I'm Mostafa Khattab, a results-oriented software developer with 18+ years of experience, currently seeking a Tech Lead position to leverage my expertise in driving technical strategy, mentoring teams, and delivering high-quality solutions. I'm an EU resident with the right to stay and work in Portugal, with a proven track record of leading architectural design, scoping projects, mentoring colleagues, and delivering maintainable code that enhances product handover processes and overall usability and operational efficiency.

Mostafa Khattab

I'm Mostafa Khattab, a results-oriented software developer with 18+ years of experience, currently seeking a Tech Lead position to leverage my expertise in driving technical strategy, mentoring teams, and delivering high-quality solutions. I'm an EU resident with the right to stay and work in Portugal, with a proven track record of leading architectural design, scoping projects, mentoring colleagues, and delivering maintainable code that enhances product handover processes and overall usability and operational efficiency.

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I’m Mostafa Khattab, a results-oriented software developer with 18+ years of experience, currently seeking a Tech Lead position to leverage my expertise in driving technical strategy, mentoring teams, and delivering high-quality solutions.

I’m an EU resident with the right to stay and work in Portugal, with a proven track record of leading architectural design, scoping projects, mentoring colleagues, and delivering maintainable code that enhances product handover processes and overall usability and operational efficiency.

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Language

Arabic
Fluent
English
Fluent

Work Experience

Senior Software Engineer at Cinch (part of CAG group in UK)
February 1, 2025 - Present
Responsible for design, implementing, and maintaining features to enhance the marketplace's handover process and product availability. Focused on delivering high-quality, maintainable code and improving the overall user and operational experience.
Senior Backend Developer at SecondProfit (Remote), Nasr City
April 1, 2017 - Present
Built backend services for a VAS project and integrated the backend with multiple advertisers; also contributed as a DevOps engineer, managing the server and CI/CD for the project.
Senior Backend Developer at EnyoSolutions - Freelancer, Lisbon
March 1, 2023 - September 19, 2025
Developed backend features and fixed bugs for a Laravel-based client project; implemented an appointment system and search features, and added notifications. Leveraged PHP 8 and Laravel, with improved code readability through typed properties and match expressions.
Senior Web Developer at Khellan, Mohan Dessin
July 1, 2016 - September 19, 2025
Worked in a talented team to develop CMS and e-commerce solutions using the company framework; contributed to front-end and back-end development across multiple client projects.
Senior Web Developer at Media Plans, Fifth Settlement
November 1, 2013 - September 19, 2025
Developed an e-commerce portal with unlimited categories, variations and advanced search; built CMS tools for publishers with social registration and media handling.
Senior Web Developer at Artweb, Maadi
September 1, 2012 - September 19, 2025
Developed web solutions using Joomla and tested code; monitored for bugs and performance issues.
Web Developer at Method-Solutions, Maadi
June 1, 2010 - September 19, 2025
Built and tested company websites; customized WordPress and Magento plugins; performed debugging and quality improvements.
Web Developer at 4-smart, Nasr City
January 1, 2009 - September 19, 2025
Developed CMS and e-commerce solutions for clients in the MEN A region; debugged servers and improved performance.
Senior Software Engineer at Cinch (part of CAG group in UK)
February 1, 2025 - Present
Responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining features to enhance the marketplace's handover process and product availability. Focused on delivering high-quality, maintainable code and improving overall user and operational experience.
Senior Backend Developer at Enyo Solutions - Freelancer, Lisbon
March 1, 2023 - September 19, 2025
Built and integrated back-end services for aVAS project, interfacing with multiple advertisers. Took on DevOps responsibilities to manage servers and CI/CD processes.
Senior Web Developer at Khellan, Mohan Design
July 1, 2016 - September 19, 2025
Worked with a talented team to develop CMS and e-commerce solutions for clients; main tasks included implementing e-commerce portals, CMS tooling, and plugin customization for WordPress and Magento.
Senior Web Developer at Media-Plans, Fifth Settlement
November 1, 2013 - September 19, 2025
Developed an e-commerce portal and various WordPress websites for the company’s clients.
Senior Web Developer at Artweb, Maadi
September 1, 2012 - September 19, 2025
Developed web solutions using Joomla CMS and conducted testing to identify and fix bugs and performance issues.
Web Developer at Method-Solutions, Maadi
June 1, 2010 - September 19, 2025
Built and tested company websites, e-commerce, and a news portal serving clients in the MEN A region.
Web Developer at 4-smart, Nasr City
January 1, 2009 - September 19, 2025
Built and developed a company CMS, debugged server errors, filed user feedback reports, and improved website functionality.
Senior Software Engineer at Cinch (part of CAG group in UK)
February 1, 2025 - Present
Responsible for designing, implementing and maintaining features to enhance the marketplace handover process and product availability; focused on delivering high-quality, maintainable code and improving overall user and operational experience.
Senior Backend Developer at SecondProfit (Remote), Nasr City
March 31, 2023 - September 19, 2025
Developed backend tools for tracking high-traffic campaigns and push notifications; managed CI/CD pipelines and integrated with multiple advertisers, while supporting server operations and data flow.
Senior Backend Developer at Enyo Solutions (Freelancer), Lisbon
March 31, 2023 - September 19, 2025
Implemented features and fixed bugs in PHP/Laravel-based projects, added search functionality, appointment notifications, and language support; leveraged PHP 8 features to improve code quality and performance.
Senior Web Developer at Khellan, Mohan Dessin
July 1, 2016 - September 19, 2025
Led web development for design-focused projects, building responsive front-end and back-end solutions.
Web Developer at Method Solutions, Maadi
June 1, 2010 - September 19, 2025
Built CMS/E-commerce solutions for clients; collaborated on CMS-related tasks; contributed to front-end and back-end development and testing.
Web Developer at 4-smart, Nasr City
January 1, 2009 - September 19, 2025
Developed CMS and e-commerce solutions; customized WordPress and Magento plugins; contributed to front-end and back-end development.
Senior Web Developer at Arts Web, Maadi
September 1, 2012 - September 19, 2025
Developed e-commerce portals and WordPress-based solutions; improved site functionality and performance.
Senior Software Engineer at Cinch (part of CAG group in UK)
February 1, 2025 - Present
Responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining features to enhance the marketplace handover process and product availability; focused on delivering high-quality, maintainable code and improving the overall user and operational experience.
Tech Lead at VAS project (client project)
January 1, 2025 - September 19, 2025
Led full-stack development for the VAS project, including backend integration with multiple advertisers. Initiated DevOps initiatives by managing server infrastructure and CI/CD pipelines, significantly streamlining development and deployment processes.
Senior Backend Developer at EnyoSolutions, Lisbon
March 1, 2023 - September 19, 2025
Responsible for adding features and fixing bugs in a PHP 8/Laravel 8.6/Vue.js 3.2 project built with a Docker stack; implemented user features, improved code quality, and leveraged PHP 8 features (Just-In-Time compilation, named arguments, match expressions) to boost performance and readability.
Senior Web Developer at Khellan, Mohan Dessin
July 1, 2016 - September 19, 2025
Worked with a talented team to develop CMS and E-commerce solutions; customized WordPress and Magento plugins; edited and maintained front-end assets and templates.
Senior Web Developer at Media-Plans, Fifth Settlement
November 1, 2013 - September 19, 2025
Developed an e-commerce portal and multiple WordPress sites for clients, including plugin customization and performance improvements.
Web Developer at 4-smart, Nasr City
January 1, 2009 - September 19, 2025
Developed CMS and E-commerce solutions using Joomla and related technologies; customized plugins and performed performance optimization.
Web Developer at Method-Solutions, Maadi
June 1, 2010 - September 19, 2025
Built and tested company websites; developed e-commerce and news portal solutions; supported clients in MEN_A region.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Law at Menoufia University, Menoufia
January 1, 1999 - September 1, 2002
Bachelor's Degree in Law at Menoufia University
January 1, 1999 - September 1, 2002
Bachelor's Degree in Law at Menoufia University, Menoufia
January 1, 1999 - September 1, 2002
Bachelor's degree in Law at Menoufia University, Menoufia
January 1, 1999 - September 1, 2002

Qualifications

CIW Associate
January 11, 2030 - September 19, 2025
CIW Professional
January 11, 2030 - September 19, 2025
IBM Professional Training Program
January 11, 2030 - September 19, 2025
Git Flow
January 11, 2030 - September 19, 2025
MEAN Stack Diploma
January 11, 2030 - September 19, 2025
AWS Fundamentals
January 11, 2030 - September 19, 2025
AWS Essentials
January 11, 2030 - September 19, 2025
TypeScript Crash Course
January 11, 2030 - September 19, 2025
CIW Associate
January 11, 2030 - September 19, 2025
CIW Professional
January 11, 2030 - September 19, 2025
IBM Professional Training Program
January 11, 2030 - September 19, 2025
Git Flow
January 11, 2030 - September 19, 2025
MEAN Stack Diploma
January 11, 2030 - September 19, 2025
AWS Fundamentals
January 11, 2030 - September 19, 2025
AWS Essentials
January 11, 2030 - September 19, 2025
TypeScript Crash Course
January 11, 2030 - September 19, 2025
CIW Professional
January 11, 2030 - September 19, 2025
IBM Professional Training Program
January 11, 2030 - September 19, 2025
Git Flow
January 11, 2030 - September 19, 2025
MEAN Stack Diploma
January 11, 2030 - September 19, 2025
AWS Fundamentals
January 11, 2030 - September 19, 2025
AWS Essentials
January 11, 2030 - September 19, 2025
TypeScript Crash Course
January 11, 2030 - September 19, 2025
CIW Associate
January 11, 2030 - September 19, 2025
CIW Professional
January 11, 2030 - September 19, 2025
IBM Professional Training Program
January 11, 2030 - September 19, 2025
Git Flow
January 11, 2030 - September 19, 2025
MEAN Stack Diploma
January 11, 2030 - September 19, 2025
AWS Fundamentals
January 11, 2030 - September 19, 2025
AWS Essentials
January 11, 2030 - September 19, 2025
TypeScript Crash Course
January 11, 2030 - September 19, 2025

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Retail, Education