Obai Ibrahim
Manager, Software Engineering
- e: ooobe@hotmail.com
- w: ooobe.com
- m: +962 777233327
Professional Profile
12 years of experience in the web development and Internet field. I interest in the web evolved as focused on new technologies, usability, accessibility and web standards. I strong believe that the web can be accessible and user friendly without sacrificing style. Successfully delivered my business and technical goals in my business trips to United States, England, and India.
Work Experience
NOV 2011 - Present
Manager, Software Engineering
Yahoo.com
- Provided standards, tactics, best practices and high website performance.
- Bidi-ed main products in Yahoo to make them supports Arabic
- Rebuilt Yahoo! Maktoob mobile apps using HTML5 and CSS3.
- Managing a team of backend and front-end engineers
- hired a highly-talented people.
NOV 2009 - 2011
Manager, Front End Team
Yahoo.com
- Built a highly organized Front End team, offered strategic, and technical guidance.
- Provided standards, tactics, best practices and high website performance.
- Rebuilt and accelerated the way which was used for theming and sponsorships.
- Successfully achieved specific Business goals with Quality in a timely manner.
- hired a highly-talented people.
NOV 2007 - OCT 2009
Team Leader, Creative Team (UED)
Maktoob.com
- Worked with all cross company departments and achieved common goals.
- Focused on matters of branding, vision and direction, quality and consistency.
- Provided standards for page-structure, Sponsorships, Emailshots.
- Implemented Channels (websites) with Web2.0 concepts.
- Delivered a high-quality microsites in a timely manner.
SEP 2006 - OCT 2007
Senior Web Designer
Maktoob.com
- Led a team of designers and developed design language across the company.
- Optimized code of main channels to work effectively with search engines and users.
- Trained and supported UED team to deal effectively with new technologies.
- Suggested and Implemented a customizable system for Maktoob Blogs.
- Designed unique microsites, clean coded and fast loaded.
JUL 2005 - AUG 2006
Web Designer
Maktoob.com
- Built the first div-structure in Maktoob.com
- Maintained and fixed all old channels (websites) of Maktoob.
- Provided many sessions in HTML and CSS.
SEP 2002 - JUN 2005
SEO Specialist
Knowledge World Center
- Delivered unique content.
- Provided a clear and optimized marketing message to both search engines and users.
- Developed the website of the company.
MAY 2002 - Present
Nawafithna.com Founder
Founder of Nawafithna.com
Founded the first discussion forums in Jordan, Nawafithna.com in 2002, designed to help users make decisions, share knowledge and information on a safe place by discussions.
Technical Skills
Advanced, 5 years
Project Management
Team Management, Relation with client, expression of needs, Specifications.
Expert, 10 years
Web Development
Strong command of XHTML, CSS, and W3C standards including Accessibility, Semantic Code and High Performance Websites. cross-browser compatibility, Proficient in semantic code and DIV Structure.
Expert, 6 years
Web Design
Understand current web standards, Design layouts for a web page, Identify the essential elements of a successful web page.
Expert, 10 year
Web and Internet
Usability, Accessibility, SEO, Keeping up with technological innovations.