Ahmad Elsalahat

Lead Development Team: Guide high-performing teams to solve complex challenges
with .NET Core, Azure, and secure API integrations, while fostering growth through 1:1
coaching and continuous learning.
2. Security Best Practices: Oversee OAuth, token management, and role-based access
control (RBAC) across development cycles to meet industry standards.
3. CI/CD Implementation: Lead CI/CD pipeline implementation, ensuring fast, reliable
software delivery and boosting team productivity.
4. Stakeholder Communication: Represent the team in high-level meetings with
stakeholders to align objectives with business strategies.
5. JIRA Management: Create and manage JIRA tickets, allocate tasks, and manage sprint
cycles to ensure timely delivery of projects.
6. Resource & Task Allocation: Balance project priorities, allocate resources efficiently, and
ensure optimal utilization across initiatives.
7. Code Review: Review code and pull requests (PRs) to maintain coding standards and
provide feedback for improvement.
8. Project Planning: Set realistic deadlines, define milestones, and allocate resources to
ensure successful project completion.
9. Technical Assessments: Conduct technical assessments for new projects and team
members to evaluate capabilities and fit within team goals.
10. Software Craftsmanship: Advocate for design patterns, unit testing, and architectural
reviews to maintain a high-quality codebase.

Lead Development Initiatives: Worked on key projects such as Vehicle History Reports,
VIN Scan, client API Integrations, Retail Website for Consumers, and Scanning Admin.
• Technology Stack: Utilized C#, ASP.NET Core, Vue.js, Docker, RESTful APIs, and Azure
(including Service Bus, Functions, SignalR, Cosmos DB, Key Vaults, and App Config).
• API Security: Implemented OAuth and token-based authentication for secure API
integrations.
• Cloud Solutions: Integrated Azure services for scalability and performance. Managed
Azure Functions, SignalR, and Azure Service Bus for real-time communication and
messaging.
• Database Management: Proficient in SQL Server (including Tables, Triggers, Stored
Procedures, and Functions), focusing on performance optimization and query efficiency.
• Testing & Quality Assurance: Led unit, integration, and UI testing. Established
automated testing frameworks to ensure software quality.
• Design & Architecture: Applied Design Patterns to build scalable systems. Ensured
consistent UI/UX implementation using tools like Figma and Invision.
• DevOps & CI/CD: Advised and implemented DevOps solutions to streamline deployment
and automation, contributing to continuous integration and delivery pipelines.
• On-Call Incident Management: Participated in on-call shifts to resolve high-severity
incidents, ensuring minimal downtime and system stability.

Led development of web applications: Utilized Blazor, C#, and .NET Core for scalable
and maintainable client projects.
• Developed RESTful APIs: Ensured API security through OAuth, token management, and
RBAC.
• Database design and implementation: Used SQL Server 2019 and Entity Framework for
migrations, stored procedures, and LINQ-based querying.
• Built responsive UI components: Created mobile-friendly UI using Bootstrap and Blazor.
• Email functionality integration: Automated client communication and invoice generation
via SMTP.
• Implemented DevOps practices: Streamlined deployment and integration with
automated testing and code reviews.
• Managed Windows Services: Automated backend processes like price label printing and
invoice generation.
• Collaborative UI/UX design: Used Invision and Figma for UI/UX design and planning.
• Deployment & Hosting: Utilized SmarterASP for project deployment and hosting,
ensuring reliable performance and uptime.

Full-time Software Developer
Al-elm Information Company - Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
April 2009 - November 2018
Key Responsibilities:
• Web Application Development: Developed applications using ASP.NET, C#, VB.NET, and
SQL Server for various internal systems.
• Architecture Implementation: Initially used Web Forms development, then applied N
t
ier architecture and MVC for building scalable web applications.
• Database Management: Designed SQL Server 2008 databases, including stored
procedures, triggers, and views.
• Report Creation: Generated dynamic reports using Crystal Reports and SQL Reports.
• DevOps Practices: Utilized CI/CD to streamline the development lifecycles and
deployments.
Key Projects:
1. Labs Records System: Used C#, ADO.NET, LINQ, and SQL Server 2008 to develop a
system to track lab applications, courses, and related activities.
2. Forms System (ISO 9001): Developed a multi-form system using C#, ADO.NET, Crystal
Reports, and SQL Server 2008 for ISO 9001 compliance.
3. Trainer Collaboration System: Built an automated form system with C#, Entity
Framework, LINQ, and SQL Server 2008 for inter-departmental training collaboration.
4. Labs Reservation System: Developed a lab booking system with C#, ADO.NET, SQL Server
2008, and Windows Service, including an approval workflow and email reminders.
5. Training System (Nominations Section): Managed trainee nominations and acceptance
processes using VB.NET, ADO.NET, SQL Server 2008, and AJAX.
6. Finance Employee Overtime System: Automated employee overtime calculations using
VB.NET, ADO.NET, Crystal Reports, and SQL Server 2008.
7. Units System: Developed a unit suggestion and approval workflow system with VB.NET,
ADO.NET, SQL Server 2008, and Crystal Reports.
Windows Services Developed:
1. Labs Clean Service: Automated monthly email reminders about lab record insertions
using C# and SQL Server 2008.
2. Ticketing System Service: Scheduled weekly database updates every Saturday at 10:00
PM using C# and SQL Server 2008.
3. Labs Reservation Reminder Service: Sent email reminders one day before lab
reservation dates using C# and SQL Server 2008.

Ensured system integrity across retail operations, monitoring POS systems and cash
management for multiple stores.
• Conducted regular audits to ensure consistent cash flow and system performance.
• Collaborated with IT teams to maintain retail software, ensuring the security and uptime
of systems.

Developed a desktop application to track biometrics for criminals, utilizing C# and
ADO.NET.
• Integrated biometric data capture devices and ensured data security within the system.
• Designed and managed databases in SQL Server, applying LINQ for efficient data
handling.