Shamaila M.-Senior Software and Platform Architect
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Experience
Founder/Kubernetes and Cloud Architect
Kubekanvas
- Developed a browser-based platform for Kubernetes no-code deployment and cluster management
- Developed a CLI in TypeScript to deploy 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 and permission models for Keycloak, OAuth/OIDC, and social login flows.
- Used LLMs to convert user intent into diagrams.
- Worked on integration with multiple sovereign clouds like StackIT, Hetzner, CIVO, UpCloud, plus public clouds like AWS, GCP, and Azure
- The technology stack includes Java, Spring Boot, 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, Spring Boot, Auth0, Terraform
Senior Cloud Architect
Cornelsen Verlag GmbH
- Contributed to cloud migration strategy and target architecture for multiple product lines.
- Formalized NFRs for performance, observability, operational readiness, and availability.
- Worked on migrating 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 and 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 implement 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 a 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 turn ideas into usable software to refine and demo them. I led development and set up the development environment quickly to help other developers work faster and better.
- The technology stack includes React, Next.js, AWS, Terraform, TypeScript, and a 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 for automatic calculation of insurance policy prices
- Analyzed and implemented actuarial calculations for correct price determination
Team Lead
PropertyOnion
- Started and led a real estate search engine project with AWS, Java, Angular, and TypeScript
- Automated deployments with GitHub Actions
- Integrated PayPal, Braintree, Auth0, and WordPress
- Built the infrastructure with Terraform and implemented a data cleansing pipeline
- Led a team of about 12 developers
Technical Lead
Acleda Bank
- Led an infrastructure monitoring project with Oracle Management Cloud to monitor 11 critical applications
- Requirement 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, deployment, knowledge transfer, and creation of operations documentation and manuals
Consultant/Project Manager
iReservos
- Developed a scheduling and booking platform for service providers such as doctors and hairdressers
- Led the project with hands-on experience in Java and Angular
- Integrated payment features
Co-founder
Indus Valley Labs
- Founded the company and designed and implemented the MVP
- Scaled the team to over 20 developers within three years
- Led multiple projects for the largest bank in Cambodia, including APIs for online payments and cardless ATMs
- Delivered other projects such as BizMatch, PropertyOnion, SalesDNA, and Goombal
Java, Spring Framework, Javascript, Typescript, AWS, GCP,
Freelance Software developer
- Worked on projects in different roles, from requirements gathering to architecture, development, testing, and 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 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.
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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.
Skills
- Cloud Technologies: Aws, Gcp, Kubernetes, Docker, Terraform, Azure
- Security: Container And Cluster Hardening, Supply Chain And Runtime Security.
- Design Patterns, Microservices, Micro-Frontends, 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 Administration: Postgresql, Mariadb, Mongodb
- Test Tools: Jest, Cypress, Mocha
- Ci/Cd & Automation: Gitops, Terraform, Ansible, Jenkins, Kubernetes.
- Generative Ai Integration With Openai And Meta To Create Kubernetes Resources From User 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 25 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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