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● SOFTWARE ENGINEER · C# / .NET

Complex systems.
Clear thinking.
Reliable software.

I'm Houssein Ammar. I build secure banking integrations, enterprise applications, and the systems that keep businesses moving.

FROM SECURE MESSAGES TO SCALABLE APPLICATIONSSCROLL TO EXPLORE ↓
37%

Server load reductionHamster POS

250+

Active clients supportedHamster POS systems

5,000+

Users servedFreelance web applications

01 / SELECTED WORK

Built for the real world.

Banking, business, and automation.
A closer look at the systems I've worked on.

Banking/01

SWIFT LAU & security integration

Securing the messages that move money.

C#.NETJavaSOAPHMAC / GCM
Project overview +

Developed security and LAU integration for SWIFT MT, MX, and FileAct messages, including HMAC/GCM processing, LAU injection, validation, and secure message exchange.

Banking/02

Advance Service Transfer

Enterprise transaction and message processing.

C#.NETSQL ServerSWIFT
Project overview +

Worked on an enterprise banking platform integrated with SWIFT for secure message transfer and processing.

Applications/03

Delivery management platform

Connecting restaurants, drivers, and operations.

FlutterREST APIsGPS
Project overview +

Developed Restaurant and Driver Flutter applications with delivery requests, location and zone-based driver management, and an Admin monitoring page for operational status.

Automation/04

List automation & compliance

From imported files to validated compliance data.

C#.NETSQL ServerWindows Services
Project overview +

Developed automated compliance-list processing with imports, filtering, validation, database processing, error handling, and event journaling.

Banking/05

Duplication Detection Application

Detecting duplicates before repeated processing.

C#.NETSQL Server
Project overview +

Developed and maintained a banking application for detecting duplicate transactions and messages to reduce duplicate processing.

Automation/06

Automated reporting service

Scheduled reports, powered by database workflows.

C#Crystal ReportsWindows Services
Project overview +

Developed a database-driven service for scheduled report generation using Crystal Reports, SQL Server, and Windows Services.

Applications/07

POS & business management

Software built around daily business operations.

C#JavaREST APIsSQL
Project overview +

Developed and maintained POS and business-management applications with API integration, database processing, reporting, and operational support.

Project summaries reflect professional contributions. Visuals are conceptual illustrations, not product interfaces.

02 / EXPERIENCE

Built on
hands-on work.

From responsive websites to
security-focused financial systems.

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Jan 2025 — PresentCurrent

Allied Engineering Group

IT Infrastructure & Software Developer

Developing enterprise and banking applications with C# and .NET, integrating backend APIs and SWIFT-connected systems. Contributing to security reviews, vulnerability remediation, and secure server and cloud deployments.

Jan 2023 — Dec 2024

Hamster POS

IT Specialist & Software Developer

Built and maintained Java POS applications and REST services. Optimized queries and performance to reduce server load by 37%, supporting systems used by 250+ active clients.

Sep 2020 — Dec 2022

Freelance

Software Developer

Developed full-stack web applications serving 5,000+ users, combining responsive interfaces with C#, PHP, and Laravel backend features.

Jan 2020 — Aug 2020

Codeink, Lebanon

Junior Software Developer

Developed 18 responsive websites and built and consumed backend APIs handling 500+ requests per second. Implemented penetration testing and vulnerability scanning.

03 / ABOUT & TOOLKIT

Curiosity meets precision.

I connect software, infrastructure, and security
to deliver practical, maintainable solutions.

ha.CODE. CONNECT. REFINE.

A systems-minded engineer.

My work spans enterprise and banking applications, API integration, database optimization, and secure application development. I enjoy working where reliability matters and the details make a difference.

EDUCATION

Bachelor's in Information Technology & Computer Science

Lebanese International University
September 2018 — July 2022

Arabic Native · English Fluent · French Basic

01

Languages & frameworks

C# / .NET / .NET Core / Java / PHP / Laravel / Python / JavaScript / React / Angular / Flutter

02

Data & integration

SQL Server / MySQL / PostgreSQL / MongoDB / Redis / REST APIs / SOAP / JSON / XML / SWIFT

03

Cloud & security

AWS / Azure / Windows Server / Secure coding / Vulnerability scanning / Application audits

04

Training & certifications

CyberOps Associate / Network Security / CCNA R&S: Scaling Networks / Routing & Switching Essentials / CCNAv7: Introduction to Networks / CCNAv7: Bridging / C++ Essentials / Python Essentials / Introduction to Cybersecurity

04 / LET'S CONNECT

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