Publication
Build Sleek Rails Components With Plain Old Ruby Objects
https://www.toptal.com/ruby-on-rails/decoupling-rails-components
Eqbal is available for hire
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Location
Amman, Amman Governorate, Jordan
Toptal Member Since
June 13, 2014
Eqbal is a senior full-stack developer with more than a decade of experience working in web and mobile development. He is a masterful problem solver and boasts an extensive portfolio of finished professional products.
Portfolio
Mrsool
Agile Software Development, Management, Team Leadership, Team Management...
ClickFunnels
CircleCI, Heroku, Memcached, Redis, MySQL, Trailblazer, JavaScript, RSpec...
Cookpad
RSpec, React, JavaScript, Ruby on Rails (RoR), Ruby, Technical Leadership...
Experience
Availability
Full-time
Preferred Environment
Crystal, Python, Ruby on Rails (RoR)
The most amazing...
...thing I've done is use deep learning to code a real self-driving car to drive itself on a test track using ROS and Autoware.
Work Experience
Chief Technology Officer
2019 - PRESENT
Mrsool
- Spearheaded developing and scaling technology infrastructure, successfully adapting to the company's rapid growth and evolving needs.
- Transformed an initial tech team of 80+ developers into a multidisciplinary, agile unit, ensuring seamless collaboration and efficient delivery of projects.
- Defined and executed technology strategies and infrastructure, overseeing various domains, including infrastructure, development, and UI/UX.
- Aligned technology solutions with enterprise objectives, ensuring a tailored fit to drive business growth.
- Undertook major codebase refactoring for the main repositories, improving code quality and maintainability.
- Streamlined workflow planning, priority assessment, and task allocation, matching the right expertise to the projects.
- Mastered the art of effective communication, articulating proposed solutions across the business while comprehending project scope fundamentals.
- Proactively identified and resolved technical challenges and bottlenecks, ensuring the smooth execution of projects.
- Invested in team development by implementing strategies, training, and growth plans aligned with project objectives and fostering consistent achievement.
- Optimized the platform for enhanced performance and reliability, enabling the seamless support of increased traffic, marketing initiatives, and shifting corporate goals.
Technologies: Agile Software Development, Management, Team Leadership, Team Management, Strategic Planning & Execution, Digital Transformation, Lean Startups, Technical Leadership
Team Lead/Senior Ruby Engineer
2018 - 2020
ClickFunnels
- Maintained an extensive online marketing application with over 50,000 subscribing customers.
- Moved from using Rails controllers to building a more scalable/isolated RESTful API using Grape and Sidekiq. While this made the application more scalable, we spent time on reliability by adding many integration/unit tests for the new API.
- Used best practices to create a clean, well-documented code.
- Refactored the codebase, scaled the API using many PORO/abstractions, and moved from relying on MVC to microservices.
- Reviewed code, managed issues, and ensured high code quality.
- Implemented new features, participated in business decisions like prioritizing tasks and estimates for new features, and improved the overall development process.
Technologies: CircleCI, Heroku, Memcached, Redis, MySQL, Trailblazer, JavaScript, RSpec, Ruby on Rails (RoR), Ruby, Technical Leadership, Architecture
Technical Team Lead (MENA)
2016 - 2018
Cookpad
- Managed a team of developers, monitored performance, and ensured the consistent achievement of project targets/deliverables.
- Planned the workflow, assessed priorities, allocated timescales, and distributed work per level of expertise required.
- Utilized Ruby as well as Rails to develop user-facing features.
- Reviewed code, managed issues, and ensured the provision of high code quality.
- Managed update/code development project phases and ensured that documentation maximized usability, scalability, performance, and quality.
Technologies: RSpec, React, JavaScript, Ruby on Rails (RoR), Ruby, Technical Leadership, Architecture
Full-stack Ruby on Rails Engineer
2014 - 2015
Perchwell
- Added new functionalities for the site.
- Moved from jQuery to use Backbone.js for the front end.
- Created tests for the project.
- Enhanced the performance of the site by creating a separate API to communicate with the front end using JSON.
Technologies: Amazon Web Services (AWS), Ansible, PostgreSQL, Backbone.js, Ruby on Rails (RoR), Elasticsearch, Ruby, Technical Leadership, Architecture
Senior Ruby/Rails Developer
2014 - 2014
Dubber, Pty., Ltd. (via Toptal)
- Added new functionalities using Ruby on Rails.
- Created tests using RSpec and Capybara.
- Created UI components using HTML/CSS/CoffeeScript.
- Created new functionalities for the telephony system using WebRTC.
Technologies: WebRTC, CoffeeScript, CSS, HTML, Capybara, RSpec, Ruby on Rails (RoR), Ruby, Architecture
Ruby Developer
2014 - 2014
Clearlogin, Inc. (via Toptal)
- Created a scalable/fast log management system using a separate MongoDB and migrating the old data from MySQL.
Technologies: MongoDB, Ruby on Rails (RoR), Ruby, Architecture
Software Engineer, Account Manager
2009 - 2014
Cubiic
- Managed a small team to deliver a native mobile application and SMS-based solution. Handed the development, deployment, design, and architecture of the software for mobile operators and integrated the solution with the back-end and billing system of the mobile operator.
- Created a SMS-based chat application to chat with Facebook, MSN, GTalk, and Yahoo accounts using simple SMSs. Used the C++ and Qt framework to develop the application for performance issues and used Amazon cloud servers to scale. Developed this application for the Nedjma mobile operator http://www.wataniya-algerie.com/extranet/web/serviceparticulier/nedjma-net.
- Created a native iPhone and Blackberry chat application for Nedjma and integrated it with Nedjma’s billing system. Allowed the user to pay a monthly subscription, talk, and send unlimited photos and voice messages to friends. http://www.wataniya-algerie.com/extranet/web/serviceparticulier/nedjma-net.
- Created an iPhone application using Objective-C for Ramadan. Used Ruby and EC2 server for the back-end (http://itunes.apple.com/lb/app/live-ramadan/id385779970?mt=8).
- Built a WAP portal for Nedjma using WML for old devices, WAP 2.0, and XHTMLMP for smart phones (http://wap.nedjma.dz).
Technologies: XHTML, Wireless Application Protocol (WAP), WML, Objective-C, Qt, C++, Technical Leadership, Architecture
Project Manager, Software Engineer
2008 - 2009
NAHARNET
- Managed a small team of four Rails developers, one web designer, and one graphic designer. Used Scrum as a project management methodology and Basecamp to manage and track projects.
- Developed, deployed, and maintained the www.tahawor.com site.
- Developed, deployed, and maintained the www.naharna.com site based on Web 3.0 and semantic (RDF) technology.
- Developed, deployed, and maintained the http://elections.naharnet.com site.
- Applied TDD/BDD approaches to software development.
Technologies: Basecamp, Ruby on Rails (RoR)
Software Engineer
2007 - 2008
TootCorp
- Handled development of the company sites (www.ikbis.com, www.watwet.com, and www.itoot.net) and added new features for them using the Rails framework as a primary web development framework language. Was also responsible for managing all the information technology needs of TootCorp network, including sites administration and other security issues.
- Created a Facebook application for the WatWet site using the rFacebook library (http://apps.facebook.com/watwets/).
- Modified both www.ikbis.com and www.watwet.com sites to Web 2.0 technology and Ajax.
- Developed several Ruby on Rails applications for internal and external uses.
- Developed a set of standards‐compliant SEO-friendly templates and widgets for our site. Developed several plugins for internal use. Managed and administered sites using EC2 cloud servers.
Technologies: Amazon EC2, Facebook, Ruby on Rails (RoR), Ajax
Web Developer
2005 - 2007
Jeeran
- Worked as a web developer on Jeeran, the biggest Arab social network and blogging site with more than 1 million active members. Used Microsoft technology (.NET, C#, Micosoft SQL server, etc.). Implemented numerous changes regarding the look and feel of the site (GUI) and tried to make it based on Web 2.0 technologies. Made the first Arabic Facebook application.
- Created the first Arabic Facebook application for the Jeeran site (JeeranBlogger) using.NET framework, FBML, FBJS, and other technologies. Allowed users to quickly and easily integrate existing blogs into their Facebook profiles, getting more exposure for their blogs and sharing content with friends (http://apps.facebook.com/jeeranblogappdemo/).
Technologies: GUI, C#, Microsoft SQL Server, .NET
Experience
Jeeran iPhone App
Created the first version of Jeeran's iPhone application.
Ikbis Website
I was part of the team that created the first version of the site, using Ruby on Rails and AWS for deployment.
Jeeran Website
I was part of the team that created the early version of the site.
Nedjma WAP Portal
http://www.nedjma.dz/I was part of the team that created the WEB/WAP portal for the Algerian client Nedjma.
Birdy Nam Nam iOS Game
I was part of the team that created the first version of the iPhone game.
Personal Site
My personal website, created using Bootstrap 3.0 with HTML5 and CSS3.
Clearlogin Log Management System
Created a scalable/fast log management system using a separate MongoDB and migrating the old data from MySQL.
Dubber, Pty., Ltd. (via Toptal)
Joined the Dubber team to create new functionalities for the telephony system using WebRTC.
Perchwell - Real Estate Smart Engine
http://www.perchwell.comA technology company creating innovative products for real estate professionals and consumers that improves the home search, discovery, and decision-making process.
Publication
Creating a Cryptocurrency in the Crystal Programming Language
https://www.toptal.com/blockchain/crystal-programming-language-tutorial
Publication
Ruby Concurrency and Parallelism: A Practical Tutorial
https://www.toptal.com/ruby/ruby-concurrency-and-parallelism-a-practical-primer
Publication
Ruby Best Practices and Tips by Toptal Developers
https://www.toptal.com/ruby/tips-and-practices
Skills
Languages
Crystal, Ruby, Python, SQL, CoffeeScript, Sass, JavaScript, CSS, Haml, Bash Script, HTML5, C++, WML, XHTML, C#, HTML, Java, PHP, Objective-C, Erlang
Frameworks
Angular, Ruby on Rails (RoR), Celluloid, Core Telephony, Ember.js, Bootstrap, Adhearsion, OpenSIPs, Sinatra, RubyMotion, GrapesJS, Qt, .NET, Capybara, Cocoa, Hadoop, UIKit
Libraries/APIs
Node.js, Rack, Backbone.js, WebRTC, jQuery, ØMQ, EventMachine, jQuery Mobile, React, Facebook API, Pandas
Tools
Bitbucket, Git, Terminal, Sublime Text, GitHub, RabbitMQ, Pivotal Tracker, Jira, TextMate, Vim Text Editor, Basecamp, RSpec, Ansible, CircleCI, GitLab
Paradigms
Object-oriented Programming (OOP), Agile Software Development, Actor Programming, Concurrent Programming, Behavior-driven Development (BDD), Model View Controller (MVC), Functional Programming, Responsive Web Design (RWD), Extreme Programming, Test-driven Development (TDD), Object-oriented Design (OOD), Distributed Programming, Scrum, Management
Platforms
Amazon Web Services (AWS), MacOS, Amazon EC2, Director, Ubuntu, iOS, Linux, Heroku, Blockchain, Oracle, Meteor
Storage
Redis, NoSQL, MongoDB, MySQL, Memcached, SQLite, Microsoft SQL Server, Elasticsearch, Neo4j, PostgreSQL
Other
Data Analysis, Team Leadership, Writing & Editing, CTO, Blockchain Development, Technical Leadership, Architecture, DApps, Customized Blockchains, Ember CLI, Wireless Application Protocol (WAP), Ajax, Facebook, GUI, Trailblazer, Team Management, Strategic Planning & Execution, Digital Transformation, Lean Startups, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Statistics, Reinforcement Learning, Self-driving Cars, Robotics, Deep Learning, Supervised Learning, Web Development, Applets, Networking, Securities
Education
2001 - 2006
Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) Degree in Computer Engineering
Yarmouk University - Jordan
Certifications
JANUARY 2019 - JANUARY 2021
Probability - The Science of Uncertainty and Data
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
OCTOBER 2017 - PRESENT
Self-driving Car Engineer Nanodegree
Udacity
SEPTEMBER 2017 - PRESENT
Machine Learning Nanodegree
Udacity
MARCH 2009 - PRESENT
Sun Certified Java Programmer (SCJP)
Oracle
JANUARY 2009 - PRESENT
Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
Cisco