Open to select projects

Seif Elkady / Software Engineer

Software that ships — and holds up.

I build web, mobile, and backend systems from Cairo. Fast to ship, built to last — designed so the engineering doesn't show until it needs to.

40+

Systems shipped

500+

PaceFyndr users

5K+

npm downloads

GitHub LinkedIn

Cairo based

Current focus

Building PaceFyndr · #31 App Store.

Experience

Work History

My professional journey and the companies I've had the pleasure to work with.

Education

Education & Certifications

My academic background and professional certifications.

Skills

Technical Skills

The technologies and tools I work with to bring ideas to life.

Open to select projects

Seif Elkady / Software Engineer

Software that ships — and holds up.

I build web, mobile, and backend systems from Cairo. Fast to ship, built to last — designed so the engineering doesn't show until it needs to.

40+

Systems shipped

500+

PaceFyndr users

5K+

npm downloads

GitHub LinkedIn

Cairo based

Current focus

Building PaceFyndr · #31 App Store.

About Me

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I like software that feels inevitable.

The best systems look simple because the hard thinking has already happened. I care about the quiet details: clean architecture, fast interactions, sharp visual hierarchy, and code that another engineer can trust.

Clarity first

Fast by default

Maintainable under pressure

Resume

Builder profile

I turn rough ideas into products that feel ready to use.

My work sits where interface craft, product judgment, and dependable engineering meet.

Web apps

Mobile flows

Backend systems

Cairo based

Current focus

Product-grade interfaces with systems behind them.

How I work

Start clear. Build fast. Leave the code understandable.

40+

Production-ready systems shipped across web, mobile, and backend work.

Education

B.Sc. Software Engineering

German International University, 2023 - Present.

Product Interfaces

Polished Next.js and React experiences with clear flows, responsive layouts, and thoughtful motion.

Mobile Systems

React Native apps shaped around speed, local state, GPS workflows, and release-ready architecture.

Backend Foundations

APIs, databases, auth, and deployment pipelines built to stay understandable as the product grows.

Project Showcase

Things I built that actually shipped.

Apps in the store, tools on npm, platforms in production. Each one had a real problem to solve and a deadline to hit.

Featured BuildHealth & Fitness

#31

App Store rank

500+

Active users

Platform

Case Study 01

PaceFyndr

Hit #31 in the App Store Health & Fitness charts. The ultimate mobile app for runners seeking community.

React NativeTypeScriptGPSAnalytics

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More shipped work

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Experience

Work History

My professional journey and the companies I've had the pleasure to work with.

Experience 01

Founder & Developer — PaceFyndr

Jan 2026 – PresentCairo, Egypt

Founded and shipped PaceFyndr solo — a social running app with GPS pace tracking, community clubs, and 500+ active users. Ranked #31 in App Store Health & Fitness.

Key Achievements

Ranked #31 in App Store Health & Fitness with 500+ active users
Designed and implemented a battery-efficient GPS tracking engine with real-time pace monitoring and progress analytics
Developed a scalable backend API using TypeScript and Node.js for community events and social feeds
Handled product, design, engineering, and App Store submission end to end

React NativeTypeScriptGPSNode.jsPostgreSQL

Experience 02

Founder — C01 Automation Agency

2022 – PresentCairo, Egypt · Remote

35+ production apps delivered across web, mobile, and backend. AI-powered automation workflows built on n8n and LLM integrations for clients who needed systems, not just code.

Key Achievements

Delivered 35+ production apps across web, mobile, and backend for clients across Egypt and remotely
Built AI automation pipelines using n8n, Make.com, and Zapier integrated with LLMs
Published 3 mobile apps to App Store and Google Play with 1,000+ combined downloads
Shipped QuickShip CLI — a developer tool with 5,000+ npm downloads
Collaborated with clients to scope, design, build, and ship high-quality solutions on deadline

ReactNext.jsReact NativeTypeScriptNode.jsMongoDBPostgreSQLFirebaseTailwind CSSn8n

Education

Education & Certifications

My academic background and professional certifications.

Academic foundation

Formal software engineering study paired with production work, client delivery, and product-building practice.

Education 01

Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering

German International University (GIU)2023 – 2027

Currently pursuing a degree in Software Engineering. Projects include an HR Management System, Portal Companion App, Big Data/PySpark analysis, and Computer Vision systems.

Certifications

Proof of practice

Credentials across cloud, tooling, backend fundamentals, store delivery, and problem solving.

Jan 2026

Fing IT Professional Certificate

Fing

ITPRO–1877129051

2025

HackerRank Certificate Java (Basic)

HackerRank

1ce749824d8f

2025

HackerRank Certificate Problem Solving (Basic)

HackerRank

527264057f79

2025

The Complete 2024 Web Development Bootcamp

Udemy

UC-f20d7762-4b70-4bcb-9edb-3d887c882b1e

2024

Postman API Fundamentals Student Expert

Postman

67313326ab91e618526d9a2b

2024

AWS Educate Getting Started with Storage

Amazon Web Services (AWS)

AWS-Storage

2024

AWS Educate Introduction to Cloud 101

Amazon Web Services (AWS)

AWS-Cloud101

2025

Docker Foundations Professional Certificate

LinkedIn Learning

07bbfee4a2daf2fd2547304f69a5918dfb6dcc0f2a1f891805f807c81d2a5766

2025

Google Play Academy - Store Listing Certificate

Google Play

163874150

Skills

Technical Skills

The technologies and tools I work with to bring ideas to life.

Stack shaped for shipping.

A practical toolkit for building full products: polished interfaces, mobile apps, APIs, data, and deployment.

TypeScript

Frontend

React

Frontend

Next.js

Frontend

Node.js

Backend

PostgreSQL

Database

Supabase

Database

React Native

Mobile

Vercel

DevOps

Capability 01

Frontend

Interfaces, app shells, motion, and polished UI systems.

JavaScript

TypeScript

React

Next.js

HTML5

CSS3

Tailwind CSS

Capability 02

Mobile

Native-feeling cross-platform apps with practical product flows.

React Native

Expo

Capability 03

Backend

APIs, services, business logic, and durable server-side foundations.

Node.js

Express

NestJS

Python

Java

Flask

ASP.NET

Capability 04

Database

Relational and document storage for product data that needs structure.

PostgreSQL

MongoDB

Supabase

MSSQL

Capability 05

DevOps

Deployment, version control, cloud basics, and shipping workflows.

Git

GitHub

Vercel

Docker

AWS

Figma

Netlify

Postman

n8n

Zapier

Make.com

Capability 06

Other

Automation, tooling, and supporting product craft.

C++

Gradle

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Blog

Notes from the build floor.

Practical writing on agents, product engineering, tooling, and the decisions behind modern software work.

Replacing StackOverflow with Agent Skills

I used to spend hours searching for the right error fix. Now, I install 'Agent Skills' into my IDE, and my AI debugs the issue with expert context.

AntigravityAgent SkillsDebugging

Feb 2, 20263 min read

Why I Chosen Supabase Over Firebase for PaceFyndr

Building a social running app involves complex relationships. Here's why I migrated PaceFyndr from Firebase's document store to Supabase's relational power.

SupabaseFirebase