Résumé

Mehdi Daustany

Software Architect · Co-founder, Clever Initiative

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At a glance

Current roles
Software Engineer (Freelance), MM Guide (opens in a new tab)Co-founder & Software Architect, Clever Initiative (opens in a new tab)
Location
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Experience
17+ years building enterprise software
Education
Master of ICT & Business InnovationAvans University of Applied Sciences (Avans+)

Current stack

  • .NET 10
  • Angular 21
  • TypeScript
  • MediatR
  • CQRS
  • PostgreSQL

Summary

I’m a software architect and co-founder with 17+ years building enterprise software from the ground up — the last four focused on FinTech and multi-tenant SaaS. I take products from an empty repository to production, across architecture, delivery, and the teams that ship them. My core stack is C#/.NET, Angular, and Azure, built on Domain-Driven Design, microservices, and Clean Architecture.

In numbers

  • 17+

    Years engineering

    Enterprise software, .NET-first

  • 0→1

    Empty repo to production

    Three times over

  • 112,000+

    Investors in a token sale I engineered

    National-token ICO, LeviChain

  • 1

    Patent filed

    AI-driven healthcare, NL 2025

  • 9

    Certifications

    Microsoft, Avans, WES, IELTS

  • 4

    Languages

    English, Dutch, Persian, Turkish

Experience

7 roles since 2009, newest first.

Software Engineer
MM Guide (opens in a new tab)

Sep 2025 – Present

Netherlands · Freelance

Highlights

  • I refined the company’s shared infrastructure libraries and delivered an innovative idea for the company.

  • As migration engineer for Blinqx and Betabit, I migrated their repositories completely to GitHub from different environments: GitLab, Azure DevOps and Bitbucket.

  • I translated their entire pipelines and improved security and policies on GitHub for each company’s migration.

Tools

  • GitHub
  • GitHub Actions
  • GitLab
  • Azure DevOps
  • Bitbucket

Co-founder & Software Architect
Clever Initiative (opens in a new tab)

Feb 2024 – Present

Amsterdam, Netherlands · Hybrid

Highlights

  • I architected CleverInit — a multi-tenant SaaS platform with an installable-module marketplace, built on PostgreSQL — and took it from an empty repository to production.

  • I own the end-to-end technical decisions: domain modelling, service boundaries, infrastructure, and CI/CD pipelines.

  • In May 2025 I gave CIG Holding a live demo of the MVP-stage platform in Toronto; in their words, “80% of our platform needs were already implemented.”

Tools

  • .NET 10
  • Angular 21
  • TypeScript
  • MediatR
  • CQRS
  • PostgreSQL
  • RabbitMQ
  • Kafka
  • Hangfire
  • SignalR
  • Azure
  • Docker
  • CI/CD

Technical Lead
Fininly B.V. (opens in a new tab)

Feb 2024 – 2026

Amsterdam, Netherlands · Hybrid

Highlights

  • I was responsible for delivering a full crowdfunding platform aligned with ECSPR, the EU’s European Crowdfunding Service Providers Regulation.

  • I architected and built the multi-tenant SaaS platform from an empty repository to production, enabling rapid market entry, and owned the end-to-end technical decisions: domain modelling, service boundaries, Azure infrastructure, and CI/CD pipelines.

  • I led a cross-functional team across backend, frontend, and DevOps through Agile practices and continuous process improvement.

Tools

  • .NET 10
  • Angular 21
  • TypeScript
  • MediatR
  • CQRS
  • PostgreSQL
  • RabbitMQ
  • Kafka
  • Hangfire
  • SignalR
  • Azure
  • Docker
  • CI/CD

Senior Software Engineer
LeviChain

Apr 2022 – Feb 2024

United Arab Emirates · On-site

Highlights

  • I delivered the engineering for a national-token ICO that attracted over 112,000 investors, building secure smart contracts on Ethereum and Tron, validated through extensive security review.

  • I built a fiat-to-crypto currency exchange platform supporting seamless transactions on a microservices architecture.

  • I implemented DevOps by Dockerizing components and deploying on Azure, removing the need for physical servers and cutting hardware and maintenance costs.

Tools

  • .NET 8
  • C#
  • Solidity
  • Node.js
  • Angular
  • TypeScript
  • Docker
  • Azure
  • RabbitMQ

Senior Full Stack Engineer
Asa Co.

Apr 2020 – Apr 2022

Tehran, Iran · On-site

Highlights

  • I built a multi-tenant SaaS product on a microservices framework using Clean Architecture, DDD, and SOLID, eliminating repetitive per-client rewrites.

  • I improved performance with Redis caching and reliable background processing via Hangfire and Serilog.

  • I delivered single-page and SEO-friendly frontends in Angular and React.

Tools

  • .NET
  • C#
  • Microservices
  • Angular
  • React
  • TypeScript
  • SQL Server
  • EF Core
  • Redis
  • Hangfire
  • SignalR

Full Stack Engineer
Futurists of Culture

Jan 2013 – Apr 2020

Tehran, Iran · On-site

Highlights

  • I engineered a scalable content management system for a major news agency, building the backend, database schema, and frontend interfaces.

  • I strengthened data security through authentication, access controls, and encryption across millions of records.

  • I optimized performance via caching, load balancing, and query tuning to handle high traffic volumes.

Tools

  • .NET
  • C#
  • MVC
  • JavaScript
  • Angular
  • SQL Server
  • FFmpeg

Developer
Rahjouyan Engineering

Apr 2009 – Jan 2013

Tehran, Iran · On-site

Highlights

  • I developed and maintained software modules for the company’s core projects.

  • I contributed to the architecture of those core projects.

  • I implemented early performance and infrastructure improvements on the .NET stack.

Tools

  • ASP.NET
  • C#
  • JavaScript
  • jQuery
  • SQL Server

Skills

Architecture & Practices

  • Software Architecture
  • Microservices
  • Domain-Driven Design
  • Clean Architecture
  • Design Patterns
  • SOLID
  • Event-Driven Design
  • CQRS

Languages & Frameworks

  • C#
  • .NET 10
  • ASP.NET Core
  • Entity Framework Core
  • TypeScript
  • Node.js

Frontend

  • Angular
  • React
  • RxJS
  • SASS / CSS3

Cloud & DevOps

  • Microsoft Azure
  • Docker
  • Kubernetes
  • CI/CD
  • Azure DevOps
  • GitHub Actions
  • Nginx
  • Ubuntu / Linux
  • Git

Data & Messaging

  • PostgreSQL
  • SQL Server
  • Redis
  • RabbitMQ
  • Kafka
  • Elasticsearch
  • Hangfire
  • SignalR

Blockchain

  • Solidity
  • Smart Contracts
  • Ethereum
  • Tron

AI Engineering

  • AI-agentic development
  • LLM tool-use orchestration
  • AI-native product surfaces
  • Prompt & system design
  • RAG

Leadership

  • Technical Leadership
  • Architecture ownership
  • Agile / Scrum
  • Mentoring
  • Code Review

Education

Master of ICT & Business Innovation

Avans University of Applied Sciences (Avans+) · Netherlands · 2023–2024

B.Sc. in Computer Software Engineering

Azad University · Tehran, Iran · 2007–2009

Certifications

Verified International Academic Qualifications

World Education Services (WES) · Jun 2025

Digital Transformation & Innovation

Avans University of Applied Sciences · Aug 2024

Organisational Change

Avans University of Applied Sciences · May 2024

Design Thinking & Project Management

Avans University of Applied Sciences · Apr 2024

Information Strategy, Governance and Enterprise Architecture

Avans University of Applied Sciences · Feb 2024

Security & Privacy

Avans University of Applied Sciences · Feb 2024

International English Language Testing System (IELTS)

IELTS · Overall 8.0 · Aug 2022

Developing ASP.NET MVC Web Applications

Microsoft · Sep 2019

Developing Microsoft Azure and Web Services

Microsoft · Sep 2019

Languages

English

Professional working

Dutch

A2 — actively improving

Persian

Native

Turkish

Native or bilingual

Recognition

Patent — AI-driven healthcare system

Filed in the Netherlands, 2025.

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Recommendations & references

In the words of people I’ve worked with

  • “His strategic DevOps practices have greatly enhanced our operational efficiency and realized a significant cost-saving of $230,000 in server expenses.”

    Pooria Yekta.Net DeveloperWorked with me on the same team at LeviChain, United Arab Emirates · · LinkedIn recommendation (opens in a new tab)
  • “Mehdi consistently displayed an outstanding aptitude for tackling complex challenges. … His exceptional technical abilities, leadership skills, and dedication to growth make him a standout professional.”

    Mehdi EmraniTechnical Director at Asa (Agah Group) | Engineering Leadership & Solution Architecture | Building Fintech, Capital-Markets & Real-time Trading Systems | .NET · React · AIManaged me directly at Asa Co. · · LinkedIn recommendation (opens in a new tab)
  • “Mehdi’s biggest strength is his ability to learn new technologies and concepts very fast. He is very sharp and talented and he is an expert in his field.”

    Ali NateghFull-Stack Software EngineerWorked with me on the same team · · LinkedIn recommendation (opens in a new tab)
  • “You rarely come across standout talent like Mehdi. … Overall, Mehdi is talented and I have no doubt Mehdi is one of the best in developing.”

    Navid MontazeripourFull-stack Developer | .NET, C#, React JS, SQL, AzureWorked with me on the same team · · LinkedIn recommendation (opens in a new tab)
  • “Smart, sincere and hard working. I would highly recommend Mehdi for his detailed thoughts.”

    Mohsen MahabadiSenior Frontend Developer | Specialist in Angular, React, JavaScriptWorked with me from a different company · · LinkedIn recommendation (opens in a new tab)
  • “Result driven, experienced and efficient team player. Deliver results and move on. That’s Mehdi’s way.”

    Esmaeel MotaghiSenior Backend & Distributed Systems Engineer | Financial Analytics Platforms | Optimization & Performance Specialist | Technical LeadWorked with me on the same team · · LinkedIn recommendation (opens in a new tab)
  • “Mehdi’s ability to handle multiple projects was unlike any I’ve seen before and made a dramatic increase in the productivity level of our company. As a team member or a leader, Mehdi earns my highest recommendation.”

    Mohammad ShojaeiIP Engineer @ HuaweiWorked with me on a different team · · LinkedIn recommendation (opens in a new tab)
  • “Without you and the support of your family, there is no Fininly.”

    Arthur van CadsandCEO of Fininly B.V.LinkedIn post (opens in a new tab)

Reference letters

  • A letter in support of Clever Initiative

    “Clever Initiative introduces a truly innovative and transformative solution that is unlike anything currently available in the Dutch market.”

    Arthur van CadsandCEO · Fininly B.V. (opens in a new tab)Amsterdam ·
  • A letter to Fininly, as its first client, about Clever Initiative and my work

    “Given the strong combination of Fininly’s clear vision and Clever Initiative’s and Mehdi Daustany’s technical excellence, I personally recommended that Fininly engage in a close collaboration with them.”

    P.P.M. van DijkCEO · Kapitaal Op Maat B.V.Rotterdam ·
  • A letter after a live demo of Clever Initiative’s MVP-stage platform in Toronto

    “We were genuinely impressed: 80% of our platform needs were already implemented.”

    Mike HosseiniManaging Director · CIG Holding Ltd.Toronto ·

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