Zembra

A complete application for review data collection from major review platforms like Google, Yelp, Facebook, 20+ other networks.
Zembra is the best tool to gather review data and social contents (like Instagram comments, TikTok videos, etc.).

Zembra consists of an API that returns reviews in a standardized format for optimal data aggregation. It solves scalability and fingerprinting detection challenges.

Zembra: https://www.zembratech.com/
API Documentation: https://docs.zembra.io/
SaaS: https://my.zembratech.com/
API endpoint: https://api.zembra.io/
API sandbox: https://sandbox.zembra.io/
Knowledge Base: https://help.zembratech.com/
Status page: https://status.zembra.io/

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Capital One

Senior Software Engineering Manager

ISC (Integrated Specialty Coverages, LLC)

ISC is a wholesaler insurance company. As part of the ISC engineering department, the backbone of ISC, we provide and maintain the main web-based software and infrastructure used by thousands of users of different roles: agents, underwriters, auditors, carriers, etc. to illustrate the lifecycle of an insurance policy.

As a software engineer, I take part in:
• Add new products to the platform: rating and quote generation, legal document generation, etc.
• Design and develop new services to be consumed by the main platform and exposed to partners: wholesaler portal, OCR microservice, …
• Provide support to existing products by implementing updates and business requested changes, in addition to resolving eventual bugs.
• Design and implement new features.
• Lead a local team and oversee work conducted by a remote outsourcing team

At ISC, my role expands beyond development:
• Run daily scrum
• Setup code standard
• Setup SonarQube
• Code reviews
• Mentoring and continuous training for junior developers
• Run interviews: phone screening + virtual/on site interviews
• Helped reorganize developer teams to improve productivity
• Helped grow the team by actively reaching out to candidates and succeeded in referring 4 former coworkers to join ISC
• Contributed to transforming the work environment into a fun space
• Department process improvement contribution impacting interaction between developers, QA engineers, product managers, and business analysts.
• Research and POCs
• Setup unit test framework + Github integration + training
• Production support
• Setup Jenkins jobs
• Run deployments

The tech stack is essentially LAMP built on top of the Zend framework. Local environment in AWS EC2 VMs.

Visit https://tech.iscmga.com/ for additional information. Tools: PHP – Javascript – Less – MySQL – PHPStorm – GitHub – Jira

Senior Software Engineer

SOCi, Inc.

SOCi provides a cross-social-network platform where business owners can connect social pages and manage all in one place. From posts to reviews through conversations, engagements, and sentiment analysis, our product provides an easy-to-use SaaS that relieves the burden of multiple networks content management and helps improve business-to-client partnership.

From the technical perspective, I work in a mob made of three senior developers. We clear out bug tickets when time permits and focus mainly on building new features that add value. We discuss specs, create subtasks, make estimates, take decisions on the implementation taking into consideration delivery time, code complexity, and reliability.

Less frequently, we do some refactoring and work on improving the existing architecture to deliver more efficient and scalable code.

Working as a mob helps sharing thoughts and reduces the risk of misconception and bugs, in addition to reducing the overload of pre/post deployment testing.

We use Jira to track tickets and progress of new features as a group of vertical slices, and GitHub as principal VCS and collaboration tool.

Visit https://www.meetsoci.com/ for additional information.

Tools: PHP – GraphQL – Backbone.js – Javascript – Less – MySQL – PHPStorm – PHPUnit – GitHub – Jira – Docker – Sonar – LogDNA – API

Senior Full Stack Developer

Tunisian Air Force (TAF) 

Started as a junior Software Developer, contributed to achieving local applications using ArcGIS, Visual Basic, Java, and Avenue: Flight Navigation Log, Route Selection (length, clearance), Fuel/Bearing Calculation, ICAO Weather API communication, Alerts Broadcasting – ATAM/ANAM, Aerial Warfare Strategic Simulation.

Part of my duties was to ensure applying best code practices and security principles (prevent SQL injection, Replay, Password Hashing, Data Encryption at rest, etc.) as well as testing.

By the meantime, I had the opportunity to work with a cross-functional team of engineers and designers to implement a prototype of flight simulator and other military related training emulators.

Starting from 2009, worked with a team on migrating existing applications to Web and SaaS applications using LAMP and .NET stacks (2013).

In 2010, I started leading a team that includes product managers, graphic designers, and software engineers, in charge of developing new applications. This resulted in having to lead meetings with our internal stakeholders and discuss business goals and budgeting. In addition, I was periodically reporting achievements and progress to our chain of command.

In the last two years (2016-2018), while still working as a Full Stack Developer, I had the chance to run Data Analysis and apply Machine Learning algorithms on data extracted from a Computer Vision process allowing Facial Identification (Python, Haar-Cascade, R, H2O, Distributed Random Forest, OpenCV).

Tools: PHP – Oracle – Java – VB – Forms Developer – ArcGIS – Avenue – JavaScript – R – Python – H2O – OpenCV – Artificial Intelligence – Data Science – API – MySQL

About Me:

I am a software engineer and entrepreneur originally from Tunisia, now based in California. With a diverse background that spans 18 years of service in the air force, working in startups and large corporations, and exposure to industries such as digital marketing, online reputation management, insurance, and banking, I bring a unique blend of skills and experiences to the table.

After relocating to California five years ago, I embarked on a journey to establish myself as a software engineer and make a meaningful impact in the tech industry. Over the years, I have honed my expertise in software development, leveraging my strong analytical and problem-solving skills to deliver innovative solutions.

In 2020, I took a leap of faith and founded my own company called Zembra. As the proud owner of Zembra, I have overseen the development and growth of our SaaS product, which specializes in monitoring online reviews and conducting social listening. It brings me immense joy to see how Zembra has evolved and the positive impact it has had on businesses, enabling them to proactively manage their online reputation and build stronger relationships with their customers.

Beyond my professional achievements, I find immense fulfillment in my personal life. I am a happy husband and a delighted father, cherishing the love and support of my family. As a patriot and a fidel believer, I am committed to contributing to the growth and prosperity of the communities I serve.

I am driven by a passion for continuous learning and growth, always seeking new challenges and opportunities to push the boundaries of what is possible. I am excited about the future and the potential to achieve even greater things through my company, Zembra, and the impact it can have on businesses worldwide.

Let's connect and explore how we can collaborate and create meaningful change together.

Khoubeib Bouthour

Joel Brody

Ethical Recruitment Leader | Mid to executive-level placement | Helping Qualified Candidates Grow Their Careers by Matching Them with Thriving Companies

Six months. That’s how long a construction firm searched for their next Director of Operations.

Hundreds of resumes. Dozens of interviews. Zero results.

When the CEO finally called me, he was exhausted. The business was growing, but without the right leader in place, he was stuck in the weeds, running operations himself instead of focusing on scaling the company.

Here’s what happened next: I clarified the role, tapped into my hidden network, and within six weeks placed the leader they’d been chasing for half a year. That hire streamlined operations, stabilized the team, and gave the CEO his time back.

This is what I do.
I help mid-market and growth-stage businesses—in construction, real estate, healthcare, and e-commerce—find the executives and senior managers who can turn chaos into clarity and growth into something sustainable.

Not by flooding inboxes with résumés.
Not by recycling candidates who happen to be “looking.”
But through our Right-Fit Recruiting Method™️: deep discovery, targeted headhunting, and cultural alignment that ensures leaders don’t just stick, they scale with you.

Here’s why clients come back:

8 years recruiting across industries that don’t tolerate mistakes

92% retention rate at the 12-month mark for senior hires

A reputation as a trusted advisor to CEOs and founders who are serious about growth

One client put it best:
“Joel didn’t just send resumes, he delivered the leader we’d been searching for. His process saved us months of wasted time and gave us the confidence to scale.”

At the end of the day, I’m not just a recruiter. I’m a headhunter.
I don’t stop until the right leader is in the seat.
I don’t just fill roles, I help companies build futures.

Outside of work, you’ll find me with my family and involved in my community. That same people-first mindset drives everything I do: relationships first, results always.

Looking to make your next senior hire the right one? Let’s talk about how we can find your perfect fit.

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