Abbas Sabetghadam
Software Architect & Lead Full-Stack Engineer —
25+ Years of Experience
Professional Summary
Senior Software Architect and Technical Lead with over 25 years of experience architecting
and delivering complex, high-performance systems. Proven expertise in translating ambiguous business
requirements into scalable architectures for trading platforms, financial data pipelines, and
enterprise-grade applications.
Specializes in full-stack development (.NET Core, Angular, Python) with deep focus on
low-latency, event-driven, and data-intensive systems. Passionate about building solutions that empower
investment teams through accurate, real-time data and intuitive interfaces.
Core Competencies
🏗️ Software Architecture & System Design
🔄 Full-Stack Development (.NET Core, Angular, Python, Node.js)
📨 Event-Driven & Microservices Architecture
📈 Trading & Financial Systems
🧩 Plugin-Based Architecture & Extensible Systems
⚡ Real-Time Data Processing & Streaming
🌐 Web Scraping & Data Aggregation
🗄️ Data Modeling & Performance Tuning (SQL, NoSQL)
🔗 API Design & Integration (REST, GraphQL, WebSocket)
📐 Enterprise Architecture & System Modeling (UML, Rational Rose)
☁️ CI/CD, Docker, Cloud (Azure)
👥 Technical Leadership & Requirements Translation
💻 Low-Level Systems & OS Development
⛓️ Blockchain & Smart Contracts
📱 Desktop & Mobile Development (WinForms, Xamarin, Android)
🤝 P2P Exchange Systems & Escrow Solutions
Technical Skills
Backend core
.NET Core / C#, Node.js, Python, ASP.NET MVC/WebForms, PHP, Microservices, CQRS
Frontend modern
Angular, React, Vue.js, TypeScript, WebSocket, SignalR
Mobile & Desktop cross
Xamarin, Xamarin.Forms, Android Native, WinForms, WPF
Database data
SQL Server, MongoDB, MySQL, Sharding, Query Optimization
DevOps & Cloud ops
Docker, CI/CD, GitHub Actions, Azure, Nginx
Architecture & Modeling design
UML 1.4/2.0, Rational Rose, Enterprise Architecture
Blockchain web3
Solidity, Hardhat, Web3.js, Ethers.js, ERC-20/721/404/1155, DEX, Staking
Low-Level system
Assembly x86, C, Linux, eBPF, OS Development, Kernel
Quality Assurance qa
Unit Testing, Integration Testing, Test Automation, Performance Testing, QA Processes
Professional Experience
Managing Director & Lead Software Architect
2004 – 2015Sabet Rayaneh Hormozgan — Founder & Technical Lead
- Founded and managed the company — led all technical and business operations as Managing Director and Chief Software Architect.
- Designed and delivered enterprise-grade software solutions for government and corporate clients across various industries.
- Built and led a team of 4–10 developers, overseeing architecture design, code quality, and project delivery.
- Architected custom CMS, real estate platforms, and enterprise systems — including ActivePage, Kotook, and municipal websites.
- Drove business growth by combining technical leadership with strategic decision-making — translating client needs into scalable, maintainable software.
- Hands-on architect and developer — balancing management responsibilities with active coding and system design.
Software Architect & Lead Developer
2018 – PresentCoinatik · Arbify.site · AIConnective · Private DEX
- Coinatik (2018): Full crypto exchange with P2P trading, real-time chat, multi-currency wallet & escrow — ASP.NET MVC, AngularJS, SQL Server, WebSocket.
- Arbify.site (2023): Multi-exchange arbitrage — event-driven + outbox, 500+ concurrent users, sub-100ms latency — Node.js, MongoDB, WebSocket.
- AIConnective (2024): AI-blockchain analytics platform — Python (LangChain, PyTorch), React, Web3.js, Ethereum.
- Smart contracts: Solidity · DEX · Staking · ERC-20/721/404/1155 · Polygon · Tron.
- Led teams of 3–6 engineers · CI/CD · Cloud deployment · Production support.
Freelance Software Engineer
2016Probin · Kabby · Jandro · Scraper
- Probin (Netherlands): Cross-platform mobile app (Android & iOS) — Xamarin (C#).
- Kabby (Pakistan): Taxi application — Xamarin.Forms.
- Jandro: Full-stack: ASP.NET MVC web portal + Android native service for remote call logging/monitoring.
- Scraper (2016–2017): Commercial scraping platform — plugin-based architecture, 4 rendering engines (Gecko, Trident, CEFSharp, WebKit).
Noore Danesh Institute — Custom Web System
2005 – 2006- Selected among candidates with advanced degrees from top universities based on ActivePage.
- ActivePage: OOP CMS framework — parameter-driven, admin panel, any data format, any website type.
- Secure faculty data access system — IP restrictions, role-based control — C#, ASP.NET WebForms, SQL Server.
Senior Developer & Technical Lead
2004 – 2015Enterprise & Government Projects
- Early Leadership: Led team of 4 developers (Sarakhon & Qeshm Gas Company) — C#, ASP.NET WebForms.
- Municipal Website (2005): High-traffic site — IE6, limited hosting, SQL Server 2000.
- Kotook (2005–2006): Iran's first parametric real estate search engine.
- ActivePage (2005–2016): 11-year evolution — source code still available.
- UML 1.4/2.0 · Rational Rose · Enterprise architecture modeling.
- OS Development (2013–2014): Custom kernel — Bootloader, GDT, IDT, Mouse Driver, VGA Graphics, Window Manager — Assembly x86, C, GCC.
- Led teams of up to 10 engineers · Full SDLC · Mobile (Android, Xamarin).
Key Projects
Unilab – DEX, Token & Miner on Polygon (2022)
- Platform: Polygon Network — Decentralized Exchange (DEX) with custom token and mining mechanism.
- Stack: Solidity, Hardhat, Web3.js, React, Polygon.
- Features: Custom token with mining rewards, liquidity pools, and staking.
- Innovation: Designed and deployed a complete DeFi ecosystem on Polygon.
Arbify.site – Multi-Exchange Arbitrage
- Architecture: Event-Driven + Outbox — zero data loss, prevented double-spend.
- Stack: Node.js, MongoDB, WebSocket — 500+ concurrent users, sub-100ms latency.
Coinatik – Crypto Exchange
- Features: P2P Exchange, Real-Time Chat (WebSocket), Multi-Currency Wallet, Escrow.
- Stack: ASP.NET MVC, AngularJS, SQL Server.
BetUtility & Scraper – Real-Time Scraping
- Architecture: Multi-Engine Plugin-Based System — dynamic assembly loading.
- Engines: Gecko, Trident, CEFSharp, WebKit.
- Innovation: Proprietary plugin system from scratch — monetized.
ActivePage – OOP CMS Framework
- Domain: activepage.ir — 11 years evolution (2005–2016).
- Career Milestone: Presented to Professor Farmanesh → selected among top university graduates.
- Features: Any data format, flexible parameters, admin panel — precursor to NoSQL/JSON.
Custom OS Kernel
- Architecture: Custom kernel from scratch — self-taught (2013–2014).
- Stack: Assembly x86, C, GCC, QEMU, VMWare.
- Features: Bootloader, GDT, IDT, Memory Management, Mouse Driver, VGA Graphics, Window Manager.
Historical & Legacy Projects
| Period | Project / Skill | Technology |
|---|---|---|
| 2002+ | Game Development & Engine Design | DirectX · C++ · C |
| 2003 | First Website (Corporate) | ASP.NET WebForms · SQL Server · Photoshop UI |
| 2003 | Hormozgan Electric Distribution Company | PHP · MySQL · Corporate Portal |
| 2005+ | Enterprise System Design | UML · Rational Rose · SQL Server 2000 |
| 2010+ | OS & Kernel Development — Personal OS with mouse & graphics drivers | Assembly x86 · C · Hardware Interfacing |
| 2014+ | Unity 3D Projects | Unity · C# · Game Design |
| 2015–2018 | ASP.NET MVC & Web API | MVC 5 · Web API 2 · Entity Framework · SignalR |
| 2018–2022 | Blockchain & Web3 Development — Smart Contracts, DEX, Token Contracts, Exchange Platforms | Solidity · Hardhat · Web3.js · .NET Core · Node.js · React |
| 2023–Present | AI & Blockchain Integration — AI-powered platforms, LLM integration, AI-Blockchain bridges | Python · React 19 · Next.js · Web3.js · LangChain · PyTorch |
📌 Note: I worked with ASP.NET WebForms and AJAX from 2003 to 2015, building enterprise applications for government and corporate clients. In 2015, I transitioned to ASP.NET MVC and Web API, and since 2018, I've been using .NET Core for backend development while focusing on Angular and React for frontend. I did not move to Blazor — I chose the Angular/React ecosystem instead.
Additional Information
Work Style: Highly collaborative, detail-oriented, thrives in fast-paced environments.
Career Focus: Deepening technical expertise in architecture & financial systems.
Architecture Philosophy: "Architecting with the team" — coding alongside developers.
Early Leadership: Led team of 4 developers as early as 2004.
Framework Builder: ActivePage — 11 years (2005–2016). Source code available.
Career Milestone: Selected among top university graduates by Professor Farmanesh.
Entrepreneur: Founded Scraper (2016–2017) — pivoted to crypto in late 2017.
Full-Spectrum: From Assembly/C to high-level web frameworks.
Languages: Fluent in English and Persian.
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