PROFILE
An internationally experienced Solutions Architect and Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) leader with 21+ years of experience delivering enterprise-scale, AI-powered, and mission-critical software platforms across government, Oil & Gas, and critical infrastructure sectors in Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the wider Gulf region.
Expert in Intelligent Transportation Systems, smart city solutions, enterprise architecture, and AI-driven analytics with specialization in ANPR, access control, security systems, GIS, IoT integration, and predictive traffic intelligence.
Proven track record of leading cross-functional teams, designing scalable national-level systems, and delivering strategic projects for Ministry of Interior Qatar, Saudi Aramco, Ashghal, Qatar-Energy, UDC, and other major organizations.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Solution Design & Architecture
Requirements Analysis • Technical Design • System Integration • Scalability & Performance • Microservices • Event-Driven Architecture • Enterprise Architecture
Cloud & DevOps
Cloud-Native (Docker, Kubernetes) • AWS S3 • AI/ML on SageMaker • Load Balancing (Nginx, HAProxy) • CI/CD Automation • High-Availability & Disaster Resilience
AI & Data-Driven Solutions
Computer Vision • Object Detection • LLMs • Generative AI • RAG • LSTM • XGBoost • Random Forest • TensorFlow • Predictive Analytics • SQL/NoSQL/Elasticsearch/ClickHouse
Enterprise Security Systems
ANPR • ITS • Smart Cities • GIS • LiDAR/Radar • RFID Access Control • PSIM • CCTV/VMS • IoT Sensors • Physical Security Hardware • High-Availability Architecture
Leadership & Stakeholder Management
Cross-functional Leadership • Technical Consultancy • Mentoring • Pre-Sales • Vendor Management • Client Collaboration • Knowledge Transfer
TECHNICAL SKILLS
- Architecture & Development: .NET Core, ASP.NET MVC/Web API, Microservices, REST/SOAP, Angular, Ionic, Node.js, Python, Rust
- AI/ML & Data: TensorFlow, SageMaker, Computer Vision, NLP/LLMs, RAG, FAISS, Chroma, LSTM, XGBoost, Random Forest, Time-Series Prediction, Generative AI
- Data & Caching: Oracle, MS SQL Server, MySQL, MongoDB, Elasticsearch, ClickHouse, Redis
- Cloud & Infrastructure: Docker, Kubernetes, AWS S3, VMware, Hyper-V, Ubuntu Linux, Windows Server
- Networking & Messaging: Nginx, HA-Proxy, Load Balancers, RabbitMQ, Kafka, Domain Controllers, DHCP
- Industrial & Security IoT: Modbus, PLCs, RFID, LiDAR, Radar, Loop/Laser Detectors, Barrier/Hardware Integration
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Solutions Architect
Traffic Tech, Doha, Qatar | Dec 2018 – Present
- Lead end-to-end architecture, system integration, and design of large-scale ITS, ANPR, and access control solutions across highly regulated government and Oil & Gas clients in Qatar and the GCC.
- Collaborate with senior stakeholders including MOI Qatar Security Systems Division to define architecture roadmaps and transform business needs into secure, scalable technical solutions.
- Provide expert consultancy for national-level security and transportation systems ensuring compliance, performance, and high availability across mission-critical operations.
- Drive cross-functional teams for successful implementation, SAT delivery, workshops, and continuous improvement of enterprise systems.
- Designed integrated ITS and security solutions including TTG-SmartAnpr and TTG-SmartTraffic for MOI Qatar, Ashghal, QatarEnergy, UDC, Qatar University, Hamad Port, and Ministry of Jordan.
- Built scalable architecture using .NET Core and Angular with Nginx, HAProxy, Redis, Elasticsearch, and ClickHouse for high-performance search, analytics, and high availability.
- Key Achievements: Led technical evaluation, architecture design, and deployment of Qatar's National ANPR System (NAS) for MOI Qatar — processing 10M+ daily transactions from 4,000+ cameras; architected AI-powered Smart Traffic Monitoring Hub; designed Intelligent Traffic Monitoring System for Greater Amman Municipality (~3,100 cameras).
- Developed AI/ML solutions including traffic forecasting (LSTM, XGBoost), anomaly detection, RAG-based operational summaries, and predictive analytics for smart mobility and enforcement platforms.
- Integrated heterogeneous technologies — RFID, PLC, Modbus, ANPR, CCTV, VMS, access control, PSIM, radar, LiDAR, and IoT — into unified command-and-control enterprise platforms.
- Actively mentor software engineers and technology teams in Enterprise Architecture, ITS, and AI-enabled solutions.
Founder & Solutions Architect
HudazTech SMC Private Limited | Present
- Founded HudazTech SMC Private Limited, delivering enterprise applications, digital platforms, and custom software solutions.
- Architected FindKia, a scalable location-based digital platform using .NET Core, Angular, Ionic, and cloud infrastructure; developed cross-platform Android/iOS applications.
Senior Software Engineer & Security System Integrator
Fore-Vision Business Solutions, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia | Dec 2006 – Dec 2018
- Client: Saudi Aramco — Led full SDLC architecture, design, implementation, deployment, and operational management of the Plate Recognition System (PRS) across 34 facilities and 100+ lanes in multiple cities across Saudi Arabia.
- Designed highly available infrastructure supporting continuous 24/7 vehicle access management and security operations; conducted 34 Site Acceptance Tests (SAT) with Aramco Project Management Team across all deployment sites.
- Acted as main technical consultant for Aramco's SSMD; delivered trainings at Saudi Aramco, KFUPM, Khafji Joint Operations, Site acceptance and factory acceptance tests; integrated RFID, ANPR, CCTV, VMS, and access control technologies.
Software Engineer
y-Evolve (Pvt.) Ltd, Karachi, Pakistan | Mar 2006 – Dec 2006
Software Developer (Project In-Charge)
A.I.D.M, Karachi, Pakistan | Jan 2005 – Mar 2006
EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS
- B.S. Computer Engineering – Bahria University, Karachi, Pakistan (CGPA 3.46)
- PIAIC – Cloud Native, Generative AI, IoT Courses (2023–2024)
- Pearson PTE – English Proficiency
ACHIEVEMENTS
- 2nd Prize in All Pakistan– FAST ProCom National Programming Competition (2005)
- Industry Recognition: Milipol 2022
- Web Summit 2024,
- Intersec Dubai (multiple years)
- 34-site Aramco SAT delivery
- Publications: 5 LinkedIn articles on AI-powered ITS, ANPR systems, high-availability traffic systems, and smart traffic enforcement
- Professional Memberships: Pakistan Engineering Council • Saudi Council of Engineers
LANGUAGES & INTERESTS
- Languages: English (Fluent), Urdu (Native), Arabic (Conversational)
- Interests: Technology Research, Reading, Swimming, News & Current Affairs