Personal details
Tarek A.
Technical skills
About
Experienced full-stack software engineer with a strong background in web development and competitive programming. Proficient in React.js, Next.js, GraphQL, and cloud technologies. Skilled in optimizing microservices architectures and delivering high-performance, scalable web applications. Combines problem-solving prowess with expertise in testing and DevOps practices.
Work Experience
• Evolved from front-end specialist to full-stack engineer, mastering React.js, Node.js, federated GraphQL, and real-time subscriptions with AWS SNS and Lambda.
• Developed complex custom React WYSIWYG editors and high-performance components for authoring tools.
• Delivered two critical acquisition tools in 4 months: a content generation system (flashcards, quizzes, reviews) and a project organization tool, increasing user engagement by 30%.
• Conducted comprehensive A/B testing using Optimizely and internal tools to optimize user experience and
conversion rates.
• Engineered NASA, an automation tool leveraging OCR technology to re-author legacy image-based answers into a structured JSON format, streamlining content management and resulting in $6 million cost savings for the company.
• Integrated audio transcription service, introducing AI-enhanced capabilities to acquisition tools using AWS Polly and OpenAI whisper.
• Led team effort to boost test coverage to 85% using Playwright and React Testing Library, enhancing product reliability.
• Partnered with the security team for LLM risk analysis, implementing data protection measures that reduced potential vulnerabilities by 35%.
• Actively participated in agile development processes, from planning to support, in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated strong mentorship skills and consistently delivered high-quality work, meeting project deadlines and exceeding expectations
Contributed to Get Coding's mission of creating accessible and effective technical education through personalized software development training.
• Developed comprehensive curriculum for the Software Development Coaching Program, focusing on in-demand technologies and real-world projects.
• Provided one-on-one expert coaching, guiding students through hands-on learning experiences and project-based skill development.
• Successfully mentored a student in transitioning from a teaching career to software development, demonstrating the program's effectiveness in career transformation.