Rotman Commerce · BCom ’29

Adham Karim Abdelnaby

First-year Rotman Commerce student at the University of Toronto, freelance web developer, and former Hosted Buyer Program Associate at Vision Fairs with hands-on experience in international sales and customer-facing roles.

Toronto, ON · Cairo, Egypt
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BCom Student · Freelance Web Developer · Aspiring Business Leader

Combining a strong academic foundation in business and management with practical experience in web development, data, and international sales.

  • Rotman Commerce (Business Admin & Management)
  • Web & software development projects
  • Internships in sales & international programs

About

I’m Adham, a first-year Bachelor of Commerce student at Rotman Commerce, University of Toronto, focusing on Business Administration and Management. I’m driven by curiosity, long-term thinking, and the intersection of business and technology.

Before joining Rotman, I graduated from the Canadian International School of Egypt (CISE), where I led multiple clubs, including the Computer Science, Chess, and Robotics clubs. I’ve completed internships in sales and international programs, and I build web tools for students to revise and connect better, including mock exam platforms for U of T courses and a Course Connect platform.

I’m especially interested in opportunities at the intersection of business, technology, and data: consulting, product, finance, and tech-enabled business solutions.

Experience

Freelance Web Developer

Self-employed
Jun 2021 – Present Remote
  • Design and develop responsive websites and tools, with a focus on student-facing products such as mock exam platforms and Course Connect for U of T students.
  • Build and deploy projects using HTML, CSS, JavaScript and modern hosting platforms such as Netlify.
  • Manage the full lifecycle of small projects, including scoping, development, deployment, and ongoing improvements.
  • Focus on user experience, clarity, and performance to help students revise more effectively and connect with others.

Hosted Buyer Program Associate

Vision Fairs · Internship
Jun 2025 – Aug 2025 · 3 months Cairo, Egypt · On-site
  • Supported the hosted buyer program by coordinating communication between exhibitors and international buyers.
  • Contributed to data management and tracking of buyer information, using databases and spreadsheet tools.
  • Developed skills in international sales, customer acquisition, and relationship building in a fast-paced environment.
  • Technologies & skills: JavaScript, databases, data management, international sales, customer acquisition, software development.

Sales Intern

ELARABY Group · Internship
Jul 2022 – Aug 2022 · 2 months Egypt · On-site
  • Assisted the sales team with day-to-day operations in a retail environment, focusing on customer service and satisfaction.
  • Supported customer acquisition efforts and helped respond to customer inquiries, improving communication and service skills.
  • Built hands-on experience in retail sales, customer experience, and understanding customer needs.
  • Skills: sales, retail sales, customer service, customer satisfaction.

Leadership Development Participant

American University in Cairo (AUC)
Jul 2018 – Aug 2018 Cairo, Egypt
  • Completed a structured leadership course focused on communication, teamwork, and problem-solving.
  • Worked on group projects and case studies, practicing decision making and strategic thinking in simulated business scenarios.
  • Developed presentation and public speaking skills through workshops and feedback sessions.
  • Strengthened core leadership behaviours such as accountability, collaboration, and initiative.

Skills

A mix of business, web development, programming, and sales skills developed through school, internships, and personal projects.

Web & Software Development

  • Web Development (front-end-focused)
  • HTML, JavaScript
  • Python (Programming Language)
  • Java
  • Software Development
  • Robotics (club leadership & projects)

Data & Databases

  • Databases & Database Development
  • MySQL
  • Data Management
  • Basic data analysis and reporting

Sales & Customer-Facing

  • International Sales
  • Customer Acquisition
  • Sales & Retail Sales
  • Customer Service & Customer Satisfaction

Other & Extracurricular

  • Programming (general)
  • Chess (club co-president)
  • Team leadership & club management

Awards & Honours

CISE STEAM Award

Canadian International School of Egypt · Jun 2025
  • Awarded to the top two students with the highest combined grades in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics.

CISE Student Ambassador

Canadian International School of Egypt · Jun 2025
  • Awarded to the student with the highest grades attending a Canadian university in Canada.

Latest Projects

I build tools that help students revise more effectively and connect with each other. Below are some of the live projects I’ve deployed on Netlify.

Course Connect UofT

A web platform that helps University of Toronto students connect with others in their lectures before the class starts, making it easier to build study groups and networks.

  • Web Development
  • Student Networking
  • UofT
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RSM100 Mock Exam – Final Review

A comprehensive final review site for RSM100 (Introduction to Management) with mock questions to help students prepare for the exam.

  • RSM100
  • Mock Exam
  • Study Tool
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ECO101 Mock Exam – Midterm 2

A mock exam site for ECO101 (Introduction to Microeconomics) focusing on Midterm 2 content. Currently live, with an update planned around December 2nd.

  • ECO101
  • Microeconomics
  • Mock Exam
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MAT133 Mock Exam

A mock exam platform for MAT133, helping students practice and test their understanding before assessments.

  • MAT133
  • Calculus / Math
  • Mock Exam
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CSC108 Mock Exam

A practice site for CSC108, supporting students taking their first computer science programming course with review questions and exam-style problems.

  • CSC108
  • Computer Science
  • Programming
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RSM219 Mock Test

A mock test site for RSM219, giving students extra practice problems and structure for exam preparation. Currently live and pending an update.

  • RSM219
  • Accounting / Finance
  • Mock Test
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Follow my latest updates

I regularly update these tools and build new ones. For the very latest projects, experiments, and reflections, follow me on LinkedIn.

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Contact

Feel free to reach out regarding internships, projects, or collaborations. Email and LinkedIn are the best ways to contact me.

Email Adham.abdelnaby@mail.utoronto.ca adhamkarimshalaby@gmail.com
LinkedIn linkedin.com/in/adham-mks-abdelnaby