Ahmed Boujelben
About Ahmed Boujelben
Ahmed Boujelben is a Senior Software Engineer currently working at Hofy in Edinburgh, Scotland. He holds a Ph.D. in Petroleum Engineering and Computational Biology from Heriot-Watt University and has extensive experience in software architecture and cloud-native applications.
Work at Hofy
Ahmed Boujelben currently holds the position of Senior Software Engineer at Hofy, a role he has been in since 2023. His previous tenure at Hofy included a position as Technical Architect for four months earlier in the same year, and he also worked as a Senior Software Engineer for three months in 2022. His work at Hofy is based in Edinburgh, Scotland, where he focuses on simulation and cloud-native software, emphasizing user interface and core performance.
Education and Expertise
Ahmed Boujelben earned his Engineering Degree from Tunisia Polytechnic School, studying from 2009 to 2012. He then pursued a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Petroleum Engineering and Computational Biology at Heriot-Watt University from 2013 to 2017. His academic background is complemented by a General Academic Studies Degree in Mathematics-Physics from Institut Préparatoire aux Etudes d'Ingénieur de Sfax, obtained from 2007 to 2009. His expertise includes software architecture, web technologies, distributed systems, microservices, algorithms, and 2D/3D visualizations.
Background
Ahmed Boujelben has a diverse professional background that includes various roles in software engineering and research. He worked as a Software Engineer at KPV LAB Edinburgh for two months in 2023 and has experience as a Visiting Researcher at the University of Colorado at Boulder in 2012. His previous positions also include roles at Emerson Automation Solutions, where he served as Team Lead and Senior Software Engineer from 2021 to 2022 and 2018 to 2021, respectively. Additionally, he was a Postdoctoral Research Associate at Heriot-Watt University from 2017 to 2018.
Achievements
Ahmed Boujelben showcases his commitment to the software development community through personal projects available on his website, https://weeprograms.com. His professional journey includes significant contributions in various capacities, such as working as a Science Consultant at Predictix, LLC, from 2012 to 2013. His focus on simulation and cloud-native software reflects his dedication to advancing technology in his field.