Ahmad Mazen Elhelou | Senior Backend Developer & System Architect

Executive Summary

Accomplished Senior Backend Developer and System Architect with exceptional resilience demonstrated through maintaining critical systems during wartime conditions in Gaza. Proven track record of delivering strategic technology solutions that drive operational efficiency, including $20,000+ in cost savings and performance improvements from 20 seconds to milliseconds. Distinguished academic achiever with top-of-class performance (94% average) and global experience across three countries, combining technical excellence with leadership in humanitarian technology initiatives serving vulnerable populations.

Academic Excellence

Islamic University of Gaza (IUG)

Gaza, Palestine

2019 - 2025

Computer Engineering

Top of Class - 94% Average

University of Doha for Science & Technology

Doha, Qatar

Aug 2024 – Jan 2025

Bachelor in Software Engineering

Exchange Program

Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

Barcelona, Spain

Aug 2022 - Feb 2023

Erasmus Exchange

Machine Learning, Computer Vision

Hassan AL-Harazin High School

Palestine

2018 - 2019

Scientific Track

98.9% - Ranked First

Technical Expertise

Programming Languages

PHP JavaScript Java Python C++ C# SQL Assembly (MASM) HTML/CSS

Technologies & Frameworks

Laravel VueJs ASP.NET Docker jQuery Git Unity VHDL Linux

Testing & DevOps

Pest PHPUnit Jest Pytest Puppeteer Wireshark AMT

Specialized Skills

Machine Learning Computer Vision System Architecture Database Design API Development

Professional Experience

Teaching Assistant

Islamic University of Gaza (IUG)

Gaza, Palestine

April 2025 - Present

▸ Mentoring undergraduate students in advanced computer engineering concepts
▸ Supporting academic research initiatives and curriculum development
▸ Leading laboratory sessions and technical workshops

Computer Engineer & System Architect

Dar Al-Quran

Palestine

April 2022 – Present

▸ Architected critical humanitarian systems including orphan sponsorship platform serving 1000+ beneficiaries
▸ Delivered $20,000+ in operational cost savings through payroll automation and process optimization
▸ Enhanced system performance by 99.9% (20 seconds to milliseconds) through strategic database optimization
▸ Led "Safwat Al-Huffaz 2" project coordination, managing cross-functional teams under challenging conditions
▸ Developed resilient Telegram Bot infrastructure maintaining 99.9% uptime during wartime disruptions

Lead Developer

Booklet - بوكليت

Remote

Apr 2024 - Sep 2024

▸ Integrated enterprise-level Zatcha compliance system ensuring regulatory adherence
▸ Implemented advanced image compression algorithms improving load times by 60%
▸ Enhanced user experience through responsive design and performance optimization
▸ Managed full-stack development lifecycle from conception to deployment

Research & Development Intern

Computer Vision Center (CVC)

Barcelona, Spain

Nov 2022 – Dec 2022

▸ Developed advanced data annotation platform for machine learning research
▸ Collaborated with international research teams on computer vision projects
▸ Gained expertise in cutting-edge ML and CV technologies
▸ Contributed to academic research publications and technical documentation

Honors & Certifications

Academic Honors

🏆 Top of Class - IUG Computer Engineering (94% Average)
🥇 First Rank - Hassan AL-Harazin High School (98.9%)
🏅 PCPC Medal & ACPC Candidate

Professional Certifications

📜 IELTS Band 7 - English Proficiency
🔐 CISCO Introduction to Cybersecurity
🛡️ IBM Cybersecurity Basics
⚡ Algorithms - Princeton University (Coursera)

Distinguished Projects

Humanitarian Aid Management System

Strategic Impact

Enterprise-level platform managing $100K+ in aid distribution, serving 1000+ beneficiaries with real-time tracking and automated reporting.

Laravel MySQL Vue.js

Sponsor-Orphan Matching Platform

Social Innovation

AI-driven matching system connecting sponsors with orphans, featuring secure payment processing and impact analytics dashboard.

PHP Machine Learning PostgreSQL

QR-based Attendance System

Process Optimization

Revolutionary attendance tracking system with 99.9% accuracy, reducing manual processing time by 95% and integrating with payroll systems.

Laravel QR Technology REST API

MIPS Architecture CPU

Technical Excellence

Complete CPU implementation with custom instruction set, pipeline optimization, and hardware debugging capabilities for educational research.

VHDL Assembly Digital Design

Resilient Telegram Bot

Crisis Management

Mission-critical communication system maintaining 99.9% uptime during wartime conditions, serving emergency coordination and community updates.

Python Telegram API Docker

Advanced Spam Detection System

Security Innovation

ML-powered spam detection with 96% accuracy, processing 10K+ messages daily with real-time classification and threat analysis.

Python TensorFlow NLP