Ali ElGaml

Experience

• April 2023 - Present

  Software Engineer @ ITWorx

  Cairo, Egypt - Hybrid

  Summary:

  • Refactoring a legacy monolithic application into a microservices-based architecture, enhancing scalability and maintainability. Focusing on backend development with Java 11/17, Spring Framework, and PostgreSQL, while also overseeing cloud deployments on AWS. Ensuring system reliability through optimized performance, efficient deployments, and real-time monitoring. Modernizing the user interface by integrating React.js components for a seamless front-end experience.

  Responsibilities:

  • Implementing a microservices-based system to replace a legacy monolithic application, addressing scalability and maintainability challenges.
  • Designing and coding backend services using Java 11/17, Spring Framework, and PostgreSQL, ensuring high performance and efficiency in database operations.
  • Deploying microservices to AWS Cloud, employing blue/green deployment strategies to achieve zero downtime during updates.
  • Continuously monitoring application performance and logs using Amazon CloudWatch to identify and resolve issues proactively.
  • Modernizing the front-end by refactoring the UI with React.js, focusing on creating reusable components and enhancing the user experience through seamless backend integration.

  Achievements:

  • Successfully improved system scalability and maintainability.
  • Modernized an outdated UI by refactoring it with React.js, resulting in a more efficient and maintainable codebase.

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  • Java
  • Spring
  • Typescript
  • React
  • MIUI
  • Git
  • AWS
  • PostgreSQL
• January 2022 - March 2023

  Military Conscription

  Cairo, Egypt

  Summary:

  • 1 Year Mandatory Military Conscription
• July 2022 - December 2022

  Cybersecurity Engineer @ ITVikings

  Cairo, Egypt - On Site

  Summary:

  • Assisting in the development and maintenance of software applications using Python and Django. Collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure quality and timely delivery of security software solutions.

  Responsibilities:

  • Monitored security logs and alerts to identify potential vulnerabilities and worked closely with senior engineers to implement mitigation strategies.
  • Supported penetration testing by identifying weak points and contributing to security patches and incident response plans in order to improve response time and minimize damage during security breaches.
  • Delivered security awareness training to employees, covering essential topics like phishing and data protection, contributing to an overall reduction in security risks.

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  • Cybersecurity
  • Python
  • Network Security