ADHAM ISSA
Full-Stack Web Developer
Dubai
Summary
Full-stack Software Developer with experience in building, deploying, and maintaining scalable web applications, including RunMySchool.com. Proficient in PHP, SQL, JavaScript, and front-end technologies, with a strong focus on clean code, performance optimization, and security. Adept at problem-solving, mentoring, and breaking down complex concepts, leveraging a background in teaching to foster collaboration and technical growth, and mentoring teams. Successfully coached students in coding competitions (Hackathon 2024, robotics/innovation challenges), reinforcing expertise in algorithms, debugging, and system design.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
Computing, Creative Design, and Innovation Teacher
Ministry of Education UAE
Dubai
06.2018 - Current
- Taught Computing, Creative Design, and Innovation (CCDI) to 100+ high school students, covering the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), front-end web development, basic electrical and mechanical engineering, 3D design & 3D printing, and robotics. Led students to build +20 projects, with 80% improvement in coding proficiency and participation in Hackathon 2024 and robotics competitions.
EmSAT Exam Center Manager
Ministry of Education UAE
01.2020 - 01.2021
Managing the EmSAT exam center in Umm Al Quwain for a year in which I ensured the fair and proper conduct of examinations, assigning invigilators, and operational planning.
Front-end Software Developer
GISTEC Inc.
Amman
01.2018 - 06.2018
- Developed 3 responsive, user-friendly web applications using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and modern frameworks. Optimized UI/UX, reducing page load speed by 30%, leading to improvements in user engagement. Ensured cross-browser compatibility and mobile-first design, achieving a seamless experience across 100% of tested devices.
Education
BSc. - Electrical Engineering
01.2012 - 01.2017
Skills
HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript (ES6)
Responsive & mobile-first design (Flexbox, Grid, Media Queries)
CSS frameworks & libraries (Bootstrap, Tailwind CSS)
UI/UX optimization & cross-browser compatibility
Performance optimization & lazy loading
PHP, SQL (MySQL, PostgreSQL)
RESTful API development & integration
Database design, indexing, and query optimization
cPanel & server management (Shared hosting, deployments)
Hardware programming (Arduino, Raspberry Pi, PIC)
Classroom management, Time management and scheduling
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 10/22/94
- Nationality: Jordanian
Projects And Qualifications
- Designed, developed, deployed, and maintained a complete website (front-end and back-end) that provides teachers with lessons tracking system (www.runmyschool.com).
- Design and Implementation of the G726 speech codec using MATLAB (Hardware programming).
- Developed a timetabling software for schools and universities using Python.
- 3D design and programming of a line-following vehicle robot (school project).
- 3D design and programming of wearable gloves to support the people of determination (school project).
- Attended multiple training workshops and online training courses (available upon request).
- Teaching license in computer science and another in teaching Physics from the UAE Ministry of Education.
Certification
Teaching License in Computer Science
Timeline
Teaching License in Computer Science
08-2024
Teaching License in Physics
03-2024
EmSAT Exam Center Manager - Ministry of Education UAE
01.2020 - 01.2021
Computing, Creative Design, and Innovation Teacher - Ministry of Education UAE
06.2018 - Current
Front-end Software Developer - GISTEC Inc.
01.2018 - 06.2018
Jordan University of Science And Technology - BSc., Electrical Engineering
01.2012 - 01.2017