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Ahmed Zidan, Senior Software Engineer / Team Lead

Ahmed Zidan

Senior Software Engineer / Team Lead·Twerlo

Egypt

Master's degree, Software Engineering

Work experience

Total years of experience: 14 years, 3 months

Senior Software Engineer / Team Lead

January 2023 - Present

Twerlo

Dubai, United Arab Emirates Remote

January 2023 - Present

Spearheaded integrations with Salla, Zid, Shopify, and WooCommerce into Twerlo's WhatsApp chatbot platform, boosting client onboarding speed by 25%.
Engineered and delivered scalable, cloud-native microservices, reducing system downtime by 40%.
Owned infrastructure strategy using Docker, Kubernetes, and AWS, cutting deployment time by 30%.
Streamlined CI/CD and security pipelines for high-availability deployments, achieving 98% uptime SLA.
Key Technologies: Go, Node.js, TypeScript, PostgreSQL, Kafka, AWS, Docker, Kubernetes

Company industry:
Telecommunications
Job role:
Information Technology

Senior Software Engineer / Integration Team Leader

August 2021 - January 2023

Knawat

Istanbul, Türkiye Remote

August 2021 - January 2023

Led a remote integration team building automation solutions and custom connectors with AI agents, reducing manual workload by 35%.
Built scalable services and microservices integrating with 3rd-party systems, supporting 100K+ daily transactions.
Established a code review and testing culture, improving code quality scores by 20%.
Stack: Node.js, TypeScript, MongoDB, GraphQL, MoleculerJS, Vue.js

Company industry:
Internet & E-commerce
Job role:
Information Technology

Technical Team Lead

March 2019 - July 2021

Bee Interactive

Cairo, Egypt

March 2019 - July 2021

Developed sentiment analysis and data-gathering tools integrated with YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter APIs, increasing social insights accuracy by 30%.
Built full-stack applications using Node.js and Vue.js with MongoDB and MySQL, serving 50K+ monthly active users.

Company industry:
Media Production
Job role:
Information Technology

Senior Full Stack Web Developer

March 2018 - March 2019

Zeem

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Hybrid

March 2018 - March 2019

• Spearheaded the development and automation of innovative applications, enhancing operational efficiency.
• Translated complex business requirements into comprehensive development plans, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.
• Engineered dynamic front-end applications utilizing Vue.js and jQuery, improving user engagement and experience.
• Designed and developed robust APIs, facilitating seamless integration and communication between systems.
• Led cross-functional teams in delivering high-quality software solutions, fostering collaboration and innovation.
• Championed best practices in software development, contributing to a culture of continuous improvement and excellence.

Company industry:
IT Services
Job role:
Information Technology

Team Leader

July 2017 - March 2018

Smart Pivoting​

Doha, Qatar

July 2017 - March 2018

• Led a high-performing development team, driving collaboration and innovation in software projects.
• Spearheaded the development of the Kashif Application, enhancing data gathering capabilities and user experience.
• Implemented robust unit tests using PHPUnit, improving code reliability and reducing bugs.
• Optimized and modified complex database queries in a large MySQL database, enhancing performance and efficiency.
• Integrated Laravel applications with Python scripts for advanced data analysis, bridging technologies for better insights.
• Developed dynamic front-end applications using PHP and Angular, ensuring responsive and engaging user interfaces.
• Championed coding standards and best practices (PSR-2), fostering a culture of quality and maintainability within the team.

Company industry:
IT Services
Job role:
Administration

Senior Web Developer

February 2013 - January 2016

Durar Smart Solution

Muscat, Oman

February 2013 - January 2016

• Developed robust web applications using CodeIgniter and Laravel frameworks, enhancing user experience and functionality.
• Designed and implemented efficient database schemas, optimizing data storage and retrieval processes.
• Led the maintenance and evolution of product codebases, ensuring high-quality standards and seamless updates.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable solutions, improving project delivery timelines.
• Employed best practices in software development to foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.
• Mentored junior developers, sharing knowledge and promoting technical growth within the team.
• Spearheaded initiatives that increased application performance and reduced load times, contributing to user satisfaction.

Company industry:
IT Services
Job role:
Information Technology

PHP Developer

March 2012 - August 2012

Dimofinf

Cairo, Egypt

March 2012 - August 2012

• Provided comprehensive technical support for Dimofinf CMS and its plugins, enhancing user experience and satisfaction.
• Spearheaded the maintenance and development of the product's codebase, ensuring high-quality, scalable, and efficient software solutions.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to implement best practices in software development, leading to improved code quality and reduced technical debt.
• Actively participated in code reviews and mentoring junior developers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and knowledge sharing.
• Leveraged modern frameworks and technologies to optimize performance and functionality, contributing to the overall success of the projects.

Company industry:
IT Services
Job role:
Information Technology

Junior PHP developer

May 2010 - February 2012

Top Line

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

May 2010 - February 2012

• Developed dynamic and responsive websites utilizing the CodeIgniter framework, enhancing user experience and functionality.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to design and implement visually appealing front-end interfaces using HTML, CSS3, and jQuery.
• Optimized website performance and loading times, contributing to improved user engagement and satisfaction.
• Employed best practices in coding and design to ensure maintainability and scalability of web applications.
• Actively participated in code reviews and knowledge sharing sessions to foster a culture of continuous improvement within the team.
• Demonstrated a strong commitment to delivering high-quality software solutions on time and within budget.

Company industry:
IT Services
Job role:
Information Technology

Education

FGSS, Cairo University

July 2024

July 2024

Master's degree, Software Engineering

Egypt

Diploma in Computer Science - Institute of Statistical Studies and Research (ISSR)

January 2019

January 2019

Higher diploma, Computer Science

Egypt

GPA (percentage): 75%

GPA (percentage): 75%

Currently studying (Diploma in Computer Science) - Institute of Statistical Studies and Research(ISSR) - Cairo University

Bachelor of Business Administration

January 2009

January 2009

Bachelor's degree, Business Administration

Egypt

GPA (percentage): 82%

GPA (percentage): 82%

2005-2009 :: Bachelor of Business Administration . Graduated from the faculty of Commerce - Beni Suef University .

Skills

CodeIgniter
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CodeIgniter
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Laravel
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Laravel
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Android
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Android
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AJAX
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AJAX
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PHP
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PHP
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php
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php
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Reactjs
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Reactjs
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Python
Beginner
Python
Beginner
Angularjs
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Angularjs
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Vuejs
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Vuejs
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jQuery
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jQuery
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Javascript
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Javascript
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CodeIgniter
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CodeIgniter
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Laravel
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Laravel
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PHP
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PHP
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GoLang
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GoLang
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NodeJS
Expert
NodeJS
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PostgreSQL
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PostgreSQL
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kubernetes
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kubernetes
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rabbitMQ
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rabbitMQ
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Docker
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Docker
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kafka
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kafka
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Social profiles

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Languages

Arabic
Native Speaker
English
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