Technical Summary
Software Engineer | Business Strategist with 5+ years of experience bridging technology and business goals. Proven track record of building scalable web applications and enterprise solutions, driving product innovation, and aligning technical execution with business strategy. Expert in React, TypeScript, Node.js, and cloud technologies, with hands-on leadership in modern development practices, automated testing, CI/CD, and mentoring cross-functional teams.
Technical Skills
Languages & Frameworks
JavaScript (ES6+), TypeScript, Python, SQL, HTML5, CSS3
Frontend
React, Next.js, Tailwind CSS, Chakra UI, Responsive Design
Backend & Database
Node.js, Express.js, MongoDB, PostgreSQL, RESTful APIs
Testing & QA
Playwright, Jest, Mocha, TDD, Automated Testing
DevOps & Tools
GitHub Actions, Docker, CI/CD, VS Code, Cursor, Git
Methodologies
Agile/Scrum, Code Review, Pair Programming, Technical Documentation
Professional Experience
Strategic Advisor - Rhythmi
April 2025 - Present | Contract, Part Time
Strategic Leadership:
- • Shape post-merger strategy aligning tech, innovation, and cultural identity to improve market fit
- • Advise on entry into Arabic-speaking markets, helping refine messaging and UX for target users
- • Build strategic alliances with regional and global partners to increase brand reach
- • Drive executive decision-making by identifying trends and advising on high-impact opportunities
- • Improve internal alignment by coordinating product and go-to-market strategies across teams
Founder & Technical Lead - Maysoon Media
Sep 2018 - Apr 2025 | Self Employed
Entrepreneurial Leadership:
- • Founded Maysoon Media, a purpose-driven sound and media company serving audiences across North America and the MENA region
- • Scaled the company from a creative initiative into a multi-market business with services in music production, artist development, and digital marketing
- • Led strategic growth and brand development, building a diverse content portfolio and industry partnerships
- • In 2025, transitioned Maysoon Media into Rhythmi.ai, focusing on the future of Arabic sound through AI
- • Currently serve as Strategic Advisor at Rhythmi, guiding the platform's creative and technological direction
Software Developer - Integration Solutions Services Inc
Oct 2022 - Dec 2024 | Full Time
Technical Achievements:
- • Built and maintained responsive frontends with React, TypeScript, and Tailwind CSS, increasing NPS by 20%
- • Streamlined CI/CD workflows using GitHub Actions and Playwright, cutting release time by 30%
- • Improved code quality and team velocity by reviewing 50+ PRs and mentoring junior engineers
- • Reduced bug rate by 25% by implementing an automated QA feedback loop across projects
- • Collaborated with product and QA teams to prioritize and deliver features for 3+ enterprise applications
Software Developer - PeaceGeeks
Oct 2021 - Dec 2022 | Internship
Development & Collaboration:
- • Contributed across the full development cycle in an agile environment
- • Enhanced MongoDB data handling and refactored legacy code
- • Fixed UX, content, and functional bugs to improve user experience
- • Led testing efforts using TDD and supported deployment to staging and production
- • Actively participated in sprint planning, retrospectives, and QA processes, playing a key role in launching the app in Manitoba
Business Advisor - Immigrant Service Society of BC
Oct 2019 - Dec 2021 | Full Time
Business Development & Support:
- • Supported 100+ immigrant entrepreneurs, leading to the successful launch of 40+ small businesses
- • Secured $200K+ in startup funding by building strong partnerships with 15+ community organizations
- • Designed multilingual support resources, growing program reach by 30% in underserved communities
- • Boosted startup viability by 35% through targeted toolkits and personalized strategy sessions
- • Reduced onboarding time by 50% by creating a scalable knowledge-sharing framework for new advisors
Education & Certifications
Diploma in Web Development
Lighthouse Labs, 2021
Computer Programming with Python
BCIT, 2020
Bachelor of Arts in English Literature
Damascus University, 2011-2015
Additional Information
Languages
English (Native), Arabic (Native)
Technical Interests
Professional Development
Active participation in tech communities, continuous learning in emerging technologies
Awards
Community Ambassador, Burnaby Festival of Learning, SFU
Interests
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