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
Developing AI powered marketplace tools for a range of solutions across the Adevinta ecosystem.
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.
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.
Worked with a team to develop a new product for the US market. Development of React Native application within an existing ecosystem.
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.
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
D3
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
XD
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
XD
Rebuilt UI into component library, restructured information architecture, and implemented frontend testing and development processes.
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
D3
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
screw.pounding.systems
An audio workstation for creating and managing chopped and screwed music.
React
Next.js
Tone.js
Soundcloud API
Mozilla Firefox DevTools
firefox-dev.tools
Fixed platform specific bugs and implemented enhancements and new search features to DevTools console.
React
Mochitest
Mercurial
HG
Mozphab
TypeScript
XP.css
botoxparty.github.ioXP.css/
A design system for building faithful recreations of old user interfaces.
PostCSS
SCSS
Node
min.report
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