Khaled Abdelnasser

A results-driven IT professional with a comprehensive background in software development, solution architecture, seeking a challenging role as a Principal Software Developer. With a proven track record of delivering scalability and high-quality software solutions and proficiency in problem-solving and ensuring robust cybersecurity measures, my objective is to drive innovation and exceed expectations and success within an organization. Through effective utilization of DevOps practices, I aim to optimize development processes, foster collaboration, and ensure efficient project delivery.

By combining technical prowess, strategic thinking, I am committed to delivering exceptional software solutions and surpassing organizational goals.

Principal Software Developer

UAE Pro League · Dec 2021 - Present

• Spearheaded the development and rollout primary internal system, achieving a 15% improvement in operational efficiency.
• Architected a microservices-based infrastructure, resulting in enhanced scalability and reliability of systems.
• Presented a robust CI/CD pipeline, reducing the deployment time by 30% and elevating code quality.
• Optimized resource utilization by pioneering the implementation of containerization using technologies like Docker and Kubernetes.
• Played a key role in migrating legacy systems to cloud platforms, achieving a 25% reduction in infrastructure costs.
• Established coding best practices and standards, which resulted in a 40% decrease in post-deployment defects.
• Secured the company's digital assets by integrating advanced security practices, resulting in zero breaches over a 1-year period.
• Collaborated with outsource UX/UI designers, achieving a 35% improvement in website user experience scores.
• Championed the development of a RESTful API framework, resulting in streamlined data exchange between the main website, mobile app, internal systems, and third-party.
• Led R&D initiatives that resulted in the adoption of Spring boot, enhancing system performance.
• Orchestrated the optimization of database queries and structures, resulting in a 40% improvement in data retrieval times.
• Successfully managed stakeholder expectations, ensuring 95% of projects met the outlined requirements and vision.

Principal Software Engineer

UUAE Barq Group · Mar 2019 - Nov 2021

• Led the design and deployment of the company's internal systems, streamlining workflow and achieving a 30% increase in operational efficiency.
• Pioneered the development of the newspaper's website, boosting online readership by 30% within the first year.
• Managed the end-to-end development of the company's mobile news application, accumulating over 50,000 downloads.
• Implemented advanced analytics on the backend dashboard, providing real-time insights and improving decision-making processes by 40%.
• Mentored and upskilled a team of 7 engineers, resulting in two successful project handovers and a 25% increase in team productivity.
• Collaborated with the editorial team to develop a personalized content recommendation engine, increasing user session times by 20% on the newspaper website.
• Presented annual tech roadmaps and updates to company stakeholders, ensuring alignment with business goals and receiving consistent commendation for technical leadership.
• Integrated state-of-the-art security measures, ensuring 99.99% uptime and safeguarding sensitive data across all platforms.
• Launched an A/B testing initiative for the newspaper website, increasing user engagement metrics by 35%.
• Design and deployment gamification mobile app, Which contributed to increasing the company's profits.

Senior Software Developer Team Lead

Golden Start Company - Mar 2018 - Feb 2019

• Led a team of 9+ developers in the design and development of core features for the social media platform, resulting in a 20% increase in active users.
• Pioneered the integration of real-time chat and notification systems, enhancing user engagement by 30%.
• Implemented advanced security protocols, leading to a 99.98% secure rating after rigorous vulnerability assessments.
• Initiated the transition to a responsive web design, resulting in a 40% increase in mobile web traffic.
• Introduced AI-driven content recommendation algorithms, boosting user content interactions by 25%.
• Designed and implemented a modular codebase, facilitating faster feature rollouts and a 30% reduction in post-deployment bugs.
• Supported mobile-first development strategies, resulting in a 45% increase in mobile user engagement.
• Mentored junior developers, ensuring a 90% project completion rate and fostering individual career growth.
• Initiated bi-weekly sprint reviews and retrospectives, improving team collaboration and achieving a 95% satisfaction rate amongst developers.
• Instituted a thorough code review process, elevating code quality and fostering a culture of continuous learning within the team.
• Presented quarterly updates on tech advancements and project roadmaps to stakeholders, aligning technical objectives with business goals.

BA, Management Information Systems