Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Senior Web Application Developer with 20+ years of hands on experience building, scaling, and maintaining web platforms across Canada, Lebanon, and the United States. I specialize in full stack web development, designing and shipping reliable applications, modernizing legacy systems, and integrating databases, APIs, and e commerce solutions that drive measurable business outcomes. Core areas of expertise: • Full stack web development: PHP, MySQL, JavaScript, HTML/CSS, AJAX, jQuery, XML • Custom CMS implementation and complex platform migrations • E commerce, online marketing, and SEO strategy • Database design, integration, and performance optimization • Cross functional collaboration with product, design, and marketing teams Background combines a M.Sc. in E Business from HEC Montréal, a B.Sc. in Computer Science from Université de Montréal, and service in the Canadian Armed Forces (Reserve). This foundation shaped my disciplined, results driven approach to software engineering. Always open to interesting conversations about web development, SaaS platforms, and digital product strategy.
Same continuous role since 2010 across three brand iterations of the same company: HPJ Solutions, then Membogo (around 2013), and Yapla (2019). Started as a junior developer building and modifying Joomla modules and plugins, then grew into a senior engineer leading core platform work, infrastructure, and performance over time. Most of my hands on work has been on Tecnic and its internal management system, which my team eventually took over and which I have been dedicated to for years. What I have worked on: • Early years: built and customized Joomla plugins and modules for client websites and internal tools. • Took ownership of tecnic.ca and its internal management platform, originally built on CodeIgniter 2. • Designed and developed a new Laravel based REST API layer to modernize the stack and expose clean, scalable services to the front end. • Led significant data migrations and ETL work to move legacy data into the new structure with minimal downtime. • Helped manage and operate the infrastructure on OpenShift, and the migration to AWS. • Delivered substantial database query optimizations that cut server load and saved significant compute resources. • Currently building the new React version of the student profile, modernizing the user experience for Tecnic students. Tech: PHP, CodeIgniter 2, Laravel, MySQL, REST APIs, JavaScript, React, Joomla (legacy), OpenShift, AWS, ETL pipelines, Linux, Git.
Visiting lecturer at Global University Lebanon, teaching the undergraduate course "Introduction to Linux and Bash Scripting" each Fall semester since 2022 (3 credit hours, prerequisite Programming 1). The official curriculum covers Linux fundamentals, command line navigation, file system management, and Bash scripting for automation, with a wider view of how Linux powers servers, cloud infrastructure, IoT, and embedded systems. In practice I tailor the course heavily toward modern industry needs: • Strong emphasis on web development projects, where students apply Linux and Bash skills to deploy, automate, and manage real web apps and APIs. • Recent cohorts work on AI focused projects, integrating LLMs and modern AI tooling into web applications and automation pipelines. • Hands on labs and project based assignments that go beyond pure scripting into deployment, server administration, and DevOps fundamentals. • Mentoring students on best practices, debugging, and the engineering mindset, drawing from 20+ years of industry experience. Goal: graduate students with practical, job ready skills in Linux, scripting, web technologies, and AI integration, not just academic theory.
Founded and operated an independent web consultancy serving privately held companies across Canada, Lebanon, and the United States. Services delivered: • End to end web development in PHP, MySQL, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, AJAX, XML, and jQuery. • Custom CMS implementation, content management, and database programming. • E commerce solutions, online marketing campaigns, and SEO strategies. • Ongoing web support, maintenance, and performance optimization. Managed offshore vendor relationships and delivered tailored, fee based projects to both for profit and nonprofit organizations.
• Contributed to the development of an online newspaper Content Management System (CMS), playing a key role in the company's website migration from a legacy CMS to a modern platform. • Mentored fellow developers on web development concepts, best practices, and emerging technologies. • Collaborated on the design and release of the new version of dtint.com, the company's flagship online publication.
Served in the Canadian Armed Forces (Reserve) while pursuing graduate studies, completing rigorous military training and qualifications. • Earned full Military Qualification (BMQ). • Earned full Infantry Qualification (DP1). • Developed strong leadership, discipline, teamwork, and resilience under pressure. These skills continue to inform my professional approach today.