Software Engineer - Web Development

Hijab Hassan

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.
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Hijab Hassan

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Location Islamabad, Pakistan
Email hijabhassan@outlook.com
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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.

Technical Expertise

Programming Languages & Platforms

  • C#
  • Python
  • JavaScript
  • Bash
  • MATLAB

Backend Frameworks

  • ASP.NET MVC
  • ASP.NET Web API
  • .NET Core
  • WinForms
  • WPF (MVVM)
  • ASP.NET WebForms

Frontend Technologies

  • HTML5
  • CSS3
  • Bootstrap
  • JavaScript
  • REACT
  • jQuery

Database Management

  • PostgreSQL
  • MySQL
  • MongoDB
  • Redis
  • SQLite

Version Control

  • Git
  • GitHub
  • GitLab

CI/CD & DevOps

  • Docker
  • Jenkins
  • AWS
  • Microsoft Azure

Web & API Technologies

  • RESTful APIs
  • AJAX
  • JSON
  • DHIS2 REST API

Servers & Deployment

  • Linux Server Administration
  • Windows Server Administration
  • Apache
  • Nginx
  • System Hardening

Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning

  • Predictive Machine Learning
  • Time-Series Forecasting
  • Apache NiFi
  • PyTorch
  • AI-driven epidemic projection and hot-spot detection

Technical Writing & Documentation

  • Technical proposal writing for donor-funded digital health programmes
  • System documentation and architecture diagrams
  • Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) developmen
  • End-user training manuals and technical guides

Data Engineering & Pipelines

  • ETL Pipelines
  • Apache Superset
  • Apache NiFi
  • Power BI
  • Data Automation

Services Offered

Full Stack Web Application Development

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.

Backend System Development

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.

Management Information System (MIS) Development

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.

Data Pipeline & Workflow Automation

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.

Database Design & Optimisation

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.

API Development & Systems Integration

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.

AI & Predictive Analytics Integration

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.

Server Administration & DevOps

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.

Digital Health Systems Consulting

Technical consulting for public health organisations and government programmes on digital system design, data governance, and MIS implementation.

Technical Writing & Proposal Development

Writing and submission of technical proposals, IT policies, data management policies, and donor-facing documents.

Work Experience

A detailed overview of my professional timeline, highlighting positions, key achievements, and the technical value delivered in each role.

Jul 2022 – Present
Software Engineer - Web Development
Common Management Unit for Global Fund (AIDS, TB & Malaria) | Ministry of National Health Services Regulations and Coordination.
  • Built automated backend systems for national TB and HIV surveillance using C#, .NET MVC, Python, and SQL Server, covering over 15,000 health facilities across Pakistan. Designed real-time data pipelines and automated reporting modules for HIV/AIDS monthly, quarterly, and bi-annual reporting cycles, cutting manual processing by 80% and improving accuracy by 30 to 50%. Automated management of 12,000+ organisational units and 5,000+ users through REST APIs, reducing administrative errors by 70 to 80%. Developed secure RESTful services that connect and exchange data across 15+ distributed systems. Integrated the MATCH-AI and KIT-EPCON epidemic projection models with DHIS2 using Apache NiFi data ingestion pipelines. Built SMS-based automated alerting for TB case notifications, improving actionable response rates by 40%. Optimised PostgreSQL and SQL Server query performance for datasets of over 5 million records. Built and maintained automated recurring database tasks and system health checks, improving operational reliability by 75%. Maintained Linux and Windows production servers with system hardening, monitoring, and high availability across national health infrastructure.
Oct 2021 – Sep 2022
Management Information System Officer
Rural Support Programmes Network (RSPN)
  • Enhanced and automated data pipelines for the EU-funded SUCCESS MIS built on C# .NET MVC and MS SQL Server, covering 8 districts of Sindh. Improved KPI monitoring efficiency by 80% through pipeline automation and dashboard enhancements. Built predictive analytics and trend-based early warning reporting tools, improving real-time decision-making for interventions by 60%. Managed SQL database systems including optimisation, backup scheduling, and disaster recovery. Designed and built automated digital data collection forms using ODK and MS Visual Studio for large-scale multi-district field surveys. Built automated validation tools to reduce manual data entry effort and ensure clean, structured data flow. Supervised MIS operations across 8 provincial sites, maintaining continuous uptime and reliable data transfer.
Sep 2019 – Sep 2021
Software Engineer
Synistosa Technologies (SYNTEC)
  • Developed full-stack enterprise and e-commerce applications using C# .NET (MVC, WebForms, WinForms, WPF), Python, REST APIs, SQL Server, and JavaScript. Implemented CI/CD pipelines with Docker and Jenkins for microservices deployment on AWS and Azure. Wrote automation scripts in Python and Bash for system tasks, data flows, and server operations. Managed Windows and Linux servers including virtual machines, network configuration (DHCP, DNS, firewalls), and system monitoring. Optimised database performance across SQL Server, MySQL, and PostgreSQL.

Soft Skills & Achievements

Stakeholder Engagement Cross-functional Collaboration Technical Mentoring Requirements Gathering Agile Sprint Planning Problem Solving Scholarship Awards Technical and Creative Writing Independent Ownership and Delivery Training and capacity building Working across large-scale production environments Coordination with district-level and government teams

Education

M.Sc. Software Engineering
COMSATS University Islamabad
2019 – 2023 | Completed
B.E. Chemical Engineering
University: National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST)
2015 – 2019 | Completed

Certifications & Trainings

Certifications

  • Python for Data Science, AI & Development
  • DHIS2 Android & Web App Development Academy
  • Demystifying Data Analytics
  • DevOps in AWS Bootcamp
  • Mastering Firebase: Build and Deploy Scalable Web Apps
  • Gemini 2.0 and Google Gen AI SDK

Trainings

  • HIV/AIDS Prevention Module Training: ART Centers, Pakistan. Trained ART center staff nationwide on the Prevention module of the National HIV/AIDS MIS, developed in collaboration with UNDP under the GC-8 grant cycle.
  • Border Health Services Module Training: National HIV/AIDS Surveillance System. Trained Border Health Services staff on the BHS module within Pakistan's National TB Surveillance System, covering case entry, reporting procedures, and system navigation.
  • Microsoft 365 Applications Training at the Common Management Unit. Conducted internal M365 training for CMU staff on Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, and OneDrive following the organisation's full Exchange deployment.

Flagship Projects

National HIV/AIDS Management Information System
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National HIV/AIDS Management I...

National MIS for HIV/AIDS built in C# .NET MVVM and MS SQL Server, serving ART centers and prevention sites across Pakis...

DHIS2 TB Case Surveillance Tracker
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DHIS2 TB Case Surveillance Tra...

National TB case-based surveillance system deployed across 12,000+ public and private health facilities in Pakistan, ach...

MATCH-AI Epi-Control Geoportal
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MATCH-AI Epi-Control Geoportal

Maintained and enhanced a national AI-based epidemic control geoportal integrating real-time DHIS2 TB data with unsuperv...

DHIS2 Central Organisation Unit Management Tool
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DHIS2 Central Organisation Uni...

.NET Core console application automating bulk management of 14,000+ organisational units in the national DHIS2 system vi...

SUCCESS Management Information System
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SUCCESS Management Information...

MIS for the EU-funded SUCCESS Programme covering 8 districts of Sindh, built in C# .NET MVC and MS SQL Server. Improved ...

MDRTB Case-Based Surveillance System
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MDRTB Case-Based Surveillance ...

Desktop application for national MDR-TB case-based surveillance across 64 specialised health facilities in Pakistan. Bui...

Contributions

Volunteer Work — Chadar Street Team

Participated in community clothing donation drives with Chadar Street Team, coordinating collection and distribution of donations to underprivileged communities in Islamabad.

Internship — Pakistan Red Crescent Society

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.

Testimonials

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.
— Muhammad Junaid Arif Mufti
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.
— Fahad Hafeez

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Contact Details

Email
hijabhassan@outlook.com
Location
Islamabad, Pakistan

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