements Analysis, Management, REST, Agile Project Management, Scrum, Database-driven Web App Development, MEAN Stack, Agile Software Development, Event-driven Architecture, Serverless Architecture, Business Intelligence (BI), Automation, Test Automation, Design Patterns, B2B, Mobile Development, Cross-platform, Gamification, ETL
Platforms
Blockchain, Blockchain Platforms, Hyperledger, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Linux, Ethereum, iOS, Android, Azure, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), Mobile, AWS Lambda, Firebase, Docker, Kubernetes, Apache Kafka, WordPress, WooCommerce, Shopify, AWS IoT, Netlify, Hyperledger Fabric
Storage
PostgreSQL, MySQL, Database Architecture, Databases, Data Integration, Elasticsearch, Redis, Azure Cloud Services, MongoDB, Hasura
Industry Expertise
Project Management, Trading Systems, Marketing, Healthcare
Other
Software Engineering, Financial Services, Customized Blockchains, Architecture, Solution Architecture, Full-stack Development, Team Management, Enterprise Architecture, Non-fungible Tokens (NFT), ERC-20, Software Architecture, Engineering Management, Technical Leadership, Team Leadership, Technical Project Management, Blockchain & Cryptocurrency, Cloud Services, CTO, Leadership, System Architecture Design, Cloud Infrastructure, Server Infrastructure, Infrastructure, Smart Contracts, Decentralized Systems, Ethereum Smart Contracts, eCommerce, Product Management, Full-stack, AWS Cloud Architecture, Unity Game Assets, 3D Games, Gaming, Technical Consulting, Software Implementation, Web Development, Front-end, IT Project Management, IT, Cloud Architecture, APIs, Back-end, System Architecture, Game Production, System Design, Consulting, Software Development Management, Engineering, Delivery Management, People Management, Mobile Payments, MERN Stack, Payment APIs, Integration, Consumer-focused Web Development, Responsiveness, API Integration, Data Structures, Business to Consumer (B2C), Online Payments, Web Platforms, Websites, Technical Architecture, Payment Gateways, Software Development, Ethers.js, Minimum Viable Product (MVP), Fractional CTO, Cryptocurrency, TypeORM, AWS DevOps, MVP Design, Proof of Concept (POC), Cloud, Cloud Platforms, Algorithmic Trading, Hugging Face, WebSockets, Information Engineering, Real Estate, Enterprise Architecture, Workflow Automation, AI Automation, Workflow Automation & System Integration, User Interface (UI), Mobile Banking, Enterprise SaaS, Mobile Applications, Game Development, CI/CD Pipelines, Enterprise Service Bus (ESB), Big Data, Apollo Server, Migration, Cloud Migration, Solution Design, Decentralized Finance (DeFi), Trading, Containers, Scalability, Analytics, Product Development, Machine Learning, Networks, Donations, Cross-platform App Development, Mobile App Development, Platforms, BrainTree, Lead Generation, CRM Systems, Google Play Store, App Store, Edtech Design, SOAP, SEO Tools, OpenAI GPT-4 API, 3D, Video Gaming, Website Setup, Biomedical Skills, IPFS, Cloudflare, Mobile Apps, 3D Rendering, Rendering, Amazon EventBridge, GitHub Actions, Natural Language Processing (NLP), Earned Value Management (EVM), Case Management, SaaS, Security & Compliance Awareness, Customer Relationship Management (CRM), IT Security, Networking, Hardware Load Balancing (HLD), Mobile Wallet, Enterprise, Immutable Infrastructure, Gatsby, WiFi, 802.11S Mesh Networking, UiPath, Design, User Experience (UX), Testnet
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