Maher SOUA

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Language

English
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Work Experience

Senior Data Engineer / Freelance at TheFork (TripAdvisor)
February 1, 2024 - Present
Member of the Data Platform team ensuring reliability, scalability, and performance of cloud-based data infrastructure. Worked with Snowflake, Google Cloud Storage, AWS services (S3, EC2, IAM), DMS and RDS. Managed Snowflake user access, created stored procedures in JavaScript and Python, updated dbt modules, and integrated with Airflow on Kubernetes/Helm. Also managed Databricks MLFlow (Azure) and ensured consistent data exports. Collaborated with cross-functional teams and integrated OpenAI API into data workflows.
Senior Data Engineer at TheFork (TripAdvisor company)
February 1, 2024 - Present
Senior Data Engineer on a strategic data modernization initiative. Maintained and supported ETL processes across a robust stack (Snowflake, Google Cloud Storage, AWS EC2, S3, DMS, RDS). Managed Snowflake user access, and built stored procedures using JavaScript and Python to automate workflows. Updated and maintained dbt modules, integrated with Airflow orchestrations, and contributed to platform optimization and architectural improvements. Worked with Kubernetes and Helm for deployment, and supported Databricks ML workflows and Datorama integrations. Exposure to OpenAI API integration for enhanced data workflows.
Solution Architect and Data Engineer / Scrum Master at ING France
July 1, 2023 - January 31, 2024
Acted as Solution Architect and Data Engineer on a large-scale insurance project; developed data ingestion pipelines via Snowpipe, Tasks, and Streams to automate ETL from AWS S3 and RDS to Snowflake; provided architecture guidance and served as Scrum Master.
AWS Solution Architect and Data Engineer / Scrum Master at ING France
July 1, 2023 - January 31, 2024
Acted as Solution Architect and Data Engineer on a large-scale insurance application project. Developed data ingestion pipelines using Snowpipe, Tasks, and Streams to automate ETL from AWS S3 and RDS to Snowflake. Designed and deployed web applications on AWS, managed customer document storage with S3 and CloudFront, and enabled Power BI dashboards through structured data pipelines for business tracking and reporting.
AWS Solution Architect and Data Engineer / Freelance at Disney
April 1, 2020 - February 28, 2023
Cloud data modernization: built Snowflake pipelines using SnowPipe, Tasks, and Streams; ingested data from AWS S3 to Snowflake; designed cloud data architectures on AWS; delivered POCs with PySpark and Pandas; used Databricks for ETL runs with Terraform.
AWS Solution Architect and Data Engineer at Disney
April 1, 2020 - February 28, 2023
Built data pipelines in Snowflake using SnowPipe, Tasks, and Streams to automate data availability for multiple business teams. Managed data ingestion from AWS S3 to Snowflake; designed and implemented cloud data architectures on AWS, including data ingestion and processing workflows. Delivered proofs of concept using PySpark and Pandas for scalable data handling. Used Databricks for ETL runs with Terraform (in the project scope).
AWS Architect / Tech Lead Front-end at Bosch
June 1, 2018 - March 1, 2020
Part of a team of over 25 developers delivering a diagnostic web application. Used AWS CLI to store vehicle information in S3; implemented IAM roles; used CodeDeploy and CodeCommit for deployments; created unit and E2E tests; developed OTX scenarios and integrated them with the web application; managed integration deliveries and tests; handled authentication and KeyStore; performed code reviews; served as Scrum Master and trainer.
AWS Architect / Tech Lead Front-end / Scrum Master at Bosch
June 1, 2018 - March 1, 2020
Led AWS-based architecture and front-end development for a diagnostic application. Used AWS IAM, S3, CodeDeploy/CodeCommit; established unit and E2E testing, and drove integration deliveries and test strategies. Coordinated cross-functional teams to ensure secure, scalable delivery of automotive diagnostics web applications.
Tech Lead Front-end at Betclic
June 1, 2015 - March 1, 2017
Led Betclic’s web application frontend, developing UI components, adding unit and E2E tests, and building services for API calls. Oversaw team deliverables, ensured SSR integration, and guided front-end architecture for multi-domain web applications.
Embedded Front-End Senior Developer / Javascript Technical Reference at Ingenico
June 1, 2013 - March 31, 2015
Led architecture and development of embedded web applications for payment terminals; worked on portal optimization, testing strategies (Selenium), Android porting, and JEE/CSS/JS stack integration.
Senior Developer Front Embedded / Javascript Technical Reference at Ingenico
June 1, 2013 - March 1, 2015
Architected and developed a web application embedded on a Javascript payment terminal; used RequireJS; developed portal optimizations; implemented testing strategies with Selenium; ported catalog app to Android; performed maintenance and bug fixes; led POC for on-board app in Angular (2).
Senior Frontend Developer at SAGEMCOM
June 1, 2013 - March 1, 2015
Developed graphical interfaces on set-top boxes using AngularJS/HTML/CSS, focusing on modular, scalable frontend architectures for embedded devices. Led architecture decisions and trained teams on frontend technologies.
Senior Developer Front Embedded / Javascript Technical Reference at SAGEMCOM
September 1, 2010 - June 1, 2013
Developed graphical interface on set-top boxes; led architecture for embedded web portal; built with AngularJS/HTML/CSS; modular JavaScript (Backbone, Underscore, jQuery, RequireJS); OIPF debugging; contributed to training and portal maintenance.
Senior Frontend Developer at HAVAS Worldwide
September 1, 2010 - June 1, 2013
Web and Facebook app development, including frontend UI work, integrations with social APIs, and delivering web/mobile applications with a strong emphasis on user experience and performance.
Senior Frontend Developer at HAVAS Worldwide
September 1, 2009 - September 1, 2010
Web and mobile site development; analyst/lead for embedded web portal architecture on Set Top Box; created Facebook apps and mobile experiences; HTML5 training; multiple front-end projects across clients.
Developer Front Embedded at TELNET
August 1, 2009 - September 1, 2010
Flash-based graphical interface development on set-top boxes, including customization for forums and media exploration features, plus maintenance and bug fixes.
Embedded Front-End Senior Developer / Javascript Technical Reference at Ingenico
August 1, 2009 - September 1, 2010
Led architecture and development of a web application embedded on payment terminals (CSS3, RequireJS). Implemented on-board application workflows for payment terminals, including testing strategy with Selenium, Android porting, and integration with Java/JEE environments.
Project: Web Development at SWIBCONSULTING
August 1, 2006 - August 1, 2009
Development of NEPAD-IPPF website; Flash-based web projects; graphics and animation work; brochure design; marketing collateral.
Developer Front Embedded at TELNET
June 1, 2006 - August 31, 2009
Flash-based embedded applications on Set-Top Boxes; custom graphics and UI personalization; bug fixes and feature enhancements; testing and deployment support.
Developer at SWIBCONSULTING
June 1, 2006 - August 1, 2009
Web development project including NEPAD-IPPF; creation of web pages, animations, and marketing materials; contributed to flash-based and HTML5 implementations.

Education

Engineer at ESPRIT (Ecole Supérieure Privée d’Ingénierie et de Technologie)
January 1, 2006 - January 13, 2026
Engineer at ESPRIT (Ecole Supérieure Privée d’Ingénierie et de Technologie)
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2006
Engineer at ESPRIT (Ecole Supérieure Privée d’Ingénierie et de Technologie)
January 1, 2006 - January 13, 2026

Qualifications

SnowPro Core Certification
January 11, 2030 - January 13, 2026
AWS Solutions Architect – Associate
January 11, 2030 - January 13, 2026
SnowPro Core Certification
January 11, 2030 - January 13, 2026
AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate
January 11, 2030 - January 13, 2026
SnowPro Core Certified
January 11, 2030 - January 13, 2026
AWS Solution Architect Associate
January 11, 2030 - January 13, 2026

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Travel & Hospitality, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Telecommunications, Computers & Electronics, Other