<Ammar Montaser/>
Innovative Software Engineer, focused on creating functional and user-centered digital products that provide creative solutions to real life problems.
Growing up in the United States, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt exposed me to diverse ways of thinking and flexibility. In addition, my father's career as a University Professor and my mother's as a Chemist fostered analytical and problem-solving skills from a young age.
My passion for technology began at the age of five, sparking a lifelong fascination. Therefore, I pursued a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science. My goal is to create innovative technological solutions that transform people's lives for the better. Pioneers like Elon Musk and Steve jobs inspire me with their world-changing innovations. I'm driven to develop products with a similar positive impact. Through continuous learning, I strengthen my diverse skillset which ranges from software development to product strategy.
In addition to my technical skills, I have a passion for entrepreneurship and starting my own ventures. Through my startup endeavors, I am further developing my skills in areas like product development, business modeling, and team leadership. I enjoy the challenges of bringing new ideas to life and solving problems through an entrepreneurial lens.
My Next Milestone
Forbes Thirty Under Thirty List
Worked as a full time UAE & Egypt Customer Service Agent at Souq.com E-commerce, a leading e-commerce platform in the region. Leveraged my background as a developer and entrepreneur to gain valuable insights into the business aspects of the industry.
Skills: E-commerce Sector Knowledge, Customer Relation, Business Operations, Sales, Account Management, Fraud Investigations
Worked as a full time as a Travel Advisor at Teleperformance, representing Expedia Canada, a leading travel booking platform. This allowed me to expand my skills to support my technical skills and entrepreneurial mindset regarding the travel industry.
Skills: Travel Sector Knowledge, Customer Relation, Business Operations, Sales
Interned as a Front End Web Developer at Secure Stream Technologies. This marked one of my first steps into production environments beyond classrooms and courses. I was part of a team managing the Startup's Website. Mainly my responsibilities were improving the UI & UX, Bug Fixes, Bug Reports, and Writing Documentations.
Skills: Angular JS, HTML, CSS, Agile, Jira, Git, Documentation
As a Technical Support Engineer II at Vodafone UK, I provided technical support for fiber services for UK based enterprises. My responsibilities included conducting tests and diagnosing faults to resolve connectivity issues. In addition to resolving tickets, I collaborated with field engineers to escalate complex issues and ensure timely service restoration.
Skills: FTTH, OSI Model, Network Components, Packet Tracer, Wire Shark, Telecom Industry Knowledge
I supported the operations department in the biggest Amazon Warehouse in Egypt. I helped develop several internal tools for the operations. I also designed and built an in-house smart locker system to automate & track assets handling. I held meetings with stakeholders, drafted documentation, developed a plan and managed the whole project from seed phase till delivery. This end-to-end project demonstrated my abilities in hardware prototyping, mobile and cloud application development, and bringing innovative ideas to life through technical solutions.
Skills: Flutter, Python, JS, React, AWS, Dynamo DB, Green Grass, Lambda, IAM, Circuit design, IOT, Raspberry Pi
All male Egyptians are required to complete their Military Service right after graduation. I managed to make the most out of this unfortunate experience by convincing the Highest Ranking Officials in the state I served in to develop softwares for the Military Base I served In. These softwares aimed to computerize many processes which were done manually using pen and paper. I led a small team of other developers "Soliders", to accomplish the task. The softwares developed include a Solider Shooting Range, Vehicle Fleet, Operations Application, and Inventory Mangement Applications.
Skills: Flutter, Hive, Bloc, Project Management, Stakeholder Meetings, Requirement Gathering, Communication Skills
Developed and led a SaaS SMS marketing platform similar to Twilio, designed to help small business owners and brands efficiently manage marketing campaigns. Created multiple landing pages tailored for various industries, including SaaS, real estate, and tech, ensuring high-quality user experience and optimized performance. Spearheaded the development of an AI-driven social media marketing application, akin to Hootsuite, with advanced features for generating, editing, and customizing social media campaigns, posts, and images. During my time in this role, I honed my technical skills in full-stack development, project leadership, and delivering impactful solutions for diverse business needs.
Skills: Flutter, Bloc, Cloud Functions, Node JS, Firebase, OpenAI, REST, System Design, Project Management, Stakeholder Meetings, Requirement Gathering,
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Throughout the past years I've had the chance to work on various projects of different scales and industries. Unfortunately, due to Non-Disclosure Agreements some projects can't be added to the portfolio. However, here's a list of some amazing projects I developed.
In grade 8, I pitched my very first mobile app 'SAMIS Social App' for a school competition. That same app became part of my student union campaign, blending creativity and leadership. This moment marked the start of an incredible journey, where creating apps became not just a skill but an addiction—something coded into my DNA. Building apps became my way of turning ideas into impactful solutions.