I help businesses with custom applications, workflow automation, system integration and improving existing software.
I help businesses withCustom ApplicationsWorkflow AutomationSystem IntegrationExisting Software
I help growing businesses build custom applications, connect disconnected systems, automate repetitive workflows and improve the software they already use.
Business-criticalEnergy, banking and public-service systems
End to endRequirements, delivery and production support
Microsoft/.NETCore application and API specialization
01 — WHAT I HELP WITH
Software should remove operational friction—not create more of it.
Whether the problem is a spreadsheet-heavy workflow, disconnected systems or software that has become difficult to change, I help find and implement the simplest practical path forward.
For teams that need sound judgment and practical delivery.
The strongest fit is a defined operational problem, an existing system that needs care, or a team that values an experienced engineer who can work across the whole delivery path.
Growing businesses whose operational workflows have outgrown spreadsheets
Software teams responsible for existing .NET or Microsoft-stack applications
Companies connecting internal applications, reporting tools and third-party systems
Operations teams looking to reduce repetitive manual work
Agencies and consultancies that need experienced implementation capacity
Technology leaders who want a hands-on external delivery partner
05 — HOW I WORK
Understand first. Deliver in focused phases.
A practical route from an operational problem to software that can be validated, supported and improved.
01
Understand
Map the workflow, users, current software, constraints and desired outcome.
02
Define
Choose between custom software, integration, automation or improvement to what already exists.
03
Build
Deliver the most valuable part first in focused, reviewable phases.
04
Validate
Test the workflow, integrations and business rules with real use in mind.
05
Improve
Release carefully, support the result and continue where the next change is worthwhile.
06 — A LOW-RISK FIRST STEP
Business Systems Assessment
Not sure whether the answer is custom software, integration, automation or an improvement to what already exists? Start with a focused review before committing to a larger implementation.
A recommended approach and practical implementation phases
Suitable when the problem is clear, but the right technical response is not.
07 — PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Experience inside software businesses rely on.
Hands-on engineering across requirements, APIs, data, reporting, release environments and production support.
Software Engineer
MIndteck Software
Project / client context: YTL Powerseraya
Delivered fullstack work for energy-domain applications, including reserve, contract and reporting workflows. Worked across Azure environments and structured delivery practices.
Software Developer
Skill Quotient Resources
Project / client context: Accenture / UOB Bank
Supported core banking applications in production, investigating issues, maintaining code and batch processes, and working within controlled release processes.
Software Developer
ABATA Commerce
Project / client context: MyKKP 2.0
Developed APIs and reporting capabilities across the application lifecycle, from requirements gathering through delivery.
08 — TECHNICAL STRENGTHS
Technology in service of the workflow.
Microsoft/.NET is a core specialization, particularly for business-critical applications, APIs, SQL-backed systems and modernization work.
Application development
C#ASP.NET CoreASP.NET Web API/MVCReactTypeScriptEntity Framework
A hands-on consultant from understanding to support.
I’m SM Riad, a software engineer and consultant based in Kuala Lumpur. I focus on the systems businesses rely on behind the scenes—internal applications, APIs, integrations, reporting and operational workflows.
My work spans frontend, backend, databases, requirements and production delivery. I bring a practical engineering approach to understanding the workflow, choosing an appropriate solution and keeping the result maintainable.
I’ve worked with distributed stakeholders across Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand and Indonesia, and I’m available for remote engagements.
Kuala Lumpur · MYT (UTC+8) · Working internationally
PARTNERSHIPS
Need additional engineering capacity?
I also work with software agencies, consultancies and technology partners that need experienced .NET, backend, integration or business-application delivery support for a defined engagement.