https://okbaallaoua.com/Personal blog of Okba Allaoua, an Infrastructure and Computer Systems Engineer (State Engineer's and Master's degrees, ESI Algiers) sharing insights on software engineering, DevOps and cloud infrastructure, web development, mobile apps, cybersecurity, and tech education through workshops and trainings. 2026-07-26T02:23:50+01:00 Okba Allaoua https://okbaallaoua.com/ Jekyll © 2026 Okba Allaoua /assets/img/favicons/favicon.ico /assets/img/favicons/favicon-96x96.png 2026-07-23T10:00:00+01:00 2026-07-23T10:00:00+01:00 https://okbaallaoua.com/posts/proximity-platform-prototype-to-production/ Okba Allaoua

The context For my final year project at ESI Algiers, I spent nine months on one system: the Proximity Platform. It is a hyperlocal e-commerce platform that gives a neighbourhood’s local shops, producers and service providers the same online reach as the big retailers such as Zara, Amazon and eBay, instead of showing every shop and product that matches your search, it puts the nearby ones firs...

2025-11-19T14:00:00+01:00 2025-11-19T14:00:00+01:00 https://okbaallaoua.com/posts/intro-to-mobile-dev-aiesec/ Okba Allaoua

Delivering the Intro to Mobile Development workshop at AIESEC Babez – In-Tuition Algiers was a fun and practical experience! We introduced participants to how mobile apps really work and built their very first mobile screen together. Workshop Overview This hands-on workshop was designed to demystify mobile app development and give participants a complete introduction to building modern, cross...

2025-11-01T14:00:00+01:00 2025-11-01T14:00:00+01:00 https://okbaallaoua.com/posts/react-nextjs-workshop-cse-skillboost/ Okba Allaoua

Delivering a workshop at the CSE Club’s SkillBoost event, held at ESI ex. INI, was a great experience! We tackled the main and common frontend development tasks, focusing on React.js and Next.js to equip participants with modern web development skills. Workshop Overview The session explored fundamental and advanced concepts of React.js and Next.js, providing attendees with a comprehensive und...

2025-04-25T14:00:00+01:00 2025-04-25T14:00:00+01:00 https://okbaallaoua.com/posts/intro-to-ctf-gdg-kuwait/ Okba Allaoua

It was a pleasure delivering an introductory workshop on Capture the Flag (CTF) with GDG Kuwait! The session aimed to demystify the world of CTF competitions for newcomers, highlighting their role in sharpening cybersecurity skills. Workshop Mission The goal was simple but powerful: introduce beginners to CTF competitions, make cybersecurity accessible, and inspire continuous exploration in e...

2025-02-26T14:00:00+01:00 2025-02-26T14:00:00+01:00 https://okbaallaoua.com/posts/exploitation-techniques-red-teaming/ Okba Allaoua

At Nexus ESTIN, I had the opportunity to dive deep into the fascinating world of red teaming with a workshop dedicated to exploitation techniques. The session provided participants with a structured overview of how attackers identify, analyze, and exploit vulnerabilities during simulated engagements. Workshop Overview Red teaming goes beyond basic penetration testing—it simulates real-world a...