Md. Saddam Hossain
Senior Software Engineer
Full Stack Developer | .NET Expert | Blazor | Azure | AI Agent | Generative AI Specialist
Professional Profile
Senior Software Engineer with a decade of experience building and maintaining web applications using .NET technologies, with a strong focus on backend development, API design, and clean, maintainable architectures with ASP.NET Core and Web APIs. Experienced in designing technical solutions, optimizing system performance, and collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable, productionready software.
Technical Expertise
Languages & Frameworks
Architecture & Design Patterns
Database & ORM
Cloud & DevOps
Testing & Quality Assurance
Observability & Documentation
Frontend & Mobile
Project Management & Collaboration
AI & Intelligent Systems
Tools & IDEs
Professional Experience
Freelance Software Engineer
Senior Software Engineer & Technical Consultant
May 2018 - Present (7+ years) • Self-employed
Remote, Global
Successfully delivered 150+ software projects for international clients through Upwork, Fiverr, LinkedIn, and direct contracts across 30+ countries.
Built enterprise solutions for healthcare, fintech, e-commerce, and SaaS platforms with 98% on-time delivery rate and 5-star client ratings.
Architected scalable Web APIs, and blazor applications using Layered Architecture, Clean Architecture, Vertical Slice Architecture,, DDD, and CQRS patterns.
Integrated AI capabilities including OpenAI, custom AI agents, and LLM-powered features into production systems.
Tech Stack: C#, ASP.NET Core, Web API, EF Core, Blazor, MudBlazor, LINQ, MSSQL, Azure DevOps, Serilog, Unit & Architecture Testing
Linkiify
Senior Software Engineer
May 2023 - September 2025 (2 years 5 months) • Contract
Zurich, Switzerland (Remote)
Collaborated closely with stakeholders to develop high-quality, production-ready products.
Built scalable .NET applications and streamlined CI/CD pipelines in Azure DevOps, reducing release cycles by 30%.
Developed APIs that enhanced system performance by 20% through optimized code and architecture.
Implemented Blazor applications with Azure AD B2C authentication, serving thousands of users securely.
Tech Stack: C#, ASP.NET Core, Web API, EF Core, LINQ, MSSQL, Azure DevOps, Serilog, Unit & Architecture Testing
Rushd Consulting
Backend Developer
April 2025 - May 2025 (2 months) • Contract
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (Remote)
Delivered production-grade APIs, increasing system scalability by 25% through optimized design patterns.
Applied DDD, Clean Architecture, and Vertical Slice Architecture to produce maintainable backend solutions.
Refactored legacy codebase following Clean Code principles, boosting system efficiency by 25%.
Tech Stack: C#, ASP.NET Core, Web API, Entity Framework Core, LINQ, MSSQL, Git
Bundaberg Sugar Ltd
.NET Developer
May 2024 - July 2024 (3 months) • Contract
Bundaberg, Queensland, Australia (Remote)
Developed new features and refactored existing web applications, improving system reliability by 15%.
Applied Layered Architecture and Repository Pattern to maintain clean, scalable code.
Tech Stack: C#, ASP.NET Core, Entity Framework Core, LINQ, MSSQL, Serilog, xUnit, Layer Architecture, Repository Pattern, Architecture Testing
Staplefoods
Senior Software Engineer
October 2020 - April 2023 (2 years 7 months) • Full-time
Munich, Bavaria, Germany (Remote)
Built scalable .NET applications with CI/CD in Azure DevOps, reducing deployment time by 30%.
Developed Blazor apps with Azure AD B2C for secure authentication and improved development speed by 40%.
Optimized APIs and application architecture, enhancing performance by 25%.
Tech Stack: C#, ASP.NET Core, Web API, EF Core, LINQ, MSSQL, Blazor, MudBlazor, Git, Azure DevOps (CI/CD), Azure AD B2C, xUnit, Serilog, Layer Architecture, Repository Pattern, Unit & Architecture Testing
Sidebench
Backend Developer
September 2021 - December 2021 (4 months) • Contract
Los Angeles, California, United States (Remote)
Built efficient API endpoints for the Kensho Health project.
Improved backend performance by 20% by applying Clean Architecture principles.
Collaborated with the Scrum team to deliver new features on schedule.
Tech Stack: C#, ASP.NET Core, Web API, Entity Framework Core, LINQ, MSSQL, Dapper, JIRA, Slack, Git, Agile, Scrum, Clean Architecture
Guardian Life Insurance Limited
Senior Software Engineer
March 2017 - September 2020 (3 years 7 months) • Full-time
Dhaka, Bangladesh (Hybrid)
Developed customer-facing portals, reducing processing times by 20% and improving business efficiency by 15%.
Designed internal applications for Insurance Management, Inventory, Reinsurance, and Online Term Life Insurance systems.
Engaged with stakeholders to gather requirements and deliver solutions that aligned with business objectives.
Independently handled production deployments and maintained high-quality code adhering to technical specifications.
Tech Stack: C#, ASP.NET MVC, Entity Framework, LINQ, MSSQL, Stored Procedures, Dapper, RDLC, Layer Architecture
Guardian Life Insurance Limited
Software Engineer
August 2016 - February 2017 (7 months) • Full-time
Dhaka, Bangladesh (Hybrid)
Designed and managed SQL Server databases, created complex queries, stored procedures, and scheduled jobs.
Configured and hosted projects on Windows Server 2012 R2 and implemented Business Intelligence solutions using SSRS.
Integrated SSLCommerz payment gateway for secure online transactions in insurance applications.
Developed various applications using ASP.NET MVC 5, including SME Calculator and Management Systems.
Tech Stack: C#, ASP.NET MVC, Entity Framework, LINQ, MSSQL, Stored Procedures, Dapper, RDLC, Layer Architecture
Index Group
Software Developer
October 2014 - August 2016 (1 year 11 months) • Full-time
Dhaka, Bangladesh (On-site)
Implemented UI features and minor backend enhancements in ASP.NET MVC applications.
Assisted with application maintenance and gained foundational experience.
Installed and maintained internal software applications, systems, and provided technical support.
Tech Stack: C#, ASP.NET MVC, Entity Framework, LINQ, MSSQL, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, jQuery, Ajax
Projects & Personal Products
Personal Products (In Progress | Live Applications)
Freelancify – Work Smarter, Freelance Better
Comprehensive SaaS platform designed for freelancers, providing project management, client management, invoicing, expense tracking, and AI-powered content generation.
Deenify – Where Deen Meets Daily Life
Islamic lifestyle and companion application supporting daily prayers, dua, adhkar, habit tracking, and reminders to help users maintain their spiritual practice.
Blazing Writer – The Next Generation AI Writing Solution
Next-generation AI writing platform for businesses, freelancers, and content creators with advanced templates and productivity tools powered by Generative AI.
Expense Budget Pro – Expense Tracking & Budget Control System
Business financial management platform with efficient expense tracking and budget control features for improved financial oversight.
All projects follow API-first approach using ASP.NET Core Web API, Entity Framework Core, and SQL Server with Layered, Clean, and Vertical Slice Architectures. Blazor WebAssembly for web clients and Flutter for cross-platform mobile applications.
Education
Bachelor of Computer Science and Engineering
Southeast University
Major: Software Engineering
Dhaka, Bangladesh
2009 - 2014
Professional Certifications
From Zero to Hero: REST APIs in .NET
Instructor: Nick Chapsas
Platform: Dometrain
From Zero to Hero: Unit Testing for C# Developers
Instructor: Nick Chapsas
Platform: Dometrain
From Zero to Hero: Integration Testing in ASP.NET Core
Instructor: Nick Chapsas
Platform: Dometrain
Clean Architecture & Domain-Driven Design
Focus: Enterprise Architecture Patterns
Platform: Multiple Sources
+ Continuous learning through various courses and certifications to stay updated with latest technologies and best practices
Key Achievements & Impact
150+ Projects Delivered
Successfully completed projects for clients across 30+ countries with 98% on-time delivery rate
Performance Optimization
Achieved 20-30% performance improvements across multiple systems through code optimization
Architecture Excellence
Implemented Layered, Vertical Slice, Clean Architecture, DDD, and CQRS in enterprise systems
AI Integration Pioneer
Early adopter integrating Generative AI and custom agents into production environments
Additional Information
Languages
English (Professional)
Bengali (Native)
Interests
Technical Writing
Reading Books
AI Research
Recognition
Top Rated on Upwork
Level 2 on Fiverr
5-Star Reviews