Usama Nasir

Staff Backend Engineer at GetYourGuide

Usama Nasir has extensive work experience in software engineering and development. Usama is currently working as a Staff Software Engineer at GetYourGuide since April 2021.

Prior to that, Usama worked as a Software Architect at Axiom Telecom from September 2020 to March 2021. Usama was responsible for leading the architecture, design, and development of the digital distribution platform. Usama also led the design and development of the Promotions Engine and new inventory management module.

Before joining Axiom Telecom, Usama worked as a Lead Software Engineer at azakaw from July 2019 to September 2020. Usama led the development of the RegTech platform and implemented new modules using backend for frontend (BFF), domain-driven design (DDD), and microservices architecture.

Prior to that, Usama worked as a Senior Software Engineer at noon from January 2018 to July 2019. Usama played a key role in designing and developing a state-of-the-art payment processing solution. Usama also worked on major integrations with various payment options.

Usama also has experience working as a Senior Software Engineer at Wall Street Exchange - A member of Emirates Post Group from November 2015 to January 2018. Usama was involved in the design and development of an online money transfer system integrated with the Central Bank Payment Gateway.

Before that, Usama worked as a Software Engineer at Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank from May 2015 to October 2015. Usama worked on the Core Application Software for Money Exchange and also designed and developed the Employee Wage Payment System.

Additionally, Usama has experience working at SS&C Primatics as both a Senior Software Engineer and Software Engineer. Usama contributed to the development of the EVOLV accounting software and worked on engine enhancements and accounting standards. Usama also provided Tier-3 support and assigned tasks to junior resources.

Usama began their career as an Associate Software Engineer at TPS Pakistan Pvt Ltd from July 2012 to March 2013. Usama gained valuable experience working on e-banking products and automation tools.

Overall, Usama Nasir has a strong background in software engineering, architecture, and development, with extensive experience in various industries and technologies.

Usama Nasir completed their Bachelor of Computer Science degree in Computer Science from Karachi University from 2009 to 2012. Prior to that, they attended Govt Degree College Stadium Road from 2006 to 2008, where they pursued Pre Engineering in their HSC. Before college, Usama studied at Happy Home from 2004 to 2006, but the degree and field of study are not specified. Usama also attended the University of Karachi for a BS in Computer Science, but the start and end years are unknown for this degree.

In terms of additional certifications, Usama obtained the Toastmasters Competent Communication certificate from Toastmasters International in October 2014. Usama also earned the Oracle Certified Professional, Java SE 6 Programmer certification from Oracle in June 2013. It is mentioned that Usama obtained an IELTS certification, but the month and year are not provided. Additionally, they obtained the Microsoft Certified Professional: Programming in HTML5 with JavaScript and CSS3 certification from Microsoft. The specific month and year for this certification are also unspecified.

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  • Staff Backend Engineer

    April, 2021 - present