Syed Lakhtey Hussnain
10+ years architecting Python-based distributed systems & scalable enterprise solutions. Currently engineering the future of smart access at KIWI.KI in Berlin.
About Me
My path into software started in Pakistan in 2016, building C# and ASP.NET applications for clients: CRMs, ERPs and whatever else a business needed to run. That is where I earned my Microsoft certification, and where I learned that good software is really about the people who depend on it.
In 2019 I moved to the UAE, and my work moved with me: from .NET monoliths towards Python and distributed systems in the cloud. I started thinking in services, queues and failure modes instead of pages and forms.
In 2021 I came to Germany, where I am now a Lead Engineer at KIWI.KI in Berlin, building the backend that lets people open doors with their phones. When someone is standing outside waiting, “it works on my machine” is not good enough, so I care about systems that stay calm under load and code my teammates enjoy reading.
- 2016Pakistan
- 2019UAE
- 2021Germany
Technical Skills
A decade of building at scale — these are the technologies I work with daily.
Languages
Frameworks & Libraries
Cloud & DevOps
Databases
Architecture
Tools & Practices
Work Experience
A journey from .NET foundations to Python-based distributed systems at scale.
Lead Engineer, building smart access
Lead Engineer
- ▹Architecting and maintaining distributed Python microservices powering smart building access for thousands of properties across Europe.
- ▹Designing event-driven systems with high availability and fault tolerance for IoT-connected door access hardware.
- ▹Leading code reviews, mentoring junior engineers, and driving engineering best practices across the team.
- ▹Implementing CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure-as-code using Docker, Kubernetes, and Terraform on AWS.
Software Engineer
- ▹Built scalable backend services in Python and C# for enterprise clients, handling millions of daily transactions.
- ▹Designed RESTful APIs and integrated third-party payment and data processing platforms.
- ▹Migrated legacy monolithic applications to cloud-native microservice architectures on Microsoft Azure.
- ▹Implemented automated testing strategies achieving 90%+ code coverage across critical services.
Software Developer
- ▹Developed full-stack web applications using ASP.NET Core, C#, and SQL Server for various clients.
- ▹Built custom CRM and ERP solutions deployed across multiple enterprise environments.
- ▹Earned Microsoft Certified Solutions Developer (MCSD) certification, demonstrating deep .NET expertise.
- ▹Collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver projects on time in Agile/Scrum environments.
Featured Projects
Some of the systems I have designed and built throughout my career.
Smart Access Platform
Distributed IoT gateway system powering smart building access across thousands of European properties. Event-driven Python microservices with real-time hardware communication.
Enterprise Data Pipeline
High-throughput data processing pipeline handling millions of daily events. Built with Python, Apache Kafka, and cloud-native services for real-time analytics.
Microservices Migration Framework
Led the architecture and migration of monolithic .NET applications to cloud-native microservices on Azure, reducing deployment time by 80% and improving system resilience.
Get In Touch
Have a project in mind or want to connect? Drop me a message.
Location
Friedrichshafen, Germany