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Waail Saleh

Senior Software Engineer

Queens, New York, NY, USAwaailsaleh@hotmail.com

Professional Summary

Detail-oriented software engineer with over 5 years of experience in full stack development, specializing in transforming legacy systems into serverless microservices. Proficient in JavaScript, React.js, Node.js, and more, with contributions at The New York Times enhancing enterprise resource control and optimizing performance. Passionate about building scalable solutions and implementing modern development practices.

Experience

Software EngineerJanuary 2023 - Present
The New York TimesNew York, NY, USA
AWSNodeJSDockerMongoDBRedisSQLTypeScriptReactReduxPythonPostgres
  • Reduced operational costs by 30% by leveraging AWS, NodeJS, and Docker.
  • Enhanced system performance by 40% using MongoDB, Redis, and SQL.
  • Improved frontend responsiveness using TypeScript and JavaScript in React and Redux.
  • Increased system reliability through refactoring and documentation using Python and Postgres.
  • Led migration of legacy systems to modern microservices architecture.
  • Mentored junior developers and conducted technical interviews.
Software EngineerMarch 2020 - January 2023
Konrad GroupToronto, ON, Canada
NoSQLHTMLCSSGraphQLDockerAWSREST APIs
  • Improved backend system performance by 25% with efficient NoSQL database structures.
  • Enhanced UX through responsive web interfaces using HTML, CSS, and GraphQL.
  • Reduced deployment time by 40% through Docker and AWS workflow optimization.
  • Collaborated in Agile environments to implement RESTful APIs.
  • Led code reviews to improve code maintainability and modularity.
  • Implemented CI/CD pipelines reducing deployment errors by 60%
Software DeveloperSeptember 2018 - November 2019
IntellistopToronto, ON, Canada
Vue.jsVuetifyFlaskDockerPython
  • Redesigned front-end applications using Vue and Vuetify for better financial data display.
  • Increased API efficiency by 30% developing Flask API services in Docker.
  • Streamlined deployment and scaling via containerized Flask APIs.
  • Collaborated to refactor and enhance maintainability of the system.
  • Implemented automated testing reducing bug reports by 40%

Education

Toronto Metropolitan University
September 2016 - April 2020
Bachelor's, Computer Science

Focus Areas

  • Networking
  • Big Data Analytics
  • Databases
  • Software Engineering
  • Distributed Systems

Certifications

  • Dell EMC
    Dell Technologies2022
  • AWS Developer Associates
    Amazon Web Services2023

Skills

languages

JavaScriptTypeScriptPythonJavaC#PHP

frontend

React.jsNext.jsVue.jsHTMLCSSChart.jsD3.js

backend

Node.jsExpress.jsDjangoFlaskLaravel

databases

MongoDBMySQLPostgreSQLRedisNoSQL

cloud

AWSGoogle Cloud PlatformCloudFormationRoute 53

tools

GitDockerWebpackStorybookJIRAPostman

other

MicroservicesREST APIsGraphQLMachine LearningLangChainBlockchain