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Abdullah Kafini

@abdullahkafini

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Backend Engineer with expertise in scalable payment systems.

Saudi Arabia

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for opportunities that foster innovation and growth, where I can contribute to impactful projects and collaborate with a dynamic team.

I am a dedicated Backend Engineer with a strong foundation in developing scalable and efficient payment systems. Currently, I am working at Nearpay, where I have successfully developed a globally-standardized payment system that integrates seamlessly with POS and national payment networks. My role involves enhancing client convenience through innovative features, such as automated version control processes and a robust fraud detection system.

Previously, I worked at BIM Ventures, where I focused on backend development using Laravel, creating reusable APIs for payment integrations. My experience as a Data Scientist at Jareed allowed me to construct automated data pipelines and deploy machine learning models, significantly improving content discovery on our platform. I am passionate about leveraging technology to solve complex problems and enhance user experiences.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Backend Engineer

Current

Nearpay

Nov 2023 - Present (1 year 6 months)

Developed a globally-standardized payment system communicating with POS and national networks, enabling global expansion. Implemented client dashboard features like terminal activation/deactivation and automated version control, alongside a fraud detection system allowing blacklisting and warnings. Created an administrative interface for data management and client requests, refining backend archit

React Payment Systems Fraud Detection Automated Testing Backend Development API Design Scalability

Backend Developer

BIM Ventures

Aug 2023 - Oct 2023 (2 months)

Assessed and validated feasibility of e-commerce backend requirements, implementing scalable and maintainable solutions using Laravel. Engineered reusable APIs for payment integrations with Stripe and seamlessly integrated React-based user interfaces for enhanced customer experience.

Laravel Backend Development API Design Payment Integration Stripe React

Game Developer

Remal Ventures

Mar 2022 - Jun 2022 (3 months)

Developed and implemented replay functionality for the Kamelna Game. Contributed to enhancing the user experience by adding this key feature.

Game Development Unity C++Python Gitlab Docker AWS

Data Scientist

Jareed

Aug 2020 - May 2022 (1 year 9 months)

Constructed automated data pipelines for scraping and storing data to support downstream machine learning processes. Deployed a text similarity model to improve page ranking and content discovery, while also developing interactive Google Analytics dashboards for monitoring key metrics. Enhanced React frontend applications by integrating data visualization components, improving user experience and

Data Pipelines Machine Learning Google Analytics Data Visualization React Frontend

Game Developer

Takamol Technologies

Built a third-person Unity game designed for exploring educational environments. Developed the game to provide an interactive and engaging learning experience.