Full Stack Software Engineer with experience in building large-scale automation systems, real-time data pipelines, and national health information platforms serving millions across Pakistan.
Experienced full stack software engineer with experience in designing and delivering large-scale backend systems, real-time data pipelines, and national health information platforms. Proven expertise in C#, .NET, Python, SQL Server, and PostgreSQL, with a strong track record of automating complex workflows and integrating distributed systems across Pakistan's largest national health programmes, funded by the Global Fund, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, and the European Union. Adept at working across the full software development lifecycle, from architecture and development through to database optimisation, server management, and long-term system maintenance.
End-to-end development of web applications across frontend and backend, using ASP.NET MVC, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and SQL Server. From initial scoping through to deployment and ongoing maintenance.
Design and development of high-reliability backend systems using C# and .NET. Covers requirement gathering, clean architecture design, REST API development, and deployment of production-grade applications built to handle large user bases and high data volumes.
Design and delivery of custom MIS solutions for organisations and government programmes. Includes automated dashboards, KPI tracking modules, multi-district reporting pipelines, and role-based access systems built for large operational environments.
Development of automated data ingestion, transformation, and reporting workflows using Apache NiFi, Python, and SQL. Specialised in replacing high-effort manual processes with reliable, scheduled automation that runs without intervention.
Design and performance tuning of MS SQL Server and PostgreSQL databases for large-scale systems. Includes query optimisation, indexing strategies, backup and recovery planning, and ongoing maintenance for datasets running into millions of records.
Architecture and development of secure RESTful APIs connecting distributed platforms and third-party systems. Experienced in integrating national health platforms, government databases, and AI-based tools through well-structured API layers.
Integration of machine learning models and AI-based platforms with existing information systems. Includes automated data ingestion pipelines for epidemic projection models, geospatial analytics, and time-series forecasting for public health decision support.
Linux and Windows server setup, hardening, monitoring, and maintenance for production environments. CI/CD pipeline configuration using Docker and Jenkins, with experience managing national-scale infrastructure across distributed locations.
Technical consulting for public health organisations and government programmes on digital system design, data governance, and MIS implementation.
Writing and submission of technical proposals, IT policies, data management policies, and donor-facing documents.
A detailed overview of my professional timeline, highlighting positions, key achievements, and the technical value delivered in each role.
National MIS for HIV/AIDS built in C# .NET MVVM and MS SQL Server, serving ART centers and prevention sites across Pakis...
National TB case-based surveillance system deployed across 12,000+ public and private health facilities in Pakistan, ach...
Maintained and enhanced a national AI-based epidemic control geoportal integrating real-time DHIS2 TB data with unsuperv...
.NET Core console application automating bulk management of 14,000+ organisational units in the national DHIS2 system vi...
MIS for the EU-funded SUCCESS Programme covering 8 districts of Sindh, built in C# .NET MVC and MS SQL Server. Improved ...
Desktop application for national MDR-TB case-based surveillance across 64 specialised health facilities in Pakistan. Bui...
Participated in community clothing donation drives with Chadar Street Team, coordinating collection and distribution of donations to underprivileged communities in Islamabad.
Completed an internship with the Pakistan Red Crescent Society, contributing to administrative and operational support within a structured humanitarian organisation. Carried out blood donation drives as well.
"Hijab is one of the most dependable engineers I have worked with. She takes ownership of her work completely, asks the right questions early, and delivers without needing to be followed up. During her time at CMU she handled some genuinely complex system integrations and never shied away from the difficult problems. I have seen her grow significantly as an engineer and I would recommend her without hesitation."
"I worked closely with Hijab on the National HIV/AIDS MIS and also collaborated with her on several DHIS2 customisation requirements. She has a solid technical foundation and understands the full picture, not just her piece of it. She communicates clearly, adapts quickly when requirements change, and consistently produces clean, well-structured work. A reliable and capable professional to have on any team."