KHASIM UMER SIRSHAD
Mastercard
Vancouver,Canada
4
Languages
1
Certification
19
years of professional experience
Strategic Engineering Manager and Technical Architect with over 17 years of software engineering experience, including 8 years of direct team leadership driving complex enterprise solutions. Skilled in managing diverse engineering groups across multiple time zones, fostering high-performing Agile cultures, and accelerating delivery velocity through automation frameworks. Specialized in client-facing stakeholder management, bridging business strategy with technical execution. Open to relocation to Saudi Arabia, bringing strong cross-cultural adaptability and basic Arabic proficiency.
Work History
Engineering / Delivery Lead
1 Year 2 Months- Spearheaded the development of an AI-powered automated EDA (Event-Driven Architecture) generation tool, streamlining Event Framework adoption and drastically reducing onboarding time for application teams.
- Mentored a distributed team of 13 software developers across North American time zones, guiding daily Agile execution, technical coaching, and professional development to help team members reach their personal and project goals.
- Served as the primary technical liaison to external enterprise clients and product leadership, steering requirement discovery sessions and aligning architecture with strategic business goals to accelerate project delivery by 20%.
- Led the planning, design, and implementation of an Integrated Automated Testing Framework into the CI/CD pipeline, significantly improving overall test coverage and build reliability.
- Oversaw code reviews, enforced global security protocols, and directed incident response workflows for mission-critical payment services, maintaining a 99.99% service availability SLA.
Lead Software Engineer & Engineering Lead
3 Years 11 Months- Developed and scaled high-performance distributed microservices for Cvent's event management system, facilitating seamless user experiences for over 50,000 concurrent users.
- Led development of an LLM-based automated test framework to enhance validation of AI-generated attendee summaries.
- Facilitated team development for 10 developers across North America by implementing performance management strategies, including structured one-on-one sessions, goal setting, and career pathing.
- Oversaw core persistence caching and messaging layers utilizing Redis, Couchbase, PostgreSQL, and RabbitMQ to enhance system reliability.
Software Engineering Manager / Architect
3 Years 4 Months- Led cross-functional engineering teams of 7 to 23 developers based on project requirements. Conducted performance evaluations and recruitment for public sector initiatives. Championed capability building for large-scale projects.
- Designed and implemented automated CI/CD release pipelines and software development protocols to streamline engineering workflows.
- Spearheaded collaboration with client business stakeholders to translate complex functional requirements into modern microservices architectures, ensuring 100% compliance with HIPAA and SOC 2 regulatory frameworks.
Senior Software Engineer
5 Years 4 Months- Managed the overhaul of legacy JavaScript components into AngularJS modules, decreasing technical maintenance by 30%.
- Achieved a 40% increase in reporting processing speed by optimizing complex SQL queries and procedures for analytics engines. Facilitated professional growth of junior and mid-level developers through effective mentorship and collaborative code reviews.
- Led development of scalable software solutions, improving system performance and reliability for end users.
- Mentored junior engineers through code reviews and hands-on guidance, enhancing technical skills and knowledge sharing within team.
- Engaged with cross-functional teams to clarify project requirements and enhance product offerings through innovative features.
Senior Web Developer
1 Year- Led development of scalable web applications using JavaScript frameworks and RESTful APIs.
- Developed server-side Java components and automated reporting engines with Apache POI and iText to streamline reporting processes.
- Implemented agile methodologies to streamline project workflows and improve team collaboration.
- Mentored junior developers, fostering skill enhancement and best practices in coding.
Senior Software Developer
1 Year 1 Month- Led development of scalable software solutions to enhance operational efficiency and reduce downtime.
- Designed and implemented robust APIs to facilitate seamless integration with existing systems and applications.
- Migrated legacy platforms to Adobe Flex RIAs, enhancing UI rendering speeds and developing custom visualization frameworks to improve user experience.
- Mentored junior developers in best coding practices and agile methodologies to improve team performance.
Associate Software Engineer
1 Year- Developed and tested software solutions using Java, Python, and SQL.
- Implemented automated testing frameworks to enhance software reliability and performance.
- Engineered Java components and PL/SQL procedures to enhance functionality for healthcare clients.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and design specifications.
Education
Master of Science in Engineering
Bachelor of Engineering - Electrical & Electronics
Skills
Frameworks & Architecture: Spring Boot
Microservices
REST APIs
Dropwizard
Hibernate
Distributed Systems.
Languages & Web: Java SE
SQL/SQL developmentSQL
TypeScript
React.js
Angular
HTML5/CSS3.
Container orchestration
Vendor management
Stakeholder management
Technical governance
Task delegation
Scheduling coordination
Languages
English
Full Professional
Hindi
Native or Bilingual
Arabic
Limited Working
Urdu
Native or Bilingual
Certification
- PMP (Project Management Professional) | Project Management Institute (PMI), 2017
- SAFe 4 Practitioner | Scaled Agile, 2019
- TX Project Leadership Development Program, 2017
Timeline
Engineering / Delivery Lead
Mastercard
07.2025 - CurrentRead More
Lead Software Engineer & Engineering Lead
Cvent
07.2021 - 06.2025Read More
Software Engineering Manager / Architect
Maximus
03.2018 - 07.2021Read More
Senior Software Engineer
Maximus
11.2012 - 03.2018Read More
Senior Web Developer
Technozant / Deloitte
11.2011 - 11.2012Read More
Senior Software Developer
Austin Energy / NextSap
10.2010 - 11.2011Read More
Associate Software Engineer
Accenture
07.2007 - 07.2008Read More
BMS Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Engineering from Electrical & Electronics
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Louisiana Tech University
Master of Science in Engineering
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CORE COMPETENCIES & LEADERSHIP
- People & Team Leadership: Engineering Management, Direct Report Coaching, Performance Reviews (OKRs/KPIs), Team Scaling, Recruitment & Hiring, Talent Retention.
- Client & Executive Stakeholder Management: Client Engagement, Requirement Discovery, Technical Roadmapping, Executive Reporting, Issue Resolution.
- Delivery & System Architecture: Microservices, Cloud Native (AWS), Agile/Scrum Execution, Technical Debt Reduction, High-Availability Systems.
- Governance & Operations: Security & Compliance (GDPR, HIPAA, SOC 2), Process Optimization, Budget & Resource Planning, Contract/Vendor Management.
LOCALIZATION & REGIONAL READINESS
- Relocation: Immediately available for relocation to Riyadh, Jeddah, or regional tech hubs in Saudi Arabia / GCC.
- Cultural Competency: Experienced in leading diverse, multicultural engineering teams across North America and Asia.