Abdelhamid Adra

Software Engineer

Turning complex problems into simple, scalable software.

About Me

I'm a passionate software engineer with a strong track record of building applications that are fast, efficient, and user-friendly. Whether it's a desktop app, a SaaS platform, or a data-driven backend system, I enjoy bringing ideas to life through clean, well-structured code.

My Philosophy

I believe that great software isn't just about writing code—it's about understanding the underlying problems and crafting elegant solutions that balance performance, security, and user experience. My approach combines technical precision with creative problem-solving, always keeping the end user in mind while maintaining scalability.

What I Do

  • Backend-Focused Development: While I work across the stack, my expertise is concentrated on backend technologies like Node.js, Python, MongoDB, and PostgreSQL.
  • End-to-End Execution: From architecture to deployment—including cloud infrastructure—I take ownership of the full software lifecycle.
  • Performance at Scale: I design systems that stay reliable and responsive as they grow.

My Technical Journey

My journey in software engineering began long before my professional career, when I found myself fascinated by Windows XP settings rather than playing games like other kids. I spent countless hours tinkering with system configurations, discovering how small changes could transform the entire computing experience. This early curiosity naturally evolved into a passion for computer software which led me into software engineering. Each professional role has since added new dimensions to my skillset, from building robust APIs to implementing complete backend systems.


Recently, I helped build an Electron-based desktop app from the ground up, leading both frontend and backend efforts. I also handled the entire cloud setup—deploying scalable services, securing infrastructure, and ensuring smooth CI/CD workflows. From live analytics dashboards to complete SaaS platforms, I've delivered solutions that combine functionality with real-world impact.

Future Interests

Looking ahead, I'm particularly excited about exploring deeper into DevOps, and further integrating AI capabilities into software development workflows. I'm constantly evaluating emerging technologies that can enhance productivity and create more intelligent, responsive applications.

Let's collaborate to build innovative solutions that make a real difference.

Professional Experience

Full Stack Engineer

ACCESSOFF January 2024 - Present

Playing a pivotal role as the second engineer and first employee in developing a groundbreaking Electron-based application for secure and customized account sharing, encompassing both frontend and backend responsibilities with a focus on security.

  • Developed a user-friendly interface for seamless account sharing and management
  • Implemented advanced cryptographic techniques to ensure data confidentiality, integrity, and authenticity
  • Created a secure realtime communication solution to update application data immediately
  • Architectured a scalable backend system to handle a growing user base while ensuring best cybersecurity practices

Software Engineer

AIY Expert Solutions April 2023 - December 2023

Helped enhance business decision-making through implementing internal analytics solutions resulting in a live view of all critical numbers and charts for our software solutions and available data from competitors.

  • Owned the entire SDLC for the solutions and included DevOps work
  • Included a deep dive into MongoDB advanced querying
  • Mostly backend work done in Node.js
  • Used Metabase heavily for visual display of query results and live dashboards
  • Solutions required working with Discord.js and creating a Slack bot

Software Engineer

AIY Expert Solutions June 2019 - March 2023

Orchestrated the research, design, coding, testing, and deployment of SaaS solutions using Python, Django, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript to deliver seamless on-demand applications to hundreds of end-users.

Disputes Manager

AIY Expert Solutions July 2018 - March 2023

Handled credit card and PayPal disputes by investigating cases and building evidence documents with precision resulting in 6 figures in funds recovery per quarter.

Technical Customer Support

AIY Expert Solutions March 2015 - June 2018

Owned all customers' technical issues for automation software with 20k+ yearly international subscribers and followed up through resolution. Contributed to the build of the customer support team processes and trained new colleagues. We achieved and maintained a 96% customer satisfaction rate at all times.

Earlier Positions

2006 - 2015
  • IT Support Officer / Document Controller at Albonian International (2015)
  • Senior Salesman / Head of IT Section at Lteif (2013 - 2014)
  • IT Support Specialist (Self-Employed, 2006 - 2016)

Technical Skills

Programming Languages

Node.js Advanced
Python Advanced
JavaScript/TypeScript Advanced
HTML/CSS Proficient

Databases

MongoDB Advanced
PostgreSQL Proficient

DevOps & Tools

Docker Beginner
CI/CD Pipelines Intermediate
Cloud Infrastructure Skilled
Git Proficient

Security

Cryptography Intermediate
Authentication Systems Proficient
Secure Coding Practices Advanced

Frameworks & Libraries

Electron Advanced
Django Advanced
Express.js Advanced

AI-Enhanced Development

AI-Assisted Coding Advanced
AI Tools Integration Advanced
Prompt Engineering Proficient

Get In Touch

Location

Tripoli, Lebanon

Languages

Arabic (Native), English (Professional)

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