Youness Fkhach

Full-Stack Engineer | Ruby on Rails | React

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Summary

Product-focused software engineer with 7+ years of experience specializing in Ruby on Rails and React. Skilled in developing scalable, efficient web applications and managing cloud infrastructure. Known for delivering innovative, user-focused solutions. Holds a Master's degree in Computer Science.

Professional Experience

Lead Full-Stack Engineer

Efalia Engage (formerly Fluicity) | Remote | 2018 – Present

  • Migrated a legacy Rails-rendered app to a Rails API with a React frontend, enhancing performance and scalability.
  • Implemented OpenAI/ChatGPT integrations for AI-powered solutions.
  • Managed AWS infrastructure (EC2, S3, Lambda) and Dockerized CI/CD pipelines.
  • Delivered a modernized, user-centric platform in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
  • Developed end-to-end solutions using Ruby on Rails, React, and modern JavaScript frameworks.

Full-Stack Engineer

Gemography | Remote | 2016 – 2018

  • Built backend systems and administrative dashboards using Node.js, Vue.js, and MongoDB.
  • Developed scalable APIs and user-friendly interfaces, boosting operational efficiency.
  • Maintained clean, well-documented codebases.

Technical Skills

Programming Languages

Ruby (Ruby on Rails), JavaScript (React, Vue.js, Node.js), GraphQL, Java, PHP, C++, Lisp

Frameworks & Tools

Frontend: React, Vue.js, Next.js, Remix.js
Backend: Ruby on Rails, Express.js, Sails.js, AWS Lambda
Database: PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, Elasticsearch
DevOps: Docker, AWS (EC2, S3, Lambda), Linux server management

Specializations

Full-stack architecture for server-side rendered applications, AI and OpenAI/ChatGPT integration, scalable, secure web service development.

Education

  • Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Ibn Zohr University | Agadir, Morocco | 2016 – 2018
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Software Engineering, Ibn Zohr University | Agadir, Morocco | 2013 – 2016

Languages

  • English: Fluent
  • Arabic: Native
  • French: Beginner

Notable Projects

  • Efalia Engage Migration: Migrated a monolithic Rails-rendered app to a Rails API with a React frontend, improving performance and reducing technical debt.
  • AI Integration Solutions: Designed and deployed AI features, including OpenAI API integrations, to enhance applications and automate workflows.
  • Custom Dashboards: Built admin dashboards for Gemography, streamlining backend service management with Vue.js and Node.js.