Yasir Iqbal

Yasir Iqbal has an extensive work experience in the technology sector. Yasir is currently working at PixelPaddle as the Chief Technology Officer, where they lead the strategic vision and technological direction of the startup, focusing on the sports-based Metaverse domain. Yasir also pioneered the integration of sports dynamics with Metaverse technologies to create immersive virtual sports experiences. At PixelPaddle, Yasir built and managed a diverse team of experts specialized in sports technology and virtual reality.

Prior to their current role, Yasir worked at Atlas DEX as a Senior Blockchain Developer, where they led frontend development using Next.js for a cross-chain DeFi platform. Yasir developed blockchain components in Rust for Solana and Solidity for EVM chains.

Yasir also worked at Ideofuzion as a Senior Blockchain Developer and later as the CTO. At Ideofuzion, they designed and implemented blockchain solutions, including smart contracts and decentralized applications (dApps). Yasir architected and developed robust blockchain platforms, focusing on scalability, security, and performance. Yasir wrote high-quality code in languages like Solidity, Golang, and JavaScript for blockchain development.

Additionally, Yasir worked at First Shoshin Holdings Inc. as a Senior Blockchain Engineer, leading the design and development of blockchain-based P2E games. Yasir wrote and deployed smart contracts on EOS and Ethereum Blockchains for in-game economies and player rewards, and seamlessly integrated blockchain technology with gaming platforms for enhanced user experiences.

Yasir's work experience also includes roles at Winterwind Software Services as a Blockchain Developer, where they developed and implemented blockchain solutions for various clients, and at SyncFab as a Blockchain Developer, where they spearheaded the implementation of Hyperledger Fabric to enhance supply chain processes.

Earlier in their career, Yasir worked at NextIn as a Senior Android Developer, managing Android application projects from inception to deployment. Yasir also worked as a Junior lecturer at Mohammad Ali Jinnah University, where they instructed students on facets of Java, C++, Data Structures, and Databases, and taught them how to write computer programs, algorithms, and programming languages. Yasir developed incentives to keep participants engaged in the class.

Yasir Iqbal completed their Master's degree in Computer Science from Mohammad Ali Jinnah University Islamabad from 2012 to 2014. Prior to that, they obtained a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Economics from Bahauddin Zakariya University from 2010 to 2012. Yasir also obtained additional certifications including Associate Android Developer from Google and completed courses in Animations and Transitions in the Android SDK as well as Java Design Patterns and APIs for Android from Lynda.com in 2016.