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Rawda Fawzy Hamed Gastan

Alexandria,ALX

Summary

Dedicated and innovative software engineer with a strong track record of high productivity and efficient task execution. Skilled in Golang, Python, software architecture design, and cloud computing solutions. Adept at problem-solving, teamwork, and adaptability, consistently delivering successful project outcomes through effective communication and collaboration.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Software Engineer

Codescalers
Cairo, Egypt
05.2022 - Current
  • Backend & Distributed Systems: Built REST APIs, microservices, and distributed systems for Cloud4Students and KubeCloud (Mycelium Cloud), including payments and Stripe-based invoicing systems, enabling scalable and secure student and cloud platform operations.
  • Threefold Ecosystem: Contributed to core projects including tfgrid-sdk-go, terraform-provider-grid, pulumi-threefold, RFS, and Zero-OS (zos), releasing multiple production-ready tools and SDKs.
  • DevOps & Infrastructure: Deployed and maintained production systems using Caddy, managed VM deployments, container orchestration, and automated CI/CD pipelines.
  • Mentorship & Collaboration: Mentored junior developers and interns, conducted code reviews, and collaborated with cross-functional teams on architectural planning, enhancing project outcomes.
  • Technologies & Skills: Go, Rust, TypeScript/JavaScript, Python, Shell scripting; Terraform, Pulumi, Kubernetes, Docker, Caddy; distributed storage; REST APIs, microservices, file systems; CI/CD, infrastructure automation.
  • Achievements: Delivered scalable platforms and decentralized infrastructure solutions, optimizing storage and bandwidth with dedupe filesystem technology, while contributing to open-source development.

Python developer

Darsel
Stanford, USA
11.2021 - Current
  • Implemented algorithms for procedural content generation and advanced visual effects.
  • Developed automated content generation modules using Python to enhance efficiency.
  • Established code testing and review processes to ensure software reliability.
  • Created 2D/3D visual content with PyOpenGL, focusing on scene setup and effects.

Software engineer

Pharco corporation
Alexandria, Egypt
11.2021 - 04.2022
  • Developed backend services using PHP (CodeIgniter) and Django for robust application performance.
  • Created responsive user interfaces with Bootstrap for improved user experience.
  • Designed and implemented employee absence and leave management systems to streamline HR processes.
  • Integrated applications with Oracle Database to ensure secure and efficient data management.
  • Developed internal enterprise applications, enhancing operational efficiency.
  • Built HR dashboards to visualize employee data, attendance, and reports effectively.
  • Collaborated with HR stakeholders to gather requirements and deliver customized solutions.

Intern as a flutter developer

Vegood
01.2021 - 03.2021
  • Developed a Flutter application to support users’ dietary needs
  • Converted UI/UX designs into functional components, enhancing user experience and engagement
  • Integrated Firebase services, enabling data-driven insights through Analytics and improved app stability with Crashlytics
  • Integrated RESTful APIs to extend application functionality
  • Implemented Google Maps and Facebook authentication to enhance user access
  • Utilized UXCam for user behavior analysis and performance improvement
  • Coordinated the app's translation process to ensure accessibility for diverse user demographics, caching, and pagination, improving load times and user accessibility

Junior Teaching Assistant

GUC
01.2019 - 03.2019
  • Monitored student progress and provided feedback to enhance learning outcomes.
  • Supervised children and participated with children in activities.

Education

B.Sc. - computer science and engineering

German university in Cairo
Egypt
01.2021

Skills

Go, Rust, Python, TypeScript, Java, REST APIs, OpenGL, microservices, cloud infrastructure, Docker, Terraform, Pulumi, Caddy, Kubernetes, PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, CI/CD, Git, distributed systems, test automation

Team collaboration, mentorship, code review, project management, leadership, problem solving, critical thinking, time management, and effective communication

Languages

  • Arabic, Native
  • English, Excellent

Timeline

Software Engineer

Codescalers
05.2022 - Current

Python developer

Darsel
11.2021 - Current

Software engineer

Pharco corporation
11.2021 - 04.2022

Intern as a flutter developer

Vegood
01.2021 - 03.2021

Junior Teaching Assistant

GUC
01.2019 - 03.2019

B.Sc. - computer science and engineering

German university in Cairo
Rawda Fawzy Hamed Gastan