Ziad Alnajjar

- Contributing to an enterprise, multi-tenant Cyber Risk & Security platform built on a microservices architecture - Developing real-time backend services using Python and WebSockets for low-latency, high-concurrency workloads - Leading key integrations with AI components and external security appliances to automate security actions - Leading engineering efforts through providing mentorship, conducting code reviews, team planning, task allocation, and overseeing delivery

- Led digital transformation efforts — from technical planning and documentation to implementation and stakeholder alignment - Modernizing and optimizing complex legacy systems for performance, security, and scalability - Designing and deploying new features, enhancing UI/UX and workflows, boosting productivity by 15% - Fixed critical bugs and optimized databases, improving performance by ~23% and reducing load times - Collaborated with users to deliver reliable, high-impact digital solutions

Amwal.ae: - Designed and developed a headless SPA with intuitive UI, robust API, and secure, scalable architecture - Implemented advanced security (sanitization, validation, JWT, ACL, rate limiting) ensuring data integrity and reliability - Engineered a caching strategy with Redis, CDN integration and image optimization to boost speed and scalability - Apply SEO best practices and deploy on cloud for high availability and seamless UX Persian Language Academy: A static responsive spa built with next.js

- Played a key role in the development of Rareseeds’ e-commerce platform, shipping core features including Gift Cards Extension, Product Card, Recommended Products, Recently Viewed Products, Wishlist, and Featured Categories — significantly enhancing customer engagement. - Contributed to the creation of custom in-house themes and a reusable UI library built on Hyvä UI for Magento, integrating Scandiweb packages and introducing time-saving components to accelerate development across multiple projects.

Focused on building both technical and interpersonal skills, with hands-on experience in network design, configuration, troubleshooting, and security (CCNA, CCNP). Applied networking concepts in practical scenarios while strengthening communication and collaboration abilities to work effectively in team environments.

Awarded the degree of Bachelor of Science with First Class Honours, having followed an approved Honours programme in Informatics and Computer Science (Software Engineering). Degree Certificate: https://1drv.ms/i/c/66c1a7a567e85ac1/EVSTkN83GbFArP2C_WMNcAgBnCWYWmWaR4QpxsovWwJ7sQ