Shaquille Asghari
Pleasanton,CA
Summary
Dynamic and tech-savvy Senior Software Engineer with over 20 years of experience in designing, developing, and maintaining scalable enterprise applications across diverse sectors, including HR tech, telecom, eCommerce, and AI. Proficient in cloud-based SaaS solutions and full-stack development using .NET, React, and Workday, with a proven track record of delivering robust software throughout the SDLC by leveraging Agile and Scrum methodologies. Recognized for driving high-performance systems, fostering team mentorship, and championing continuous innovation in architecture and product delivery. Committed to enhancing operational efficiency and delivering exceptional user experiences through cutting-edge technology solutions.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Software Engineer
Hitachi (GlobalLogic, Inc)
03.2023 - 06.2025
- As a senior software engineer consultant, I worked on various company’s clients’ projects, utilizing cutting-edge technology stacks, disciplines, and methodologies, including Agile and Scrum, to ensure the timely delivery of high-quality software products.
- Spearheaded the design, development, maintenance, and enhancement of scalable enterprise cloud solutions, leveraging an advanced tech stack including Microsoft software development tools, modern back-end using ASP.NET Core, ASP.NET Web API, C#, SQL, Entity Framework, LINQ, and front-end such as HTML/CSS, JavaScript/TypeScript, React. Demonstrated proficiency in integrating complex functionalities to meet evolving business requirements.
- Architected and deployed containerized microservices with Docker and Kubernetes, reducing deployment time by 60% and enabling zero-downtime releases.
- Enhanced facial recognition platform by integrating AI recommendation models, increasing recognition accuracy by 30% and boosting end-user confidence in identity verification systems. Contributed to significant advancements in the application’s performance, leading to enhanced security and user experience.
- Fostered a culture of excellence and innovation by collaborating closely with cross-functional teams, including product management, quality assurance, and customer support, ensuring the delivery of high-quality software solutions within rigorous deadlines.
- Mentored junior engineers and introduced structured code review processes, which reduced post-deployment defects by 40%.
- Diagnosed and resolved high-impact production issues, cutting mean time to resolution (MTTR) by 50% and improving system uptime.
Principal Software Development Engineer
Workday, Inc.
07.2012 - 02.2023
- Led design, development, and delivery of scalable SaaS HCM solutions (Payroll, Compensation, Benefits, Talent), while leveraging Workday’s proprietary tech stack, OOAD principles, and Agile methodologies, serving 150+ enterprise clients.
- Collaborated cross-functionally to translate complex business requirements into user-friendly product features, reducing implementation timelines by 20%.
- Served as technical lead across multiple critical product areas, driving architecture decisions, best practices adoption, and performance optimization at enterprise scale.
- Mentored and coached a team of engineers, directly contributing to higher team engagement and 95% on-time sprint delivery rate.
- Introduced development best practices and reusable modules that shortened onboarding time for new team members by 50%.
- Spearheaded numerous critical projects and applications features across multiple products/solutions, utilizing Object-Oriented Analysis & Design principles and agile methodology in both large and small team settings.
- Collaborated cross-functionally with stakeholders to gather requirements, implement new features, and enhance functionality - consistently meeting or beating delivery timelines.
- Advocated for clean web service design and implemented robust, user-friendly APIs to support integration and interoperability.
- Implemented robust backend logic and calculations using Workday Studio, Web Services, Report Writer, Calculation Engine, and RESTful integrations, decreasing processing latency by 35%.
- Mentored engineers, promoted knowledge sharing, and supported career growth while fostering an innovative and collaborative team culture.
- Proactively introduced process improvements that streamlined workflows and boosted productivity by 35%+ across cross-functional teams.
- Stayed ahead of industry trends to ensure Workday solutions remained cutting-edge and competitive, including knowledge in AI/ML methodologies and cloud computing practices.
Principal Software Architect
CrestPoint Solutions
06.2005 - 07.2012
- Developed and maintained modular, multi-tenanted, n-tier enterprise software solutions catering to the Telecomm/CO/DCIM industry. Created database applications, Facility inventory and asset management systems, network topography and equipment connection designs, CAD (AutoCAD) floor plan designers and converters, project management tools, workflow design systems, reporting and business intelligence applications, and real-time equipment data monitoring solutions. Employed OOAD, UML, and Agile development methodologies to ensure the delivery of highly scalable, maintainable, and robust designs and architectures.
- Technologies used: Back-End: SQL, Entity Framework, C#, ASP.NET, Web & REST services; Front-End: HTML/CSS, JavaScript, 3rd-party JavaScript frameworks/libraries.
- Architected and delivered modular, multi-tenant enterprise applications with a service-oriented approach, laying foundations for microservices-based system expansions - for the Telecom and Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM) industry, supporting clients like AT&T, Verizon, Apple, and T-Mobile.
- Implemented and championed CI/CD pipelines to automate build, test, and deployment workflows, reducing release cycles and improving software reliability.
- Led full-stack development of systems including Facility Inventory, Network Topology Designers, CAD Floor Plan Tools, and Real-Time Monitoring Dashboards, using C#, ASP.NET, HTML/CSS, JavaScript, SQL Server, AutoCAD APIs, and Silverlight.
- Designed a robust asset and inventory management system tracking millions of assets across cell towers and data centers – integrating audit trails, visual relationships, asset lifecycle workflows, and rich metadata.
- Using advanced JavaScript frameworks (homegrown and 3rd-party), built intuitive, drag-and-drop network topology designers with real-time visualization, allowing users to create and manage device connectivity and upload/version CAD drawings.
- Engineered a powerful project/workflow management system with customizable business rules, real-time alerts, and multi-level access for large teams.
- Developed interactive reporting and BI dashboards with ad hoc capabilities and custom ETL pipelines using cloud-based databases for scalability and data redundancy - transforming live production data into actionable insights.
- Leveraged AutoCAD automation APIs to convert engineering drawings into web-consumable DWF and PDF formats.
- Delivered highly interactive Rich Internet Applications (RIA) using Ajax, jQuery, and advanced third-party UI libraries (Telerik, Dundas, FusionCharts) to enhance usability and customer experience.
- Provided hands-on leadership in problem-solving for network design, CAD integration, and data visualization systems, earning recognition for resolving critical client technical challenges.
- Collaborated directly with client engineers and business stakeholders to understand complex requirements and deliver tailored, production-grade software solutions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science & Engineering
University of California, Davis
Davis, CASkills
- Languages/Frameworks/Patterns: C#, NET Core, ASPNET, JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML, CSS, React, Nodejs, SQL, LINQ, Python, SOAP Web Services, REST Services, GraphQL, JSON, XML
- Cloud/DevOps: Azure, Docker, GitHub, Google Cloud, CI/CD concepts
- Databases: SQL Server, Oracle, NoSQL/MongoDB, MySQL, T-SQL, EF Core
- Tools: Visual Studio, Jira, Confluence, Git, Microsoft Office, AI platforms (eg OpenAI, Gemini, Claude, etc), IBM Dev Tools, PyCharm, Workday Studio, VMWare, Docker Desktop
- Concepts: Agile/Scrum, Object-Oriented Analysis & Design, SaaS, PaaS, Microservices, RDBMS, Source Code Control, Network administration, Requirements Management, IBM Unified Process, Parallel Programming, N-tier Architecture, Cloud computing, B2B Integration, Multi-tenant SaaS Architecture, MVC, MVVM, CI/CD pipelines, Event Driven Architecture
Timeline
Senior Software Engineer
Hitachi (GlobalLogic, Inc)
03.2023 - 06.2025
Principal Software Development Engineer
Workday, Inc.
07.2012 - 02.2023
Principal Software Architect
CrestPoint Solutions
06.2005 - 07.2012
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science & Engineering
University of California, Davis