With over 15 years of experience, I have participated in all phases of software development, both traditional and agile, in addition to a solid working knowledge of algorithms and data structures. I am innovative and constantly seeking improvements to optimize workflows and processes.

Almansour Blanco

With over 15 years of experience, I have participated in all phases of software development, both traditional and agile, in addition to a solid working knowledge of algorithms and data structures. I am innovative and constantly seeking improvements to optimize workflows and processes.

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With over 15 years of experience, I have participated in all phases of software development, both traditional and agile, in addition to a solid working knowledge of algorithms and data structures.
I am innovative and constantly seeking improvements to optimize workflows and processes.

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Language

German
Advanced
Arabic
Fluent
English
Fluent
French
Fluent

Work Experience

Technical Lead at Cognizant
June 1, 2023 - June 1, 2024
Leading technical projects and managing software development teams. Overseeing software development lifecycle while ensuring quality and efficiency. Collaborating with clients and internal teams to define project requirements and deliver solutions.
Solution architect at PITERION Group
August 1, 2022 - May 31, 2023
Interacted daily with clients to understand and overview requirements. Analyzed requirements to create developer tasks. Assisted developers in understanding requirements. Participated in both frontend and backend development activities.
Fullstack developer at PITERION Group
February 1, 2018 - July 31, 2022
Implemented modules and extensions in the PLM web application. Participated in frontend development using React and backend development using Java. Engaged in client meetings, maintained codebase, fixed bugs, and implemented automated tests.
Software Engineer at Brainlab
May 1, 2016 - December 31, 2017
Participated in Scrum meetings for the Brainbook web app for patient data management. Created a C++ wrapper for MongoDB C Driver. Implemented and maintained the Brainbook web app. Developed automated unit and end-to-end tests. Authored documentation for developed modules. Released web app per company guidelines.
Software engineer at LEONI
December 1, 2012 - April 30, 2016
Analyzed requests and incidents from ERP consultants. Implemented Java programs to control cutting machines. Developed ERP modules using C/C++ and shell scripts. Migrated programs from HP-UX to Redhat Linux 7. Followed change management process principles.
JEE/Flex Developer at Swallow Tech
July 1, 2011 - November 30, 2012
Developed financial applications for banks. Profiled Flex applications to enhance performance. Implemented new web components.
C Software developer at SunGard
October 1, 2010 - July 31, 2011
Rewrote existing tools to simplify embedded C programs. Analyzed and wrote functional specifications. Provided training and support for other R&D engineers.
End of studies project at Arabsoft
February 1, 2010 - June 30, 2010
Designed and implemented a platform to retrieve and process medical images (DICOM: Digital Imaging and Communications). Used Adobe Flex Builder 4, Eclipse, Apache Tomcat 6.0 with technologies including MXML, ActionScript 3.0, Flex 3&4, BlazeDS, dcm4che, JPA, and MySQL. Worked in a small team.
Technical Lead at Cognizant
June 1, 2023 - October 28, 2025
Designed and implemented scalable REST APIs and microservices with Java/Spring Boot. Applied TDD and automated CI/CD pipelines for reliable releases. Managed monitoring, logging, and incident response. Led DevOps initiatives using Docker and Docker Swarm. Mentored developers and conducted code reviews to ensure code quality. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver business-driven solutions. Built and deployed new features and modules aligned with product goals.
Solution Architect at PITERION Group
May 31, 2023 - May 31, 2023
Interacted with the client daily to obtain an overview of requirements. Analyzed requirements and created tasks for developers. Assisted developers with understanding requirements. Participated in frontend and backend development.
Fullstack Developer at PITERION Group
July 31, 2022 - July 31, 2022
Implemented modules and extensions in the PLM web app. Participated in frontend development (React) and backend (Java). Attended client meetings. Maintained code and fixed bugs. Implemented automated tests.
Software Engineer at Brainlab
December 1, 2017 - December 1, 2017
Participated in Scrum meetings for the Brainbook webapp for patient data management. Created a C++ wrapper for MongoDB C Driver. Implemented and maintained the Brainbook webapp. Developed automated unit tests and end-to-end tests. Wrote documentation for developed modules. Released the webapp according to Brainlab guidelines. Implemented scripts for automatic deployment of the latest version of the application on the server. Provided troubleshooting and support for webapp issues. Analyzed and improved long-running database queries.
Software Engineer at LEONI
April 1, 2016 - April 1, 2016
Analyzed requests and incidents sent by ERP consultants. Implemented Java programs to control cutting machines. Implemented ERP modules using C/C++ programs and shell scripts. Migrated C/C++ programs from HP-UX to Redhat Linux7. Followed change management process principles.
JEE/Flex Developer at Swallow Tech
November 1, 2012 - November 1, 2012
Developed financial applications for banks. Profiling Flex applications to enhance performance. Implemented new web components.
C Software Developer at SunGard
July 1, 2011 - July 1, 2011
Rewrote an existing tool to simplify embedded C programs. Analyzed and wrote functional specifications. Provided training and support for other R&D engineers.
End of studies project at Arabsoft
June 1, 2010 - June 1, 2010
Design and implementation of a platform to retrieve and process medical images (DICOM: Digital Imaging and Communications). Environment: Adobe Flex Builder 4, Eclipse, Apache Tomcat 6.0. Languages: mxml, ActionScript 3.0, Flex 3&4, blazeds, dcm4che, JPA. Database: MySQL. 2-persons group.
Solutions Architect at PITERION Group
August 1, 2022 - May 1, 2023
Defined end-to-end system architectures for scalable, secure cloud solutions. Drove architectural decisions using DDD, UML. Mentored engineers. Strong backend (Java, Spring Boot, SQL/NoSQL, Kafka) with frontend (Angular/React). Implemented DevOps/GitOps practices using CI/CD pipelines, Docker, Kubernetes, and modern monitoring stacks. Ensured system security with OAuth2, OIDC, and best-practice authentication/authorization patterns.
Final year project at Arabsoft
February 1, 2010 - June 1, 2010
Design and development of a platform for retrieving and processing medical images (DICOM).

Education

German Studies at Borguiba School Institute of Foreign Languages
December 1, 2014 - December 31, 2015
Engineer's degree at École Nationale d'ingénieurs de Sousse
December 1, 2007 - December 31, 2010
General university studies diploma; DEUG at Institut Préparatoire aux Etudes d’Ingénieurs de Nabeul
December 1, 2005 - December 31, 2007
Baccalaureate in Mathematics at Lycée Hammam Sousse
December 1, 2001 - December 31, 2005
German Studies at Borguiba School Institute of Foreign Languages
December 1, 2014 - December 1, 2015
Engineer's degree at École Nationale d'ingénieurs de Sousse (Sousse National School of Engineers)
December 1, 2005 - December 1, 2007
General university studies diploma; DEUG at Institut Préparatoire aux Etudes d’Ingénieurs de Nabeul
December 1, 2001 - December 1, 2005
Bachelor of Mathematics at Lycée Hammam Sousse
December 1, 2001 - December 1, 2005
General University Studies Diploma; DEUG at Institut Préparatoire aux Etudes d’Ingénieurs de Nabeul
December 1, 2005 - December 1, 2007
Engineering degree at École Nationale d'ingénieurs de Sousse (Sousse National school of engineers)
December 1, 2007 - December 1, 2010
German Studies at Borguiba School Institute of Foreign Languages
December 1, 2014 - December 1, 2015

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Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Healthcare, Manufacturing, Financial Services, Professional Services

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