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Omar El Hendawy

Omar El Hendawy

Software Development
Cairo,Cairo,Egypt

Summary

Experienced Software Engineering Leader at Buguard, with over 10 years of hands-on expertise. I excel in transforming traditional monolithic systems into dynamic SOA/Microservices architectures, rejuvenating legacy code, and crafting robust cybersecurity solutions.

Passion lies in fostering collaboration and guiding teams to success in building large-scale web applications. Let's revolutionize software together!

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
49
49
Certifications
2
2
Languages

Work History

Engineering Manager

Buguard
10.2022 - Current
  • As Engineering Manager at Buguard, LLC, leading cybersecurity firm in Egypt renowned for its expertise in Application Security, GRC Services, Bug Bounty Programs, and more, I play pivotal role in driving innovation and excellence across technical endeavors. responsibilities span wide spectrum, including close collaboration with product, design, and data teams to ensure alignment with strategic objectives.

    Key achievements include:

    Innovative Solutions and Industry Recognition: Spearheaded design of groundbreaking engineering solutions, resulting in filing of patents and garnering industry recognition for Buguard. These innovations have not only enhanced technological prowess but also positioned us as leaders in cybersecurity landscape.

    Collaborative Research and Development: Fostered collaboration with R&D department to seamlessly integrate cutting-edge technologies into our existing product offerings. By staying at forefront of technological advancements, have fortified products with state-of-the-art features, ensuring clients receive highest level of protection.

    Process Optimization and Efficiency: Implemented robust engineering processes by streamlining workflows and introducing efficient project management techniques. This optimization has led to significant improvements in productivity, allowing us to deliver high-quality solutions within stipulated timelines and budgetary constraints.

    Risk Management Expertise: Demonstrated proficiency in risk assessment during project planning phases, preemptively identifying and mitigating potential issues to ensure smooth execution. By proactively addressing challenges, have safeguarded project timelines and minimized disruptions, fostering client satisfaction.

    Architectural Integration and Enhancement: Integrated architectural and engineering drawings to develop comprehensive packages, facilitating seamless communication and collaboration among stakeholders. This holistic approach has enabled us to achieve cohesive and harmonized solutions that meet diverse needs of clients.

    Structural Analysis and Optimization: Conducted in-depth analysis of existing structures to devise plans for modifications and enhancements, thereby enhancing overall efficiency and effectiveness of solutions. By leveraging insights gained from structural assessments, have optimized performance and durability, ensuring long-term reliability for clients.

    In summary, tenure at Buguard has been marked by relentless pursuit of excellence, characterized by innovative thinking, collaborative efforts, and steadfast commitment to delivering unparalleled cybersecurity solutions.

Lead Software Engineer (Backend)

Homzmart
10.2021 - 09.2022
  • As a Lead Software Engineer (Backend) at Homzmart, my responsibilities included liaising with other backend and frontend engineers, leading planning sessions, researching industry trends, creating unit tests, writing exemplary code, contributing to post-release maintenance, developing elegant solutions, and leading product planning and architecture.
  • Improved software performance by identifying and resolving bottlenecks in the development process.
  • Evaluated new technologies consistently, staying up-to-date on industry trends and innovations that could benefit ongoing projects or future initiatives.
  • Streamlined codebase for increased efficiency with regular refactoring and optimization efforts.
  • Mentored junior developers, fostering talent development and growth within the company.
  • Led a team of software engineers to successfully complete projects within deadlines, ensuring high-quality end products.
  • Optimized database structures for faster query responses, improving overall application performance.
  • Established coding standards across the engineering team to ensure uniformity in style and approach among all developers.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver comprehensive solutions for clients'' needs.
  • Designed scalable software architecture to accommodate future enhancements without compromising current functionality.
  • Enhanced user experience with intuitive interfaces that were easy to navigate and visually appealing.
  • Presented technical concepts clearly during meetings with stakeholders, ensuring alignment on project objectives and expectations.

Technical Lead

Meddaro App
09.2020 - 10.2021
  • As a Technical Lead at Meddaro App, I worked in an agile environment to re-structure existing modules, optimize application speed and scalability, participate in product development, design and develop RESTful APIs, own the entire development lifecycle, and ensure quality and timely deliverables.

Software Engineer Team Lead

BE-STEAM
11.2019 - 08.2020
  • As a Software Engineer Team Lead at BE-STEAM, my responsibilities included coordinating development efforts, collaborating with product owner and design teams, staying up to date on platform developments, unit-testing code, developing web-based PHP applications, leading the entire web application development lifecycle, code reviewing, designing and delivering REST-based APIs, and managing the department and providing guidance to team members.

Senior PHP Programmer

BE-STEAM
09.2019 - 11.2019
  • As a Senior PHP Programmer at BE-STEAM, my responsibilities included developing, customizing, and maintaining a web platform, writing clean and fast PHP code, improving web quality and performance, building efficient and reusable PHP modules, designing and developing databases, and integrating front-end and back-end modules.

Senior PHP Developer

SIDEUP
10.2018 - 09.2019
  • As a Senior PHP Developer at SIDEUP, my responsibilities included assisting with debugging and development, contributing to all phases of development, leading development teams, and performing AWS administration.

Project Manager

Start Tag for web services
01.2018 - 10.2018
  • As a Project Manager at Start Tag for web services, my responsibilities included establishing project scope, developing web solutions, implementing solutions, assuring quality, meeting cost standards, providing status reports, updating job knowledge, and accomplishing organization goals.

Software Development Project Manager

https://greencandlefx.com/
03.2015 - 01.2018
  • As a Software Development Project Manager at https://greencandlefx.com/, my responsibilities included establishing project scope, developing web solutions, implementing solutions, assuring quality, meeting cost standards, providing status reports, updating job knowledge, and accomplishing organization goals.

Senior Web Developer

Freight Talks
01.2014 - 03.2015
  • As a Senior Web Developer at Freight Talks, my responsibilities included creating a custom freight logistics directory, leading a team, monitoring and supporting clients, and teaching team members.

Senior Full Stack Developer

Helool net
01.2012 - 12.2013
  • As a Senior Full Stack Developer at Helool net, my responsibilities included full stack web and API development, technical support, creating Joomla templates, developing components and modules, migrating Joomla versions, and designing and developing static web templates.

Web Designer And Developer

Orange Training Center
01.2010 - 01.2011
  • As a Web Designer and Developer at Orange Training Center, my responsibilities included converting web templates from English to Arabic, customization, and creating static web templates.

Education

Bachelor's Degree - Business Administration

Ain Shams University
Abbasia
01.2010 - 04.2016

Web Design Diploma - Web Design

ISI
Nasr City
01.2012 - 04.2013

Skills

Object Oriented Designundefined

Certification

Discovering Your Strengths - LinkedIn

Accomplishments

  • Earned "Zend Certified PHP Engineer".
  • Earned "Zend Certified Architect ".
  • Increased business efficiency by implementing SOA Architecture.
  • Eliminated complex data fetching process from third parties, saving company $7000 per year.
  • Achieved 10000 concurrent websocket conecctions by completing golang websocket server with accuracy and efficiency.

Interests

AI/ML

Web3

Blokchain

Design Patterns

Software Architects

Boxing

Cars

Timeline

Engineering Manager

Buguard
10.2022 - Current

Lead Software Engineer (Backend)

Homzmart
10.2021 - 09.2022

Technical Lead

Meddaro App
09.2020 - 10.2021

Software Engineer Team Lead

BE-STEAM
11.2019 - 08.2020

Senior PHP Programmer

BE-STEAM
09.2019 - 11.2019

Senior PHP Developer

SIDEUP
10.2018 - 09.2019

Project Manager

Start Tag for web services
01.2018 - 10.2018

Software Development Project Manager

https://greencandlefx.com/
03.2015 - 01.2018

Senior Web Developer

Freight Talks
01.2014 - 03.2015

Senior Full Stack Developer

Helool net
01.2012 - 12.2013

Web Design Diploma - Web Design

ISI
01.2012 - 04.2013

Web Designer And Developer

Orange Training Center
01.2010 - 01.2011

Bachelor's Degree - Business Administration

Ain Shams University
01.2010 - 04.2016
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