Shamaila M.-Senior Software And Platform Architect
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Experience
Founder/Kubernetes and Cloud Architect
Kubekanvas
- Developed browser based platform for kubernetes no-code deployment and cluster management
- Developed CLI in Typescript to deploy the resources in the cluster without leaving the browser UI.
- Implemented DevSecOps pipelines: image scanning, SBOM, policy enforcement, supply-chain security and used Kyverno. Implemented IAM integration for the command line utility tool.
- Designed role & permission models for Keycloak, oAuth/OIDC, social login flows.
- Used LLM to convert user intent into the diagram.
- Worked on integration with multiple Sovereign Cloud like stackIt, Hetzner, CIVO, UpCloud plus public clouds like AWS, GCP, Azure
- The technology stack includes Java, SpringBoot, Kubernetes, OpenAI, Kubernetes multi-tenancy using vCluster, Karpenter, RBAC for CLI, Helm, React
Senior Software Architect
Property Onion LLC
Part-time freelance role
- Worked part-time to mentor and support development teams.
- Assisted in optimizing the AWS cloud after the release of the next major version of the application.
- Reduced monthly AWS costs by 45%.
- Developed platform-wide API standards ensuring consistency across all services.
- The technology stack includes Java, Angular, AWS (ECS, Lambda, AuroraDB, API-Gateway, S3, Docker, SpringBoot, Auth0, Terraform
Senior Cloud Architect
Cornelsen Verlag GmbH
- Contributed to cloud migration strategy & target architecture for multiple product lines.
- Formalized NFRs for performance, observability, operational readiness, and availability.
- Worked on migration of microservices from AWS to OTC, improving system scalability and performance.
- Worked on implementing logging and monitoring systems using Grafana and Kubernetes.
- The technology stack includes Java, microservices, Angular, NgRx, Nginx, OAuth, Kubernetes, Docker, Grafana, OPA Gatekeeper, AWS, OTC.
Senior Software Architect
Vanderlande
- Defined cross-team architecture principles for a large-scale intralogistics platform (microservices & micro-frontends).
- Created long-term architecture roadmaps and scaled governance processes across multiple product teams.
- Introduced standardized CI/CD, API guidelines, and event-driven architecture patterns.
- Led multiple software development teams tasked with building a next generation warehousing platform using micro-frontends and event-driven microservices deployed on Kubernetes. Helped the team in implementing architectural best practices in CI/CD (gitops with flux), componentized frontends, and Kafka-centric microservices.
- Mentored software architects and developers, providing technical guidance and feedback on their work.
- The technology stack includes Java, microservices, Angular, NgRx, Nginx, Keycloak, oAuth, Kubernetes, Helm, Docker, Kafka and micro-frontend based architecture.
Lead Software Architect
SalesDNA.ai
Part-time freelance role.
- Led the development of an AI based marketing and sales startup.
- The startup wanted to quickly develop ideas into usable software to refine and demo their ideas. I led the development and set up the development environment quickly to help other developers work faster and better.
- The technology stack includes React, NextJs, AWS, Terraform, Typescript, data pipeline based architecture.
Senior fullstack developer
Goldn GmbH
- Developed customer-facing apps using React, integrated OAuth for secure authentication, and handled Stripe payment integration.
- Created a multi-tenant platform using Next.js and GCP services for enhanced scalability.
- The technology stack includes React, GCP, Go Lang, GraphQL, Postgresql, Nginx and NextJs based frontend. Implemented OAuth based passwordless login/register flows and integrated with Stripe. Used Auth0 for admin and customer apps with restricted email domain access.
- Lead the development of a blog and other public web applications using NextJs and Strapi with server side rendering enabled.
Senior fullstack developer
Chemster GmbH
- Designed and implemented backend services using AWS Lambda, Aurora Serverless, API-Gateway and frontend in React. Also implemented passwordless login flows for the client facing frontend with Auth0.
- The technology stack includes Postgresql, AWS Lambda using NodeJs, SecretManager, Aurora serverless, CDK and React, Nginx based frontend.
- Conducted code reviews and implemented best practices to ensure that the software codebase was maintainable and scalable.
Lead fullstack developer
Deutsche Bank
- Introduced API versioning, contract testing, OAuth/OIDC, and integration guidelines across teams.
- Designed responsive Angular and Java Spring Boot applications for internal banking systems.
- Supported the team with code reviews, training, and technical leadership in a fast-paced agile environment.
Senior full-stack developer
FinLeap/Element Insurance
- Implemented Node.js-based AWS Lambda functions to automatically calculate insurance policy prices
- Analyzed and implemented actuarial calculations to determine prices accurately
Team Lead
PropertyOnion
- Started and led a real estate search engine project using AWS, Java, Angular and TypeScript
- Automated deployment with GitHub Actions
- Integrated PayPal, Braintree, Auth0 and WordPress
- Built the infrastructure with Terraform and implemented a data cleaning pipeline
- Led a team of around 12 developers
Technical Lead
Acleda Bank
- Led an infrastructure monitoring project with Oracle Management Cloud to monitor 11 critical applications
- Requirements analysis and architecture design
- Set up the local gateway server and integrated it with Oracle Cloud
- Implemented Application Performance Monitoring, Infrastructure Monitoring, and Log Analytics
- Integrated third-party tools and Oracle products
- Testing, commissioning, knowledge transfer, and creation of operational documentation and manuals
Consultant/Project Manager
iReservos
- Developed an appointment scheduling and booking platform for service providers such as doctors and hairdressers
- Project management with hands-on experience in Java and Angular
- Integrated payment functions
Co-founder
Indus Valley Labs
- Founded the company and designed and implemented the MVP
- Scaled the team to more than 20 developers within three years
- Led several projects for the largest bank in Cambodia, including APIs for online payments and cardless ATMs
- Delivered additional projects such as BizMatch, PropertyOnion, SalesDNA, and Goombal
Java, Spring Framework, Javascript, Typescript, AWS, GCP,
Freelance Software developer
- Delivered projects in various roles, from requirements gathering through architecture, development, and testing to project handover
- Examples:
- 2012–2014: Methvin (web application for managing large construction projects)
- 2010–2011: K-Electric (electricity billing management system)
- 2009–2010: Smart Bill Receiver (web application for capturing utility bills by barcode)
- 2002–2006: IIU (online university)
- Gained experience working in distributed remote teams with effective communication and self-organization
Industry experience
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Experienced in Education, Construction, Utilities, Information Technology, Banking and Finance, and Real Estate.
Business area experience
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Experienced in Information Technology, Product Development, Project Management, Operations, and Strategy.
Summary
Senior Software and Platform Architect with 25+ years of experience designing, modernizing, and governing large-scale IT applications across cloud, on-premise, and hybrid environments. Specialized in enterprise architecture, API strategy, DevSecOps frameworks, and Kubernetes/Cloud platform engineering. Experienced in aligning architecture with organizational strategy, defining target architectures, formalizing non-functional requirements (NFRs), and establishing consistent governance across complex IT ecosystems.
Extensive international experience (EMEA, US) and strong communication skills, enabling seamless collaboration with leadership, architecture boards, operational teams, and business stakeholders.
- Founded Indus Valley Labs, a limited company registered in Pakistan and the United Kingdom that specializes in Software development and consultancy.
- Founded Pakistan Learning Network a non-profit online learning website and formed a team of volunteers to create courses
- Won first position and a cash prize at Dice Invent 2014 by presenting Pakistan Learning Network and got enrolled in IBA CED
- Served as mentor in Women Entrepreneurship Program at IBA
Skills
- Cloud Technologies: Aws, Gcp, Kubernetes, Docker, Terraform, Azure
- Security: Container And Cluster Hardening, Supply-Chain And Runtime Security.
- Design Patterns, Microservices, Micro-Frontend, Distributed Systems
- Languages/Frameworks: Java, Javascript, Typescript, Angular, React, Node.Js, Spring Boot, Next.Js, Graphql, Ngrx
- Devops Tools: Jenkins, Gitlab Ci, Github Actions, Helm, Flux
- Database Management: Postgresql, Mariadb, Mongodb
- Testing Tools: Jest, Cypress, Mocha
- Ci/Cd & Automation: Gitops, Terraform, Ansible, Jenkins, Kubernetes.
- Generative Ai Integration With Openai And Meta To Create Kubernetes Resources From Users Requirements As Text Input.
- Other Tools: Kafka, Rabbitmq, Grafana, Auth0, Keycloak, Stripe
Languages
Education
Institute of Business Administration (IBA)
MSCS · Computer science · Karachi, Pakistan
University of Karachi
BSCS · Computer science · Karachi, Pakistan
Certifications & licenses
CKS Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist
EMC2 Data Science Associate
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Shamaila is based in Heilbronn, Germany and prefers 100% remote projects.
Shamaila speaks the following languages: Urdu (Native), German (Advanced), English (Advanced), Hindi (Advanced).
Shamaila has at least 26 years of experience. During this time, Shamaila has worked in at least 12 different roles and for 14 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 10 months. Note that Shamaila may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.
Based on recent experience, Shamaila would be well-suited for roles such as: Founder/Kubernetes and Cloud Architect, Senior Software Architect, Senior Cloud Architect.
Shamaila's most recent position is Founder/Kubernetes and Cloud Architect at Kubekanvas.
In recent years, Shamaila has worked for Kubekanvas, Property Onion LLC, Cornelsen Verlag GmbH, Vanderlande, and SalesDNA.ai.
Shamaila is most experienced in industries like Education, Construction, and Utilities. Shamaila also has some experience in Information Technology, Banking and Finance, and Real Estate.
Shamaila is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology, Product Development, and Project Management. Shamaila also has some experience in Operations and Strategy.
Shamaila has recently worked in industries like Information Technology, Banking and Finance, and Real Estate.
Shamaila has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology, Product Development, and Project Management.
Shamaila holds a Master in Computer science from Institute of Business Administration (IBA) and a Bachelor in Computer science from University of Karachi.
Shamaila has 6 certificates. Among them, these include: AWS Certified Solution Architect, CKA Certified Kubernetes Administrator, and CKAD Certified Kubernetes Developer.
Shamaila is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.
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