Hicham Sentel

Lead Software Engineer @ Eviden

About

I specialize in designing scalable microservices architectures and leading technical excellence across distributed teams. As a Lead Dev, I've proven my ability to drive technical vision while mentoring developers and ensuring code quality at scale. My journey spans insurance platforms, talent management systems, real-time analytics, and ETL pipelines—always prioritizing code quality, architectural consistency, and innovation. I'm passionate about solving complex technical challenges while maintaining clean architecture, strong testing practices, and security at their core. Beyond building software, I'm committed to elevating engineering standards through mentoring, code reviews, and technical roadmap definition. I'm continuously exploring emerging technologies—AI agents, LLMs, and distributed systems—and enjoy applying them to solve real problems. I am always interested in connecting with people passionate about engineering excellence and innovation.

Country

Morocco

City

Prefecture of Casablanca

Industry

Computer Software

Skill

Spring Framework, Node.js, Problem Solving, ASP.NET MVC, Transact-SQL (T-SQL), Entity Framework, AngularJS, Angular, Analytical Skills, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Git, Version Control, Web Applications, .NET Core, Jira, Coaching, Leadership, Public Speaking, Web Development

Experience

Lead Software Engineer

Eviden

2024-1 - Present · 2 yrs 9 mos

Casablanca-Settat, Maroc

• Led the technical direction of the development team, making architectural decisions and setting coding standards to ensure maintainable and scalable solutions. • Reviewed and merged Pull Requests, providing thorough code reviews and constructive feedback to uphold code quality across the team. • Participated in architectural meetings with stakeholders and architects, contributing to system design and technical roadmap discussions. • Mentored junior and mid-level developers, conducting knowledge-sharing sessions and supporting their technical growth. • Collaborated closely with the Product Owner and SCRUM Master to refine the backlog, estimate user stories, and ensure timely delivery of sprint goals. • Coordinated with DevOps and QA teams to establish CI/CD pipelines and ensure high test coverage and deployment reliability. • Facilitated sprint ceremonies (planning, daily stand-ups, retrospectives) and drove continuous improvement within the team. • Served as the primary technical point of contact for the client (TDF), gathering requirements and translating business needs into technical specifications.

Software Engineer

CHAUSSEA

2023-9 - 2024-1 · 5 mos

Mohammédia

• Collaborated within an Agile/SCRUM team to design, develop, and deliver full-stack features on schedule. • Participated in sprint planning and backlog grooming sessions, contributing to effort estimation and task prioritization. • Wrote clean, well-documented code and conducted peer code reviews to maintain quality standards. • Worked closely with UX/UI designers and business stakeholders to translate requirements into functional, intuitive features. • Ensured solution quality through unit testing, integration testing, and active participation in UAT sessions.

Software Engineer

Advancio

2021-4 - 2023-7 · 2 yrs 4 mos

Prefecture of Casablanca, Casablanca-Settat, Morocco

• Developed and maintained full-stack features for internal and client-facing applications across insurance, recruitment, and project management domains. • Designed and implemented ETL pipelines to automate data cleansing and transformation workflows, improving data quality and operational efficiency. • Built and maintained analytical dashboards providing real-time insights and data visualization for various projects. • Collaborated with cross-functional teams and communicated progress, blockers, and technical solutions effectively in a remote environment.