Enterprise Software Consulting

Building Software That Endures

Three decades of enterprise software development distilled into strategic consulting. From legacy modernization to cloud-native architecture, Dune Software helps organizations transform their technology with confidence.

30+
Years Experience
12+
Industries Served
$4.2M
Saved for One Client
3M+
Lines of Code Migrated

Technology Expertise Forged Over Three Decades

Dune Software is led by Saer A. Khan, a Microsoft Certified Professional with 30 years of hands-on software development, technical leadership, and enterprise architecture experience. From early client-server Visual Basic applications to modern cloud-native Node.js services on AWS ECS, Saer has navigated every major technology shift โ€” and helped organizations navigate them too.

Having served as Technical Lead, Senior Architect, and Project Manager at organizations including Infosys, Vanguard, Halliburton, PwC (Entology), and Johnson & Johnson, Saer brings a rare combination of deep technical expertise and pragmatic business acumen. He has led teams, managed multi-million-line codebases, and delivered systems that power call centers, financial platforms, POS systems, and enterprise portals processing thousands of daily users.

Most recently, Saer has been leading the transition of Node.js applications to AWS ECS while supporting Java Spring Batch applications and providing third-tier support for critical institutional platforms โ€” bridging legacy systems with modern cloud infrastructure.

Dune Software was founded to bring this depth of experience directly to companies that need senior-level guidance without the overhead of a large consulting firm.

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BBA, Management Information Systems

University of Houston โ€” Class of 1995

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VP Award โ€” $4.2M Saved

Recognized at Houston Cellular (1997) for delivering a POS system that saved the company $4.2 million.

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Microsoft Certified Professional

4 MCP certifications covering web, Windows, and distributed application development.

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ITIL Certified

IT Infrastructure Library โ€” IT service management best practices.

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Cloud & Modern Stack

Currently working with AWS ECS, Node.js, Angular, and Java Spring Boot in production.

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Global Perspective

Extensive work across the Middle East, Asia, Europe, and North America.

How We Help

Targeted consulting services built on three decades of solving real enterprise problems.

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Legacy Modernization

Migration of VB6, VB.NET, and Classic ASP applications to modern platforms. We've converted a 3-million-line VB6 codebase to VB.NET and planned full-stack web migrations to Node.js and Angular.

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Cloud Migration & AWS

Architecture and execution for AWS migrations โ€” ECS containerization, S3 hosting, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure planning. Hands-on experience transitioning production Node.js applications to AWS ECS.

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Enterprise Architecture

Design and review of multi-tier application architecture. Database schema optimization, middleware service design, API strategy, and front-end component architecture for systems that scale.

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Technical Leadership

Fractional CTO and Tech Lead services. We establish coding standards, SDLC processes, Agile workflows, and mentoring programs. Experienced hiring and managing development teams.

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Application Stabilization

Rapid triage of production issues, performance bottlenecks, and critical bugs. Experienced with 24/7 on-call environments supporting 40+ applications across UNIX, Mainframe, and Windows.

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Database & Integration

Deep expertise in SQL Server, Oracle, DB2, and Access. Stored procedure optimization, data migration, XML/API integration, and reporting solutions using SSRS and custom tooling.

Technologies & Platforms

A comprehensive technology stack refined over three decades of enterprise delivery.

Languages

JavaScript, Java, C#, VB.NET, Python, VB6, VBA, SQL, PL/SQL, C++

Web & Frontend

Node.js, Angular, AngularJS, ASP.NET, HTML5, CSS, Classic ASP, MVC (.NET)

Backend & Middleware

Java Spring Boot, Spring Batch, Windows Services, COM/ActiveX, REST APIs

Databases

Oracle, SQL Server, DB2, MS Access, Stored Procedures, Data Modeling, SSRS

Cloud & DevOps

AWS (ECS, S3, EC2), CI/CD, Git, Subversion, Visual SourceSafe, Build Automation

Enterprise Platforms

Plumtree/Aqualogic Portal (5+ years), Genesys CTI, BizTalk Server, TeamSite CMS

Methodologies

Agile/Scrum, RUP, SDLC Design, OOP Patterns, ITIL, Code Review Standards

Systems & Tools

Visual Studio, IntelliJ, UNIX/Mainframe, LoadRunner, IIS, Maestro, Wise Installer

Selected Experience

Highlights from three decades of delivering enterprise solutions across industries.

Oct 2020 โ€“ Present ยท 5+ Years
Financial Services
Infosys (Vanguard Account)
Technical Lead ยท Full-Time
Leading the transition of Node.js applications to AWS ECS. Making changes to Java Spring Batch applications across multiple projects. Providing 3rd-tier support for critical institutional applications built in JavaScript, Node, AngularJS, VB6, VB.NET, and Java with Oracle and DB2 backends. Engaging when fixes require code changes, elevations, or deeper research.
Oct 2016 โ€“ Oct 2020 ยท 4 Years
Financial Services
Vanguard
Technical Lead ยท Full-Time Employee
Led several development efforts, most notably the conversion of a critical VB6 application with 3 million lines of code to VB.NET โ€” a year-long migration. Hired and managed 3 contract developers for this effort. Led VB6-to-VB.NET conversions for Windows 10 elevation across institutional applications.
Sep 2013 โ€“ Sep 2016 ยท 3 Years
Financial Services
UST (Contract at Vanguard)
Application Developer
Member of the PCOE/Production support team with 24/7 on-call rotation. Supported 40+ applications across UNIX, Mainframe, and Windows in a heterogeneous environment. Upgraded Genesys ActiveX COM controls to .NET 8.1 assemblies for TIDE call-routing software. Resolved production issues interfacing front-end systems with DB2 and Oracle backends. Performance led to a permanent position offer at Vanguard.
Apr 2008 โ€“ Aug 2013 ยท 5 Years
Consulting
Dune Software (Independent Consulting)
Senior Developer & Consultant
Developed a complete restaurant POS application in C# with SQL Server backend. Built online ordering web platform in VB.NET. Automated restaurant operations including HR, inventory control, and management reporting. Created a delivery dispatch application with call-center customer/order search.
Oct 2005 โ€“ Mar 2008 ยท 2.5 Years
Enterprise Consulting
Entology (now PwC)
Senior Developer / Portal Consultant
Delivered projects for Johnson & Johnson, Bain Capital, Exxon-Mobil, NY Daily News, Weyerhaeuser, and others. Built enterprise portals, Windows services, Active Directory integrations, and content management solutions. Authored white papers on portal performance testing.
Apr 2001 โ€“ Sep 2004 ยท 3.5 Years
Oil & Gas
Halliburton
Senior System Analyst โ€” Emerging Applications
Managed Plumtree Portal with 400+ portlets, 700+ communities, 2,500 daily logins, and 80,000+ registered users across 20+ production servers. Established SDLC standards and .NET coding guidelines for a 30-developer team. Delivered Tax Information System customizations, Siebel/Oracle integrations, and risk management applications.
Apr 1997 โ€“ May 1999 ยท 2 Years
Telecom
Houston Cellular (now Cingular)
System Analyst
Designed and built a three-tier POS system with barcode scanning, receipt printing, multi-drawer management, and mainframe integration via screen-scraping. Earned the Vice President's Award for saving the company $4.2 million. Upgraded legacy VB3 application to VB6.
1996 โ€“ 2005
Various Industries
Texaco ยท Aegis ยท AdminStaff ยท Landata ยท BeachFront Quizzer ยท IBM
System Analyst / Senior Developer
Early career spanning oil & gas, mortgage/finance, education software, and enterprise IT. Developed VB/Access applications, automated code migration tooling, conducted portal installations, and built custom POS and exam preparation software.

Cross-Industry Experience

Deep domain knowledge across sectors that demand reliable, scalable software.

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Financial Services

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Oil & Gas

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Telecom

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Healthcare / Pharma

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Hospitality / POS

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Mortgage / Finance

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Manufacturing

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Media / Publishing

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Education / EdTech

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Enterprise Portals

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Aerospace / Defense

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Natural Resources

Certifications & Education

Formal credentials backing decades of practical experience.

๐Ÿ“œ MCP 70-305

Web Applications with VB.NET & Visual Studio .NET

Microsoft Certified Professional

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Windows Applications with VB.NET & Visual Studio .NET

Microsoft Certified Professional

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Desktop Applications with Visual Basic 6.0

Microsoft Certified Professional

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Distributed Applications with Visual Basic 6.0

Microsoft Certified Professional

๐Ÿ“‹ ITIL

IT Infrastructure Library

IT Service Management Best Practices

๐ŸŽ“ BBA โ€” MIS

University of Houston

Bachelor of Business Administration in Management Information Systems, 1995

Ready to Modernize Your Software?

Whether it's a legacy migration, cloud transition, or fractional CTO engagement โ€” let's discuss how Dune Software can help.

๐Ÿ“ Katy, TX  ยท  ๐Ÿ“ž (281) 759-7851  ยท  โœ‰๏ธ saerkhan@gmail.com