// software engineer

AbdalrahmanValabji

Lead Software Engineer

Lead Software Engineer - building mobile, web & systems for 13+ years

Alexandria, Egypt

13+
Years experience
13
Portfolio projects
46
GitHub repos
500+
Connections
Abdalrahman Valabji

$ whoami

About// the engineer behind the code

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Indian-Sudanese Software Developer with 13+ years of professional experience. Experienced in mobile application development, web development, system development, and implementation including initial implementation, migrations, solving complex technical problems, and business requirement gatherings. Possess good leadership and communication skills.

Name variants: Abdulrahman, Abdelrahman, Abdurrahman, Abdul Rahman, Abdel Rahman, Abd al-Rahman, Abd Alrahman, Abd El Rahman; family name also spelled Valabhji, Valabhjee, Valabjee.

constsoftSkills=

  • Time management
  • Quick learner
  • Teamwork
  • Problem Solving
  • Listening Skills

//tech stack

Front-End10

  • JavaScript
  • React
  • React Native
  • Expo
  • Redux
  • Next.js
  • HTML5
  • CSS3
  • SCSS
  • TailwindCSS

Back-End5

  • Django
  • Node.js
  • MongoDB
  • MySQL
  • Ruby on Rails

Design2

  • Figma
  • Adobe XD

Tools12

  • Git
  • GitHub
  • GitLab
  • Heroku
  • AWS
  • Vercel
  • Chrome Dev Tools
  • Jest
  • React Testing Library
  • Jira
  • GitHub Kanban Board
  • Trello

//languages

  • ArabicNative proficiency
  • EnglishProfessional proficiency

//education

  • University of Science and TechnologyThree Years Diploma · Computer Networks Systems Technology2015 — 2018 · Excellent · CGPA 3.93

Skills

grep -r “expertise” ./career — 84 matches across 10 domains

Languages

  • JavaScript
  • Java
  • Python
  • C#
  • C
  • C++
  • VB.NET
  • PHP
  • HTML5
  • CSS3
  • XML
  • XHTML
  • Kotlin
  • Swift
  • Objective-C

Frameworks & Libraries

  • AngularJS
  • Ionic Framework
  • .NET Framework
  • Socket.io
  • React
  • Spring Framework
  • Polymer
  • GraphQL
  • Angular
  • ASP.NET
  • CodeIgniter
  • Django
  • Drupal
  • Express.js
  • jQuery
  • Laravel
  • .NET

Mobile

  • Apache Cordova
  • Mobile Application Development1 endorsement
  • Android Development2 endorsements
  • Cross-platform Development
  • React Native
  • Flutter
  • Storyboard
  • Ionic
  • iOS
  • Android

Backend & DevOps

  • Linux Server3 endorsements
  • Linux System Administration
  • Server Administration
  • Windows Server
  • Secure Sockets Layer (SSL)
  • Node.js
  • Docker
  • Firebase

Data

  • MySQL
  • Microsoft SQL Server
  • Redis
  • Database Administration
  • PostgreSQL
  • MongoDB
  • MariaDB
  • SQLite

Professional

  • Software Development2 endorsements
  • Web Development
  • Project Management1 endorsement
  • Team Leadership
  • MVC
  • Systems Analysis
  • Software Architecture

Tools

  • Git
  • Gradle
  • Gulp
  • Webpack
  • Babel
  • Composer
  • Bitbucket
  • ClickUp

Desktop

  • Electron

CMS & Platforms

  • WordPress
  • Joomla
  • vBulletin
  • Nuke
  • phpBB
  • WooCommerce
  • Shopify
  • Magento

Game Development

  • Unity
  • GameMaker (legacy versions)

// Experience

A timeline of where I've shipped, led, and leveled up.

  1. Lead Developer

    current

    WhiteBox HR· Full-time

    Sep 2025 — Present (10 mos)
    Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates
  2. Sr. Full-Stack Developer

    WhiteBox HR· Full-time

    Nov 2022 — Sep 2025 (2 yrs 11 mos)
    Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates
  3. Sr. Full-Stack Developer

    Enab· Full-time

    Oct 2021 — Nov 2022 (1 yr 2 mos)
    Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
    • I was responsible for the Next.js Front End of the project
    • I translated PHP Laravel Functionalities into Next.js
    • I then translated the new design from Figma to React Components
    • I built and maintained a docker container for easy deployment to GCP
    • ReactJS
    • Next.js
    • Magento 2 (PHP)
    • PHP Symfony
    • PHP Laravel
    • React Native
    • Nest.js
    • AWS
    • GCP
    • AWS Lightsail
    • AWS EC2
    • AWS RDS
    • AWS Route 53
    • Docker
    • Apache
    • MySQL
    • Elastic Search
    • GitHub
    • Bitbucket
    • Figma
    • ClickUp
    • Jira
  4. Software Developer

    New Generation Engineering· Part-time

    May 2018 — Sep 2021 (3 yrs 5 mos)
    Khartoum, Khartoum State, Sudan
    • We built awesome applications, systems, and websites at New Generation Engineering, one of them was Maweed Qatar website:
    • Developed a web app for booking clinic reservations in Qatar, using Java and Spring.
    • Created and implemented the source code of the new product.
    • Tested source code and debugged code.
    • Java
    • Spring
    • Google Maps
    • GlassFish Server
    • PostgreSQL
    • Android Studio
    • Kotlin
    • GPS
    • Node.js
    • MongoDB
    • PHP CodeIgniter
  5. React Native Developer

    Infty· Full-time

    Jun 2020 — Mar 2021 (10 mos)
    Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
    • Worked as a Mobile Application React Native Developer.
    • Supported the entire application lifecycle.
    • Contributed to designing, testing, releasing, and application support.
    • Wrote a clean and sustainable code that can be used in the future.
    • JavaScript
    • TypeScript
    • Redux
    • React Native
    • Adobe XD
    • React
  6. Software Developer

    Hsoub | Freelance· Freelance

    Jan 2013 — Jan 2021 (8 yrs 1 mo)
    Remote
    • React Native
    • React
    • Ionic
    • TypeScript
    • Java
    • VB.NET
  7. Software Programming Instructor

    Aptech· Part-time

    Dec 2018 — Nov 2020 (2 yrs)
    Khartoum, Sudan
    • I taught the following courses:
    • Computer Introduction
    • MS Office
    • Advanced Excel
    • C# .Net
    • ASP .Net
    • MS Office
    • Advanced Excel
  8. Software Developer

    Sawa Taxi· Part-time

    May 2018 — May 2020 (2 yrs 1 mo)
    Khartoum, Khartoum State, Sudan
    • Built a native mobile application for Android using Java and Kotlin with a backend built with the CodeIgniter PHP framework, but later we pivoted to React Native / TypeScript with a React / Node.js backend.
    • Built a website for the company.
    • Contributed to designing, testing, releasing, and application support.
    • Wrote a clean and sustainable code that can be used in the future.
    • Android Studio
    • Java
    • Kotlin
    • Firebase
    • Google Maps
    • Google Distance Matrix
    • Local SMS API
    • CodeIgniter (PHP) REST API
    • React Native
    • TypeScript
    • React
    • Node.js
    • GCP
  9. CTO

    Sawa Taxi· Full-time

    May 2018 — May 2019 (1 yr 1 mo)
    Khartoum, Sudan
    • In addition to the software development responsibilities I was also responsible for:
    • Network Administration.
    • Database Management.
    • Technical support.
  10. Computer Science Instructor

    KYM Technology· Part-time

    Apr 2019 — Mar 2020 (1 yr)
    Khartoum, Sudan
    • I taught the following courses:
    • Web Design and Development Course
    • WordPress Course
    • Linux Essentials Course
    • WordPress
    • Linux
    • Bash
  11. Head of Academic Department

    KYM Technology· Full-time

    Aug 2019 — Jan 2020 (6 mos)
    Khartoum, Sudan
    • Microsoft SQL Server
  12. Teaching Assistant

    University of Science and Technology· Internship

    Oct 2018 — Dec 2018 (3 mos)
    Omdurman, Sudan
    • Classes that I taught:
    • CCNA
    • Internet Applications
    • Linux Fundamentals
    • CCNA
    • Linux
  13. Training Manager

    Altayar Defensive-sec.co.ltd· Internship

    Jun 2017 — Nov 2017 (6 mos)
    Khartoum, Sudan
    • I was sent here by the college for a training period but Mr. Mohammed El Tayar (CEO & Founder) assigned me as Training Manager by my third day to be responsible for my colleagues.
    • Managing trainees.
    • VPN Labs Management.
    • Lecturing trainees about information security (Penetration Testing with Kali Linux "PWK" — OSCP Penetration Testing Certification preparation).
    • Kali Linux
    • VPN
    • OSCP
  14. IT Manager

    Basiri Plaza Hotel· Full-time

    2013 — 2015 (2 yrs)
    Port Sudan, Sudan
    • I started my career at Basiri Plaza Hotel as a waiter, then proved my technical knowledge within a few months to be promoted to a technician.
    • This job took place before college.
    • Ensured stable operation of the networks.
    • Install new network nodes.
    • Active Directory
    • ISA Server
    • Squid Proxy
    • MS SQL Server
    • CCTV
// selected work

Projects[13]

const portfolio = await load('./work')

  • Zikr — Islamic Remembrance App

    The 2021 foundation for daily Islamic remembrances

    —/zikr-app
  • Construction Portal App

    Mobile portal for the construction industry

    2021/construction-portal-app
  • Gold & Currency Prices App

    Live gold and currency rates

    2020/gold-currency-prices-app
  • Rtoosh Service Provider App

    On-demand services for providers

    2020/rtoosh-provider-app
  • Rtoosh App

    Location-based mobile app with integrated payments

    2020/rtoosh-app
  • Home Store App

    Mobile storefront for home goods

    2020/home-store-app
  • Inventory Search App

    Mobile inventory lookup with admin panel

    2020/inventory-search-app
  • Caller App Control Panel

    Admin dashboard for a caller app

    2020/caller-dashboard
  • Caller Name Lookup App

    Identify unknown callers instantly

    2020/caller-name-search-app
  • University Student Services App

    Mobile services hub for university students

    2017/university-student-services-app
  • Employee Management System

    HR and payroll management platform

    2020/employee-management-system
  • Maweed

    Qatar hospital and clinic booking

    2019/maweed-website
  • Sawa Taxi App

    Ride-hailing platform for Sudan

    2018/sawa-taxi-app
// Open Source

Building in the open

46 public repos17 followers@valabji

  • val-scanner

    Recursive file scanner with thumbnails, metadata, full-text search, and similar-folder detection, CLI, Qt GUI, and Web UI

    #cli#fastapi#file-scanner#full-text-search
  • ReKit

    A Standard React Native Expo Application for a Quick Start

  • Zikr

    Muslim Zikr App, made on top of my ReKit Project

  • forex

    Fully functional Mobile Application Built with React Native for iOS and Android

  • simple_php_api

    PHP Api to connect your android , ios or .net project to mysql DB / Maria DB

  • Brandshop

    Abandoned marketplace project made on top of my ReKit Project

  • Money-Flow

    Money Flow

  • zawaj

    Incomplete Zawaj Website May be agood milestone for a lot of developers

  • my-web-site

    my personal website

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Certifications

9 verified credentials & experience certificates

  • @Google

    Get Started with Python

    issued:
    Jul 2023
    id:
    V8AYJ4JHEN5Y
  • @Google

    Foundations of Data Science

    issued:
    Jul 2023
    id:
    AFWER2MJN9QD
  • @Red Sea University

    Teaching Arabic language for non-native speakers

  • @Aptech Computer Education

    Programming Instructor Experience Certificate

    issued:
    Oct 2022
  • @University of Science and Technology

    Computer Laboratories Trainee Experience Certificate

    issued:
    Oct 2019
  • @El Basiri Plaza

    IT Department Director Experience Certificate

    issued:
    Oct 2015
  • @TIK Information Technology

    Applications Developer Experience Certificate

    issued:
    Mar 2021
  • @University of Science & Technology, Sudan

    Three Years Diploma — Computer Networks Systems Technology

    issued:
    October 2018
    id:
    340261
  • @University of Science & Technology, Sudan

    Academic Transcript — CGPA 3.93 (Excellent)

    issued:
    2018

Recommendations

  • We've worked together on several projects and Abdalrahman is one of the best people to have as a partner. I highly recommend him, as he is very talented. His ability to solve problems and programming helped us during hard times and we were able to innovate.
    Mustafa YousifOperating System Analyst @ DUBAI COURTSMustafa worked with Abdalrahman on the same team
  • Abdalrahman is an experienced and very skilled Full Stack developer. He has been a key player in our team and showed quality skills in PHP (Laravel), JavaScript (React, React Native) and DevOps as well. His skills, dedication and ownership of work are quite impressive and he played a vital role throughout the progress of various projects we have worked on. I definitely recommend him as a key team player
    Muhammad Uzair Ahmed KhanSenior Software EngineerMuhammad Uzair managed Abdalrahman directly
  • I have worked with Valabji, and wish we never stop working together. He is smart, active and trustworthy. The first time we met was when interviewed him with the need for someone to fix our app in very short notice. He adopted the problem and acted as team member with no hesitation, from the first week we were working over 18h and finally he managed to fix all the problems gradually. Valabji is an independent, self-motivated, enthusiastic young man with a pure, honest spirit whom you can surely rely on.
    Majid AbdelaalEmpowering a New Era of Engineering Excellence | Co-founder & CTO at NGEMajid managed Abdalrahman directly
  • Abdelrahman is an extremely talented developer who is hungry to learn more and loves a challenge. I have worked personally with him and seen him deliver outstanding results on both server side and client side development. I wish him nothing but the best on his bright future ventures.
    Abdeen MohamedFull Stack Engineer | Software Developer | EntrepreneurAbdeen worked with Abdalrahman on the same team
  • Abdalrahman is a talented employee, has a self motivation, fast learner. good in desktop support, network administration and troubleshooting. Active team member.
    Haitham DahabInfo. Analytics Manager at DAL FoodHaitham managed Abdalrahman directly
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