Ismail Arafa
About Ismail Arafa
Ismail Arafa is a Full Stack Developer with experience in video transcription and software development. He has worked at VICE Media and TouchBistro, contributing to significant projects in both roles.
Work at TouchBistro
Ismail Arafa has been employed at TouchBistro as a Full Stack Developer since 2020. In this role, he has contributed to the development of the company's consumer online ordering platform by implementing key frontend features, including tip selection and contactless ordering. Additionally, he played a significant role in migrating a legacy LAMP application to a modern Node.js architecture. His work involves extensive deployment to production, utilizing a CI/CD stack that includes Docker, CircleCI, Datadog, and Sentry.
Previous Experience at VICE Media
Prior to his current position, Ismail Arafa worked at VICE Media as a Video Transcription Specialist from 2016 to 2018. This role was conducted remotely from New York and lasted for two years. His responsibilities included transcribing video content, which contributed to the production and distribution of media content.
Experience at Espress Labs Inc
Ismail Arafa also worked as a Full Stack Developer at Espress Labs Inc for a brief period from 2019 to 2020. His tenure at this company lasted for five months and took place in Vaughan, Ontario, Canada. This role further developed his skills in full stack development prior to joining TouchBistro.
Education and Expertise
Ismail Arafa studied at The American University in Cairo, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Economics from 2009 to 2014. He also completed his high school education at an International Baccalaureate program, achieving a High School Diploma from 2007 to 2009. His educational background provides a foundation for his analytical skills and technical expertise in software development.
Technical Skills and Contributions
Ismail Arafa has extensive experience in deploying applications to production, having completed over 100 deployments using a CI/CD stack. His technical skills include proficiency in Docker, CircleCI, Datadog, and Sentry, which are essential tools for modern software development and deployment processes. His contributions to TouchBistro demonstrate his capability in both frontend and backend development.