Seif El Khonany
About Seif El Khonany
Seif El Khonany is a Backend Engineer at Thndr in Cairo, Egypt, where he has worked since 2021. He has a background in software development and engineering, having previously held positions at WRLDS and WhatsBusy, and holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering from Ain Shams University.
Work at Thndr
Seif El Khonany has been employed at Thndr as a Backend Engineer since 2021. In this role, he has led technical design discussions and documentation for various projects. He has integrated multiple funding methods, resulting in a fourfold increase in user wallet deposits. His contributions include implementing features such as stock criteria filters and stock price alerts, which have enhanced user subscriptions. He has also played a key role in scaling the platform from 2,000 to 60,000 daily active users by addressing performance bottlenecks. Additionally, he has advocated for resolving technical debt and has significantly reduced incident resolution time through the establishment of system monitors and alerts.
Previous Work Experience
Before joining Thndr, Seif El Khonany worked at WRLDS as a Software Engineer for six months in the United States from 2020 to 2021. Prior to that, he was a Full-Stack Developer at WhatsBusy for two months in 2020, also in the United States. Earlier in his career, he served as an Electrical Engineer for the ASU Racing Team in Cairo, Egypt, for four months in 2018. This diverse experience has contributed to his skills in software development and engineering.
Education and Expertise
Seif El Khonany studied at Ain Shams University, where he earned a Bachelor of Engineering (BE) degree in Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering from 2015 to 2020. His educational background provides a solid foundation in engineering principles, which he applies in his current role as a Backend Engineer. His expertise encompasses backend development, system integration, and performance optimization.
Achievements in Software Development
Seif El Khonany has made significant contributions to software development, including the development of multi-feature subscription options that increased subscription revenue by ten times. He has also contributed to the continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) process, which has led to decreased release pipeline durations. His work in developing internal tools has enhanced the efficiency of operations teams in user management, demonstrating his commitment to improving processes within his organization.