Laique Daudpota
10+ years of experience designing, developing, and deploying scalable web and enterprise applications in finance, telecom, and IT sectors.
About Me
Get to know more about my background, experience, and what drives me as a software engineer.
Location
Karachi, Pakistan
Phone
+92 313 3069199
laiquedaudpota@gmail.com
Professional Summary
Seasoned Software Engineer with 10+ years of experience designing, developing, and deploying scalable web and enterprise applications in finance, telecom, and IT. Proficient in SDLC, Agile practices, Java, Spring Boot, and RESTful APIs. Skilled in leading cross-functional teams, optimizing performance, and delivering high-quality software under tight deadlines.
Strong analytical and creative problem-solving capabilities
Skilled in Agile and Scrum methodologies for efficient project delivery
Proficient in coding, debugging, and troubleshooting complex software issues
Effective in time management, task prioritization, and meeting tight deadlines
Experienced in team leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and communication
Technical Proficiencies
A comprehensive overview of my technical skills and expertise developed over 10+ years in the industry.
Languages & Frameworks
- Java (Core, Swing, EE)
- Spring Boot
- Spring MVC
- Hibernate
- NodeJS
- ExtJS
- Angular
- jQuery
- JavaScript
- HTML
- CSS
- Bootstrap
API & Web Services
- REST APIs
- SOAP Services
- Microservices
- Swagger
Databases
- MySQL
- MariaDB
- PostgreSQL
- IBM DB2
- MongoDB
- Redis
Tools & Platforms
- Git
- SVN
- Docker
- Apache
- Tomcat
- GlassFish
- Maven
- Gradle
- VSCode
- Eclipse
- IntelliJ
- NetBeans
- Arduino
- Sencha Architect
Operating Systems
- Windows 7/10/11
- Linux Ubuntu
Communication Tools
- Zoom
- Slack
- Skype
- Google Meet
- Microsoft Teams
File & SSH Clients
- Putty
- Bitvise
- WinSCP
Data Formats
- XML
- JSON
- YAML
Proficiency Levels
Professional Experience
My career journey spanning over a decade in software development across various industries.
Senior Software Engineer
Grappetite (Remote, Covalience LLC) | Aug 2023 – Present
- Working remotely as part of the Covalience team on an outsourced software development project.
- Developed and maintained scalable backend services using Java, Spring Boot, MySQL, and jQuery Kendo, improving server response time by 30%.
- Delivered 95% of planned features across Agile 2-week sprints, managing over 100 development tasks through Azure DevOps with zero critical regressions.
- Conducted proactive code reviews and testing, contributing to a 40% reduction in production bugs and improved deployment stability.
Software Developer (MII)
Habib Bank Ltd. (HBL), Karachi | Sep 2019 – Aug 2023
- Designed scalable middleware for banking systems with 3D Secure, tokenization, SMS, and third-party credit/debit card API integration.
- Improved data processing efficiency by 25% through secure and optimized middleware deployments.
- Led full-cycle development, deployment, and go-live of payment integration projects.
- Modernized legacy systems, reducing complexity and maintenance via proactive monitoring.
Senior Software Engineer
Conure IT Services, Karachi | Mar 2018 – Sep 2019
- Led full-stack development of RFDS, a telecom operations web app used by major U.S. clients like AT&T, improving service delivery and scalability.
- Developed data processing modules for Excel and Visio integration, increasing user efficiency by 30% and streamlining telecom workflows.
- Enhanced UI/UX with a drag-and-drop interface and modular architecture, reducing form submission time by 25% and ensuring maintainable code.
Software Engineer
Bank AL Habib, Karachi | Nov 2015 – Aug 2017
- Developed and maintained AHBS, a high-availability banking platform supporting 10,000+ daily users across critical financial operations.
- Led Agile sprint planning and release management, ensuring timely delivery of key features and improved team efficiency.
- Proposed and implemented integration strategies for core banking systems, reducing API latency by approximately 20%.
Software Engineer
RaaWee, Karachi | Oct 2013 – Jun 2015
- Developed ContactSync, a web application for detecting duplicate contacts and enabling efficient contact merging across user accounts.
- Implemented features for group transfers and seamless synchronization, enhancing data consistency and user experience across platforms.
Featured Projects
A selection of my most significant projects that demonstrate my technical expertise and problem-solving abilities.
Banking Middleware Integration
Designed and implemented a scalable middleware solution for banking systems with 3D Secure, tokenization, and third-party credit/debit card API integration.
Key Achievements:
- Improved data processing efficiency by 25%
- Reduced API latency by 20%
- Enhanced security with tokenization
RFDS Telecom Operations Platform
Led full-stack development of a telecom operations web application used by major U.S. clients like AT&T, improving service delivery and scalability.
Key Achievements:
- Increased user efficiency by 30%
- Reduced form submission time by 25%
- Streamlined telecom workflows
High-Availability Banking Platform
Developed and maintained a high-availability banking platform supporting 10,000+ daily users across critical financial operations.
Key Achievements:
- Supported 10,000+ daily users
- Ensured 99.9% uptime
- Optimized database queries
ContactSync Web Application
Developed a web application for detecting duplicate contacts and enabling efficient contact merging across user accounts.
Key Achievements:
- Enhanced data consistency
- Improved user experience
- Implemented group transfers
Payment Gateway Integration
Implemented secure payment gateway integrations for a major banking application, handling thousands of transactions daily.
Key Achievements:
- Processed 10,000+ daily transactions
- Implemented PCI-DSS compliance
- Reduced transaction failures by 15%
Education & Languages
My academic background and language proficiencies that complement my technical skills.
Education
Academic qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology
University of Sindh, Jamshoro
Jan 2009 – Dec 2012
Completed a comprehensive program covering software development, database management, networking, and information systems.
Professional Development
Various Certifications & Training
2013 – Present
Continuously enhancing skills through professional development courses and certifications in Java, Spring Boot, microservices architecture, and Agile methodologies.
Languages
Communication skills
English
ProfessionalHighly proficient in professional written and verbal communication for documentation, meetings, and technical discussions.
Urdu
FluentFully fluent in reading, writing, and speaking Urdu with complete ease and accuracy.
Sindhi
NativeNative speaker with comprehensive fluency in reading, writing, and speaking Sindhi.
Continuing Education
Regularly participate in online courses, webinars, and technical conferences to stay updated with the latest technologies and industry best practices.