Available to hire
Experienced Software Engineer with a track record of
building business-critical, scalable systems while
ensuring engineering excellence. Skilled in
blockchain, backend development and software best
practices. Passionate about solving complex
problems, continuous learning, and collaborating in
both autonomous and team environments. Proficient
in multiple programming languages, microservices
architecture, database design, and technical
leadership.
Skills
Language
English
Fluent
Arabic
Intermediate
Work Experience
Web Developer at Prototype Interactive
December 31, 2015 - October 15, 2025Implemented projects using C#, REST APIs, relational databases, JavaScript frameworks. Designed applications for a telecom client to enable easier management of mobile network plan subscribers with front-end and back-end APIs and databases.
Full Stack Software Developer & Technical Lead at Shelter
September 30, 2018 - October 15, 2025Designed and developed backend and frontend components for health tech and e-commerce solutions. Led a team of developers, ensured code quality, adopted agile practices and implemented microservices architecture.
Senior Software Engineer Consultant at Emirates Airlines
December 31, 2018 - October 15, 2025Collaborated cross-functionally in an agile environment with QA, business analysts, and UI/UX designers to implement airport services systems; designed key features including passenger profiles, lounge occupancy, and ticket upgrades; achieved high code quality with 90%+ test coverage and 100% QA compliance; implemented flight search using Bot Framework and LUIs.
Senior Software Developer Lead at Gulf News
June 1, 2020 - October 15, 2025Designed and implemented backend and frontend services; led a team of five developers; achieved 90%+ code coverage; delivered robust features for a news portal.
Senior Software Engineer at ConsenSys
July 2, 2022 - October 15, 2025Contract / Remote; Key member of the team building blockchain adoption in UAE; implemented Golang and Solidity-based components; contributed to BPaaS tooling and on-chain contracts.
Contract Auditor at Independent / ConsenSys
July 2, 2022 - October 15, 2025Audited crypto/codebases to meet security requirements; participated in team meetings and ensured best practices in security.
Software Developer Lead at Gulf News
June 2, 2020 - June 2, 2020Design and implement high-quality, reusable, and tested software components. Implemented a continuous deployment strategy to automate updates deployed to virtual machines. Built a blockchain-based BPaaS platform to improve government service delivery; established modular, secure on-chain solutions; achieved strong test coverage and contributed to architecture and best practices.
Senior Software Engineer Consultant at Emirates Airlines
December 31, 2019 - December 31, 2019Collaborated cross-functionally in an agile environment with QA, business analysts, and UI/UX designers to implement flight services features. Specialized in designing and developing key features such as passenger profiles, lounge occupancy, and ticket upgrades. Achieved 90%+ code coverage and 100% QA compliance. Implemented flight-search workflows and bot-based interfaces using Microsoft Bot Framework and LUIS.
Full Stack Software Developer & Technical Lead at Shelter
April 30, 2016 - April 30, 2016Designed and delivered backend and frontend components using C#, WebSockets, and AngularJS. Led a team of five developers; oversaw end-to-end delivery of large-scale internal projects, including healthcare applications and classified e-commerce solutions. Implemented automated deployment and CI practices.
Web Developer at Prototype Interactive
December 31, 2014 - December 31, 2014Implemented projects using C#, REST APIs, relational databases, and JavaScript frameworks. Designed and developed telecom client interfaces to enable easier management of mobile network plans and subscriptions.
Web Developer at Prototype Interactive
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2014Implemented prototypes using C#, REST APIs, relational databases, and JavaScript frameworks; designed applications for a telecom client to enable easier management of mobile network subscribers.
Senior Software Engineer (Consultant) at Emirates Airlines
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2018Planned and coded all software systems; collaborated cross-functionally with QA, business analysts, and UI/UX designers in an agile environment to implement airport services system; specialized in passenger profile, lounge occupancy, and ticket upgrades; achieved high code quality and test coverage.
Software Developer Lead at Gulf News
January 1, 2018 - June 30, 2020Designed and implemented high-quality, reusable software components; led frontend/backend development of health care app and a classified e-commerce solution; implemented continuous deployment strategy; improved testability and code quality.
Senior Solidity Developer at FWB (Friends with Benefits)
July 1, 2020 - July 2, 2022Implemented token bridge contracts to migrate users’ tokens; followed best practices in gas efficiency and security; achieved 100% unit test coverage.
Blockchain Engineer at Constellation Protocol
August 1, 2022 - PresentImplemented smart contracts for a modular decentralized index fund protocol; designed to hold a basket of tokenized assets as collateral and expose arbitrage opportunities; modeled on Solana and Rust; fortified with rigorous testing; extended modular deployment.
Education
Master of Science in Software Systems at Heriot-Watt University
January 1, 2012 - June 1, 2013Associate Degree in Computing at Informatics Institute
January 1, 2007 - August 1, 2008Master of Science in Software Systems at Heriot-Watt University
January 1, 2012 - June 2, 2013Associate Degree in Computing at Informatics Institute
January 1, 2007 - August 1, 2008Master of Science in Software Systems at Heriot-Watt University
January 1, 2012 - June 1, 2013Qualifications
Associate degree in Computing Informatics
January 1, 2007 - August 1, 2008Industry Experience
Software & Internet, Telecommunications, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Healthcare, Travel & Hospitality
Skills
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