I'm Houssein Ammar, an IT Specialist and Software Developer with extensive experience delivering end-to-end IT solutions and building full-stack applications. I’ve supported over 400 startups across the region by installing, configuring, and maintaining software systems, and I design web applications that serve more than 5,000 users. I’ve led the creation of 18 responsive websites with 99% user satisfaction and reduced server load by 37% through performance tuning. I’m adept at security, vulnerability audits, and robust disaster recovery planning, and I’m excited to bring my combined IT operations and software development expertise to a forward-thinking organization.

Houssein Ammar

I'm Houssein Ammar, an IT Specialist and Software Developer with extensive experience delivering end-to-end IT solutions and building full-stack applications. I’ve supported over 400 startups across the region by installing, configuring, and maintaining software systems, and I design web applications that serve more than 5,000 users. I’ve led the creation of 18 responsive websites with 99% user satisfaction and reduced server load by 37% through performance tuning. I’m adept at security, vulnerability audits, and robust disaster recovery planning, and I’m excited to bring my combined IT operations and software development expertise to a forward-thinking organization.

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I’m Houssein Ammar, an IT Specialist and Software Developer with extensive experience delivering end-to-end IT solutions and building full-stack applications. I’ve supported over 400 startups across the region by installing, configuring, and maintaining software systems, and I design web applications that serve more than 5,000 users.

I’ve led the creation of 18 responsive websites with 99% user satisfaction and reduced server load by 37% through performance tuning. I’m adept at security, vulnerability audits, and robust disaster recovery planning, and I’m excited to bring my combined IT operations and software development expertise to a forward-thinking organization.

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Language

Arabic
Fluent
English
Fluent
French
Beginner

Work Experience

IT Infrastructure & Software Developer at Allied Engineering Group
January 1, 2025 - Present
Installed, configured, and maintained software solutions and IT systems for banks and clients. Developed more than five projects connected with SWIFT. Managed company's network infrastructure to reduce outages and improve security. Created comprehensive IT documentation, deployed backup solutions to improve disaster recovery, and conducted security audits to mitigate vulnerabilities. Utilized C#, .NET Core for application development and improved legacy applications. Tested and compared database performance among MongoDB, MySQL, and SSMS. Developed and synchronized applications using C#, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and APIs. Deployed and managed Firewalls (Fortigate, AWS) ensuring 100% server security against malware.
IT Specialist & Software Developer at Hamster POS
December 31, 2024 - September 2, 2025
Installed, configured, and maintained software and IT systems for 150 startups across the region. Provided IT support to 250 clients with a 98% satisfaction rating and resolved issues within 24 hours. Managed network infrastructure to reduce outages and improve stability. Created IT documentation and deployed backup solutions for data protection. Conducted security audits to ensure compliance. Optimized server load by 37% through query optimization and caching. Tested database performance with MongoDB, MySQL, and SSMS. Developed applications using C#, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, APIs, and .NET Framework/Core. Managed Windows Server 2012, 2016, and 2019.
Software Developer at Freelance
December 31, 2022 - September 2, 2025
Collaborated on full-stack development of three applications and platforms serving over 5,000 users. Ensured responsive design for seamless user experience. Integrated front-end and back-end components to improve system efficiency. Developed new web application features using PHP. Designed and enhanced user interfaces with HTML, CSS, and AJAX. Tested database performance using MongoDB, MySQL, and SSMS. Synchronized applications with C#, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and APIs.
Software Developer at Codeink, Lebanon
August 31, 2020 - September 2, 2025
Developed 18 responsive, visually appealing, and user-friendly websites achieving 99% user satisfaction. Wrote clean and efficient code using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and Laravel. Collaborated on backend API development handling 500+ requests per second for high performance. Conducted penetration testing and vulnerability scanning for secure application environments. Utilized Git for version control. Used C#, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and APIs for application synchronization. Deployed and managed Fortigate and AWS Firewalls to maintain server security and prevent malware.
IT Infrastructure & Software Developer at Allied Engineering Group
January 1, 2025 - Present
Installed, configured, and maintained software solutions and IT systems for banks and clients. Developed more than 5 projects connected with SWIFT. Managed company network infrastructure, reducing system outages and improving security. Created IT documentation including system configuration, network diagrams, and user manuals. Deployed backup solutions enhancing data protection and disaster recovery. Conducted application audits to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities. Used C#, .NET, and Core technologies to improve legacy applications. Tested MongoDB, MySQL, and SSMS for application speed. Synchronized applications using C#, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and APIs. Deployed and managed Fortigate and AWS Firewalls to maintain server security and prevent malware.
IT Specialist & Software Developer at Hamster POS
December 31, 2024 - September 2, 2025
Installed, configured, and maintained software solutions and IT systems for 150 startups across the region. Provided IT support to 250 clients, resolving issues within 24 hours with a 98% client satisfaction rate. Managed network infrastructure to reduce outages and improve stability. Created IT documentation including system configuration, network diagrams, and user manuals. Deployed backup solutions for enhanced data protection and disaster recovery. Conducted application audits for security compliance and vulnerability mitigation. Optimized server load by 37% through database query improvements and caching. Tested MongoDB, MySQL, and SSMS for application speed. Developed and synced applications using C#, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, APIs, and .NET framework/core. Managed Windows Server environments (2012, 2016, 2019).
Software Developer at Freelance
December 31, 2022 - September 2, 2025
Collaborated on full-stack development of 3 applications serving over 5,000 users. Ensured responsive design for seamless experience on all devices. Integrated front-end and back-end components to optimize data flow and system efficiency. Developed new features using PHP and enhanced user interfaces with HTML, CSS, and AJAX. Tested MongoDB, MySQL, and SSMS for faster application performance. Utilized C#, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and APIs for application syncing.
Software Developer at Codeink, Lebanon
August 31, 2020 - September 2, 2025
Developed 18 responsive and user-friendly websites achieving 99% user satisfaction. Wrote clean and efficient front-end code with HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and Laravel for optimal load times. Collaborated on backend APIs handling 500+ requests per second to ensure high performance. Conducted penetration testing and vulnerability scans to secure application environments. Used Git for version control and team collaboration. Employed C#, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, APIs for application synchronization. Deployed and managed Fortigate and AWS Firewalls to keep servers secure and malware-free.
IT Infrastructure & Software Developer at Allied Engineering Group
January 1, 2025 - Present
Installed, configured, and maintained software solutions and IT systems for banks and clients. Developed more than five projects connected with SWIFT. Managed the company’s network infrastructure, reducing outages and improving security. Created comprehensive IT documentation, including system configurations, network diagrams, and user manuals. Deployed backup solutions across several systems to protect data and improve disaster recovery. Conducted vulnerability audits to ensure security compliance. Built and modernized applications using C#, .NET Core, and related technologies; evaluated MongoDB, MySQL, and SSMS to optimize performance. Implemented API-based synchronization with front-end applications. Deployed firewalls (FortiGate, AWS) to keep servers secure and malware-free.
IT Specialist & Software Developer at Hamster POS
December 1, 2024 - October 26, 2025
Installed, configured, and maintained software solutions and IT systems for 150 startups across the region. Delivered IT support to 250 clients, resolving issues within 24 hours and achieving 98% satisfaction. Managed the company’s network infrastructure, reducing outages and improving stability. Created IT documentation, network diagrams, and user manuals. Deployed backups for multiple systems, improving disaster recovery. Conducted vulnerability audits to ensure security compliance. Reduced server load by 37% by optimizing database queries and implementing caching. Evaluated MongoDB, MySQL, and SSMS to determine the fastest option. Integrated C#, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and APIs to synchronize with applications. Used .NET Framework and .NET Core for building applications and websites. Worked with Windows Server 2012, 2016, and 2019.
Software Developer at Freelance
December 1, 2022 - October 26, 2025
Collaborated on the full-stack development of 3 applications and platforms serving over 5,000+ individuals. Implemented responsive design for cross-device usability. Integrated front-end and back-end components to ensure seamless data flow and efficiency. Created new features for web apps using PHP, enriching functionality. Designed and developed user interfaces with HTML, CSS, and AJAX. Evaluated MongoDB, MySQL, and SSMS to compare performance. Used C#, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and APIs to sync across components. Deployed Firewall (FortiGate, AWS) to maintain a malware-free server environment.
Software Developer at Codeink, Lebanon
August 1, 2020 - October 26, 2025
Developed 18 responsive, visually appealing websites achieving 99% user satisfaction. Wrote clean code with HTML, CSS, JavaScript and Laravel to optimize load times. Collaborated on backend APIs handling 500+ requests per second. Implemented penetration testing and vulnerability scanning for secure environments. Used Git for version control. Deployed FortiGate/AWS firewalls to keep servers secure and malware-free. Used C#, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and APIs to sync across components.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology & Computer Science at Lebanese International University
September 1, 2018 - July 1, 2022
Bachelor's Degree at Lebanese International University
September 1, 2018 - July 1, 2022
Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology & Computer Science at Lebanese International University
September 1, 2018 - July 1, 2022

Qualifications

CCNA R&S: Scaling Network Certificate
January 11, 2030 - September 2, 2025
CPA Programming Essentials in C++ Certificate
January 11, 2030 - September 2, 2025
CyberOps Associate Certificate
January 11, 2030 - September 2, 2025
Network Security Certificate
January 11, 2030 - September 2, 2025
CCNA R&S: Routing and Switching Essentials Certificate
January 11, 2030 - September 2, 2025
CCNAv7: Introduction to Networks Certificate
January 11, 2030 - September 2, 2025
CCNAv7: Bridging Certificate
January 11, 2030 - September 2, 2025
PCAP - Programming Essentials in Python Certificate
January 11, 2030 - September 2, 2025
Introduction to Cybersecurity Certificate
January 11, 2030 - September 2, 2025
CCNA R&S: Scaling Network Certificate
January 11, 2030 - September 2, 2025
CPA Programming Essentials in C++ Certificate
January 11, 2030 - September 2, 2025
CyberOps Associate Certificate
January 11, 2030 - September 2, 2025
Network Security Certificate
January 11, 2030 - September 2, 2025
CCNA R&S: Routing and Switching Essentials Certificate
January 11, 2030 - September 2, 2025
CCNAv7: Introduction to Networks Certificate
January 11, 2030 - September 2, 2025
CCNAv7: Bridging Certificate
January 11, 2030 - September 2, 2025
Partner: PCAP - Programming Essentials in Python Certificate
January 11, 2030 - September 2, 2025
Introduction to Cybersecurity Certificate
January 11, 2030 - September 2, 2025
CCNA R&S: Scaling Network Certificate
January 11, 2030 - October 26, 2025
CPA Programming Essentials in C++ Certificate
January 11, 2030 - October 26, 2025
CyberOps Associate Certificate
January 11, 2030 - October 26, 2025
Network Security Certificate
January 11, 2030 - October 26, 2025
CCNA R&S: Routing and Switching Essentials Certificate
January 11, 2030 - October 26, 2025
CCNAv7: Introduction to Networks Certificate
January 11, 2030 - October 26, 2025
CCNAv7: Bridging Certificate
January 11, 2030 - October 26, 2025
Partner: PCAP - Programming Essentials in Python Certificate
January 11, 2030 - October 26, 2025
Introduction to Cybersecurity Certificate
January 11, 2030 - October 26, 2025

Industry Experience

Computers & Electronics, Software & Internet, Financial Services, Professional Services

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