Hussein Fakih
Greater Montreal Metropolitan Area (CA)--
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Senior Solutions Architect with over 20 years of experience designing and deploying full-stack software solutions,
robust IT infrastructures, and scalable enterprise systems. Proven expertise across sectors including finance, education,
automotive, hospitality, energy, and SME, with a focus on React, Node.js, SQL Server, and WordPress platforms.
Adept at leading cross-functional teams, optimizing backend performance, automating workflows, and implementing
secure, high-availability environments using Windows Server, Hyper-V, Active Directory, and cloud collaboration tools.
Passionate about delivering business-aligned technology, enhancing UX, and driving digital transformation through
agile practices and strategic technical leadership.
SKILLS
Core Competencies: Solutions Architecture · Full-Stack Development · IT Infrastructure & Security · Cross-Platform
Mobile Apps · Database Optimization · Agile & DevOps Practices · Team Leadership · Digital Transformation.
Frontend & Mobile Frameworks: React · React Native · React Router · TanStack Query (React Query) · Tailwind CSS ·
WordPress.
Backend & Infrastructure: Node.js · Express.js · Vite · Sequelize · Microsoft SQL Server · Windows Server · Active
Directory · Hyper-V · WSUS.
Development Tools & Platforms: Git · GitHub · Jira · Slack · Cisco WebEx · Zoom · Google Workspace .
Programming Languages: JavaScript · SQL · HTML5 · CSS3.
Soft Skills & Collaboration: Client Communication · Remote Team Coordination · Requirements Analysis · Webinar
Facilitation · Multilingual: English · French · Arabic.
EXPERIENCE
React Native Developer, Self-Employed.
Mar. 2025 - Present
• Developing a standalone cross-platform mobile news application for an established WordPress-based media site.
• Building the mobile frontend using React Native, with dynamic content pulled from the site's RESTful WordPress
API.
• Designing reusable components and responsive layouts to ensure optimal reading experience across devices.
• Implementing features such as article feeds, category filtering, in-app navigation, and media rendering.
• Managing end-to-end app development independently, including testing and performance tuning for production
readiness.
Senior Solutions Architect | IT Consultant, Data Solutions and Digital Services. Beirut
July. 2022 - March. 2025
• Led a 7-member development team to architect and deploy a POS web application using React, Node.js, TanStack
Query, Ant Design, Sequelize, and SQL Server—resulting in a 30% boost in transaction speed and enabling real-time
inventory synchronization.
• Delivered 12+ responsive, client-branded WordPress websites—improving mobile usability and engagement across
finance, retail, and education sectors.
• Spearheaded critical IT infrastructure upgrades including Windows Server deployment, Active Directory integration,
and Hyper-V replication—enhancing fault tolerance, scalability, and security posture.
• Streamlined IT support workflows by implementing SLA-driven protocols—reducing average resolution time by 40%
and achieving 95% user satisfaction.
• Standardized source control and project management using Git and Jira—improving cross-functional collaboration
and increasing delivery velocity by 25%.
Senior Software Architect | Database Specialist, Hyper Business Enterprise. Beirut
July. 2008 - July. 2022
• Directed development teams in designing enterprise applications for clients in finance, automotive, hospitality, and
energy sectors using Node.js, React, and SQL Server.
• Improved database performance by 40% via optimized stored procedures, indexing strategies, and automated SQL
Server Agent tasks.
• Collaborated with stakeholders using agile methodologies to translate business requirements into scalable,
production-ready software—reducing post-launch support cases by 15%.
IT Infrastructure Director | Systems Architect, Phoenix International School. Beirut
July. 2010 - July. 2022
• Designed and maintained enterprise-grade IT infrastructure for 600+ users, ensuring 99.9% uptime with Windows
Server, Active Directory, and Hyper-V implementations.
• Reduced network vulnerabilities by 25% through the deployment of Exchange Server, WSUS, and secure policy
controls.
• Enabled continuity of education during the COVID-19 pandemic by deploying and administering Google Workspace
and Zoom for 400+ users, with zero service disruption.
• Developed and managed the school’s WordPress-based digital platform—leading to a 20% increase in stakeholder
engagement and improved external communications.
Webinar Host | Online Support Specialist, International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). Beirut - Remote
November. 2020 - January. 2022
• Managed technical operations for 100+ high-profile webinars using Cisco WebEx—ensuring seamless execution,
compliance with security protocols, and real-time attendee support.
• Provided remote user onboarding and technical troubleshooting, contributing to consistently high attendee
satisfaction and event reliability.
Software Developer | Systems Administrator, XWARE. Beirut
January. 2003 - July. 2008
• Modernized client business systems using VB.NET and SQL Server—automating workflows and increasing
operational efficiency by 30%.
• Administered IT infrastructure for small and medium-sized enterprises, deploying Windows Server, Active Directory,
and Group Policies to enhance system stability and security.
ACHIEVEMENTS
• Led the end-to-end development of a high-performance POS web application using React, Node.js, and SQL Server,
resulting in a 30% increase in transaction processing speed and real-time inventory tracking.
• Architected scalable enterprise platforms across finance, automotive, hospitality, and energy sectors, improving data
integrity, integration efficiency, and overall business workflow automation.
• Built and deployed 12+ responsive WordPress websites, increasing client visibility and user engagement by up to 20%
across multiple industries.
• Managed secure IT infrastructure for 600+ users, implementing Active Directory, Windows Server, and Hyper-V
replication to achieve 99.9% uptime and robust disaster recovery.
• Optimized SQL Server database performance with advanced indexing, stored procedures, and automated maintenance
tasks—reducing average query latency by 40%.
• Delivered mission-critical IT upgrades and support systems during the COVID-19 pandemic, enabling seamless
remote operations and virtual learning environments for over 400 users.
• Directed agile development teams and standardized workflows with Git and Jira, accelerating delivery timelines by
25% and increasing cross-team transparency.
• Successfully delivered a cross-platform mobile app for a news media site using React Native, integrating WordPress
REST APIs for real-time content delivery and dynamic mobile UI.
EDUCATION
Lebanese University, Beirut
B.S. in Computer Science, Faculty of Sciences
