Yehia Awad

Cairo, Dubai, NJ, NYC · (732) 252-3714 ·yehiakawad@gmail.com

A recruiter-turned-technologist with a master’s degree in CS, a strong full-stack technical background, and expertise in all phases of the SDLC. Proficient in delivering fault-tolerant and highly available software through Agile methodology.

Tech Experience

Software Engineer

AWS Ceritified Cloud Practitioner CLF-C02
Vitech Systems Group Inc
  • Designed REST APIs, in Java & Spring, tailored to client specs for seamless integration with Vitech’s core product
  • Optimized data flow with Apache Kafka and developed highly robust interfaces to handle efficient data processing
  • Developed microservices for efficient large-scale batch processing, managing 10,000+ insurance claim payments
  • Created db scripts in PostgreSQL and enhancements in Java to lower runtime by 30% on the insurance module
  • Collaborated with clients and SAs on defect fixes and new feature development for Vitech’s proprietary cloud SaaS
  • Utilized Vitech’s Next Gen Framework to build complex UI components using React and TypeScript
    • August 2020 - Jan 2024

    Other Experience

    Founder & CEO

    TRAVYA
  • Launched a travel business geared to provide local experiences in Egypt and many countries across the globe
  • Procured and hired a network of locals to cater to customers with curated adventures and planned excursions
    • September 2023 - Present

    Associate

    Paxos
  • Designed and developed an application that calculated all recruiting process analytics and rolled it out team-wide
  • Overhauled tech recruiting efforts in London office and consulted hiring managers on TA best practices
  • Trained up junior recruiters on all parts of recruitment cycle and created a recruiting encyclopedia for new hires
    • September 2018 - August 2019

    Associate - Technology - Development

    GQR Global Markets
  • Consulted with senior financial figures on technology hiring, generating $186,000 in revenue in 7 months
  • Managed all parts of the recruitment cycle, including business development, talent acquisition, and process management
  • Negotiated offers for candidates given role budget constraints
    • July 2017 - August 2018

    Education

    Stevens Institute of Technology

    Master of Science
    Computer Science

    Courses:

  • Data Structures & Algorithms
  • Cloud Computing
  • Operating Systems
  • Discrete Mathematics in CS
  • Web Programming
  • Database Management Systems
  • Object Oriented Analysis & Design
  • Agile Method for Software Development
    • Jan 2019 - May 2020

    Lehigh University

    Industrial & Systems Engineering
    August 2013 - May 2017

    Projects

    PennyBags

    Currently building an expense-tracking web application that uses React.js for the front-end and Java Spring for the back-end.

    Ongoing!

    iMatch

  • Developed a JavaScript application that combined students in the same course into groups based on time availability
  • Integrated Google Maps API to provide users with a meeting point for their group based on profile locations
  • Created a professor admin account which was able to access students from the MongoDB database and assign groups
    • October 2019 - December 2019

    GEDCOM-PACY

  • Designed and Developed a GEDCOM parser and tackled 32 user stories of various complexities
  • Collaborated with 3 other developers on Testing, Integration, and Deployment
  • Organized Sprint Planning and Sprint Retros and adhered to Agile best practices
    • Jan 2020 - May 2020

    BUS_Simulation

  • Built a Java application that simulated buses picking up exponentially distributed arrivals of customers at stations
  • Designed the app with customizable parameters such as bus travel time, number of buses, number of stations etc.
  • Enabled the collection of statistics such as average customer wait-time and queue length
    • October 2019 - December 2019

    Skills

    Programming Languages & Tools
    • C++
    • SQL
    • Go
    Workflow
    • Smart Iterative Development
    • Proactive Testing & Debugging
    • Cross Functional Team Collaboration
    • Agile Development & Scrum

    Interests

    Apart from coding, I enjoy keeping myself busy with a multitude of hobbies such as: Guitar, Tennis, Rock Climbing, and Swimming.

    In the winters, I enjoy skiing on the East Coast, but recently I skied in Utah for the first time. I also have a Shiba Inu dog named Vito!


    I am fortunate enough to have travelled a ton. Countries I visited include: Portugal, Spain, France, Germany, Mexico, Lebanon, and Ukraine