Hamzah Issa

Projects

A few things I’ve built and tinkered with.

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Doerly

Full-stack task marketplace platform connecting users who need tasks done with those willing to complete them. Built with modern tech stack focusing on scalability, security, and clean architecture principles.

Key Features:

  • Task creation and management system
  • Real-time offers and bidding functionality
  • In-app messaging between users
  • RESTful API design with Spring Boot
  • Responsive React frontend
  • Spring Boot
  • MySQL
  • React
  • REST API
  • Full-Stack
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IBM SkillsBuild Enterprise Project

Led a cross-functional team of 6 developers as Senior Developer and Scrum Master to deliver a production-grade web application for IBM. Managed the complete software development lifecycle from planning through deployment, conducting daily standups, sprint planning, and retrospectives while maintaining high code quality standards through rigorous reviews.

Leadership & Impact:

  • Led and mentored team of 6 developers
  • Facilitated all Scrum ceremonies and sprint planning
  • Architected technical solutions and design decisions
  • Conducted code reviews ensuring quality standards
  • Created and presented final deliverable to IBM stakeholders
  • Managed GitLab workflows and CI/CD pipeline
  • Coordinated feature development across team members
  • Enterprise Development
  • Scrum Master
  • GitLab
  • Leadership
  • Stakeholder Management

AI Tic-Tac-Toe Game

Led a 3-person development team to create an intelligent game featuring an unbeatable AI opponent using the minimax algorithm. Took ownership of teaching Git version control and collaborative development practices to team members with zero prior experience, establishing workflows and best practices that enabled smooth collaboration throughout the project.

Leadership Highlights:

  • Team lead for 3 developers with diverse skill levels
  • Designed and taught Git workflows from fundamentals
  • Implemented minimax algorithm and AI logic
  • Established code review processes and standards
  • Mentored team members in Python best practices
  • Python
  • Minimax Algorithm
  • AI
  • Team Leadership
  • Mentoring
  • Git
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FitAll Gym Management System

Full-featured gym management application built with Java, demonstrating object-oriented programming principles. Includes member booking, class scheduling, and administrative features with a clean MVC architecture.

  • Java
  • OOP
  • UML
  • MVC
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Zombie Survival Game

Action-packed survival game developed in Godot Engine for A-Level Computer Science. Features intelligent enemy AI, wave-based progression, power-up systems, and polished UI/UX elements.

  • Godot Engine
  • GDScript
  • Game Design
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Portfolio Website

Modern, fully responsive portfolio website built with vanilla HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Features include dark/light theme switching with system preference detection, accessible navigation, and optimized performance.

  • HTML5
  • CSS3
  • JavaScript
  • Accessibility
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