I am a highly skilled Senior Software Engineer with over 5 years of experience specializing in architecting and optimizing scalable, high-performance web and mobile applications on AWS. Throughout my career, I have gained expertise in full-stack development, complex database design, and modern frameworks, consistently delivering innovative solutions and leading successful team initiatives. I have successfully transformed legacy systems, enhancing performance by over 90% and reducing development cycles by strategically adopting AI tools. My experience spans managing financial compliance, automated deployment processes, and integrating systems across international markets, making me a versatile and results-driven engineer.

Wajdi Ballout

I am a highly skilled Senior Software Engineer with over 5 years of experience specializing in architecting and optimizing scalable, high-performance web and mobile applications on AWS. Throughout my career, I have gained expertise in full-stack development, complex database design, and modern frameworks, consistently delivering innovative solutions and leading successful team initiatives. I have successfully transformed legacy systems, enhancing performance by over 90% and reducing development cycles by strategically adopting AI tools. My experience spans managing financial compliance, automated deployment processes, and integrating systems across international markets, making me a versatile and results-driven engineer.

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I am a highly skilled Senior Software Engineer with over 5 years of experience specializing in architecting and optimizing scalable, high-performance web and mobile applications on AWS. Throughout my career, I have gained expertise in full-stack development, complex database design, and modern frameworks, consistently delivering innovative solutions and leading successful team initiatives.

I have successfully transformed legacy systems, enhancing performance by over 90% and reducing development cycles by strategically adopting AI tools. My experience spans managing financial compliance, automated deployment processes, and integrating systems across international markets, making me a versatile and results-driven engineer.

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English
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Work Experience

Software Developer at Aspire Software – ValPay
July 31, 2025 - July 12, 2025
Managed end-to-end reconciliation processes for all ValPay transactions, ensuring financial accuracy and compliance across multiple international markets. Improved legacy system performance, cutting AWS Lambda response times significantly and boosting daily data integrity checks by 4-7 times. Designed scalable AWS infrastructure using Serverless Framework and implemented CI/CD pipelines, reducing deployment time by 40%. Led agile practices enhancing team velocity and developed AI-assisted export systems reducing development time by 70%. Collaborated in multi-market payment solutions ensuring secure, compliant transactions.
Web Developer at Pixel38
April 30, 2023 - July 12, 2025
Designed and developed a comprehensive shipment management system with MSSQL database architecture and backend using Controller-Service-DAO pattern. Implemented role-based access controls and JWT-based security without third-party libraries. Configured and deployed backend servers on Linux with security certificates. Delivered scalable, reliable client projects adhering to security and privacy standards.
Software Developer at Capital Banking Solutions
March 1, 2024 - July 12, 2025
Designed, developed, implemented, and troubleshooted software applications. Delivered and supported client projects while developing reusable components and collaborating cross-functionally to meet requirements with high-quality solutions.
Full-Stack Developer Freelancer at Freelance
July 1, 2022 - July 12, 2025
Built mobile apps including a Car Monitor app with React Native and AWS Lambda integration, a grocery app aggregating supermarket deals, and client websites using ReactJS with Firebase integration. Developed real-time notifications using Supabase Realtime module.
Software Developer at Aspire Software – Val Pay
July 1, 2025 - August 4, 2025
Designed scalable AWS infrastructure using Serverless Framework leveraging Lambdas, ECS, API Gateway, and Parameter Store to support millions of records throughput. Enhanced legacy system performance by cutting Lambda response times from over 30 seconds to under 3 seconds. Architected AWS Code Pipelines for GitHub-based CI/CD reducing deployment time by 40%. Managed end-to-end reconciliation processes for international financial transactions ensuring compliance. Developed role-based access control solutions and introduced a new exports system that reduced development time by 70% by utilizing AI tools. Handled payments for clients across the US, Europe, and Australia ensuring secure transactions and compliance with diverse markets.
Software Developer at Capital Banking Solutions
March 1, 2024 - August 4, 2025
Designed, developed, implemented, and troubleshooted software applications. Delivered client projects and supported new software development. Created base classes, framework classes, and reusable components. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions.
Web Developer at Pixel38
April 1, 2023 - August 4, 2025
Architected a scalable shipment system database covering all aspects of shipment tracking. Developed backend system using Controller-Service-Repository architecture with Express.js improving maintainability and reducing new feature development time by 30%. Built custom cron job automating permission rebuilding reducing manual setup by 50%. Enhanced backend with granular role and permission-based access for compliance. Integrated with SAP systems using SDKs improving operational efficiency. Configured and deployed backend on Linux with SSL for secure communication.
Full-Stack Developer Freelancer at Freelance
July 1, 2022 - August 4, 2025
Developed React Native application with Firebase authentication, PostgreSQL via NEON, and Express.js backend using CI/CD on DigitalOcean enabling seamless CRUD operations and user management. Built gym capacity management system for online slot bookings. Delivered multiple landing pages with React and TailwindCSS ensuring responsive design. Integrated transactional email services with Resend and real-time SMS notifications using Twilio. Designed and deployed scalable backend systems following best practices for security and performance. Collaborated with clients across industries delivering tailored solutions leveraging modern technologies.

Education

Bachelor of Science at Notre Dame University (NDU) – Louaize
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2022
Professional Training as a Full-Stack Developer at Coach Rony Rizk - Online
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2022
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science at Notre Dame University (NDU) – Louaize
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2022

Qualifications

Professional Training as a Full-Stack Developer
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2022

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Financial Services, Transportation & Logistics