Ahmad Chatila

Senior Software Engineer

Freelancer•  September 2021 - Present

Developing applications using various solutions; Dart, C#, C++, Java

Research Assistant (Programmer)

American University of Beirut•  September 2020 - September 2021

• Interoperate ODBC technology with SQL • Develop, test, and deploy web applications on Microsoft(R) Windows(R) Server • Write unit tests for each and every functionality for all business logics • Maintain legacy applications that are being used by the faculty members • Generate reports using Microsoft's Crystel Reports technology • Have deep understanding in writing C# and SQL Working at American University of Beirut (aka AUB) gave me the privilege to be part of a humongous team. Despite being in a difficult time with the presence of COVID-19 outbreak, I got the chance to experience remote working for the first time. At some point I realized that my communication skills were upping after every conference call with the professors and SSO (Students services officer). Setting plans for technology stack transition was not an easy task but did take strides to make a progress (from ASP.NET MVC to ASP.NET Core using C#)

Mobile Application Developer

Synergy TPA•  January 2018 - October 2019

• Discuss requirements and the proposed solution with colleagues and relevant members as may be required. • Develop application programming interfaces (APIs) and enhance existing Apps to support mobile functionality and other platforms as required. • Stay up to date with the terminology, concepts and best practices for coding mobile apps • Use and adapt existing web applications for apps as may be required. • Work closely with colleagues to constantly innovate app functionality and design • Abide by the rules and regulations of the company. • Perform other tasks as may be required First encounter entering the mobile application development world. My work at Synergy TPA exercised my time management skills in a big way. Not only my programming skills were boosted but handling two separate codebases (Java and Objective-C/Swift) was a hectic task, especially when it comes to implementing new features in a timely manner. After a heavy struggle, I got the chance to write a roadmap to simplify the codebase into one. This is where I began my journey with cross- platform development using Flutter. I also wrote shell scripts to simplify product deployment.

Junior IT Retail Solution Specialist

Azadea Group Holding SAL•  January 2017 - June 2017

• Execute pre-defined technical analysis and feasibility studies on users’ needs. • Provide on-site and remote technical support to users related to Point of Sale and IT Retail Systems. • Develop the documentation of program code, applications and instructions, and validate the obtained technical results. • Integrate the developed objects with legacy systems • Ensure troubleshooting of system software running in the shops by testing to support the operation and its relation to the back-office ERP. First glimpse of software development at an enterprise-level. I had the chance to interact with different teams in the IT department to resolve problems professionally. The projects I worked on mainly were related to shops, back office, and database structures. Various technology stacks were used along the way while working on the aforementioned; C#, ASP.NET for web development, Microsoft SQL, Microsoft Windows Server, and C++.

IT Support

Unicef•  September 2016 - October 2016

Helped setup Android-based tablets for school students who had limited access to emerging technologies. Practiced patience and understanding skills while performing the task. The contract was only for 30 days.