Abd Raouf Zerkhef
AI & Data Science Student / Software Developer
About
I'm a software developer specializing in backend systems and mobile applications, currently pursuing an engineering degree in Artificial Intelligence & Data Science.
With hands-on experience building production systems in Go (Gin) and mobile apps with Dart (Flutter), I focus on scalable APIs, high-performance platforms, and seamless user experiences.
Driven by curiosity and a passion for innovation, I'm actively building expertise in Generative AI—combining solid engineering fundamentals with cutting-edge AI to create impactful, intelligent solutions.
Tech Stack
Experience
RetailSpot - (Paris, France)
Backend Developer
♦ Remote work on a high-performance AdServer for retail media, built with Go (Gin).
♦ Implemented low-latency, scalable ad delivery and real-time programmatic bidding logic using Go concurrency patterns.
♦ Optimized ad response times with in-memory caching strategies and careful resource management.
♦ Integrated OpenRTB and Prebid.js to support programmatic bidding and DSP compatibility.
♦ Collaborated in agile sprints with product and engineering teams to deliver production-ready features.
Education
Engineer’s Degree in Computer Science — Specialization: AI & Data Science | Ecole Supérieure en Sciences et Technologies de l’Informatique et du Numérique (ESTIN)
♦ 5-year engineering program focused on software engineering, AI, and data science. Currently in 4th year.
♦ Built a strong foundation in algorithms, data structures, and object-oriented programming.
♦ Studied AI, probability & statistics, and random processes relevant to modelling and ML systems.
♦ Completed hands-on projects and group work that strengthened system design, teamwork and communication skills.