Waqar Ul Wahab

CTO

Professional Summary

Technology visionary with 12+ years in software architecture, infrastructure, and cybersecurity. Proven track record of leading cross-functional engineering teams to deliver scalable, high-performance solutions.

Education

Master of Science (M.Sc), Computer Science

National University of Sciences & Technology

Islamabad, Pakistan

May 2009

Bachelor of Science (B.Sc), Software Engineering

FAST National University

Islamabad, Pakistan

May 2006

Professional Experience

Chief Technology Officer

Quantum HashLink

Islamabad, Pakistan

September 2019 – Present

Architect the company’s AI-driven transaction platform to handle 100K+ concurrent users with 99.99% uptime.
Lead a 25-person engineering organization across frontend, backend, DevOps, and QA.
Implement cloud migration to AWS, reducing infrastructure costs by 40%.
Develop security protocols adhering to ISO 27001 and GDPR standards, conducting quarterly penetration testing.

Head of Engineering

BlockStream Technologies

Islamabad, Pakistan

June 2015 – August 2019

Built and managed a blockchain POC team that launched a private ledger solution for logistic clients.
Introduced microservices architecture, improving deployment velocity by 60%.
Mentored and guided engineers in coding best practices, leading to a 35% reduction in bug reports.

Senior Software Architect

SecureSoft Pvt. Ltd.

Islamabad, Pakistan

January 2012 – May 2015

Designed high-availability payment gateway systems handling $50M monthly transaction volume.
Led implementation of encryption standards (AES-256, RSA-2048) to secure sensitive user data.
Coordinated with product teams to define technical roadmaps and timelines.

Technical Skills

Microservices & Distributed SystemsCloud Architecture (AWS, Azure)DevOps & CI/CD (Docker, Kubernetes, Jenkins)Cybersecurity & Encryption ProtocolsTeam Leadership & Agile MethodologyDatabase Design (SQL, NoSQL)