Behrouz Pooladrak
Passionate Software Engineer

About

A person who fell in love with learning and developing.

Behrouz Pooladrak

I'm Behrouz, residing in the captivating Netherlands. With a career spanning back to 2008, I've immersed myself in the realm of computer science. My journey has been marked by a wealth of experience in crafting and shaping numerous projects, predominantly focusing on web and application development. Collaborating with various companies, I've been instrumental in aiding them to achieve their objectives and enhance their systems. In recent years, my mission has centered on furnishing clients with pragmatic, cutting-edge front-end development solutions. My forte lies in pioneering innovative and advantageous problem-solving approaches, dissecting projects into manageable sections. I take pride in my well-earned reputation for swift, precise development, consistently delivering high-quality, imaginative solutions. Throughout my diverse assignments, I've demonstrated a knack for swiftly grasping new concepts and effectively applying them to tangible, real-world projects.

Articles

My lastet thought-provoking articles.

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The Fishbowl Conversation: Enhancing Collaboration in Software Development

Explore the fishbowl conversation method to foster open dialogue and ensure all voices are heard in software development meetings and tech conferences.
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Navigating the Waters of Software Releases: The Shiproom Meeting

Discover the meticulous planning behind software releases with a look into shiproom meetings, where critical decisions are made, bugs are triaged, and risks are managed to ensure a seamless product launch.
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Embrace the Future: Built-in AI in Chrome

Explore the transformative benefits of Chrome's built-in AI, from ease of deployment and enhanced privacy to improved user experience and offline functionality.

Resume

My astonishing journey in professional life.

Experiences

  1. Software Engineer

    Software Engineer Current

    Booking.com Amsterdam, Netherlands (Hybrid) Dec 2022 - Present
    Description
    • Translate requirements into fully functioning features using JavaScript, TypeScript, React, HTML/CSS.
    • Continuously look for ways to improve Booking.com and implement A/B tests.
    TypeScript JavaScript React
  2. Software Engineer

    Software Engineer

    Elements / Makerstreet Amsterdam/Almere Netherlands (On-site) May 2021 - Dec 2022
    Description
    • Develope and maintain the frontend of diffrent projects.
    Extra Points
    • Various experiences regarding the frontend development in different projects for companies like KPN, VNG, and others.
    Other Responsibilities
    • Frontend technical guide
    • Jonior Program Trainer
    TypeScript JavaScript Web components SCSS Jest React Stencil.js React Native Redux Toolkit React Query
  3. Software Engineer

    Software Engineer

    KPN (via Elements) Amsterdam Netherlands (On-site) Jun 2021 - Dec 2021
    Description
    • Develop KPN service tools features based on native web components with Stenciljs, which uses the shadow DOM and makes it possible to use them with any framework or library without any conflict or problem; in addition, it has a significant advantage regarding the infrastructure ready for micro-frontend architecture.
    TypeScript JavaScript Web components SCSS Jest React Stencil.js Vue Micro-Frontend Architecture
  4. Software Engineer

    Software Engineer

    PayamPardaz Esfahan (Hybrid) Mar 2017 - May 2021
    Description
    • Design and create the structure of the user interface.
    • Establish a single page application with angular.
    • Material design for user interface with new creative components based on the material design.
    • Automatic build and test with Microsoft Azure (TFS)
    • Protractor e2e test automation
    • User experience research and improvement
    • Graphic / User Interface design
    • Programming front end with typescript based on Angular framework.
    Extra Points
    • I possess excellent experience with work in an Agile environment.
    • Work on a large-scale project
    • Learn the new topics related to the network and security
    • Time management in challenging circumstances like release and demo times
    • Cooperate with teammates and learn new things in pair work
    • Improve my aptitude to communicate and have an appropriate presentation in front of many audiences.
    Other Responsibilities
    • Structural consultant
    • Creative consultant
    TypeScript JavaScript Angular Angular Material SCSS Jasmine Karma Adobe XD Adobe Illustrator Adobe Photoshop Adobe Animate React
  5. Software Engineer

    Software Engineer

    Clientime Canada (Remote) Oct 2019 - Nov 2020

    This project is about a single-page application of the real estate house by Canadian standards. All process management systems like booking appointments, managing agents and offers, etc., are developed in a comprehensive all-in-one package. This online service provides everything related to registering agents, booking an appointment, offers and showing a house, reports, messaging desk, office management, and many minor modules, from recording to selling and feedback. UI/UX design with Adobe XD and developed with React.js Backend Django Rest Framework.

    Description
    • Design system and create the structure of the user interface from scratch.
    • UI/UX Design with Adobe XD.
    • Developed with React.
    • Deployed as PWA application.
    Other Responsibilities
    • Dev Manager
    • Creative consultant
    TypeScript JavaScript Bootstrap SCSS Jasmine Adobe XD React
  6. Software Engineer

    Software Engineer

    NanoApps Dubai (Remote) Dec 2014 - Feb 2017
    Description
    • Nutty Hero iOS Game.
    • Naughty Blocks iOS Game.
    • Funny Blowing Shot iOS Application.
    • Design and User experience design to create the user interface structure with Adobe XD / Adobe Illustrator.
    • Develop iOS native application/game with swift.
    • Develop a blowing sound detector by analyzing the rate of the microphone.
    • Design a simple photo editor with a transparent object gallery for the FunnyBlowingShot application.
    • Game design and development with swift (Naughty Blocks).
    • Design and develop the game (Nutty Hero Endless Game)
    • Design assets (icon, screenshots, splash, etc.) for the AppStore.
    • Develop backend side that is related to store data and analytics of the projects.
    • Develop / Design company web site like AppStore design to display apps/games.
    • Animated sticker pack design/development with In-App purchase
    • Items /User Interface / Level / Characters Design.
    Extra Points
    • Improve experience with custom form management, Multilingual and switch between languages, Animated Splash, APNG, in-app purchase, ads in-app and random rate to show them, App rating and user feedback analysis, Auto Layout, TestFlight, Lottie Animation, Enterprise deployment, Ad-hoc, iTunes Connect, debug on the device, etc.
    • Experience from base sketch to develop and publish app in AppStore.
    • Work on different types of projects.
    • Fantastic experience about creating a game/app from scratch with many graphic elements that all of them should be in the same state and design method.
    • Creative application that detects the user blowing to a candle fire on the screen (with optional face detection) and takes a funny photo with a simple phone editor and Design a simple game only with the drawing method
    Other Responsibilities
    • iOS Developer
    • Game Developer
    TypeScript JavaScript Adobe XD Swift Adobe Photoshop Adobe Illustrator Adobe Animate ActionScript Swift
  7. Software Engineer

    Software Engineer

    LG Electronics South Korea (Remote) Sep 2010 - Apr 2014
    Description
    • Developed Applications List: Astronomy App, Medicine Lab App, Mindfulness App, Biography App, Recipe App.
    • Develop with JavaScript language based on SDK of LG Smart TV.
    • Test and improve with the QA test team in Korea.
    • Publish in LG Smart TV Store
    • Design and develop the user interface.
    Extra Points
    • Creating an app for TV was one of the most challenging experiences I have ever had, and I got more familiar with JS advanced techniques and how to use LG Smart TV SDK to develop an application for TV
    • Cooperate with testers and learn new things in pair work
    • Improve my aptitude to communicate and have an appropriate presentation in front of many audiences.
    JavaScript Vanila Js LG Smart TV SDK

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Languages

  1. English

    English

    Professional working proficiency
  2. Dutch

    Dutch

    Elementary proficiency

Projects

Excellent moments, challenging and exciting projects, and learning opportunities.

  1. Part-up

    Part-up

    Elements / Part-up Oct 2022 - Dec 2022

    Description

    Work as a front-end developer for Part-up, adding new features and maintaining and fixing bugs.

    TypeScript JavaScript SCSS Vue
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  2. StembureauApp

    StembureauApp

    Elements / KPN / VNG Feb 2022 - Oct 2022

    Description

    Work as a frontend developer of the StembureauApp, an application that provides you with real-time insight into the elections. There is no more black-box during elections, but you are continuously informed of what is going on. As chairperson at the polling station, it supports you with executing all actions. It provides you with a direct line of communication through which you can submit problems or express your concerns. You can see the live turnout in his municipality, per polling station, district, or city center. And all at the same time if you want. You can send unforeseen circumstances per polling station ad hoc and gain insight into fraud attempts. You have the option to remotely resolve counting differences, which means a significant improvement in the quality of the process reports.

    TypeScript JavaScript SCSS React Redux Toolkit React Query
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  3. IND Appointment hunter

    IND Appointment hunter

    Personal May 2022 - May 2022

    Description

    A straightforward and easy-to-use tool that comforts you to inspect for newly vacant or recently canceled appointments in IND and hunt the appointment spots.

    TypeScript JavaScript React Formik React Query
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  4. DePeiling Application(EenVandaag)

    DePeiling Application(EenVandaag)

    AvroTros Jan 2022 - Jan 2022

    Description

    Work as React Native application developer of DePeiling, and the Poll is the political analysis of EenVandaag, conducted by research agency Ipsos. At 'De Polling,' people can distribute ten votes instead of one. These can all be given to the same party if one is sure of their preference. They can also be split between two of several parties. Work as React Native application developer of DePeiling, and the Poll is the political analysis of EenVandaag, conducted by research agency Ipsos. At 'De Polling,' people can distribute ten votes instead of one. These can all be given to the same party if one is sure of their preference. They can also be split between two of several parties.

    TypeScript JavaScript React React Native GraphQL React Query
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  5. Service Tools KPN

    Service Tools KPN

    KPN Jun 2021 - Dec 2021

    Description

    Develop KPN service tools features based on native web components with Stenciljs, which uses the shadow DOM and makes it possible to use them with any framework or library without any conflict or problem; in addition, it has a significant advantage regarding the infrastructure ready for micro-frontend architecture.

    TypeScript JavaScript Stenciljs Web Components Micro-Frontend Architecture
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Certifications

Valuable credentials, recognized achievements, and professional development milestones.

  1. AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner

    AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner

    Amazon Web Services (AWS) Issued Sep 2024 Expiers Sep 2027

    Credential ID: bd11ea03e4494c0aa1a0769c0ed025e6

    Amazon Web Services (AWS)
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  2. A Technical Leader's Qualities and Effectiveness

    A Technical Leader's Qualities and Effectiveness

    University of Colorado Boulder Issued Aug 2024

    Credential ID: 80A6BU3PKDLP

    Management Leadership
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  3. Advanced Prompt Engineering for Everyone

    Advanced Prompt Engineering for Everyone

    Vanderbilt University Issued Aug 2024

    Credential ID: XXH5ZK6QH0HO

    Prompt Engineering Engineering Artificial Intelligence (AI)
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  4. Agile Project Management

    Agile Project Management

    Google Issued Aug 2024

    Credential ID: DVIR9F5UUY0B

    Management Agile Methodologies
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  5. Communication as a Technical Leader

    Communication as a Technical Leader

    University of Colorado Boulder Issued Aug 2024

    Credential ID: VQRU5VX8AXS2

    Leadership Communication
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  6. How to Manage a Remote Team

    How to Manage a Remote Team

    GitLab Issued Aug 2024

    Credential ID: TVUY4H101QJ7

    Management
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  7. How to Network: Leading Yourself to Lead Others

    How to Network: Leading Yourself to Lead Others

    University of Michigan Issued Aug 2024

    Credential ID: JPBFNP4QEEZE

    Leadership
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  8. Leadership Style and Building a High-Performance Team

    Leadership Style and Building a High-Performance Team

    University of Colorado Boulder Issued Aug 2024

    Credential ID: VCCJCI16TSW9

    Leadership
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  9. Prompt Engineering for ChatGPT

    Prompt Engineering for ChatGPT

    Vanderbilt University Issued Aug 2024

    Credential ID: SDM6G24EQ8RZ

    Prompt Engineering Engineering Artificial Intelligence (AI)
    Show credential
  10. Stakeholder Management

    Stakeholder Management

    Starweaver Issued Aug 2024

    Credential ID: H0LYVG6I57NP

    Stakeholder Management
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  11. Integrating AWS with the SDK

    Integrating AWS with the SDK

    AWS Training Online Issued Jul 2024

    Credential ID: DER1DSL1R865

    Amazon Web Services (AWS)
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  12. Serverless Architectures on AWS

    Serverless Architectures on AWS

    AWS Training Online Issued Jul 2024

    Credential ID: XYCUQJL7GBDM

    Amazon Web Services (AWS)
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  13. AWS Cloud Technical Essentials

    AWS Cloud Technical Essentials

    AWS Training Online Issued Jun 2024

    Credential ID: XGWGYGJU2RQR

    Amazon Web Services (AWS)
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  14. Project Initiation: Starting a Successful Project

    Project Initiation: Starting a Successful Project

    Google Issued May 2024

    Credential ID: GSPVQ5AKYZPA

    Management
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  15. Real-World Engineering Management Specialization

    Real-World Engineering Management Specialization

    AWIT Issued May 2024

    Credential ID: JXM8RMHJW824

    Management Stakeholder Management
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  16. Scrum Master Certification Specialization

    Scrum Master Certification Specialization

    LearnQuest Issued May 2024

    Credential ID: 2QWX3ZJPKDF9

    Scrum Agile Methodologies
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  17. People and Soft Skills for Professional and Personal Success Specialization

    People and Soft Skills for Professional and Personal Success Specialization

    IBM Issued Apr 2024

    Credential ID: 998K5TJERN7W

    Management Soft Skills
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  18. Developing on AWS

    Developing on AWS

    AWS Training Online Issued Jan 2024

    Credential ID: yiniN3NBykSUCcEBc4Uq0A2

    Amazon Web Services (AWS)
  19. Java as a Second Language

    Java as a Second Language

    LearnQuest Issued Sep 2023

    Credential ID: 6MEX1ZX0ZEMQ

    Java
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  20. Software Development Lifecycle Specialization

    Software Development Lifecycle Specialization

    University of Minnesota Issued Jul 2023

    Credential ID: U4U2GHWYMHBG

    Computer Engineering Engineering
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  21. Software Design and Architecture Specialization

    Software Design and Architecture Specialization

    University of Alberta Issued Jun 2023

    Credential ID: EVE7M4KT7SB7

    Software Architecture Computer Engineering Engineering
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  22. Meta Front-End Developer Specialization

    Meta Front-End Developer Specialization

    Meta Issued May 2023

    Credential ID: D55R8QDGYG3C

    React.js TypeScript JavaScript
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  23. CSS for JavaScript Developers

    CSS for JavaScript Developers

    CSS for JavaScript Developers Issued Nov 2022

    Credential ID: 63756e6509139a7e839441ad

    CSS JavaScript
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  24. Certificaat Nederlands A2

    Certificaat Nederlands A2

    Suitcase talen Almere Issued Jun 2022

    Dutch Language
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  25. Web Components & Stencil.js - Build Custom HTML Elements

    Web Components & Stencil.js - Build Custom HTML Elements

    Udemy Issued Jun 2021

    Credential ID: UC-cdca73de-6832-4eaf-8df1-f27f9de7ce30

    Web Development JavaScript
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Code

My lovely and exciting experiences in the developmen adventure.

A preview of XKCD Explorer App
XKCD Explorer App

A simplistic XKCD strip explorer application.

Source Code Preview
A preview of Series list for Smart TV app
Series list for Smart TV app

A simple and efficient app that shows the listing series and is specifically designed for Smart TV.

Source Code Preview
A preview of Postcard Editor
Postcard Editor

A postcard editor with React and Fabric uses the Canvas to manage a simple postcard editor.

Source Code Preview

Speaking

Reflecting on My Speaking Adventures.

  1. Symposium Break Through 2024
    Symposium Break Through 2024

    Symposium Break Through 2024

    Auditorium 5612 June 2024

    Topic

    Hackathon a way to break through!

    Description

    Thrilled to share my recent experience speaking at the Symposium Break Through 2024 in Eindhoven University of Technology, where I had the honor of discussing "The Path to Breakthrough in Booking" In an industry as dynamic as ours, staying ahead means constantly reimagining the norm. At Booking.com we've harnessed the power of hackathons to not only fuel our innovative engines but also to shape solutions that resonate on a global scale.

    Innovation Software Engineering Hackathon Break Through
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  2. Exe(cut) Conference 2024
    Exe(cut) Conference 2024

    Exe(cut) Conference 2024

    Stadion Galgenwaard March 2024

    Topic

    Hackathon a Path to Innovation!

    Description

    Thrilled to share my recent experience speaking at the exec(ut) conference 2024 in Utrecht, where I had the honor of discussing "The Path to Innovation in Booking" In an industry as dynamic as ours, staying ahead means constantly reimagining the norm. At Booking.com we've harnessed the power of hackathons to not only fuel our innovative engines but also to shape solutions that resonate on a global scale.

    Innovation Software Engineering Hackathon
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  3. Frontend United 2023
    Frontend United 2023

    Frontend United 2023

    Pakhuis de Zwijger May 2023

    Topic

    Optimising React Application for Core Web Vitals

    Description

    I had the privilege of sharing my expertise and experiences on the cutting-edge topic of Optimising Core Web Vitals with an incredibly talented and engaged audience. The energy and enthusiasm in the room were palpable as fellow frontend enthusiasts came together to exchange innovative ideas and explore new frontiers.

    Optimising Core Web Vitals React

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