Adam Hammad

freelance, contract, full-stack, architecture

Berlin, Germany

About

I have a diverse career as a Software Engineer and Architect, showcasing my expertise across various industries. Notable achievements include delivering JavaScript projects from end-to-end, leading teams, developing proof-of-concepts to rebuilding legacy applications from the ground up using the latest technologies, and creating innovative tools to support engineering practices.

Work Experience

Checkatrade

Jan 2025 - Feb 2025

AI Software Engineer

Node.js

React

Next.js

GPT

Typescript

Google Cloud

GCP

Docker

Development of agentic AI tools to automate lead acquisition, proof of concept for AI sales agent, integration with calendar systems and WhatsApp API.

Klarna

Sep 2023 - Sep 2024

AI Software Engineer

Node.js

React

Next.js

GPT

GraphQL

Typescript

AWS

Docker

Development of AI powered fraud detection tools, ongoing maintenance of core systems, on call duties, and development of internal tools to optimize customer service processes.

Klarna

Jul 2023 - Sep 2023

Mobile App Developer

React Native

Node.js

GraphQL

Typescript

AWS

Docker

Worked with a team to develop a new product for the US market. Development of React Native application within an existing ecosystem.

eBay Classifieds Group

Jan 2022 - Jul 2023

Frontend Architect

React

Typescript

Node

Docker

AWS

Jira

Cypress

Led security division frontend solutions, reviewed candidates for Javascript roles, led JS ecosystem initiatives, and developed proof-of-concept to rebuild Kleinanzeigen frontend using modern technologies while integrating legacy systems.

Wikimedia Foundation Deutschland

Feb 2021 - Feb 2023

Senior Software Engineer

Vue JS

Wikidata

Wikibase

Python

Gerrit

Phabricator

PHP

Develop tools for data analysis and maintenance on existing and legacy tools.

Klarna

Jun 2021 - Dec 2021

Senior Javascript Engineer

React

Typescript

GraphQL

Node

Docker

AWS

Jira

Testcafe

Developed new proof-of-concept product for global market, implemented robust frontend pipeline, drove company-wide JS linting rules initiative, and mentored graduate engineers through workshops.

Deutsche Telekom (Publicis Sapient)

Feb 2021 - May 2021

Frontend Architect

React

GraphQL

Contentful

Azure

Jest

AWS

Figma

Architected system for 5M users, developed interactive survey with 11 localizations, led team of 4 engineers, and managed stakeholder reporting.

Deutsche Telekom (Publicis Sapient)

Nov 2020 - Dec 2020

Senior Frontend Engineer

React

Tailwind

GraphQL

CoreMedia

Storybook

Jest

AWS

Jira

Sketch

Figma

Developed proof-of-concept application to connect existing legacy systems into a new central dashboard.

H&M

Aug 2020 - Nov 2020

Senior Frontend Engineer

React (Next.js)

GraphQL

Storybook

Jest

Cypress

Azure

Jira

InVision

Refactored proof-of-concept into production, managed project delivery, and defined work processes as founding team member.

Smartr365

Jul 2019 - Feb 2020

Lead Frontend Engineer

Angular

RxJS

Storybook

Protractor

Jasmine

Azure

DevOps

Rebuilt UI into component library, restructured information architecture, and implemented frontend testing and development processes.

Cleanaway

Dec 2018 - Jul 2019

Frontend Engineer

React

Redux

HERE Maps

Simphony

Sketch

Jira

Implemented new features in React codebase and optimized JS performance for larger data sets by refactoring DOM nodes into canvas elements.

RMIT University

Mar 2016 - Jan 2017

Full Stack Engineer

Angular

Google Firestore

Typescript

Node

Docker

AWS

Jira

Developed "Rethinking ageing" public survey with Sibling Architecture using Angular frontend and Firebase backend.

Education

RMIT University

2015 - 2015

Bachelor of Fine Arts (Honours)

RMIT University

2012 - 2014

Bachelor of Arts (Photography)

RMIT University

2007 - 2009

Bachelor of Technology (Computing Studies)

Skills

JavaScript

TypeScript

React/Next.js

React Native

Node.js

Python

GraphQL

REST APIs

PostgreSQL

AWS

Docker

CI/CD

Vue.js

Angular

Testing (Jest, Cypress)

Tailwind CSS

System Architecture

Agile/Scrum

Audio Programming

Sound Synthesis

Projects

Chopped & Screwed Workstation

An audio workstation for creating and managing chopped and screwed music.

React

Next.js

Tone.js

Soundcloud API

Mozilla Firefox DevTools

Fixed platform specific bugs and implemented enhancements and new search features to DevTools console.

React

Mochitest

Mercurial

Mozphab

Rome Toolchain

Implemented custom JSX rules specific to accessibility for the linter.

TypeScript

XP.css

A design system for building faithful recreations of old user interfaces.

PostCSS

SCSS

Node

min.report

Min.report engages a multitude of perspectives in diverse and experimental ways around the intentionally broad theme of reportage.

React

AWS

WP API

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