Ibraheem Abu Kaff

Huspy · Full-time

PropTech/FinTech super-app for real estate transactions in EMEA.

• Led the AI Squad, developing generative AI chatbots for mortgage/real estate using OpenAI, LangChain, LangSmith, WhatsApp, and Twilio.
• Built the core event-driven system backbone for the mortgage platform, processing ~$2B GMV annually.
• Directed the platform's transition from a monolith to a microservices architecture based on DDD principles, contributing significantly to architectural decisions and the Tech Radar.
• Spearheaded backend restructuring, guiding teams through migration while ensuring adherence to standards and focusing on API performance.
• Enhanced engineering processes, defined technical OKRs, led technical projects, and actively participated in code reviews.
• Improved system observability by creating monitoring dashboards using Datadog.
• Collaborated with business teams and solution engineers, leading efforts to introduce workflow engine solutions (Camunda/BPMN).
• Drove innovation through POCs/RFCs and empowered teams with standardized tools/SDKs.
• Contributed to infrastructure provisioning and collaborated with SRE/Infra for robust CI/CD.
• Mentored engineers and coordinated effectively with stakeholders across departments.

Baraka · Full-time

FinTech platform offering commission-free investment opportunities in MENA.

• Led backend development, architecture, and implementation with a team of ~8 engineers (on-site/remote).
• Developed and maintained core systems: Customer Risk Assessment and Know Your Customer (KYC).
• Implemented real-time stock price updates via WebSockets.
• Established CI/CD pipelines for all backend projects.
• Created investor reporting dashboards.
• Collaborated with DevOps on technical process alignment.
• Managed agile processes: weekly sprint planning, backlog refinement, and ticket sizing.
• Provided weekly technical updates to stakeholders and business teams.

Shanab app · Co-Founder

Consumer tech startup providing a booking platform for barbershops and clients.

• Co-founded a one-stop-shop for barbers and clients, managing the development of the app and ensuring a seamless appointment booking experience.

Dubizzle Group · Full-time

Leading online classifieds and marketplace platform across the MENA region (part of OLX Group).

• Maintained, developed, and enhanced marketplace platforms (Backend/Frontend) across 8 MENA countries.
• Addressed bugs and issues reported by local teams.
• Built and scaled infrastructure for web and mobile apps, focusing on features, performance, and architecture.
• Supported the global OLX team in developing/enhancing products for MENA/India/Pakistan (including payment platforms).

Almosafer.com · Full-time

Travel Tech - Leading online travel agency (OTA) in Saudi Arabia (part of Seera Group).

• Developed the API infrastructure for the travel booking platform using REST.
• Focused on ensuring high availability, data protection, security, and efficient data management.

Aratech · Full-time

IT Services & Web Development agency specializing in e-commerce and custom applications.

• Developed e-commerce applications using the OpenCart framework.
• Customized web applications using Yii and CodeIgniter frameworks.
• Created CMS-based websites and portals utilizing Joomla and WordPress.