Entry-Level Software Developer with MERN Focus

Abdullah Aljamal

Hackensack, NJ +1-201-***-**** ******************@*****.***

LinkedIn : linkedin.com/in/abdullah-aljamal GitHub : github.com/Engabdullahaljamal WORK EXPERIENCE

Per Scholas – Software Engineering Intern (MERN Stack) (11/2025 – Present, Newark, Remote, USA)

• Developing full-stack web applications using the MERN stack (MongoDB, Express.js, React, Node.js).

• Applying SDLC and STLC principles throughout all phases of development — from design to deployment.

• Implementing CI/CD pipelines to automate testing, integration, and deployment workflows.

• Collaborating in Agile sprints to deliver high-quality, scalable software solutions.

• Performing functionality validation and software quality reviews to ensure alignment with project requirements. Sunrise USA Organization – Software & Media Officer (Part Time) (11/2025 – Present, New Jersey, Hybrid, USA)

• Manage and maintain the organization’s official website, ensuring high performance, security, and regular content updates.

• Administer and optimize the database to enhance data accuracy and operational efficiency.

• Deploy updates and new features to Microsoft Azure, integrating CI/CD practices for smooth software delivery.

• Oversee the organization’s social media and LinkedIn presence to strengthen engagement and outreach.

• Collaborate with technical and communications teams to align software updates, data integrity, and media strategy.

Revature – Software Engineering Intern (Angular / java / Spring Boot) (07/2025 – 11/2025, Virginia, Remote, USA)

• Completed an intensive full-stack development program focused on Java, Spring Boot, Hibernate, REST APIs, JavaScript, Angular, SQL, and Git/GitHub.

• Built and deployed full-stack applications using Agile/Scrum methodologies.

• Developed backend services with Java and Spring Boot, integrating relational databases via Hibernate/JPA.

• Implemented responsive front-end components using Angular and ensured seamless API integration.

• Gained hands-on experience in unit testing (JUnit), version control (Git), and cloud deployment basics. Vica Web Solutions - Frontend Developer (React) (2024 - 2025, Damascus, Syria)

• Developed React.js & Redux single-page applications, enhancing user engagement and state management.

• Integrated RESTful APIs for dynamic data fetching, reducing manual updates by 50%.

• Built reusable components for UI consistency and maintainability, reducing development time by 25%.

• Optimized application performance by implementing lazy loading and code splitting, reducing load time by up to 30% and cutting bandwidth costs by 20%.

• Followed SDLC best practices to ensure structured development, timely delivery, and maintainable code. Focal X Agency - Full Stack Developer (React, PHP, Laravel) (2023 - 2024, Latakia, Syria)

• Developed a PHP and Laravel web application, improving platform scalability and user experience by 20%.

• Designed and optimized RESTful APIs using Laravel, PHP.

• Enhanced backend performance by optimizing queries, reducing response time by 35%, and cutting server costs.

• Implemented and optimized SQL queries to improve data retrieval speed and overall database efficiency. EDUCATION

Master of Science in Computer Science (OMSCS) - Georgia Institute of Technology Starting Spring 2026

Focus: Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, and Data-Driven Systems, advancing skills in algorithmic modeling, intelligent automation, and scalable software design. Master of Science in Web Science - 2025 - Syrian Virtual University: Focus: Web Development, Web Engineering, and Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC). Thesis (Successfully Defended): “Analyzing Cyber Attacks and Developing a Framework for Early Detection and Rapid Response using Machine Learning algorithms to classify and predict malicious network behavior.” Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering - 2021 - Tishreen University: U.S. Equivalent: Information Systems Engineering (ECE Evaluated with 3.25 GPA). Concentration on software engineering, system architecture, and information systems, with emphasis on building and managing scalable applications.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Frontend: React.js, Angular, Redux, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Tailwind, Bootstrap, REST APIs, GitHub. Backend: Java, Spring Boot, Laravel, PHP, SQL, Node.js, Express.js, MongoDB, Postman. Other: Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), Agile (Scrum), Team Collaboration, Problem solving. CERTIFICATIONS

• Meta Front-End Developer Professional Certificate.

• Google Cybersecurity Certificate, Coursera.

• Google UX Design Professional Certificate, Coursera. PROJECT EXPERIENCE

• Social Media Blog API v2.0: Built a backend-only social media API using Java, Javalin, and JDBC, featuring full CRUD operations and user authentication.

• Spring Social Media Blog API Project v2.0: Recreated the same API with Spring Boot and Spring Data, implementing a RESTful architecture.

• Web Dev Project-Recipe v2.1 (Recipe Hub): Developed a full-stack recipe management app with a JavaScript frontend and Java backend, including authentication, roles, and secure CRUD functionality.

• Personal Portfolio: Built a React.js-based responsive portfolio, improving professional branding.

• Restaurant Management System: Full-stack app with Java Spring Boot & Angular for menu/order CRUD and responsive UI with secure API integration for smooth user experience.

• Product Dashboard: Developed a React.js & Tailwind dashboard with authentication, streamlining workflows.

• Villa Sales Website: Designed and optimized multi-page platform, enhancing property sales experience.

• Shoes Store (E-commerce): Built a dynamic shop page with JavaScript, enabling real-time product search and a functional cart with add/remove item features.

• Educational Platform: React.js & Vite app with reusable components for scalable and user-friendly design.

• Social Media System: Developed a PHP Laravel-based with JWT authentication, CRUD, API integration.

• Library Management System with Blade: Developed a library management system using PHP, Laravel, Blade templates, and SQL databases. Provided role-based access for admins, members, and guests.

• Multi-Page Mobile Shop: Built a responsive multi-page React app using the Fetch API to load products.

# For additional Projects and Information Please visit my Portfolio at engabdullahaljamal.github.io/my-portfolio/ LANGUAGES

• English: Fluent.

• Arabic: Native.

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