Mohammad Zahra
Head Of Engineering
Amman
Summary
I am a software engineer with several years of experience, passionate about everything related to new technologies and open source communities. Over the years, I have worked on different types of projects: from big enterprises to small local businesses. That allowed me to be well prepared to take part in any kind of project. My main interests are mainly oriented towards the backend, although I love working on all aspects of it, such as API, data, architecture, performance, and security. I'm a fast learner and I enjoy learning about new ideas and techniques that can be applied to current problems
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
2008
2008
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Software Engineer Istari
Istari Full Time
06.2023 - 01.2025
- Used programming capabilities in SQL and NodeJS, Python and other libraries as needed.
- Developed object-oriented software.
- Built databases and table structures and architecture methodology for web applications.
- Build microservices and serverless applications.
- Collaborated on all stages of systems development life cycle, from requirements gathering to production releases.
- Translated technical concepts and information into terms all parties could easily comprehend.
- Collaborated with developers and performance engineers to enhance support-ability and identify performance bottlenecks.
- Evaluated potential software products based on new and existing system development and migration requirements.
- Built, tested and deployed scalable, highly available and modular software products.
- Developed scalable and maintainable code, ensuring long-term stability of the software.
- Integrated new technologies into existing systems, increasing capabilities and improving overall performance.
Istari Head of Engineering (Jordan Team)
Istari
06.2022 - 06.2023
- Evaluated project requirements and specifications and developed software applications that surpassed client expectations.
- Designed and monitored project schedules and project manager assignments.
- Built strong teams through selective recruitment and post-hire mentorship of engineers.
- Evaluated emerging technologies to identify opportunities for integration into existing systems or develop innovative solutions.
- Developed high-performing engineering teams through strategic hiring, focused mentoring, and performance management initiatives.
- Led proposal development efforts, presenting engineering opportunities to senior leadership.
- Analyzed existing structures to create plans for modifications and improvements.
- Prepared, checked, and coordinated documentation to support component design and application.
- Created innovative solutions to architectural problems, enabling successful project completion.
Head of Engineering
Knowledge AI Full Time
04.2020 - 02.2022
- Led development on 4 simultaneous projects, multi-tasking across several deliverables while remaining in direct control of development paths.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to integrate specific features into finished products.
- Provided regular feedback to both junior engineers and senior leadership on individual performance metrics and observations.
- Allied with other engineering leaders to plan, manage and coordinate teams around reaching prescribed development milestones.
- Mentored junior software engineers, providing careful guidance of development strategies and education on innovative development techniques.
- Drove high-level strategic planning of development efforts across multiple projects to optimize resource utilization and shorten development times.
- Worked closely with management teams to plan, develop and execute technical strategies aligned to client's vision.
- Interviewed, hired and trained staff, leading performance reviews and offering constructive feedback.
- Coordinated 4 projects, defined scope and managed milestones.
- Identified computer hardware and network system issues, performing troubleshooting techniques for remediation.
- Reviewed and assessed architecture design, implementation, testing and deployment needs to identify project requirements and costs.
Technical Team Lead
Al Sahab Global
05.2019 - 04.2020
- Evaluated project requirements and specifications and developed software applications that surpassed client expectations.
- Used programming capabilities in PHP, SQL and JavaScript and other libraries as needed.
- Developed object-oriented software.
- Built databases and table structures and architecture methodology for web applications.
- Build microservices and serverless applications.
- Collaborated on all stages of systems development life cycle, from requirements gathering to production releases.
- Translated technical concepts and information into terms all parties could easily comprehend.
- Collaborated with developers and performance engineers to enhance support-ability and identify performance bottlenecks.
- Evaluated potential software products based on new and existing system development and migration requirements.
- Built, tested and deployed scalable, highly available and modular software products.
Technical Team Lead
Mixed Dimensions
01.2015 - 05.2019
- Evaluated project requirements and specifications and developed software applications that surpassed client expectations.
- Used programming capabilities in PHP, SQL and JavaScript and other libraries as needed.
- Developed object-oriented software.
- Built databases and table structures and architecture methodology for web applications.
- Build microservices and serverless applications.
- Collaborated on all stages of systems development life cycle, from requirements gathering to production releases.
- Translated technical concepts and information into terms all parties could easily comprehend.
- Collaborated with developers and performance engineers to enhance support-ability and identify performance bottlenecks.
- Evaluated potential software products based on new and existing system development and migration requirements.
- Built, tested and deployed scalable, highly available and modular software products.
Senior Software Engineer
7awi
01.2012 - 01.2015
- Used programming capabilities in PHP, SQL and JavaScript and other libraries as needed.
- Developed user-oriented visuals and features using front-end languages, including HTML, CSS and JQuery.
- Designed, implemented and monitored web pages and sites for continuous improvement.
- Reviewed code to validate structures, assess security and verify browser, device and operating system compatibility.
- Researched new technologies, software packages and hardware products for use in website projects.
- Analyzed requirements and designed, developed and implemented software applications for multiple websites.
- Collaborated with in-house web designers to create sleek and innovative UI design.
- Took concepts and produced design mockups and prototypes to strengthen designs, enhance user experiences and improve site interactions.
Senior Software Engineer
Aspire Infotech
01.2010 - 01.2012
- Created web applications and components using PHP,ASP programming language.
- Designed, developed and tested enhancements to existing platform using best practices and design methods.
- Grew and enhanced network of websites.
- Coded, tested, debugged and monitored websites.
- Analyzed requirements and designed, developed and implemented software applications for multiple websites.
- Planned and engineered RESTful web services to manipulate dynamic datasets.
- Researched new technologies, software packages and hardware products for use in website projects.
- Created site layout and user interface using HTML and CSS practices.
- Used programming capabilities in PHP, SQL and JavaScript and other libraries as needed.
Software Engineer
Aspire Services
01.2008 - 01.2010
Education
Bachelor - Software Engineering
Philadelphia University
Jordan Feb 2003 - 02.2008
Skills
Team Management and Building
Agile workflow processes
Design patterns and principles
Technical leadership
Decision-making
Problem-solving
Infrastructure development
Tokenization
Microservices architecture
Software design
API development
Testing and debugging
Database management
Docker
Software development life cycle
Solutions deployment
Object-oriented programming
Performance optimization
SQL And No-SQL
Solr And ELasticsearch
Memcache and Redis
Nginx And Apache
NodeJS
Python
PHP
JIRA
Timeline
Software Engineer Istari
Istari Full Time
06.2023 - 01.2025
Istari Head of Engineering (Jordan Team)
Istari
06.2022 - 06.2023
Head of Engineering
Knowledge AI Full Time
04.2020 - 02.2022
Technical Team Lead
Al Sahab Global
05.2019 - 04.2020
Technical Team Lead
Mixed Dimensions
01.2015 - 05.2019
Senior Software Engineer
7awi
01.2012 - 01.2015
Senior Software Engineer
Aspire Infotech
01.2010 - 01.2012
Software Engineer
Aspire Services
01.2008 - 01.2010
Bachelor - Software Engineering
Philadelphia University
Feb 2003 - 02.2008
Languages
Arabic
Advanced
English
Good