I'm a Senior Delivery Manager and Technical Program Manager with 6+ years of experience designing and building production-grade web and cloud applications. I specialize in JavaScript/TypeScript, React/Next.js, backend APIs, and cloud-native architectures, with hands-on experience integrating data pipelines, wearable/sensor data, and AI-assisted features. I love building data-driven consumer products, especially in health and fitness, and I enjoy partnering with founders and cross-functional teams to translate a vision into scalable technical solutions.

Joud Alimam

I'm a Senior Delivery Manager and Technical Program Manager with 6+ years of experience designing and building production-grade web and cloud applications. I specialize in JavaScript/TypeScript, React/Next.js, backend APIs, and cloud-native architectures, with hands-on experience integrating data pipelines, wearable/sensor data, and AI-assisted features. I love building data-driven consumer products, especially in health and fitness, and I enjoy partnering with founders and cross-functional teams to translate a vision into scalable technical solutions.

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I’m a Senior Delivery Manager and Technical Program Manager with 6+ years of experience designing and building production-grade web and cloud applications. I specialize in JavaScript/TypeScript, React/Next.js, backend APIs, and cloud-native architectures, with hands-on experience integrating data pipelines, wearable/sensor data, and AI-assisted features.

I love building data-driven consumer products, especially in health and fitness, and I enjoy partnering with founders and cross-functional teams to translate a vision into scalable technical solutions.

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Language

English
Fluent
Dutch
Advanced
Arabic
Fluent
French
Intermediate
Russian
Intermediate

Work Experience

Freelance Full-Stack & Cloud Solution Architect at Alha Jaw
August 1, 2023 - December 1, 2025
Designed and implemented large-scale SaaS web applications using Node.js, TypeScript, MarkoJS, and Python backends. Led architecture design, DevOps automation, and deployment pipelines on AWS and GCP for enterprise-grade applications. Containerized legacy applications with Docker and deployed on Kubernetes clusters, improving scalability, fault tolerance, and release velocity. Introduced unit and integration testing frameworks, CI/CD pipelines, and logging best practices to ensure production stability and performance. Collaborated with product and design teams to deliver highly interactive, accessible interfaces optimized for desktop and mobile.
DevOps & Full-Stack Engineer at Volkswagen Pon Financial Services
June 1, 2022 - August 1, 2023
Developed high-traffic financial web applications using Python/Django and Node.js microservices. Built and optimized CI/CD pipelines (Concourse, GitHub Actions) for 12+ services, reducing deployment times by 70% and improving reliability. Implemented frontend components with responsive design, cross-browser compatibility, and performance optimization techniques (lazy loading, minification, caching). Designed REST APIs and integrated backend services with frontend interfaces for leasing and financial platforms. Built real-time monitoring dashboards with CloudWatch and Datadog, reducing MTTR by 35%. Strengthened cloud security through IAM policies, GuardDuty, CloudTrail auditing, and encrypted data management.
Backend & Frontend Developer (Contract) at New Black
May 1, 2022 - June 1, 2022
Integrated enterprise commerce platform backend services (Node.js + Python) with Azure Kubernetes Service. Optimized API endpoints and frontend page rendering to ensure fast, reliable user experiences for clients including Nike and Rituals.
Full-Stack Developer at VVA Informatisering
November 1, 2021 - April 1, 2022
Built and maintained full-stack applications with Node.js, Python/Django, React, and Vue.js. Migrated applications to cloud platforms with automated CI/CD pipelines, testing, and monitoring, ensuring secure and scalable deployments. Implemented cross-browser support, responsive layouts, and accessibility compliance for public sector clients.
Full Stack Engineer / Delivery Lead at Alha Jaw
August 1, 2023 - December 1, 2025
Designed and built full-stack applications across SaaS, data-driven, and blockchain platforms. Integrated multiple real-time data sources, including user metrics and sensor inputs, to drive analytics dashboards and AI-assisted features. Developed and maintained backend APIs and asynchronous microservices supporting scalable web applications. Contributed to architecture design, including cloud deployments (AWS/GCP), CI/CD pipelines, and automated testing frameworks. Collaborated closely with product owners and engineers to translate requirements into high-quality features. Mentored junior developers on best practices in coding, cloud, and scalable architecture.
DevOps & Software Engineer at Volkswagen Pon Financial Services
June 1, 2022 - August 1, 2023
Built and maintained production APIs and microservices connecting backend systems with web dashboards. Standardized CI/CD workflows and improved deployment reliability across multiple services. Integrated monitoring, observability, and data pipelines to provide real-time insights for stakeholders. Coordinated cross-team feature delivery, resolving technical dependencies and ensuring high-quality releases.
Back-End Developer at New Black
May 1, 2022 - June 1, 2022
Developed cloud-integrated commerce features using Node.js and modern JavaScript frameworks. Implemented APIs for data synchronization across platforms. Collaborated closely with QA and product teams to ensure timely feature delivery.
Software Developer at VVA Informatisering
November 1, 2021 - April 1, 2022
Delivered end-to-end software solutions for client-facing applications. Implemented backend logic, APIs, and database integration. Participated in sprint planning, requirement discussions, and testing to ensure high-quality delivery.

Education

BSc in Artificial Intelligence at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU Amsterdam)
January 11, 2030 - January 21, 2026
Minor in Technology, Law & Ethics at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU Amsterdam)
January 11, 2030 - January 21, 2026
Bachelor's in Artificial Intelligence at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU Amsterdam)
January 11, 2030 - May 13, 2026

Qualifications

AWS Solutions Architect – Associate
January 11, 2030 - January 21, 2026
AWS Security Specialty
January 11, 2030 - January 21, 2026
AWS Cloud Practitioner
January 11, 2030 - January 21, 2026
AWS Data Warehouse
January 11, 2030 - January 21, 2026
AWS Systems Operations
January 11, 2030 - January 21, 2026
AWS Architect
January 11, 2030 - May 13, 2026
AWS Security
January 11, 2030 - May 13, 2026
AWS Cloud Practitioner
January 11, 2030 - May 13, 2026
AWS Systems Operations
January 11, 2030 - May 13, 2026
AWS Data Warehouse
January 11, 2030 - May 13, 2026

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Computers & Electronics, Financial Services, Professional Services, Other, Healthcare, Consumer Goods

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