Arabic Sign Language Translator
Targeted the problem of helping hearing impaired people communicate with the external world by translating the Arabic sign language. Achieved a testing accuracy of 83.5% using Mediapipe and keras.
Backend Engineer
Open to full-time
Bio
Ahmed Y. is a Backend Engineer with several years of experience in building scalable and maintainable systems across various domains. He primarily works with Ruby on Rails, Python, and Java, developing microservices-based backends and data pipelines. Ahmed designs RESTful APIs and implements asynchronous job processing using Sidekiq and RabbitMQ, while leveraging Docker for containerized deployments. His expertise extends to using PostgreSQL for data modeling and Redis for caching. At Lucidya, Ahmed contributed to an AI-powered Customer Experience Management platform, enhancing customer engagement for the MENA region. He also developed a pharmacy retail application at SellIt, improving operational efficiency and customer service. His work on the Arabic Sign Language Translator project achieved a testing accuracy of 83.5% using Mediapipe and Keras. Ahmed holds a Bachelor's degree in Computer and Communication Engineering from Alexandria University. He is well-suited for roles that require ownership of modern, containerized, API-driven platforms and cross-platform applications.
Expertise
Ruby on RailsPythonFlutterSQLPHPCSSHTMLJavaBashNode.jsFlaskVue.jsGitRelational DatabaseDatabase Caching
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Assessments
General Project Assessment
(88/100)- Implement an LRU Cache AlgorithmMedium
- Understanding Rate Limiting in APIsMedium
- Handling API ErrorsMedium
Projects
Lucidya (Customer Success Platform
Lucidya is an AI-powered Customer Experience Management (CXM) platform designed to help brands in the MENA region understand and improve how they engage with their customers across digital channels. The system aggregates and analyzes data from multiple sources to provide insights, sentiment analysis, and engagement tools tailored for Arabic-speaking audiences
Pharmacy Retail Application
Pharmacy retail applications streamline pharmacy operations by managing sales, inventory, prescriptions, and customer data in one system. They help improve accuracy, reduce stock issues, and provide real-time insights to enhance efficiency and customer service.
Experience
Software Engineer
LucidyaSep 2017 — Present- Develop and maintain scalable backend services using Ruby on Rails and Python
- Design and optimize RESTful APIs and data pipelines
- Implement asynchronous job processing using Sidekiq and event-driven workflows
- Utilize PostgreSQL for relational data modeling and Redis for caching
- Build, test, and deploy containerized services using Docker
- Integrate with third-party platforms for messaging and communication features
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver secure and high-performing backend systems
- Diagnose and resolve performance issues
Ruby on RailsPythonSidekiqRabbitMQPostgreSQLRedisDockerSoftware Engineer
SellItNov 2022 — Aug 2024- Developed a retail application for pharmacies
- Created a cross-platform marketplace application for trading between pharmaceutical companies and warehouses
OdooJavaSpring FrameworkVue.jsFlutterPythonDjango FrameworkPostgreSQL
Education
Bachelor degree in Computer and Communication Engineering
Faculty of Engineering, Alexandria UniversityAlexandria, Egypt2017 — 2022
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