Bassem Nakhla

Results-driven Senior Software Engineer with over 20 years of extensive expertise in full-stack web, desktop, and system-level development. Highly proficient in designing, developing, and maintaining robust scalable enterprise applications using C#, VB.NET, ASP.NET MVC, Web API, and Microsoft SQL Server. Recognized for specialized expertise in backend optimization, Windows Services architecture, multithreaded applications, and API microservices integration.

Proven ability to independently manage complete project lifecycles, deliver secure API systems, and collaborate effectively within Agile environments.

Senior.NET Software Developer, Full Stack at Virtual World KSA (2021-07 – Present)

• UI & Navigation: Designed intuitive user interfaces and improved platform navigation and user experience across multiple systems.
• Database Development: Developed and optimized complex database objects, including tables, views, stored procedures, and functions.
• Object-Oriented Design: Applied object-oriented programming (OOP) principles to ensure efficient code reuse and long-term application maintainability.
• Maintenance & Support: Provided critical technical support, modified legacy software to correct bugs, upgraded interfaces, and adapted systems to new hardware.
• Project Management: Managed project tracking via Azure DevOps and maintained source control repositories using Git.

Senior Software Developer, Full Stack at CrossIT (USA-Based) (2024-03 – 2026-06)

• Monitoring Portal: Developed a comprehensive monitoring portal for a US-based agency to track server statuses, backups, and Synology activity.
• API Microservices: Engineered secure API microservices to deliver and track server data via the portal, extracting drive list data formatted as JSON for ASP.NET MVC architecture.
• Automation & Backup: Built and deployed specialized Windows Applications and Task Scheduler Services for automated SQL backups, ZIP archiving, and directory monitoring.
• Windows Services: Developed internal Windows Services, including interactive Task Runner Services and Device Activity Systems, to log events and manage system-level processes.

Senior.NET Applications Developer at Travology (2023-05 – 2024-04)

• System Integration: Architected and built system APIs connecting the Attijariwafa Bank Points System with Etisalat backend infrastructure.
• Loyalty Program: Integrated loyalty points systems across servers to allow bank clients to seamlessly convert reward points to cashback.

Senior.NET Applications Developer at Self-Employed (Freelance) (2017-06 – 2021-07)

• Custom CMS & Services: Developed robust custom CMS platforms and automated business processes utilizing custom Windows Services.
• Web Development: Built dynamic web applications utilizing VB.NET, C#, ASP.NET MVC, Web API, and Entity Framework.
• Frontend Implementation: Designed responsive user interfaces utilizing HTML5, JavaScript, jQuery, Bootstrap, and CSS3.
• Performance Tuning: Optimized backend code performance to enhance overall application scalability and reliability.

Senior.NET Software Developer at The Bible Society of Egypt (2020-01 – 2020-07)

• Full-Stack Architecture: Designed and built the first full-stack version of the application.
• Mobile Development: Developed Android applications utilizing game engine technologies and custom graphics.
• Admin Portal: Architected the full-stack administrative website supporting mobile applications.

Senior.NET Software Development Engineer at Master Media (2016-06 – 2020-11)

• Application Engineering: Engineered desktop and web applications using VB.NET, C#, ASP.NET MVC, and Entity Framework.
• Data Scraping: Wrote custom scripts to harvest and compile application statistics from the Google Play Store and Apple App Store.
• Data Visualization: Created static data visualization platforms to compile metrics into accessible charts and data tables.

Senior.NET Software Developer / Team Leader at Ragami (2012-08 – 2017-07)

• API Integration: Integrated third-party APIs into existing architectures using RESTful services and built custom CMS platforms.
• Quality Assurance: Performed comprehensive software testing (functional, integration, regression) to identify and resolve defects prior to release.

Head of IT Department at El Garabaway Transportation (2010-03 – 2016-06)

• Strategic Planning: Developed departmental budgets and strategic technology plans aligned with corporate goals.
• Reporting & Efficiency: Generated comprehensive performance reports on key operational metrics to improve overall efficiency.

Software Developer at El Hekma Labs (2000-08 – 2011-01)

• Core Systems: Developed core software applications utilizing VB6, VB.NET, and C#.
• Optimization & Debugging: Optimized code performance, security, and maintainability while executing deep debugging to resolve system failures.

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration – Faculty of Commerce, Alexandria University (2000-05)