Nour Charaf

Zain KSA is a leading telecom provider established in Saudi Arabia on August 2008 as a listed company. In due respect to its highly developed infrastructure, the company was successful in establishing itself as a reliable telecom operator and a digital service provider whose services include telecom services, 5G network, digital payment services, cloud computing, IoT solutions, fiber services, drones, and many others.

• Full-Time Employee at Zain KSA via FOO S.A.L. - foo.mobi & Squadio - squadio.com

• Led a team of 3 iOS developers, using Swift, Objective-C, UIKit, MVVM, and Git, to deliver Zain KSA’s mobile app in tight collaboration with UX/UI, Android, Backend, and QA teams.

• Implemented Coverage Map feature using Core Location, MapKit, and Google Maps SDK

• Built rich-media APNs push notifications with custom Service & Content Extensions

• Integrated Firebase Auth, Realtime Database, Crashlytics, and Analytics

• Implemented a RESTful API layer with URLSession, encrypted credentials in Keychain, integrated Apple Pay for in-app purchases, and configured Universal Links for deep-links

• Introduced a custom Unicode glyph to display the new Saudi Riyal currency symbol

• Created custom private CocoaPods and embedded frameworks for shared modules

• Implemented Jenkins and Codemagic pipelines for automated App Store uploads

• Automated localization and release comms by writing Bash / Ruby scripts that pull the latest localizations from POEditor and post Git changelogs via Slack & Jira APIs

• Streamlined certificate and profile management by implementing Fastlane and Match, enabling efficient local and remote build uploads across the team

• Integrated Fastlane with Codemagic for seamless CI/CD automation

MySay S.A.L. aims to empower individuals by providing them with a platform to voice their opinions on a variety of topics. They focus on offering a digital space where users can engage in surveys and polls, thereby contributing to the broader understanding of public sentiment and trends.

• Led the development of the MYSAY startup iOS app in Objective-C, achieving over 100,000 downloads.

• Implemented all key app features, including news feed, polls feed, poll creation, profile settings, push notifications, app extensions (Notification Content, Notification Service, Today), deeplinks, and custom framework

• Suggested and implemented key design and functional features, significantly boosting downloads and user engagement

• Mentored junior developers, enhancing team productivity and code quality

TEDMOB is the leading web and mobile application development company in Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar, Lebanon & the region specialized in mobile apps design, UI/UX design, web Application, mobile applications, e-commerce, SEO, SEM, Telecom and Loyalty solutions.

• Developed iOS apps in Objective-C or in Swift with RESTful APIs integration such as COOP Taxi, etaDoc, and Bank Audi

• Implemented innovative UI/UX designs that improved user satisfaction

• Effectively led and contributed to team meetings, enhancing app development strategies and outcomes

• Streamlined processes successfully by collaborating closely with iOS and Android teams

IMPEX enjoys a long tradition of integrity, trust basis with GM and customers and solid financial strength with banks that has helped establish its strong reputation in the Lebanese market.

• Utilized diagnostic tools to identify and resolve mechanical and electrical issues in various car models

• Performed routine maintenance such as oil changes, brake inspections, and tire rotations, ensuring vehicle safety

• Assisted senior technicians in complex repairs, gaining hands-on experience in advanced automotive systems

• Adhered to strict safety protocols and best practices to ensure high-quality workmanship and workshop safety

Master of Science

Courses

• CSC310 - Algorithms & Data Structures

• CSC326 - Operating Systems

• CSC614 - Meta-Heuristics

• CSC660 - Artificial intelligence

• CSC616 - Cryptography & Data Security

• CSC636 - Networks Security

• CSC611 - Design & Analysis of Algorithms

• CSC615 - Machine Learning

• CSC624 - Data Mining

• CSC688E - Algorithms for Physical VLSI Design

• CSC638O - Computer Forensics

• CSC698 - Paper: Distance Packing Heuristics for Single Source Reachability Improvement

Bachelor of Engineering