Rana Babar

Group head of development

iLead • Freelance

Sep 2014 - Present • 11 yrs 11 mos

Babar Zaman – Principal Software Architect with 24+ years in .NET. Expert in .NET 8, Blazor, React/Next.js, cloud-native architectures (Azure/AWS), ML.NET, Python, and Power BI. For over 11 years at iLead Integrated Solutions, partners with the CEO and Directors to shape Group strategy, drive growth, and foster innovation across operating divisions. Oversees Software Development, Creative, R&D, and QA departments—delivering scalable, data-driven enterprise solutions end-to-end.

Department Manager/Sr. Team Lead

Outsource Demand • Fulltime

Nov 2011 - Aug 2014 • 2 yrs 9 mos

Responsible for managing multiple software development teams by providing technical direction and helping to ensure that the project is completed on time. Help CRM in a day to day task between clients and developers. MAIN DUTIES: 1. Liaise with various business users to understand the requirements 2. System Analysis and outlining the Scope of Work 4. Designing System Architecture 5. Impact Analysis and Risk Assessment 7. Management of internally and externally developed applications 9. Conducted technical interviews, hire, mentor and motivate the team 10. Conduct biannual appraisals and set individual development plans