Ghazi Abujabeen
Kuwait,KW
Summary
Experienced backend senior software engineer with a strong background in developing and managing payment software solutions for national oil companies in the Middle East. Offering 6+ years of experience, including 3 years as a Senior Engineer, and a proven track record of successfully overseeing 2 major redesigns for ADNOC Distribution and monthly updates. The latest redesign resulted in a 28% year-on-year increase in revenue and a 9% increase in profits, with a retail store conversion rate of 24% and a 14% increase in loyalty membership sign-ups. A self-motivated and detail-oriented developer seeking new challenging opportunities with exposure to new development frameworks and system architectures, particularly cloud-based systems.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Software Engineer
Diyar United Company
01.2020 - Current
- Led and mentored a team of 3 developers on the backend system architecture of
- ADNOC Distribution stations
- Consulted on change requirements after the successful deployment of the modernized API payment system, aiming for 3 to 5 features per monthly update
- Worked with DIYAR and ADNOC Distribution leadership on the management of release timelines
- Oversaw code management through Azure DevOps and worked with ADNOC
- Distribution network team on clearing security requirements.
Solution Architect
Diyar United Company
04.2021 - 06.2023
- Designed and led the development of a new .Net Core 6 backend API system to replace the existing TCP/IP microservices managing an average of 20,000 requests per day per station, for 500+ stations
- Planned and collaborated with ADNOC Distribution leadership on business requirements and deliverables over a period of 3 months, with the project delivered thereafter within 8 months using an agile methodology
- Advised 5 other DIYAR divisions on expected integration points and process flows.
Software Engineer
Diyar United Company
09.2017 - 01.2020
- Built and managed backend microservices handling the TCP/IP communication of
- Verifone payment terminals, including up to 36 mounted, 12 portable, 2 POS and 4
- Self-Checkout machines
- Handling up to 2,000,000 transactions per day across 500+ stations
- Integrated DIYAR services with third party systems from NCR, Diebold Nixdorf and
- Comarch Loyalty System
- Lead the development of the unification of ADNOC Distribution's fuel and non-fuel business and system architecture to use Diebold Nixdorf’s Vynamics retail and pump management system
- Developed crystal reports and financial reconciliation Windows applications using .Net framework
- Debugged support tickets on JIRA, applying fixes and collaborating with 1st and 2nd level support on expected rollout timelines.
Incubator Officer
Bloom
02.2016 - 09.2016
- Volunteered for a non-profit organization promoting entrepreneurial spirit to 1000s of young Western Australians students, providing support and amenities to young-led businesses.
Mentor
CoderDojo
08.2013 - 06.2014
- Assisted the teaching of a workshop of 30 young people, aged 7-17 on basic programming skills in JavaScript through game design platforms such as Scratch.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechatronics
University of Western Australia
Nedlands, Western Australia11.2016
Skills
Expert
- Backend Microservices
- C#
- Net Core / Net Framework
- TCP/IP Communication
- REST API / SOAP Web services
- POS / Self-Checkout / Payment Systems
Experienced
- JIRA
- SQL
Languages
Arabic
Proficient
C2
English
Proficient
C2
Timeline
Solution Architect
Diyar United Company
04.2021 - 06.2023
Senior Software Engineer
Diyar United Company
01.2020 - Current
Software Engineer
Diyar United Company
09.2017 - 01.2020
Incubator Officer
Bloom
02.2016 - 09.2016
Mentor
CoderDojo
08.2013 - 06.2014
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechatronics
University of Western Australia
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