I am a Senior Software Engineer primarily developing video games and financial database solutions, including backend, VR, and mobile applications, upholding industry best practices such as SOLID principles and other design patterns as needed. I build optimized applications and tools to automate repetitive tasks and empower decision makers. As a mentor I foster a culture of innovation and creativity within my team, ensuring high-quality outcomes.

Yacob Spark

I am a Senior Software Engineer primarily developing video games and financial database solutions, including backend, VR, and mobile applications, upholding industry best practices such as SOLID principles and other design patterns as needed. I build optimized applications and tools to automate repetitive tasks and empower decision makers. As a mentor I foster a culture of innovation and creativity within my team, ensuring high-quality outcomes.

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I am a Senior Software Engineer primarily developing video games and financial database solutions, including backend, VR, and mobile applications, upholding industry best practices such as SOLID principles and other design patterns as needed.
I build optimized applications and tools to automate repetitive tasks and empower decision makers. As a mentor I foster a culture of innovation and creativity within my team, ensuring high-quality outcomes.

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Language

English
Fluent
Arabic
Fluent

Work Experience

Senior Software Engineer at Born Studios, London, UK
November 30, 2024 - July 17, 2025
Contributed to the company's development framework, tools & templates. Built various VR applications including multiplayer projects using Unity, C# & Node.js.
Senior Unity Developer at Draw & Code, Liverpool, UK
July 31, 2022 - July 17, 2025
Backend for McDonald's 6 mini games, leaderboard, and APIs, Friend lists, and Ani-Cheat. Developed a Metaverse avatars experience; A chatting app with interactive rooms. Built several Unity projects mainly Networking, VR & AR.
Senior Software Engineer at United Nations World Food Programme, Rome, Italy
June 30, 2020 - July 17, 2025
Developed several tools & guidelines for Budgeting, Planning & Performance Management. Drafted the Supply Chain Funds Management Framework. Provide technical assistance to Supply Chain focal points at Regional Bureaux.
Budget Manager at Al Yusr, Riyadh, KSA
March 31, 2017 - July 17, 2025
Database setup for multiple departments including Sales, Collections, and Finance. Drafted the budget framework and managed the system transition for all 25 branches.
Senior Logistics Officer at United Nations World Food, Sanaa, Yemen
April 30, 2015 - July 17, 2025
Developed the Invoice tracking system, managed the transition, and conducted training sessions. Managed the logistics budget, cash forecasts and contributed to project documentation.
Software Engineer at United Nations Development Programme, Sanaa, Yemen
December 31, 2008 - July 17, 2025
Developed and maintained the Local Authorities Management Information System. Conducted training, technical support, documentation and coordinated with project partners.
Senior Software Engineer at Born Studios
December 1, 2023 - Present
Contributed to developing framework, tooling, and templates. Built backend-driven and multiplayer applications using Unity, C#, Node.js, and cloud services. Worked on PlayFab Node.js to support leaderboards, rewards and anti-cheat. Developed a real-time app where users can see each other’s avatars and local weather.
Senior Unity Developer at Draw & Code
August 1, 2022 - November 1, 2024
Worked on PlayFab Node.js to support leaderboards, rewards and anti-cheat. Built a real-time app where users can see each other’s avatars and local weather.
Budget Systems Manager at United Nations World Food Programme (WFP)
August 1, 2020 - July 1, 2022
Led development of budgeting, planning, and performance management tools. Authored the Supply Chain Funds Management Framework.
Senior Logistics & Budget Officer at United Nations World Food Programme (WFP)
August 1, 2009 - April 1, 2015
Managed logistics budgets, LTSH funds, and nationwide cash forecasts. Developed financial tracking systems and analytical management reports.
Finance Systems / MIS Officer at United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
August 1, 2009 - April 1, 2015
Developed financial MIS and reporting systems supporting local authorities. Conducted training sessions for the usage of the systems.

Education

BSc at Oxford Brookes, Glasgow
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2010
ACCA Part Qualified at Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
January 1, 2024 - March 24, 2026
BSc Applied Accounting at Oxford Brookes University
January 1, 2010 - March 24, 2026
BSc in Computer Science at Sana'a University
January 1, 2005 - March 24, 2026

Qualifications

ACCA Part Qualified
January 1, 2024 - March 24, 2026

Industry Experience

Gaming, Financial Services, Non-Profit Organization, Software & Internet, Government, Professional Services, Education

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