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AI Engineer / Software Developer
FreelanceAI Engineer / Software Developer
Aug. 2023United Arab Emirates
Technical Lead
dubizzleTechnical Lead
May. 2022 - Mar. 2023Dubai, United Arab Emirates• As a technical lead, managed the teams by providing technical guidance • Developed a robust and scalable auction system for Dubizzle Marketplace, leading online classifieds platforms in the Middle East region. Allowing buyers to place instant bids, enhancing the user experience • Led the system design and development of Applicant Tracking System, an innovative solution that streamlined the hiring process for businesses using the Dubizzle platform (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lSv6CZMJTZM) • Conceptualized, designed, and developed an internal gamification tool for Dubizzle aimed at motivating developers to perform code reviews more frequently, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement
Founder
PalCarFounder
May. 2014 - Feb. 2020• Engineered both frontend and backend systems • Implemented comprehensive unit, integration, and functional testing • Configured ELK Stack and Sentry for real-time system monitoring • Regularly identified and resolved performance bottlenecks through diligent system profiling • Designed scalable microservice architecture, and established efficient CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins • Implemented effective SEO techniques, including on-page optimization and link-building, to improve search rankings • Learned vital lessons in prioritizing customer needs and market insights over product features and technologies, embracing methodologies like Lean Startup, Business Model Generation, and Value Proposition Design
Remote Software Developer
DoctorBaseRemote Software Developer
May. 2010 - Dec. 2010• Was one of the first software developers at DoctorBase. Developed a core part of a geospatial search engine
IT Architect
Core Carbon Group ApSIT Architect
Jan. 2009 - Jan. 2013• Developed an emission tracker for monitoring gas emissions under the UN Kyoto Protocol • Provided on-demand system support and maintenance following the active development phase • Led team of developers
Senior Software Developer
OneAgileSenior Software Developer
Apr. 2008 - Jan. 2009• Developed an analytical system for Philip Morris International, streamlining the ETL process to convert raw marketing data into a usable format
Senior Software Developer
RamblerSenior Software Developer
Aug. 2007 - Apr. 2008• Contributed to the development and maintenance of a high-traffic search engine and email system, honing skills in managing services utilized daily by millions of users • Engineered a control interface for ad displays, a key driver of the company's multi-million dollar revenue stream
Senior Software Developer
Universal Valuables Senior Software Developer
Feb. 2006 - Apr. 2007• Developed a digital currency exchange service, acquiring expertise in the secure processing and storage of digital currencies • Implemented a control system for Alfa Capital's shareholders
Software Developer, Department Head
Diamond ScentSoftware Developer, Department Head
Sep. 2005 - Jan. 2006• Developed a web-based email interface akin to Gmail, gaining extensive knowledge in mail protocols and various mail tools (Postfix, Sendmail, qmail)
Software Developer
IPONWEBSoftware Developer
Jun. 2004 - Sep. 2005• Developed a testing framework for Right Media, a project that was subsequently acquired by Yahoo!. This experience fostered my strong advocacy for Test-Driven Development
Software Developer
Sema.RuSoftware Developer
Apr. 2003 - Jun. 2004• Developed a content management system, collaborating with a team of skilled graphic designers to create over 30 visually appealing websites and landing pages using this CMS

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