I'm a dedicated backend developer from Alexandria, Egypt with a passion for building scalable, high-performance systems. At 16, I balance my academic studies with professional software development, specializing in Node.js ecosystems and distributed database architectures.

const youssef = {
  location: "Alexandria, Egypt",
  education: "Senior 2 Student",
  specialization: "Backend Development",
  experience: "2+ years",
  languages: ["JavaScript", "TypeScript", "SQL", "HTML", "CSS"],
  currentlyLearning: ["System Design", "Cloud Architecture", "Performance Optimization"]
};

Backend	Database	DevOps
Frontend	UI/Styling	Tools

• API Development: Building robust REST and GraphQL APIs with comprehensive documentation
• Database Design: Creating efficient schemas and optimizing query performance
• System Architecture: Designing scalable microservices and distributed systems
• Containerization: Deploying applications with Docker and container orchestration
• Performance Optimization: Identifying and resolving bottlenecks in backend systems
• Version Control: Managing code with Git and implementing effective branching strategies
• Server Configuration: Setting up and maintaining web servers with Nginx

With over 2 years of backend development experience, I've successfully:

• Architected and implemented e-commerce backends supporting thousands of transactions
• Developed real-time communication systems using WebSockets and event-driven architecture
• Integrated complex payment processing workflows with international payment gateways
• Implemented robust authentication and authorization systems with OAuth 2.0 and JWT
• Optimized database queries resulting in >50% performance improvements
• Created comprehensive API documentation with Swagger/OpenAPI
• Designed and built data pipelines for analytics and reporting

• Senior 2 Student - Currently pursuing a rigorous STEM-focused curriculum
• Self-directed Learning - Continuously expanding knowledge through online courses, documentation, and hands-on projects
• Technical Workshops - Regular participation in coding competitions and developer meetups

Take a deeper dive into my work, case studies, and ongoing projects at usif.me.

I'm always interested in challenging projects and collaborative opportunities. Feel free to reach out if you'd like to discuss potential collaborations or just talk tech!