Mokhtar Ali ‘Mocha’
Astoria, NY, ***** 917-***-**** *************@*****.***
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Software Engineer
Experienced Ruby on Rails and JavaScript based programmer with a background in accounting and customer service. Passionate about breaking down computers both software and hardware into pieces, and putting them back together like puzzles. Skilled at problem solving, debugging, creative design and helping tech companies develop and improve the quality and style of their applications. If I am not programming, I am Traveling the world and blogging about it. TECHNICAL SKILLS
JavaScript, React, Redux, Ruby, Ruby on Rails, HTML, CSS, Bootstrap4, SQL and Postgres TECHNICAL PROJECTS
MyActivities FrontEnd:Github BackEnd: Github Demo A Web App that enables Users to create or find Activities in their City or abroad and be able to chat with others who are interested in the same activities.
● Ruby on Rails RESTful API & Postgresql for database
● Implemented for Frontend user interface & state management
● Google Maps Api for location & Web Sockets to enable chat & Material Ui, FlexBox and Custom CSS for styling
● Utilized User Authentication using JWT and Tokens to enable access to the right pages and information.
TravelFrog - Github Demo
Travel social media website that allows users to connect based on specific destinations. Each city page contained useful traveller information such as current weather, flight prices, currency and city summary
● Integrated Multiple APIs to dynamically display City’s summary using Wiki API, current weather and prices for flights using Airport and flights API.
● Ruby on Rails RESTful Api & Postgresql for database
● Used BootStrap for styling
Air Patrol - Github-Front-End Back-End
A game illustrates the impact on the environment when trees get cut down and how that affects the atmosphere. The player has to make tough decisions to keep the balance of the air quality under control. The shifts in weather and temperature will play a huge part in their decisions. The player will succeed the game by keeping the carbon dioxide level lower or equal to the oxygen level, and based on how many trees in the forest are still remaining.
● Ruby on Rails RESTful Api & Postgresql for database.
● Utilized User Authentication using Local Storage to enable access to the user.
● Implemented for Frontend user interface using React.
● Used BootStrap, FlexBox and custom CSS for styling. EDUCATION
Flatiron School Manhattan, NY
Full Stack Web Development, Ruby on Rails and JavaScript program 01/ 2020 - 04/2020 Modern Academy Business School Cairo, Egypt
B.S in Business Administration and Management 06/ 2010 Microsoft Cairo, Egypt
84 hours Graphic Design Certificate 0/1 2009
EXPERIENCE
International Delight New York
Marketing Specialist 09/2017 - 02/2020
● Drafted company marketing materials and responses to RFPs
● Researched and prepared briefings on sales prospects.
● Managed proper implementation of different digital marketing tools and techniques
● Effectively utilized marketing strategies to raise check averages in stores
● Worked out analytical data from national reports for identifying customer purchase objectives Terrace On The Park New York
Receptionist 04/2016 - 06/2017
● Greeting and welcoming guests and providing them with a positive first impression of the organization
● Greeting and welcoming guests and providing them with a positive first impression of the organization
● Directing guests and answering their questions
Corfu Grill New York
Waiter 08/2014 - 03/2015
Resuming my passion for the food Industry, I started a new role as a waiter, proving my customer services skills.
● Provided fast and courteous service
● Answered phones and recorded orders
● Skillfully anticipated and addressed guest service needs Gigi Cafe New York
Sous Chef 08/2013 - 07/2014
A start of My journey in the USA, I found a job in something I've been always passionate about, Food and Cooking.
● I worked in a fast paced environment and worked well under stress.
● Served as chef for the deli / daily preparation. Omran for Construction & Trade Cairo, Egypt
Accountant 06/2010 - 02/2013
I started as a part time office accountant in Payroll for Omran Construction Company. In 2011, I was promoted to be a sight Accountant, where my responsibilities exceeded to:
● Calculating companies expenses including :
● Construction Materials.
● Machinery Rentals.
● Coordinated monthly payroll functions for 100+ employees.
● Reporting back to HQ
● Handling invoices
WDE Cairo-Egypt
Graphic Designer 02/2009 - 03/2010
● Developed numerous marketing programs (logos, brochures, newsletters, infographics, presentations, and advertisements) using PhotShop, Illustrator and InDesign.
● Recommended and consulted with clients on the most appropriate graphic design options.