ABOUT ME

I am Khayal Abbas Akhtar, a Senior Software Engineer with over 5 years of experience in fintech and blockchain, currently working at Kobet Technology DMCC in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. I specialize in Java 17, Spring Boot, and microservices, with a focus on building secure cryptocurrency wallets and payment systems, achieving 30% performance improvements using AWS, Docker, and Kubernetes.

I previously worked as a Full Stack Software Developer at YouCloud DMCC, leading projects like Touch2Pay Australia, and served as a Visiting Faculty - Lab Engineer at IQRA University, mentoring students in software engineering.

I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering from IQRA University, Pakistan, and participated in an International Mobility Program at the University of Zilina, Slovakia.

My Expertise

My expertise lies in fintech and blockchain, focusing on secure, scalable systems using Java 17, Spring Boot, microservices, and blockchain technologies (Ethereum, smart contracts). I am proficient in PCI-DSS, ISO 8583, HSM integration, and modern DevOps tools like AWS, Docker, and Kubernetes. I also have experience in front-end development with React and TypeScript, and I leverage Agile methodologies for project delivery.

Recent News

Feb 2025 [Alert!]: Joined Kobet Technology DMCC as Senior Software Engineer, leading blockchain-based crypto projects and secure wallet development.
Mar 2022 [Alert!]: Joined YouCloud DMCC as Full Stack Software Developer, leading the Touch2Pay Australia payment project.
Oct 2020 [Alert!]: Appointed as Visiting Faculty - Lab Engineer at IQRA University, teaching Data Structures and Operating Systems.

TEACHING

Previous Teaching

Data Structures and Algorithms, Oct 2020 - May 2023
Operating Systems, Oct 2020 - May 2023
Computer Networks, Oct 2020 - May 2023
Object-Oriented Programming (as Graduate Teaching Assistant), Feb 2020 - May 2020
Software Engineering and Calculus (as Undergraduate Teaching Assistant), Jan 2017 - Dec 2018

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Skills

I studied Software Engineering at IQRA University, Pakistan, and participated in an International Mobility Program at the University of Zilina, Slovakia. I graduated with a Bachelor’s degree, focusing on software development and computational techniques.

My areas of expertise include fintech, blockchain, and microservices architecture, with strong skills in Java 17, Spring Boot, React, TypeScript, AWS, Docker, Kubernetes, and databases like PostgreSQL and MongoDB.

Java 17, Spring Boot, Microservices

Blockchain (Ethereum, Smart Contracts)

React, TypeScript, JavaScript

AWS, Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD

PCI-DSS, ISO 8583, HSM Integration

MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB

Agile Methodologies, Jira

Education

International Mobility Program, University of Zilina - Feb 2019 - June 2019

Participated in the International Mobility Program at the University of Zilina, Slovakia, under the National Scholarship Programme of the Slovak Republic.

B.S. in Software Engineering, IQRA University - Jan 2016 - Dec 2019

Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering from IQRA University, Islamabad, Pakistan, under the supervision of Asst. Prof. Saqib Bhatti.

Experience

Senior Software Engineer, Kobet Technology DMCC - Feb 2025 - Present

Led blockchain-based crypto projects and secure wallet development, improving transaction security by 30% using Java 17, Spring Boot, and microservices.

Full Stack Software Developer, YouCloud DMCC - Mar 2022 - Jan 2025

Developed the Touch2Pay Australia payment system, enhancing transaction throughput by 25% with Java 17, Spring Boot, and Docker.

Visiting Faculty - Lab Engineer, IQRA University - Oct 2020 - May 2023

Taught Data Structures, Operating Systems, and Computer Networks, mentoring 100+ students in Java and C/C++.

Graduate Teaching Assistant, IQRA University - Feb 2020 - May 2020

Supported 60+ students in Java and C/C++ projects, improving lab performance by 15%.

Undergraduate Teaching Assistant, IQRA University - Jan 2017 - Dec 2018

Assisted in Software Engineering and Calculus courses for 50+ students.

Research Intern, National University of Science and Technology - Aug 2017 - Oct 2017

Developed Java/J2EE tools for NAO humanoid robots, improving autonomous soccer gameplay by 20%.

CONTACT ME

Email address:
khayalabbas1@gmail.com
Phone:
+971527974817
Address:
Al Barsha, Dubai, United Arab Emirates