Mehdi Abbas
Software Developer | Full-Stack (Backend Focused)
3.5+ years of experience building high-performance backend systems and web applications. Experienced in PostgreSQL optimization, .NET Core APIs, and React-based frontends.
About Me
I'm a dedicated Software Developer with over 3.5 years of experience specializing in backend development, database optimization, and building scalable web applications. Currently pursuing my MS in Artificial Intelligence at FAST NUCES, I'm passionate about leveraging cutting-edge technologies to solve complex problems.
At Contour Software, I've architected high-performance solutions including customer search APIs handling 5M+ records with near-Elasticsearch response times, nightly SFTP data sync pipelines, and internal tools that have been adopted across the organization.
I specialize in PostgreSQL optimization, .NET Core API development, and creating efficient React-based user interfaces. I believe in writing clean, testable code and have achieved 100% test coverage in production systems.
Quick Facts
- 🎓 MS in Artificial Intelligence (In Progress)
- 💼 3.5+ Years Experience
- 🌍 Based in Karachi, Pakistan
- 🏆 Silver Medalist | CGPA 3.92/4.0
- 🚀 Backend Systems Specialist
Skills & Technologies
backend
databases
languages
frontend
infrastructure
tools
Featured Projects
Internal Retrospective Platform
Built a comprehensive retrospective platform adopted by all Scrum teams, replacing existing Confluence workflows and improving team collaboration efficiency.
✓ Adopted by all teams
API Monitoring
Developed an monitoring tool for DevOps teams.
✓ Improved Monitoring
Log Viewer
Developed log viewer with in-app decryption capabilities, significantly accelerating debugging workflows for QA and Dev teams.
✓ Accelerated debugging
Online Learning Platform
Deployed a full-featured learning management system on Linux VPS, managing the complete DevOps lifecycle from setup to monitoring.
✓ Full DevOps lifecycle
Database Performance Tool
Engineered a specialized tool for legacy MultiValue systems with custom logic to dynamically resize files and eliminate storage fragmentation.
✓ Eliminated fragmentation
Professional Experience
Software Developer
Contour Software
Feb 2024 – Present
- ▸ Built a high-performance customer search API over 5M+ PostgreSQL records, achieving near-Elasticsearch response times via indexing and query-plan optimization
- ▸ Architected nightly SFTP data sync pipeline with delta updates, reducing processing time and storage usage for large datasets
- ▸ Led React Native to Expo migration, improving build reliability and deployment consistency
- ▸ Refactored legacy ERP system (PICK/Basic, Windows Forms), reducing technical debt and improving maintainability
Junior Software Developer
Contour Software
Jul 2022 – Feb 2024
- ▸ Developed ASP.NET Core REST APIs using CQRS and clean architecture principles
- ▸ Optimized PostgreSQL performance through execution-plan analysis and strategic indexing
- ▸ Implemented comprehensive unit and integration tests, achieving 100% coverage and significantly improving release stability
- ▸ Built CRM UI components using React and Material UI, enhancing user experience
Junior SQA Analyst
Contour Software
Mar 2022 – Jul 2022
- ▸ Develop comprehensive test cases covering functional, non-functional, and user interface aspects of software applications, ensuring thorough testing and high-quality releases
- ▸ Leverage automation frameworks like Selenium to develop and execute automated tests for web applications, improving test coverage, efficiency, and regression testing capabilities
SQA Trainee
Contour Software
Dec 2021 – Mar 2022
- ▸ Used the Selenium framework for automating test execution, reducing manual testing effort and improving test coverage
Education
MS Artificial Intelligence
FAST NUCES
Aug 2025 – Present
BS Computer Science
Mohammad Ali Jinnah University
2018 – 2022
CGPA: 3.92/4.0 | Silver Medalist | 2nd Position FYP Exhibition
Get In Touch
I'm always open to discussing new opportunities, innovative projects, or collaboration ideas. Feel free to reach out!