Sara Abd El-Fattah Ad El-Hammed Sherif
Cairo
Summary
Software Engineering Manager with 13+ years of experience leading cross-functional teams to build scalable, high-quality software solutions. Expert in microservices architecture, agile methodologies, and delivering impactful products aligned with business goals.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Engineering Manager
Freelance
10.2023 - Current
- Led engineering team for successful product development, ensuring timely delivery.
- Made key decisions on system architecture to build strong and scalable solutions.
- Coordinated with Product and UX teams to align implementation with planned features.
- Planned and tracked delivery milestones, ensuring on-time and within-scope project execution.
Lead Software Engineer
YOUXEL
02.2024 - 09.2024
- Acted as one of the main points of contact for on-site client communication.
- Led and mentored the development team to deliver robust and well-tested features.
- Coordinated with the Project Manager to plan and manage team resources.
- Worked with business team and the PM to prioritize backlog items and align development efforts.
Lead Software Engineer
CEPRES
02.2022 - 09.2023
- Led, mentored, and supported the engineering team to ensure consistent delivery of high-quality software solutions.
- Collaborated with the architecture team to design and implement scalable microservices-based solutions.
- Worked closely with the Scrum Master to optimize resource allocation, and ensure efficient sprint planning.
- Coordinated with product owner and the Scrum Master to prioritize and plan backlog items.
- Designed and implemented two shared services; also led the team in developing a key core domain service.
- Optimized dashboard performance, reducing load time to 10 milliseconds after running for 11 minutes.
Lead Software Engineer - Level3
ITWORX Education (Freelance)
03.2021 - 01.2022
- Led a team of software engineers to successfully complete projects within deadlines, ensuring high-quality products.
- Collaborated with the architecture team to design and develop new features.
- Worked closely with the QA team to ensure high-quality deliverables.
- Coordinated with business team and architects to analyze the cmi5 standard and led the team in its successful implementation.
- Guided the team in extending system capabilities to support multiple database engines—including SQL Server, PostgreSQL, and MySQL.
- Worked collaboratively with stakeholders to resolve technical roadblocks.
Lead Software Engineer
Envnt
04.2020 - 12.2020
- Successfully led the team in delivering a critical application for managing COVID-19 statistics and PCR test cycles in Saudi Arabia.
- Delivered high-quality features under tight deadlines during the COVID-19 crisis.
- Led, mentored, and supported the engineering team to maintain productivity, collaboration, and technical excellence.
- Provided ongoing client support by addressing issues, gathering feedback, and ensuring client satisfaction.
- Partnered with the Project Manager to plan resources effectively and ensure timely delivery of project milestones.
- Handled end-to-end deployment operations for staging and production systems.
Lead Software Engineer
Integrant
08.2019 - 03.2020
- Led and mentored the engineering team, providing daily support to foster high performance and strong collaboration.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver comprehensive solutions for clients'' needs.
- Designed, coded, tested, debugged and documented programs using agile development practices.
- Worked closely with the Project Manager to plan effectively and allocate resources based on project needs.
Lead Software Engineer
ITWORX Education
03.2018 - 07.2019
- Led and supported engineers in their day-to-day activities and development.
- Collaborated with the architecture team to design and develop new features that align with system goals and scalability requirements.
- Worked closely with the QA team to ensure high-quality deliverables.
- Improved application performance through code optimization and system tuning.
- Conducted thorough code reviews to maintain consistency, readability, and adherence to best practices.
Senior Software Engineer
Global Impact Company
02.2014 - 02.2018
- Designed and developed new features to enhance system functionality and user experience.
- Provided ongoing client support, addressing issues and ensuring successful feature adoption.
- Contributed to the delivery of new modules within the ERP system, aligned with business needs.
- Implemented the server-side of the Warehouse Control System, enabling seamless integration with hardware components.
Lab Instructor
Information Technology Institute (ITI), Part time
02.2012 - 01.2018
- Guided students in understanding and fulfilling lab requirements.
- Assist students in troubleshooting and resolving technical issues.
- Evaluated student performance through assessments and provided constructive feedback for growth and improvement.
Software Engineer
VSE Corporation
07.2012 - 01.2014
- Analyzed proposed technical solutions based on customer requirements.
- Assisted in gathering and analyzing requirements to ensure accurate and efficient solution delivery.
- Consistently met project deadlines by effectively managing time and prioritizing tasks according to importance
- Successfully delivered a full-featured Library Management System.
- Delivered key modules for a Ship Maintenance Management System.
Software Engineer
Freelance
06.2011 - 06.2012
- Collected and analyzed client requirements to define project scope and functionality.
- Designed and developed the solution based on client needs.
- Deployed the project to the target environment, ensuring functionality and stability.
- Provided ongoing client support.
Education
Professional Diploma - System Development
Information Technology Institute (ITI), Ministry of Communications And Information Technology (MCIT)
01.2011
Bachelor's Degree - Engineering, Communication Department
University of Alexandria
Alexandria, Egypt06.2009
Skills
- Programming Languages: C#, C/C
- Architecture: Microservices, Domain Driven Design (DDD), Layered architecture, Onion architecture, Clean architecture, Hexagonal architecture, Event-Driven architecture
- Backend Technologies: ASPNET Core, Unit Test, BDD, Web API
- Frontend & Web Development: JavaScript, TypeScript, AngularJS, Angular, HTML, CSS
- Database: Microsoft SQL Server, MongoDB
- Data Access Technologies: Entity Framework, LINQ, ADONET
- Source Control: Git, Team Foundation Server (TFS), Jira
- DevOps & Deployment: Docker, Kubernetes (K8s, jenkins
Certification
Project Management Professional (PMP), Project Management Institute (PMI), December 2024.
Soft Skills
• Leadership
• Communication
• Strategic Thinking
• Mentorship
• Conflict Resolution
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
Language Skills
Arabic: Mother Tongue
English: Very Good
Timeline
Lead Software Engineer
YOUXEL
02.2024 - 09.2024
Engineering Manager
Freelance
10.2023 - Current
Lead Software Engineer
CEPRES
02.2022 - 09.2023
Lead Software Engineer - Level3
ITWORX Education (Freelance)
03.2021 - 01.2022
Lead Software Engineer
Envnt
04.2020 - 12.2020
Lead Software Engineer
Integrant
08.2019 - 03.2020
Lead Software Engineer
ITWORX Education
03.2018 - 07.2019
Senior Software Engineer
Global Impact Company
02.2014 - 02.2018
Software Engineer
VSE Corporation
07.2012 - 01.2014
Lab Instructor
Information Technology Institute (ITI), Part time
02.2012 - 01.2018
Software Engineer
Freelance
06.2011 - 06.2012
Professional Diploma - System Development
Information Technology Institute (ITI), Ministry of Communications And Information Technology (MCIT)
Bachelor's Degree - Engineering, Communication Department
University of Alexandria
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