محمد ر.

Istanbul, Turkey

Mobile: 00905050656132

mrashad@mrashad.com

www.mrashad.com

Senior software developer with more than 20 years hands-on experience in software development and expertise in the full-stack framework in Node.js, Go and PHP language. Proven grip in microservice-based service software design, allocation techniques at large, and Agile/Scrum approaches, respectively. Fully devoted to using up-to-date technologies as well as ensuring data integrity while clearing defects.

IT services management (ITIL/ITSM).

Project Management (PRINCE2, SCRUM).

DevOps tools (Kubernetes, Terraform, Ansible, Jenkins, Nagios).

PHP programming (Vanilla PHP and frameworks CodeIgniter and Laravel).

Node.js & Express.js.

Database administration SQL (MySQL) and noSQL (MongoDB).

Svelte, Vue.js, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, jQuery and AJAX technologies.

Script programming (Python, DOS and Bash).

Cloud computing (IaaS, SaaS, PaaS)

Virtualization & Containers (KVM, LXD, Docker, ...).

Windows, Linux and Unix operating systems.

Computer networks and TCP/IP, routing, subneting.

### Backend Engineer, Mercury Training

Istanbul, Turkey — 5/2024-present

Developed and Maintained CRM System: Led the backend development of our CRM system using PHP and Laravel, focusing on scalability and efficiency to support business growth.

Managed Docker Deployments: Oversaw the deployment and management of Docker containers, enhancing service integration and operational efficiency across the tech stack.

Ensured Software Quality: Directed the QA process, developing comprehensive test cases to validate software functionality and stability, ensuring high-quality, user-centric solutions.

### Senior Back-End Developer and Consultant

Istanbul, Turkey — 11/2023-4/2024

Specialize in developing custom-fit software products for clients' specific needs that use up to date knowledge of software architecture and design patterns for maximum organizational effectiveness (have led to 35% improvement on average).

Implemented thorough cloud architecture & system assessment while using leading edge cloud computing platforms and advanced database management techniques to cut down the costs of maintenance by 25% over the medium term.

Established and applied best-suited technologies, hosting solutions putting into action the latest tools, such as automation and containerization to simplify deployment processes and reduce delivery times by 20% thus a better client satisfaction.

Immersed client teams into technical trainings to embed all the details into their CI/CD Pipelines, Automated Testing Frameworks, and Agile Methodologies which led to a highly remarkable boost in productivity by 50%. This kindled the organization’s values centered around self-sufficiency.

### Senior Software Developer, Kayisoft

Istanbul, Turkey — 1/2022-10/2023

Tasks of designing and executing high-availability software platform development, guaranteeing uptime of at least 99.999 percent.

Kubernetes orchestration and Docker containers implementing the applied knowledge.

As a part of the full stack development I implemented front-end technologies which led to an increase in user engagement by 200%, as well as sales increase that is up to 150%.

Automated deployment processes using Jenkins for CI/CD to get manual efforts by 90%. It introduces release cycles by 75%.

Promoted culture of partnerships and constancy of improvement, which eventually leads to a 30% rise in team production.

### Senior Software Developer, OptimumTek

Istanbul, Turkey — 9/2020-12/2021

Implemented and complete software projects very successfully (85%).

Along with implementing best practices among all the team members, there has been a 60% decrease in the post-deployment bug rates.

Previously the manager of projects and overseen by the development and release of applications. The operation efficiently completed the application development which reduced the product release delivery by 30%.

Worked and set a project up to complete, so there was an efficiency in operations increased by 25%.

### Freelance Full Stack Developer & DevOps Engineer

Istanbul, Turkey — 10/2017-8/2020

I developed a custom ERP solution for a company of jewelry achieving 40% improvements in operations efficiency, and 30% better inventory control accuracy.

Constructed an eCommerce platform for website hosting company which led to an increase of 50% in customer retention rate and 35% in sales as the before and after comparison.

Designed a guest management system for a tourism agency, which cut booking turnaround time by 30% and also servant clientele satisfaction by 15%.

I created a whole bunch of WordPress plugins and add-ons to increase website effectiveness, which led to a 25% increase in our effectiveness, and a 20% improvement of the page load times.

Microsoft Certified systems Engineer, Raya Academy

MCSE — 2002-2003

Gradation Project: Model to integrate Windows and Linux systems over TCP/IP networks

Faculty of Applied Arts, Helwan University

B Sc. Industrial Design — 1997-2001

Gradation Project: Design Modern Home Refrigerator

- **Go Programming Language**: Participated in a thirty-hour course on the Go language syntax, concurrency model, and its practical applications.

- **DevOps Practices**: Completed a 20-hour workshop on DevOps practices, covering continuous integration, continuous delivery, infrastructure as code, and monitoring.

- **Kubernetes for Microservices**: Finished a 35-hour training on Kubernetes, focusing on deploying, scaling, and administering applications within the containerized Kubernetes platform.

- **Microservices Architecture**: Engaged in a 25-hour course on microservices architecture, emphasizing designing, coding, and managing microservices in modern applications.

- **Advanced Node.js Development**: Completed a 40-hour training course on Node.js advanced techniques, including workflows, streams, security, and best practices.

- **Cloud Computing Fundamentals**: Took a 25-hour course on cloud computing fundamentals, covering the essentials of AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud platforms.

- **Agile Leadership**: Finished a 15-hour course on Agile leadership, focusing on handling Agile teams successfully.

- **SCRUM Agile Development**: Completed a 24-hour course on Agile methodologies, addressing SCRUM techniques as a team collaboration tool for project delivery.

- **Project Management**: Participated in a 15-hour course on classical project management techniques.

- **Red Hat System Administration**: Completed a 120-hour training covering all three system administration levels.

- **Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (Windows 2000)**: Achieved certification and hands-on experience with Windows 2000 systems.

- **Software Architecture Design**: Attended a 20-hour course on software architecture design, covering patterns, principles, and best practices.

Arabic (Mother tongue)

English, V. Good

Türkçe, Basic

- PRINCE2® Foundation

- ITIL® 4 Foundation

- Certified ScrumMaster® (CSM)

- Certified Linux Professional (CLP)

- Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE)