Azhar Hussain

With over 23 years of experience in the tech industry, including more than a decade in leadership roles, I bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the table. My journey began with a passion for engineering, which evolved into a keen interest in building and scaling teams to tackle complex challenges. Throughout my career, I've honed my skills in designing and optimizing product roadmaps, processes, and strategies. I firmly believe in fostering a collaborative work culture and have dedicated significant time to mentorship and learning frameworks, recognizing their pivotal role in driving innovation and growth. For over 15 years, I've been architecting and implementing enterprise-grade solutions across various sectors, including finance, energy, retail, and telecom. My hands-on experience spans the latest stacks and architectural patterns, ensuring that the solutions I deliver are both cutting-edge and scalable. DevOps has been a cornerstone of my approach, from source code management on Azure DevOps to automated testing and deployment on leading cloud platforms like Azure and AWS, as well as on-premise solutions such as RedHat OpenShift Container Platform. In architecting enterprise applications, I adhere to industry-standard principles like DDD, SOLID, KISS, and DRY, leveraging diverse technology stacks and platforms such as C#, JavaScript, SharePoint, M365, D365 CRM, Power Platform, and Salesforce. I'm well-versed in project execution methodologies, having led teams through iterative, prototyping, Agile, SCRUM, and MSF frameworks. My strong soft skills have enabled effective communication with clients, teams, and stakeholders, ensuring alignment and successful project outcomes. My achievements extend beyond the corporate realm, with victories in prestigious hackathons including JunctionXKAUST 2019, SAP Hackathon 2019, and Startup Weekend Jeddah 2019. These experiences have fueled my passion for innovation and entrepreneurship. As an angel investor, I specialize in providing not just financial support but also strategic guidance and mentorship to startups. I'm dedicated to helping entrepreneurs navigate the complexities of building their MVPs and refining their business models, leveraging my extensive experience to empower their success. Specialties: Software Engineering Leadership, Tech Management, and Mentorship Enterprise Architecture and Integrations Mentoring Startups in Building MVPs and Business Models