FAROUK ALSAJEE

Software Engineer | Business Strategist

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

AI/ML IntegrationCloud ArchitecturePerformance OptimizationOpen Source Contribution

Professional Development

Active participation in tech communities, continuous learning in emerging technologies

Awards

Community Ambassador, Burnaby Festival of Learning, SFU

Interests

MusicSportsTravelCoffeeDocumentaries

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