Ben Macha Alivol. 2026
Chapter 06

Education

A software engineering degree, complemented by internships in web security and PHP development, and volunteering.

2012 – 2016

ISI

University

Software EngineeringObject-Oriented ProgrammingInformation SecurityAdvanced DatabasesSoftware ArchitectureMobile Development
2008 – 2012

AHD JADID

High School

Computer Science BaccalaureateHighest HonorsProgramming Specialization

6.2 Internships & Volunteering

TUNINFO

Intern

07/15 – 09/15
Web SecurityLinux System AdministrationPHP/Symfony DevelopmentPenetration Testing

GLINSE

Intern

07/14 – 08/14
PHP/Laravel 4.2 TrainingRESTful API DevelopmentThird-party Service Integration

6.3 Interests

🏊 Sports

SwimmingRunningFishingCamping

🌍 Associations

Amnesty InternationalLocal Development ClubEnvironmental Protection Association

A software engineering background

My path starts with a baccalaureate in computer science, obtained in 2012 with highest honors and already focused on programming. From 2012 to 2016, I then studied software engineering at university, at ISI. The program covered object-oriented programming, software architecture, advanced databases, computer security and mobile development.

These fundamentals are still the ones I use every day: designing a solid data model, splitting an application into clear layers and thinking about security from the start rather than at the end of a project.

Hands-on internships

Two internships completed this education. In 2014, at Glinse, I trained in PHP and Laravel 4.2 by developing RESTful APIs and integrating third-party services. In 2015, at Tuninfo, I worked on web security, Linux system administration, PHP development with Symfony and penetration testing.

This dual perspective, developer and security, gave me good habits that I still keep: validate input, limit permissions, monitor servers and test your own applications the way an attacker would. In November 2016, I started my career as a Symfony and mobile developer at Argolife, in Tunis.

Keep learning and giving back

Learning did not stop with the degree. Each position brought new technologies, from GraphQL to API Platform, Docker and continuous integration, and I write on this blog to share what I learn in production.

Outside of code, I take part in community work, with Amnesty International, a local development club and an environmental protection association. I also enjoy swimming, running, fishing and camping, which are good ways to step back from projects.