Muhammad Osama Shabrez
Engineering Manager
Technical Lead
Muhammad Osama Shabrez
About Me
- e-mail contact[@]osamashabrez.com
- LinkedIn linkedin.com/in/OsamaShabrez
Hello World! I am @OsamaShabrez
Technical leader with 10+ years experience designing and delivering scalable web applications, leading teams, and mentoring engineers. Skilled in C#.NET, React, cloud infrastructure, and agile methodologies. Adept at bridging technical execution and team leadership to deliver high-quality solutions.
What I Do
- I help engineering teams deliver business value with clarity, quality, and speed.
- I lead through trust, technical excellence, and strong communication.
- I turn complex requirements into scalable solutions that ship.
I’m an Engineering Manager and a Full-Stack Lead who blends hands-on technical leadership with a passion for team growth and product delivery. I guide engineers through architecture decisions, execution planning, and iterative development while ensuring everyone understands the why behind the work. My focus is on building a culture of ownership, collaboration, and continuous improvement that enables great engineering to thrive.
In my current role at a market-leading customer data science and analytics company, I connect product intent with execution, guiding teams to deliver technical solutions that advance customer and business objectives. I oversee engineering execution from requirements discovery and backlog refinement to code quality, deployment, and technical support.
People leadership is a core part of my work. I mentor engineers at different stages of their careers, create growth plans, provide feedback, and invest in their continued development. I believe in empowering teams, removing blockers, and creating space for individuals to do their best work.
Outside of work, I stay curious—sharpening my skills through technical exploration, leadership education, and learning across technology, business, and personal development.
If you’re interested in connecting, discussing engineering leadership, or exploring opportunities — let’s talk . I’m always open to meaningful conversations.
Resume
Experience
2022 - Current
dunnhumbyEngineering Manager & Lead Engineer
As a Lead Engineer and Engineering Manager, I combine hands-on technical execution with strategic leadership to drive high-quality software delivery and team growth. I oversee a team of engineers, providing technical guidance, mentorship, and performance management while fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage a team of engineers, providing mentorship, feedback, and career development guidance to foster professional growth.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams — product managers, designers, and engineers — to define requirements, shape delivery strategies, and ensure alignment with business outcomes.
- Provide technical leadership, oversee architecture discussions, and enforce best practices for code quality, testing, and release processes.
- Promote a culture of open communication, accountability, and high performance within the engineering team.
Key Achievements:
- Achieved one of the highest engagement scores across dunnhumby as a manager in 2025, reflecting strong team satisfaction.
- Mentored engineers to create growth plans and provide actionable feedback, contributing to skill development and promotion readiness.
- Achieved one of the highest code coverage among all teams, improving product reliability and maintainability.
- Introduced Co-Pilot prompt engineering, increasing engineering efficiency and accelerating development workflows.
- Created a start-up template for C# microservices, enabling rapid deployment and seamless integration into the existing ecosystem.
- Defined and standardized errors and error codes across services, improving debugging, monitoring, and cross-team consistency.
2022 - 2022
dunnhumbySenior Engineer
Dunnhumby is a leading customer data science company that helps businesses optimize their customer experiences through data-driven insights and innovations. I work here as a senior engineer, where I design and develop software solutions using C# and React.
My responsibilities include:
- Developing and maintaining high-performance web applications using C# and React
- Designing and implementing RESTful APIs to integrate with various systems and data sources
- Participating in agile development methodologies and ensuring timely delivery of project milestones
- Staying up-to-date with the latest technologies and best practices in full stack development and integrating them into the development process
- Guiding and supporting junior engineers to encourage their personal and professional development
During my time at Dunnhumby, I have contributed to the development of several innovative software solutions that helped our clients improve their business operations. I remain committed to delivering high-quality solutions and driving innovation.
2018 - 2022
Softbauware GmbHERP Application Developer & Consultant
Developed, maintained, and enhanced various ERP applications using C#.NET, BOS, and other web technologies.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify project requirements, design system architecture, and develop robust and maintainable code
- Designed and developed geo-services, including 3D viewer, map integration, and routing services
- Implemented graphical comparison between two PDF documents (construction plans)
- Developed mobile warehouse applications, which streamlined warehouse operations and improved inventory management
- Provided project management and support, including direct customer contact, to ensure timely delivery of projects and customer satisfaction
- Demonstrated a strong understanding of software development life cycle, database design principles, and web development technologies
- Cultivated a strong attention to detail, time management skills, and a results-driven approach in delivering projects within scope and deadline
2016 - 2018
HT-StudiosWerkstudent Softwareentwickler
Worked as a student software developer, responsible for the maintenance and enhancement of various projects built using CakePHP and React.
2015
TkXelSoftware Engineer
Worked on developing applications using the Ruby on Rails framework.
2011 - 2015
FreelanceWeb Developer
Developed and maintained customized software solutions for a diverse set of clients while pursuing studies at the university.
- Created an ecommerce website using CodeIgnitor, ensuring user-friendly navigation and efficient checkout process
- Developed and published a WordPress plugin, designed to prevent spam URLs from appearing in user comments
- Assisted with launching and maintaining various small-scale web projects, including optimizing web pages for faster load times and improving overall site performance
- Coordinated with clients to identify requirements and ensure that software solutions met their needs and specifications
Certificates
In no particular order
Developing Applications with Google Cloud Specialization
Courses:
1. Google Cloud Fundamentals: Core Infrastructure
2. Getting Started With Application Development
3. Securing and Integrating Components of your Application
4. App Deployment, Debugging, and Performance
1. Cypress UI automation testing for absolute beginners
2. Learn Cypress UI test automation with real-time scenarios
3. Cypress end to end testing and intercepting network call
Learning How to Learn: Powerful mental tools to help you master tough subjects
Personal Skills
Attention to detail
Problem Solving
Planning
Technical Leadership
Coding Skills
C#.NET
React
Databases
Javascript
Kotlin
DevOps
Shell Scripting
Knowledges
- Agile Methodologies
- Cloud Computing
- Distributed Computing
- Scalability
- Version Control
- Infrastructure as Code IaC
- Software Development Life Cycle
- User Experience