AhmadMkhlalati.
Senior Software Engineer & Team Lead. I build scalable full-stack applications, enterprise integrations and AI-powered products across e-commerce, logistics and automotive. Winner of Compass Hackathon 2024 (AI track).
Software engineer with 7+ years of experience delivering scalable full-stack applications, enterprise system integrations and AI-powered products. Strong in Node.js, Python/FastAPI, React/Next.js, TypeScript, SAP/Oracle integrations and applied AI such as vector search and retrieval-augmented workflows for business-critical systems. I also run Squid Innovation, a Dubai-based web and digital services company.
Where I've built
Senior Software Engineer — New East General Trading
- Build and lead a customer-only E-Order platform generating over 20M AED in annual revenue (Node.js, PostgreSQL, React/Next.js).
- Cut paper-based operations, reducing costs and accelerating order-to-fulfillment.
- Integrate AI into backend systems for order processing, automated reporting and search, including Pinecone vector search and recommendations.
Senior Software Engineer — Smart Science Gate IT
- Designed secure, scalable REST APIs and database schemas for production systems.
- Integrated payment gateways, Pinecone vector search and AI-driven features.
- Led backend architecture decisions and enforced security best practices.
Software Engineering Team Lead — Wesal Global
- Architected and maintained backend systems for mobile and web platforms, including the Wesal App.
- Led a team building reusable UI components, CI/CD pipelines and over-the-air update infrastructure.
- Took the Wesal App from concept to production, driving $650K+ in transactions in its first year.
Selected work
New East E-Order
Customer-only ordering platform generating 20M+ AED yearly, with AI-assisted processing and Pinecone-powered search and recommendations.
neweast.com ↗ 02Wesal App
Mobile transaction platform taken from concept to production, with CI/CD and OTA updates. $650K+ in the first year.
Google Play ↗ 03Isuzu Saudi Arabia
Led backend and system integration for Isuzu's Saudi Arabia digital platform.
isuzu.sa ↗ 04Nextar
Website for the exclusive BAIC trucks distributor in Saudi Arabia, covering vehicles, maintenance, spare parts and logistics.
nextar-me.com ↗Smart Project (HR AI)
AI platform answering employee questions grounded in internal HR policy documents using RAG and vector search.
Swess Home
Real estate marketplace for Damascus and its countryside across web and mobile, for sales and rentals.
swesshome.com ↗ 07Qj Store Donations
Donation platform for a Saudi Quran education charity with Apple Pay, Mada, Visa and Mastercard, plus live impact metrics.
qjstore.org.sa ↗ 08Khayrocom (Qj)
Website for a Saudi charitable society teaching Qur'an memorization through centers in Jeddah and Makkah.
qj.edu.sa ↗ 09Squidfy
Built and launched under Squid Innovation.
squidfy.com ↗ 10Squid Innovation AI
AI products platform including AI WhatsApp CRM subscription plans.
ai.squidinnovation.com ↗ 11Squid File Cloud
Cloud file services platform by Squid Innovation.
file.squidinnovation.com ↗ 12Squid Innovation
Web design, development, hosting, SEO, AI WhatsApp CRM, cloud services and social media management.
squidinnovation.com ↗The toolkit
Backend & Integration
Frontend
Databases
AI & Data
Tooling
DevOps & Architecture
Leadership
- Translating business requirements into technical solutions
- Leading teams to revenue and KPI goals
- Cost optimization through automation and digitization
- Vendor and third-party integration coordination
- End-to-end project ownership
Education & Languages
B.Sc. Computer and Automation
University of Damascus, Syria · 2023
Languages: Arabic (Native), English (Professional)
Let's work together.
Have a project, a role or an idea? I'd love to hear about it.
Ahmad@Mkhlalati.com