Ihab Shehadeh
About Ihab Shehadeh
Ihab Shehadeh is a Software Engineer with extensive experience in backend development, currently working at Truecaller in Stockholm. He has previously held positions at notable companies such as Gulf News, Atypon, and Middle East Broadcasting Corp, and has a degree in Computer Information Systems from the University of Jordan.
Work at Truecaller
Ihab Shehadeh has been employed at Truecaller as a Software Engineer since 2020. In this role, he utilizes Java and Scala, along with the Lightbend stack on Google Cloud, to develop backend solutions. His work contributes to the functionality of Truecaller’s mobile and web applications, which serve 150 million daily active users. He is responsible for designing and maintaining core microservices that support essential features such as caller ID, spam detection, and messaging services.
Previous Experience in Software Development
Prior to joining Truecaller, Ihab Shehadeh held several positions in software development. He worked at Gulf News as a Senior Software Engineer from 2016 to 2019 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Before that, he was a Senior Java Developer at Atypon from 2014 to 2016. His earlier experience includes working as a Software Engineer at Middle East Broadcasting Corp from 2012 to 2014 in Amman, Jordan, and as a Junior Java Developer at ESKADENIA Software from 2010 to 2011.
Education and Expertise
Ihab Shehadeh earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Information Systems from the University of Jordan, where he studied from 2006 to 2010. His educational background provides a strong foundation in software development principles and practices, which he has applied throughout his career in various roles across different organizations.
Career Timeline
Ihab Shehadeh's career in software development spans over a decade. He began as a Junior Java Developer at ESKADENIA Software in 2010, progressing to a Software Engineer role at Middle East Broadcasting Corp by 2012. He then advanced to a Senior Java Developer position at Atypon in 2014, followed by a Senior Software Engineer role at Gulf News in 2016. In 2020, he joined Truecaller, where he continues to contribute to software engineering projects.