Mohamed Said

I am a software engineer with a passion for creating innovative solutions to complex problems. I have spent years honing my technical skills, mastering programming languages, and staying up-to-date with the latest trends in the industry.

I love learning about new technologies and tools, and am constantly seeking out opportunities to improve my craft. I believe that software engineering is not just about writing code, but also about understanding the needs of the user and creating software that meets those needs in the most efficient and effective way possible.

My analytical and logical thinking skills enable me to break down complex problems into smaller, more manageable tasks. I am skilled at anticipating potential issues and finding creative solutions to prevent or solve them.

As a software engineer, I take ownership of my work and take pride in delivering high-quality software that meets the needs of my customers. I am a strong believer in collaboration and communication, and enjoy working closely with other team members to achieve shared goals.

Company: Expand Tech Jan 2022 - April 2023 

Position: Programming Educator

• Developed and delivered engaging lessons remotely to 50 Kenyans students , lessons covering tutorials in HTML,CSS,Javascript/Typescripts.
• Equipped participants with essential tools such as ChatGPT and website translation plugins to bridge the language barriers experienced by them when browsing the web.
• Introduced participants to cloud services and demonstrated their significance in modern web development.
• Guided and supported participants in developing a comprehensive meals website using React, Node.js, and Firebase.
• Enabled participants to deploy and manage websites on cloud servers, instilling confidence in real-world development practices.

Company: Google LLC Feb 2020 - Jan 2022

Position: Backend Software Engineer 

• Offered solutions to a feature through design documentation.
• Developed a payment delegation service using agile software process model.
• Tested software using Unit/End-to-End tests to confirm the service meets functional and non-functional requirements.
• Deployed the service to both the development and production environment.
• Analyzed traces across multiple microservices, to detect bottlenecks and errors.
• Provided code maintenance and system upgrades to maximize on performance.
• Offered insights to the project manager and my team throughout the development process.

Company: Thomson Reuters May 2019 - Aug 2019

Position: Software Engineer Intern

• Created an API using API gateway, lambda function and dynamo DB in AWS for internal engineers.
• Constructed a CloudFormation template which simplifies provisioning and management of AWS resources.

Institution: University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Sep 2015 - Dec 2019

Degree: BS Computer Engineering GPA: 3.3