Abedalrahman Rasim Sheikha

Software Engineer

Samsung•  May 2022 - March 2023

As a Software Engineer at Samsung R&D, I had the opportunity to work on various projects and contribute to the development of the TIZEN OS. During my tenure, I engaged in low-level development tasks, specifically focusing on building the Enlightenment Foundation Libraries (EFL) which are integral to the TIZEN OS. I utilized meson and ninja to ensure smooth integration of EFL into the TIZEN OS. One of my key responsibilities involved text processing and rendering in Dali and NUI typesetter for text labels. I applied my expertise in this area to enhance the text capabilities of these components. Additionally, I actively participated in proposing and developing new features for the TIZEN OS, leveraging my skills in bug fixing and handling cmake procedures. Working closely with both upstream (Open Source) Samsung and TIZEN communities, I played a vital role as the main developer in improving text functionality. This involved collaborating with developers on platforms such as phab.enlightenment.org, github.com/dalihub, and github.com/Samsung/Tizen-CSharp-Samples. In addition to my technical contributions, I also shared my knowledge through internal sessions on Linebreak algorithm theory and implementation. I established connections, performed debugging, and created log scripts for TV using tools like sdb, gtkterm, and shell. To showcase my abilities, I developed two sample apps for TV NUI using c#: IMMEmanager and TextReader. These apps demonstrated my proficiency in low-level development and served as practical examples of my expertise. My skills span a wide range of programming languages, including Java, JavaScript, C, C++, and C#. I have experience in troubleshooting, debugging, multithreading, and object-oriented programming (OOP). Additionally, I am proficient in utilizing tools such as Git, Gerrit, Jira, and GitHub, and I possess a strong understanding of design patterns. Emotional intelligence is another valuable trait that I bring to my work, enabling effective collaboration with team members. During my time at Samsung R&D, I had the opportunity to create three IoT smart app integrations using SmartThings APIs. I also handled the PAT VD controller and worked on Text Geometry APIs. Furthermore, I contributed to the development of web hooks and server-side components using Node.js and Ktor for Android mobile applications. Finally, I successfully passed the Samsung Official Advanced Software Test, demonstrating my problem-solving skills and algorithmic knowledge. My time at Samsung R&D has been invaluable in enhancing my technical expertise and providing me with opportunities to contribute to cutting-edge projects in the software development field.