Raafat M.
Senior Software Architect
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Raafat M. is a seasoned Senior Software Engineer and Software Architect with a profound expertise in designing scalable enterprise applications and distributed systems. Based in Cairo, Egypt, Raafat has expertly crafted solutions in various domains including B2B, B2C, financial, healthcare, and transportation. His sound knowledge in Backend Engineering and Cloud Technologies enabled him to deliver reliable systems, utilizing technologies like REST APIs, Microservices, Prometheus, and Grafana. At GoBrands, Raafat developed an event-driven platform to handle high-volume business transactions using Kafka and Kubernetes. At The Weather Company, he architected database designs to integrate TWC services with third-party platforms, successfully managing complexities in data relations. His leadership in designing a healthcare management system at SBS showcases his ability to integrate modern features such as AI and computer vision. Raafat also played a crucial role in revamping Naqla's legacy system into a microservice-based architecture, demonstrating his proficiency in Go (Golang) and Flutter.
Experience
Designer & Software Engineer
GoBrands, GoPuff · 2024 — 2025Involved in the design and development of an event-driven processing platform to manage high-volume transactions, integrating with third-party systems, developing subsystems to monitor data accuracy, and implementing observability systems with Grafana for a more resilient infrastructure.Designer & Software Engineer
The Weather Company (TWC) · 2021 — 2024Designed databases and developed services to integrate user data with LoginRadius and manage service bundles with third parties. Created a dynamic testing mechanism to handle numerous weather insights and facilitated data migration from IBM cloud to AWS while improving monitoring systems.Technical Development Lead
Naqla · 2021 — 2021Led the re-architecture of a legacy system built with PHP into a microservice architecture using Golang and Flutter, while devising strategies for managing B2B and B2C transaction data.Technical Development Lead
SBS · 2019 — 2021Architected a modern hospital management system encompassing features like AI and real-time interaction, while building and mentoring the team to implement this architecture.Senior Technical Consultant
ITWorx · 2013 — 2019Engaged in architecture, design, consultancy, team leadership, and development for various projects, including the Abu Dhabi government service journey project TAMM and enhancements to the Correspondence Tracking System for the Ministry Of Labor, UAE.Technical Lead / Software Architect
freelance (casual projects) · 2016 — PresentSelecting and building technical teams, defining the technical approach, mentoring the team, and leading delivery for various freelance and client projects, including architecture and design of systems using Golang, Qt/QML, and blockchain for eCOM, and managing sales incentives for 2Degrees Telecom.Senior Technical Consultant
Integrant Inc. · 2010 — 2012Led and developed an outsourcing team focused on student loans business processes while providing technical consultancy to the company and its third-party clients.Senior Technical Consultant
ITWorx · 2002 — 2010Oversaw offshore development and project management for Standish Mellon, along with responsibilities in business intelligence involving analyzing and migrating legacy systems.Technical Assistant of IT Manager
Minapharm Pharmaceuticals · 1996 — 2002Established the IT department covering hardware, operations, and development, while leading support for business and manufacturing processes.
Skills & Expertise
Education
- B.Sc. Pure Mathematics & Computer ScienceAin Shams University · — — 1992
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