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Raphael Bridi

Solution Architect · Senior Team Lead · Technical Recruiter

tel: 438-394-3008 mail: raphaelbridi@yahoo.com git: github.com/tousisat

// SKILLS

leadership:

Solution Architecture | Team Leadership | Project Staffing & Task Assignment | Coaching & Mentoring | Technical Recruiting | Performance Management | Client Relations

langs:

TypeScript | JavaScript | HTML | JSS | CSS | SCSS | C# | VB.NET | Python | Java | C++

frameworks:

NodeJS | ReactJS FC | React Native | Electron | Ionic | Angular2+ | ASP.NET CORE | SpringBoot

libs:

Redux | ContextAPI | Express | MUI | Tailwind CSS | Mongoose | TypeORM | Sequelize | Socket.IO

data:

MongoDB | PostgreSQL | GraphQL | Prisma | Firebase | Supabase

cloud:

AWS | Azure | Azure Pipelines | Bicep (IaC) | Databricks | DigitalOcean | Cloud Computing | CI/CD | Jest | Swagger | Unit Testing | E2E | Lambda | OOP

ai:

GitHub Copilot | Custom AI Agents | AI-Assisted Development | Enterprise AI Search | Watson Discovery

arch:

Solution Architecture | System Design | Microservices | MicroFrontend | REST | Distributed Systems | Full-Stack

spoken:

English | French | Arabic — fully trilingual

// EXPERIENCE

Senior Team Lead, IBM Consultant

07/2021 – now

Hydro-Québec · Quebec, CA

  • ›Led the design and development of an AI search-bot system supporting technicians and staff in their day-to-day work; its MVP led to a $15 million contract with our client Hydro-Québec.
  • ›Built the platform's Azure delivery chain end to end: infrastructure as code with Bicep, CI/CD on Azure Pipelines, and Azure Databricks as the hosting and compute layer for the solution.
  • ›Introduced AI-assisted engineering across the team: GitHub Copilot in every developer's workflow, plus custom AI agents I build to automate repetitive development and delivery tasks.
  • ›Designed scalable APIs and background workers for first- and third-party license management (MERN, Azure AD, OpenShift, Watson Discovery, Daeja), serving millions of license requests daily.

Solution Architect, Coach & Technical Recruiter (concurrent role)

2021 – now

IBM · Quebec, CA

  • ›Solution Architect across concurrent client engagements (Postes Canada, CIBC, BNC): assess client needs and define the target software architecture and technology stack for each solution.
  • ›Build and staff project teams: place the right consultants on each project and ensure every team member has clear task assignments and deliverables.
  • ›Coach IBM employees to define and achieve their professional goals; member of IBM's technical recruiting team, screening and interviewing candidates to bring in new talent.

Senior Software Engineer, IBM Consultant

01/2021 – 07/2021

NGEN · Quebec, CA

  • ›Led the design and development of a custom AI-based social network for our client NGEN, driving $5.3 million of revenue every year using the latest IBM Cloud technologies, NodeJS, ReactJS, MongoDB, IBM Functions and Watson Discovery.
  • ›Designed and implemented scalable APIs and background workers for managing first- and third-party proprietary licenses using the MERN stack, IBM Functions, and other IBM cloud technologies, serving millions of license requests daily.
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// EXPERIENCE (continued)

Senior Software Engineer

05/2020 – 01/2021

PROGTECH · Quebec, CA

  • ›Implemented an enterprise application for our insurance client using JavaScript, React, NodeJS, MongoDB and MUI.
  • ›Designed and developed systems facilitating HR and employees to perform various tasks.
  • ›Fully automated the insurance platform's accounting user experience by integrating Sage One.

Software Engineer, Contract

03/2019 – 08/2019

KAUST · Thuwal, SA

  • ›Designed and implemented a real-time presentation system using React, NodeJS, SCSS, JS and Socket.IO.
  • ›Time and resource planning in a design notebook.

Embedded Engineer, Consultant

09/2017 – 04/2020

ERGONOFIS · Quebec, CA

  • ›Designed and implemented an enterprise fintech application for their desk-reservation system, driving monthly potential revenue of $100,000 using RPI microcomputers, embedded microcontrollers, C++, gRPC, React Native, Node, Redux, Firebase and Angular2+.
  • ›Engineering lead for designing and developing the desk-reservation hardware system.

IoT Consultant, Contract

01/2016 – 01/2020

Ahuntsic College · Quebec, CA

  • ›Helped professors rebuild the final-year project for electrical engineering students.
  • ›Designed and implemented a step-by-step guide for assembling and programming an internet-controlled robot using JavaScript, TypeScript, Angular 2+, ReactJS, Redux, Java, NodeJS, Raspberry Pi, ATmega328, SolidWorks and 3D printing.

// EDUCATION

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

2015 – 2019

ÉTS University · Quebec, CA

  • ›Major in Electrical and Computer Engineering.
  • ›Scholarship for academic excellence.

// PROJECTS

~/autotrack

autotrack.trifali.app

AUTOTRACK: SaaS GPS fleet-tracking platform that lets companies track their vehicles in real time and generate monthly reports.

~/gestia

gestia.trifali.app

GESTIA: All-in-one business management platform for Quebec companies — clients, projects, quotes, invoices and payments in one place.

~/locaquebec

locaquebec.trifali.app

LOCAQUÉBEC: Local rental marketplace for Quebec — find and rent cars, bikes, tools and more from people nearby.

~/publio

publio.trifali.app

PUBLIO: AI-powered social media automation for agencies — manage up to 30 clients from one dashboard with AI-generated content calendars and auto-publishing.

// OTHERS

  • ›Ex-bodybuilder: won 3rd prize at the 2019 Men's Physique competition in Montreal, Canada.
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