Hi, I'm Ali Salem, a Senior Full Stack Developer with over 15 years of experience building scalable web apps using MERN stack, React, Node.js, TypeScript, and PostgreSQL. I am proficient in Azure Cloud, DevOps, and CI/CD pipelines, and I love leading Agile teams to deliver business-focused solutions. I am passionate about exploring emerging technologies like IoT and CMS platforms such as Strapi, and I enjoy architectural design and data modeling that enable fast learning and adoption of new tools. I'm committed to driving innovation in Smart City initiatives and cloud-native development. My focus is on practical, scalable systems, and I enjoy mentoring teammates, collaborating across disciplines, and turning complex requirements into solid software strategies.

Ali Salem

Hi, I'm Ali Salem, a Senior Full Stack Developer with over 15 years of experience building scalable web apps using MERN stack, React, Node.js, TypeScript, and PostgreSQL. I am proficient in Azure Cloud, DevOps, and CI/CD pipelines, and I love leading Agile teams to deliver business-focused solutions. I am passionate about exploring emerging technologies like IoT and CMS platforms such as Strapi, and I enjoy architectural design and data modeling that enable fast learning and adoption of new tools. I'm committed to driving innovation in Smart City initiatives and cloud-native development. My focus is on practical, scalable systems, and I enjoy mentoring teammates, collaborating across disciplines, and turning complex requirements into solid software strategies.

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Hi, I’m Ali Salem, a Senior Full Stack Developer with over 15 years of experience building scalable web apps using MERN stack, React, Node.js, TypeScript, and PostgreSQL. I am proficient in Azure Cloud, DevOps, and CI/CD pipelines, and I love leading Agile teams to deliver business-focused solutions. I am passionate about exploring emerging technologies like IoT and CMS platforms such as Strapi, and I enjoy architectural design and data modeling that enable fast learning and adoption of new tools.

I’m committed to driving innovation in Smart City initiatives and cloud-native development. My focus is on practical, scalable systems, and I enjoy mentoring teammates, collaborating across disciplines, and turning complex requirements into solid software strategies.

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Language

Arabic
Fluent
English
Intermediate

Work Experience

Senior Full Stack & Tech Lead at Techie matter
January 1, 2024 - Present
Architected scalable MERN stack and PHP/Laravel applications, boosting performance by 20% via microservices and optimized MongoDB queries. Led 5 engineers in Agile sprints using Jira, delivering timely client-aligned solutions. Implemented CI/CD with GitHub Actions and Docker, cutting deployment time by 30%. Built and tested RESTful APIs and GraphQL endpoints with Jest and Cypress.
Technical Lead at Serv 5 Group
December 31, 2023 - August 22, 2025
Led 7 engineers to deliver fintech solutions using Node.js and MongoDB, improving performance by 25% with microservices. Optimized MongoDB schemas with Mongoose, reducing query latency by 15%. Enhanced code quality by implementing automated testing pipelines and rigorous peer code reviews, resulting in a 40% reduction in production bugs and increased team productivity.
Senior Software Engineer at Lamha
December 31, 2022 - August 22, 2025
Designed distributed systems using PHP and Laravel to improve performance and scalability. Achieved a 20% increase in application performance by redesigning the system architecture and optimizing database queries, resulting in faster user interactions and reduced server load. Led a cross-functional team to deliver technical solutions aligned with client requirements.
Principal Software Engineer at Roqay
December 31, 2020 - August 22, 2025
Developed e-commerce platform with React.js and Node.js, optimizing scalability. Used Redux for state management, enhancing frontend performance. Deployed via Docker and AWS, ensuring 99.9% uptime.
Senior Software Engineer at Sharing Group
December 31, 2019 - August 22, 2025
Guided scalable app development with Node.js and React.js, aligning with client needs. Partnered with Product Management to ensure features address customer needs and meet expectations. Designed MongoDB databases and APIs, improving data retrieval by 15%.
Tech Lead at OlaHub
December 31, 2017 - August 22, 2025
Supervised and monitored the software development team division, including coaching and knowledge transfer. Ensured that development of front-end and back-end products meets technical requirements of the project. Directed software architecture and database design, and provided product analysis for strategic improvements. Researched and developed product options and provided analysis for product direction.
Tech Lead at Starware Group
December 31, 2016 - August 22, 2025
Managed all project management tasks, including requirements identification, resource allocation, scope changes, and risk analysis. Led cross-functional teams, motivated team members, and managed stakeholder communication while providing technical guidance and career path planning. Tracked project risks, reviewed design compliance with customer requirements, and monitored project profitability, ensuring alignment with client feedback and business goals.
Senior Software Engineer at Various companies including Unifonic Inc., I-Craft, Cairo Gate to Publishing, and Digital Visions
December 31, 2015 - August 22, 2025
Worked on multiple large-scale web applications using PHP/Laravel and MERN stack, focusing on scalable architecture and performance optimization.
Senior Full Stack & Tech Lead at Techie Matter
January 1, 2024 - October 29, 2025
Architected scalable MERN stack and PHP/Laravel applications, boosting performance by 20% via microservices and optimized MongoDB queries.
Tech Lead at 5 Group
January 1, 2023 - October 29, 2025
Led 7 engineers delivering fintech solutions using Node.js and MongoDB; improved performance by 25% with microservices; optimized MongoDB schemas and introduced automated testing.
Senior Software Engineer at Lamha
January 1, 2021 - October 29, 2025
Designed distributed systems using PHP and Laravel to improve performance and scalability; redesigned architecture and optimized data queries, speeding user interactions.
Principal Software Engineer at Roqay
January 1, 2020 - October 29, 2025
Developed e-commerce platform with React.js and Node.js; used Redux for frontend state management; deployed via Docker and AWS, ensuring 99.9% uptime.
Senior Software Engineer at Sharing Group
January 1, 2018 - October 29, 2025
Guided scalable app development with Node.js and React.js; aligned with Product Management to address customer needs; designed MongoDB databases and APIs improving data retrieval by 15%.
Tech Lead at OlaHub
January 1, 2017 - October 29, 2025
Supervised software development team, coached and mentored staff; ensured front-end and back-end product requirements; directed software architecture and database design; provided product analysis for strategic improvements.
Tech Lead at Starware Group
January 1, 2015 - October 29, 2025
Project planning and execution: managed requirements gathering, resource allocation, scope changes, and risk analysis, ensuring compliance with quality standards.
Senior Software Engineer at Unifonic, I-Craft, Cairo Gate to Publishing, Digital Visions (Multiple)
December 31, 2015 - December 31, 2015
Contributed to multiple large-scale web applications using PHP/Laravel and MERN stack, focusing on scalable architecture and performance optimization.

Education

Computer Sciences and Business at High of institute
May 1, 2003 - August 22, 2025
M.S. in Computer Science and Business at The Regional IT Institute (RITI)
January 1, 2003 - October 29, 2025
Project Management Professional Diploma at The Regional IT Institute (RITI)
January 1, 2016 - October 29, 2025
Agile Project Management at LinkedIn Learning (Lynda)
January 1, 2016 - October 29, 2025
Scrum Master Workshop at Agile Arena
January 1, 2017 - October 29, 2025

Qualifications

M.Sc. Computer Sciences and Business
January 1, 2003 - August 22, 2025
Project Management Professional Diploma, The Regional IT Institute (RITI)
January 1, 2016 - August 22, 2025
Agile Project Management, Lynda
January 1, 2016 - August 22, 2025
Scrum Master Workshop, Agile Arena
January 1, 2017 - August 22, 2025
M.S. in Computer Science and Business
January 1, 2003 - October 29, 2025
Project Management Professional Diploma
January 1, 2016 - October 29, 2025
Agile Project Management
January 1, 2016 - October 29, 2025
Scrum Master Workshop
January 1, 2017 - October 29, 2025

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Financial Services, Media & Entertainment, Transportation & Logistics, Education, Professional Services, Computers & Electronics, Other
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