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M. Roshdy Kamel

M. Roshdy
Kamel

Lead Software Engineer

Riyadh, KSA

Lead Software Engineer / Tech Lead / Technical Project Manager with 15+ years of experience delivering fintech, trading, and enterprise platforms across C#/.NET, React, Node.js, microservices, AWS, Oracle, and MongoDB. Proven record of rescuing high-risk launches, leading cross-functional teams, and delivering measurable performance, scale, and delivery improvements.

FinTech Expert React / React-Native / Expo AWS / Cloud MERN Stack Oracle / MongoDB
15+
Years Experience
60k+
App Downloads
80%
Perf. Boost
M. Roshdy Kamel
MRK
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  name:     "M. Roshdy Kamel",
  role:     "Lead Software Engineer",
  exp:      15,          // years
  location: "Riyadh, KSA",

  stack: [
    "React", "React-Native",
    "Node.js", "C#/.NET",
    "MongoDB", "Oracle",
  ],

  superpower: "Building products that scale",

  open: true // to new roles
};

Crafting software that Matters

I'm a passionate software engineer with over 15 years of hands-on experience spanning trading platforms, fintech startups, mobile apps, and enterprise systems. I've worn many hats — developer, CTO, team lead, and founder — and I thrive at the intersection of technical excellence and product thinking.

From architecting microservices for Saudi stock market platforms to building SAMA-approved fintech products from scratch, I bring both depth and breadth. Currently based in Riyadh, open to new challenges that push the boundaries of what software can do.

Crisis Rescue → Job Offer

Fixed a year-long production crash in 2 weeks during a 3-month on-site engagement — and was immediately hired.

Successful App Launch

Achieved 60,000+ downloads within the first month of launch.

Regulatory Approval

Led fintech product through SAMA approval and NCA cybersecurity audit.


Professional Experience

9 years in Saudi Arabia's financial sector plus global deployments across Egypt, Kuwait, and beyond.

Senior Associate Software Team Lead
Al-Jazira Capital
08/2016 – 08/2025 Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Team Lead

Rescued a trading platform that had failed on every launch for 12+ months; identified the root cause and restored production stability in 2 weeks, enabling a successful live launch within 3 months. Progressed from frontend developer to full-stack team lead, where I architected a microservices platform, led delivery, and introduced modern engineering practices.

  • Diagnosed and resolved a critical production memory leak in a live jQuery-based trading platform within 2 weeks, enabling the first-ever successful launch on Saudi Arabia's Tadawul stock exchange
  • Led React adoption by delivering a working frontend prototype in 1 week and standardizing React as the team’s approved frontend framework, improving consistency across new feature development
  • Architected a .NET Core microservices platform that replaced 200+ legacy endpoints across business domains, using C#, Ocelot API Gateway, and JWT authentication to improve maintainability and security
  • Managed end-to-end delivery of a customer portal using Agile, GitLab Kanban, and Microsoft Project, delivering Phase 1 three weeks early and Phase 2 six weeks ahead of schedule
  • Designed a .NET Core REST authentication microservice that enforced concurrent-session regulatory controls at the API and database layers, eliminating a third-party vendor dependency and reducing operational cost
  • Redesigned a LightStreamer real-time data layer using Java and gzipped JSON; increased server capacity by 225% from 400 to 1,300 concurrent users under load
  • Led engineering hiring, technical onboarding, and code review processes for junior team members; defined UAT acceptance criteria and conducted domain knowledge training
  • Developed POCs for Oracle Advanced Queuing-based price alerts, a conditional orders engine, and a Java real-time market data processor, extending platform capabilities beyond project scope
ReactReact-NativeAngular .NET Core.NET FrameworkASP.NETC# JavaSOAP / WCFMicroservicesOcelot GWJWT OraclePL/SQLMS SQL LightStreamerGitLabFigmaMS ProjectIIS NafathAMLSimah
Senior Software Engineer
E-Business Solutions Enabling Group
12/2014 – 07/2016 Cairo, Egypt
Senior

Promoted to Senior Engineer within a year by consistently delivering ahead of schedule and at exceptional quality; led junior onboarding, owned client-facing on-site deployments across Saudi Arabia, and operated within an enterprise Omni-Channel platform serving major Saudi banks.

  • Developed 14 responsive UI components in 3 days using JavaScript, jQuery, HTML5, and CSS — 70% ahead of the allotted project timeline
  • Sole engineer responsible for deploying an IBM MQ-based parallel SMS gateway; completed full UAT-ready deployment within a 2-day timeline on first-ever exposure to the system
  • Diagnosed and resolved an IBM MQ character encoding defect during a client queue upgrade, unblocking production go-live outside original project scope
  • Built and maintained enterprise web components across 4 major Saudi banking clients using JavaScript, jQuery, CSS, and MS SQL Server on a dynamic Omni-Channel platform
  • Promoted to Senior Software Engineer within 12 months; led technical onboarding and training for junior engineers in frontend architecture, CSS standards, and jQuery best practices
JavaScriptjQuery HTML5CSS MS SQLIBM MQ C#VB
IT Admin / Developer
Al-Joman for Economic Consultancy
12/2013 – 06/2014 Kuwait City, Kuwait
Developer

Combined system administration with application development, building Windows desktop and hybrid mobile applications in VB, C#, SQL, and Cordova while maintaining domain and infrastructure stability.

  • Domain admin, system maintenance, and network administration
  • Developed Windows desktop applications in VB and C#
  • Built Hybrid Mobile Applications using the Cordova library
MySQLC# VBASP.Net JavaMVC .Net
PHP Developer
United Interactive Group
10/2013 – 12/2013 Kuwait City, Kuwait
PHP Dev

Designed and developed responsive websites and a mobile site for a digital media agency, working across the full frontend stack with PHP, HTML5, CSS3, and jQuery.

  • Designed and developed multiple websites using PHP, HTML5, CSS3, and jQuery
  • Designed and developed a mobile website for UIG
MySQLPHP jQueryHTML5CSS
VB Developer
Egyptian Army
03/2012 – 03/2013 Cairo, Egypt
National Service

Served as a software developer during mandatory national service, building internal reporting and management tools in C# and VB while supporting day-to-day IT operations and network administration.

  • Developed and modified Excel-based applications for reporting
  • System maintenance and network administration
  • Developed a Library management Windows application in C#
C#VB
Developer
E-Business Solutions Enabling Group
07/2011 – 01/2012 Cairo, Egypt
Developer

First professional role, joining E-Business Solutions directly from university as an intern; independently mastered VB, ASP Classic, and C# within weeks to become a productive contributor across enterprise web and native iOS development.

  • Developed ASP Classic (VB) web features independently with no prior VB experience, reaching full productivity within four weeks of joining
  • Contributed to a native iOS tablet application using C# and Xcode as part of a cross-platform enterprise team
  • Independently solved a known RTL slider rendering defect using dual-axis rotation in C# — a problem above the intern scope — earning recognition and more complex assignments
C#VB ASP.NetXcode HTMLCSS

Projects & Ventures

From SAMA-approved fintech to consumer apps — products I've built and shipped.

Mal Fintech
Full-Stack Developer (Part-Time)
12/2021 – 04/2024 · Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Designed and implemented the full Malfintech system. Published on both app stores. Audited by NCA for cybersecurity and approved by SAMA — a significant regulatory milestone.
Meteor.jsMongoDB Node.jsReact Native ReactAWS Nafath
VIBO
CTO & Co-Founder (Startup)
06/2019 – 08/2025 · Cairo, Egypt
Co-founded and served as CTO. Designed and implemented Vibo mobile and web app. Published on both stores. Integrated MasterCard, e-payment gateways, maps, and video features.
Meteor.jsMongoDB ReactReact Native AWSMasterCard Google Cloud
SuperKoshk
CTO & Co-Founder (Startup)
03/2017 – 03/2018 · Cairo, Egypt
Designed and implemented the SuperKoshk mobile and web applications. Published on both Apple App Store and Google Play Store. Developed the company website end-to-end.
Meteor.jsMongoDB Node.jsBootstrap jQuery
Albawardi
Frontend Web Developer (Freelance)
02/2014 – 05/2014 · Kuwait City, Kuwait
Designed and implemented the Albawardi corporate website from the ground up, with a fully responsive frontend using Bootstrap 3 and jQuery.
HTML5CSS3 BootstrapjQuery PHPMS-SQL
Barada
Frontend Web Developer (Freelance)
10/2013 – 03/2014 · Kuwait City, Kuwait
Designed and implemented the full Barada website with a responsive, cross-browser compatible frontend using Bootstrap 3, jQuery, PHP and MS-SQL.
HTML5CSS3 BootstrapjQuery PHPMS-SQL
KEE Action Sports
Database Designer (Freelance)
08/2009 – 03/2010 · Cairo, Egypt
Designed and implemented the complete database system for the company's Egypt office. Schema design, normalization, and data modeling from scratch.
Microsoft AccessMySQL

Skills & Technologies

A broad and deep stack built across fintech, mobile, web, and enterprise domains.

Languages

C# JavaScript Java Python PHP VB

Frontend

React React Native Angular Redux HTML5 CSS3 jQuery ES6+

Backend & API

Node.js Meteor.js .NET Core .NET / ASP.NET JWT MVC REST SOAP / WCF Microservices IBM MQ LightStreamer AML Simah

Cloud & DevOps

AWS Google Cloud Docker GitHub Actions CI/CD

Databases

MongoDB SQL Server Oracle PL/SQL MySQL

Tools

MS Project Xcode SoapUI Figma GitLab

Proficiency

React / React-Native95%
Node.js / Meteor.js90%
C# / .NET88%
JavaScript / ES6+95%
MongoDB / Oracle / SQL85%
AWS / Cloud78%
Java50%
Python60%
Technical Leadership
Security
Team Leadership
Scrum
Stakeholder Management
Agile Delivery
Software Architecture
Technical Project Management
System Design
Distributed Systems
Performance Optimization

Education & Certifications

Misr International University logo

BSc in Computer Science

Misr International University

2007 – 2011 · Cairo, Egypt

GPA: 3.25 — Very Good.

Excellent in Graduation Project.

Graduation Project: Smart Vehicle Monitoring System (SVMS) — Android app controlling GPS/GSM microcontroller.

Al-Najat School logo

High School

Al-Najat School

2004 – 2007 · Kuwait

Grade: Very Good

Applied Data Science Program (AI/ML)

MIT

Apr 2025

Professional Scrum Master 1

Scrum.org

Mar 2022

PHP Programming

Training / Course

August 2009

Ethical Hacking

Training / Course

August 2012

Arabic
Native
English
Proficient

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