Qaiwan Group — Vehicle Management System + SAP Integration
Enterprise VMS with full SAP integration for Qaiwan Group (Shiftx / Taurus Energy / Yash / One Holding). Implemented AES encryption for secure data transfer.
Open to opportunities
Hi, I'm Abhilash Thomas
I'm a
20+ years engineering enterprise systems, scalable web platforms, and industrial solutions across the UAE and beyond. From complex database architecture to intuitive interfaces — built to last.
Technologies I work with
MS SQL Server
Oracle
MySQL
ASP.NET Core
C#
React
JavaScript
Microsoft Azure
AWS
Power BI
Ellucian Banner
Docker
CI/CD
REST APIs
SAP Integration
Cursor AI
Selected Work
Projects That Matter
A handful of things I've built — from idea to production.
CnewsLive — Digital News Platform
Full digital news platform — web portal, Android app, and email subscription system. Architected and led all technical operations as CTO.
Ellucian Banner REST API
SmartHR / SYSHRMS
Case Studies
Enterprise Problems, Real Solutions
Deep-dives into complex challenges — the problem, the approach, and the measurable outcome.
Legal & Gov
Dubai Municipality
Legal Metrology Verification Software – Dubai Municipality
A decade-long mission-critical regulatory platform for Dubai Municipality — digitizing the full inspection lifecycle for commercial measuring instruments…
.NET Web API
Microservices
MS SQL Server
Enterprise & Industrial
Qaiwan Group
Qaiwan Group — Vehicle Management System & SAP Integration
Enterprise VMS with SAP integration across Qaiwan Group subsidiaries. AES encryption for secure ERP data exchange between logistics…
C#
SAP
AES Encryption
Media
CnewsLive
CnewsLive — News Platform & Mobile (CTO)
Full-stack digital news property: web portal, Android app, subscriptions — technical leadership as CTO from architecture through operations.
HTML
Android
APIs
About Me
More About Me
20 Years. 70+ Projects. 8 Industries.
I'm a full-stack solution architect with over two decades of experience delivering enterprise-grade applications across the UAE. My work spans everything from complex database architecture to intuitive user interfaces — always with a focus on systems that are reliable, performant, and built to last.
Currently serving as Senior Database Programmer at American University in Dubai, where I design and manage end-to-end enterprise solutions including Ellucian Banner integrations, BI dashboards, and academic management systems. Beyond AUD, I've independently delivered 70+ projects for clients across industrial automation, legal tech, media, HRMS, and government sectors — including serving as CTO of CnewsLive.
🏛️ Senior DB Programmer @ AUD
📺 CTO · CnewsLive
🇦🇪 Based in Dubai, UAE
🤝 Open to Opportunities
70+
Projects Delivered
20+
Years of Experience
30+
Enterprise Clients
8
Industries Served
Expertise
Skills & Technologies
Backend & Databases
Frontend & Web
Cloud & DevOps
BI & Enterprise
Writing
Latest Articles
Thoughts on development, architecture, and the craft of building software.
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From weigh-bridge logistics to university ERP — different domains, same few failure modes. Here is what I optimise for on day one.
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