Ahmad
Al MEzaal

Senior Software Engineer, based in London

" I design and build scalable systems that power real products turning ideas into reliable, user-focused experiences with long-term impact "

01. about

Senior Software Engineer experienced in building and scaling backend systems in fintech and open banking. Skilled in cloud-native architecture (AWS, IaC, CI/CD), secure APIs, and event-driven systems. Product-focused, with a track record of delivering high-performance solutions and seamless third-party integrations in fast-moving startups.

02. Experience

Shuffle Finance LTD • London • 08/2024 – Present

Senior Software Engineer

Built and scaled APIs and transaction systems for Open Banking, processing millions monthly. Designed enrichment, deduplication, and serverless/cloud-native architectures with AWS and SST.

Shuffle Finance LTD • London • 08/2024 – Present

Senior Software Engineer

Built and scaled APIs and transaction systems for Open Banking, processing millions monthly. Designed enrichment, deduplication, and serverless/cloud-native architectures with AWS and SST.

Shuffle Finance LTD • London • 08/2024 – Present

Senior Software Engineer

Built and scaled APIs and transaction systems for Open Banking, processing millions monthly. Designed enrichment, deduplication, and serverless/cloud-native architectures with AWS and SST.

ZIM Connections LTD • London • 04/2022–08/2024

Lead Software Engineer

Led a small team delivering backend services and React Native apps. Architected systems, integrated payments and APIs, and managed infrastructure with AWS, Docker, and CI/CD.

ZIM Connections LTD • London • 04/2022–08/2024

Lead Software Engineer

Led a small team delivering backend services and React Native apps. Architected systems, integrated payments and APIs, and managed infrastructure with AWS, Docker, and CI/CD.

ZIM Connections LTD • London • 04/2022–08/2024

Lead Software Engineer

Led a small team delivering backend services and React Native apps. Architected systems, integrated payments and APIs, and managed infrastructure with AWS, Docker, and CI/CD.

ZIM Connections LTD • London • 09/2021 – 04/2022

Full-Stack Engineer

Developed scalable applications and optimised databases. Automated testing pipelines and built CI/CD workflows to streamline deployments.

ZIM Connections LTD • London • 09/2021 – 04/2022

Full-Stack Engineer

Developed scalable applications and optimised databases. Automated testing pipelines and built CI/CD workflows to streamline deployments.

ZIM Connections LTD • London • 09/2021 – 04/2022

Full-Stack Engineer

Developed scalable applications and optimised databases. Automated testing pipelines and built CI/CD workflows to streamline deployments.

Athena Group • Remote • 01/2021 – 12/2021

JavaScript Engineer

Contributed to open-source React Native projects, improving app stability, performance, and cross-platform compatibility. Worked closely with the community to review code, fix bugs, and implement enhancements adopted by production apps.

Athena Group • Remote • 01/2021 – 12/2021

JavaScript Engineer

Contributed to open-source React Native projects, improving app stability, performance, and cross-platform compatibility. Worked closely with the community to review code, fix bugs, and implement enhancements adopted by production apps.

Athena Group • Remote • 01/2021 – 12/2021

JavaScript Engineer

Contributed to open-source React Native projects, improving app stability, performance, and cross-platform compatibility. Worked closely with the community to review code, fix bugs, and implement enhancements adopted by production apps.

HelloTree • Beirut • 07/2020 – 01/2021

Mobile Engineer

Developed React Native mobile applications with reusable UI components and animations, boosting performance and user experience. Collaborated with designers and backend engineers to deliver features on time and ensure smooth cross-platform deployment.

HelloTree • Beirut • 07/2020 – 01/2021

Mobile Engineer

Developed React Native mobile applications with reusable UI components and animations, boosting performance and user experience. Collaborated with designers and backend engineers to deliver features on time and ensure smooth cross-platform deployment.

HelloTree • Beirut • 07/2020 – 01/2021

Mobile Engineer

Developed React Native mobile applications with reusable UI components and animations, boosting performance and user experience. Collaborated with designers and backend engineers to deliver features on time and ensure smooth cross-platform deployment.

Geek Express • Beirut • 08/2019 – 07/2020

Lecturer

Designed and delivered coding workshops in web and mobile development for students of varying ages and skill levels. Mentored learners through hands-on projects, helping them build strong foundations in programming, design, and problem-solving.

Geek Express • Beirut • 08/2019 – 07/2020

Lecturer

Designed and delivered coding workshops in web and mobile development for students of varying ages and skill levels. Mentored learners through hands-on projects, helping them build strong foundations in programming, design, and problem-solving.

Geek Express • Beirut • 08/2019 – 07/2020

Lecturer

Designed and delivered coding workshops in web and mobile development for students of varying ages and skill levels. Mentored learners through hands-on projects, helping them build strong foundations in programming, design, and problem-solving.

Helpdose • Beirut • 01/2019 – 08/2019

Mobile Engineer

Developed and maintained React Native apps for healthcare solutions, ensuring functionality, reliability, and usability. Collaborated with stakeholders to refine requirements, optimise performance, and release updates that improved user adoption.

Helpdose • Beirut • 01/2019 – 08/2019

Mobile Engineer

Developed and maintained React Native apps for healthcare solutions, ensuring functionality, reliability, and usability. Collaborated with stakeholders to refine requirements, optimise performance, and release updates that improved user adoption.

Helpdose • Beirut • 01/2019 – 08/2019

Mobile Engineer

Developed and maintained React Native apps for healthcare solutions, ensuring functionality, reliability, and usability. Collaborated with stakeholders to refine requirements, optimise performance, and release updates that improved user adoption.

03. SKILLS

JavaScript

TypeScript

React/React Native

Nest.js

Node.js

Express

GraphQL

PostgreSQL

MongoDB

REST API

CI/CD

AWS

System Design

AI

Testing

Terraform

Kubernetes

04. education

American University of Science & Technology• 2018–2021

Bachelor’s Degree: Computer Science

Gained strong foundations in software engineering, full-stack development, and system design, applying theory to real-world projects.

American University of Science & Technology• 2018–2021

Bachelor’s Degree: Computer Science

Gained strong foundations in software engineering, full-stack development, and system design, applying theory to real-world projects.

American University of Science & Technology• 2018–2021

Bachelor’s Degree: Computer Science

Gained strong foundations in software engineering, full-stack development, and system design, applying theory to real-world projects.

05. Languages

English

Highly proficient

Arabic

Native speaker

German

Beginner A1

Spanish

Beginner A1

06. References

Irina Gheorghiu

ZIM Connections LTD • CEO & Co-Founder

I’ve had the privilege of working with Ahmad at ZIM Connections, where he made a huge impact as our Lead Developer. Ahmad’s ability to dive into complex problems and come up with smart, user-friendly solutions never ceased to amaze me. He wasn’t just about the technical processes—he always thought about how the technology would truly benefit our users.

What I appreciated most about Ahmad was how he worked with the team. He brought people together, listened to ideas, and always found a way to improve the process. His creativity and dedication truly helped push our products forward.

Any team would be lucky to have Ahmad!

Irina Gheorghiu

ZIM Connections LTD • CEO & Co-Founder

I’ve had the privilege of working with Ahmad at ZIM Connections, where he made a huge impact as our Lead Developer. Ahmad’s ability to dive into complex problems and come up with smart, user-friendly solutions never ceased to amaze me. He wasn’t just about the technical processes—he always thought about how the technology would truly benefit our users.

What I appreciated most about Ahmad was how he worked with the team. He brought people together, listened to ideas, and always found a way to improve the process. His creativity and dedication truly helped push our products forward.

Any team would be lucky to have Ahmad!

Irina Gheorghiu

ZIM Connections LTD • CEO & Co-Founder

I’ve had the privilege of working with Ahmad at ZIM Connections, where he made a huge impact as our Lead Developer. Ahmad’s ability to dive into complex problems and come up with smart, user-friendly solutions never ceased to amaze me. He wasn’t just about the technical processes—he always thought about how the technology would truly benefit our users.

What I appreciated most about Ahmad was how he worked with the team. He brought people together, listened to ideas, and always found a way to improve the process. His creativity and dedication truly helped push our products forward.

Any team would be lucky to have Ahmad!

Giulia Acchioni Mena

ZIM Connections • COO & Co-Founder

I had the pleasure of working with Ahmad at ZIM Connections, where he excelled as our Lead Developer. His technical expertise and ability to manage complex projects were outstanding. Ahmad led the team with great skill, fostering collaboration and delivering scalable solutions that significantly improved our platforms.

He was not only a talented developer but also an excellent communicator, bridging technical and business needs seamlessly. I highly recommend Ahmad for any team seeking a skilled, forward-thinking developer with strong leadership qualities.

Giulia Acchioni Mena

ZIM Connections • COO & Co-Founder

I had the pleasure of working with Ahmad at ZIM Connections, where he excelled as our Lead Developer. His technical expertise and ability to manage complex projects were outstanding. Ahmad led the team with great skill, fostering collaboration and delivering scalable solutions that significantly improved our platforms.

He was not only a talented developer but also an excellent communicator, bridging technical and business needs seamlessly. I highly recommend Ahmad for any team seeking a skilled, forward-thinking developer with strong leadership qualities.

Giulia Acchioni Mena

ZIM Connections • COO & Co-Founder

I had the pleasure of working with Ahmad at ZIM Connections, where he excelled as our Lead Developer. His technical expertise and ability to manage complex projects were outstanding. Ahmad led the team with great skill, fostering collaboration and delivering scalable solutions that significantly improved our platforms.

He was not only a talented developer but also an excellent communicator, bridging technical and business needs seamlessly. I highly recommend Ahmad for any team seeking a skilled, forward-thinking developer with strong leadership qualities.

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