Younes Alhroub
About Younes Alhroub
Younes Alhroub is a Senior Database Engineer with extensive experience in database management and engineering. He has worked at notable organizations such as EMBL-EBI and Turnitin, and holds advanced degrees in Software Engineering and Computer Engineering.
Work at Turnitin
Younes Alhroub has been employed at Turnitin as a Senior Database Engineer since 2019. In this role, he focuses on managing and optimizing database systems to support the company's operations. His expertise includes utilizing cloud services, particularly AWS, and implementing infrastructure as code tools such as Terraform and Puppet. Alhroub's work contributes to the efficiency and reliability of database management within Turnitin.
Previous Experience at EMBL-EBI
Prior to his current position, Younes Alhroub worked at EMBL-EBI as Lead Database Engineer and Database Administrator from 2010 to 2019. During his nine years in this role, he was responsible for overseeing database systems and ensuring their optimal performance. His experience at EMBL-EBI provided him with a strong foundation in database engineering and management.
Education and Expertise
Younes Alhroub holds a Master of Science (MSc) in Software Engineering from the University of the West of England, which he completed from 2007 to 2009. He also earned a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Computer Engineering from Jami'at Al-Balqa Al-Tatbiqiyya, studying from 1998 to 2003. His educational background supports his expertise in database technologies, including CockroachDB and Cassandra, as well as cloud services like AWS.
Technical Skills and Tools
Younes Alhroub employs a variety of technical tools and methodologies in his database engineering work. He utilizes containerization and orchestration tools such as Docker and Kubernetes for database management. Additionally, he incorporates version control systems like Git and GitHub to streamline workflows. His proficiency with infrastructure as code tools, including Terraform and Puppet, enhances his ability to manage database projects effectively.
Career Background
Before his tenure at EMBL-EBI, Younes Alhroub worked as a Senior Developer at ESKADENIA Software for one year in Jordan, from 2006 to 2007. This early experience in software development laid the groundwork for his subsequent roles in database engineering and management, contributing to his comprehensive skill set in the field.