Toka Ahmed Kamel
Software Engineer
6th Of October City
Summary
Believing that true leadership lies not in directing, but in enabling others to succeed. With 4 years of experience in software engineering and a SAFe Scrum Master certification, I'm ready to guide teams to do their best work—combining my technical background with a people-first mindset to build Agile teams that deliver real value and adapt quickly in fast-moving environments.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
3
3
Languages
Work History
Software Engineer
Valeo
07.2021 - Current
STLA Scala Project (Feb 2025 – Present)
- Acting as Software Architect, responsible for high-level and dynamic design within an ASIL-B safety project.
- Providing technical leadership and support to team members during development and issue resolution.
- Contributing to safety analysis and identifying potential safety gaps, in line with ISO 26262 standards.
- Supporting cross-functional alignment and team success during ongoing development and release phases.
BMW Scala 3 Project (Jan 2024 – Jan 2025)
- Acted as Technical Lead, supporting team members and resolving complex issues in AUTOSAR module configuration and software development.
- Participated in launching a greenfield AUTOSAR project, integrating V-Core central package and BMW-specific modules (BAC).
- Owned SWE.3 and SWE.4 responsibilities, and initiated process automation for detailed design and static testing using Python, improving efficiency and compliance with Simple Process House standards.
- Represented the team in Automotive SPICE assessment, responsible for showcasing implementation and testing maturity(SWE.3 / SWE.4).
Daimler Steering Wheel Sensor Project (Feb 2023 – Dec 2023)
- Software Integrator, validating and integrating changes into software and ensuring full V-cycle traceability based on Simple Process House.
- Acted as Single Point of Contact for Continuous Integration (CI) activities using Jenkins, driving daily build stability and delivery quality.
- Acted as Single Point of Contact for the Quality team to track KPIs and ensure traceability and process maturity for ASPICE compliance.
- Represented the team in Customer ASPICE review, owning SWE.5 (Integration) documentation and presentation.
BMW SmartBar Project (Nov 2021 – Feb 2023)
- Contributed to AUTOSAR configuration and embedded software development following the V-cycle methodology, including requirements analysis, design, implementation, unit testing, and integration testing.
- Participated in project closure activities and presented handling critical issues during offline customer review.
Education
9‐Month Diploma - Wireless Communication
Information Technology Institute (ITI)
10.2020 - 06.2021
B.Sc. Electrical Engineering - Communication and Electronics
Suez Canal University
01.2015 - 01.2020
Relevant Highlights
- Led and supported cross-functional collaboration between developers, integrators, testers, and quality teams to ensure smooth delivery and continuous improvement.
- Owned and maintained V-cycle traceability, aligning team activities with structured processes (Simple Process House) while ensuring Agile-compatible iteration flow.
- Acted as Single Point of Contact for Continuous Integration and KPI/quality tracking, showcasing ownership, facilitation, and delivery responsibility.
- Presented and defended process areas (SWE.3, SWE.4, SWE.5) during ASPICE reviews—demonstrating confidence, communication skills, and stakeholder management.
- Introduced process automation and script-driven improvements, enabling team efficiency and reducing manual overhead—promoting continuous improvement mindset.
- Participated in project closure, customer reviews, and release readiness, ensuring alignment between development progress and stakeholder expectations.
- Proactively supported and guided teammates reflecting servant leadership qualities.
Certification
SAFe Scrum Master Certification, Scaled Agile, 06/01/25
Technical And Agile Skills
Agile & Project Frameworks
- Agile Methodologies: SAFe® Scrum Master Certified, Scrum, Kanban
- Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), V-Model
- Simple Process House (Valeo-specific process architecture)
- Automotive SPICE (ASPICE) Compliance and Audit Preparation
- Sprint Planning, Backlog refinement, Retrospectives, KPI Tracking
Team Collaboration & CI/CD Tools
- Jenkins (CI pipeline ownership and monitoring)
- Git
- Miro (Online collaboration, retrospectives, and workshops)
- Jira (basics)
Embedded Systems Engineering (Technical Foundation) - Programming: C, C++, Assembly
- AUTOSAR Configuration (DaVinci, Tresos)
- Debugging, Static Analysis, Software Integration & Testing
- Scripting: Python (tool automation), Bash
- Tools & Simulators :CANoe, CANalyzer ,VectorCAST (Unit Testing) ,Visual Studio, Eclipse
- Operating Systems & Core Concepts :Linux (basic shell, scripting, and build tools) ,Computer Architecture, Data Structures & Algorithms and Cybersecurity Concepts
Interpersonal Skills
Leadership & Team Collaboration
- Servant Leadership
- Team-oriented mindset
- Highly motivated and able to motivate others
- Self-organized and accountable
- Coaching and presentation skills
Adaptability & Problem Solving
- Fast learner and quick to adapt
- Problem solving and conflict resolution
- Decision-making under pressure
Work Efficiency & Time Management
- Multi-tasking and time management
- High accountability
- Emotional intelligence
Extra-Curricular Activities
Head of artistry committee, United of Student, 2019
Vice head of logistics team and technical member, IEEE Suez Canal University branch, 2016 - 2020
Talks committee head, TEDX Suez Canal University, 2017 - 2019
Active member, Engineer's Syndicate in Suez
INTEREST
Reading (psychology) Writing Air yoga / Fitness
Timeline
Software Engineer
Valeo
07.2021 - Current
9‐Month Diploma - Wireless Communication
Information Technology Institute (ITI)
10.2020 - 06.2021
B.Sc. Electrical Engineering - Communication and Electronics
Suez Canal University
01.2015 - 01.2020
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