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Hello, I'm Ian. I'm an AI Engineer and Software Engineer with 5+ years of experience developing intelligent systems and full-stack applications. Currently pursuing my Master's in Artificial Intelligence at Manchester Metropolitan University. WRO World Finalist, passionate about applying AI/ML to real-world challenges and building scalable solutions.

My experience

My projects

WAJ - All-in-One Salon Management System

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Comprehensive salon and beauty business management platform with customer booking, staff scheduling, inventory management, and payment processing. Spearheaded development of the booking platform, migrated infrastructure to cloud reducing costs by 55%, and optimized app speed by 60%. Available on web, iOS, and Android.

Road Ride - Cycling Social Platform

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Professional cycling platform with 30K+ active users combining fitness tracking, social features, and marketplace. Users can track calories and distance, join group rides, browse cycling news, buy/sell bikes, compete on leaderboards, and earn badges. Built with zero downtime architecture that has served the community for 3+ years with no critical issues.

ABO Store - E-Commerce Platform

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Comprehensive e-commerce platform serving 30K+ active users in the Iraqi market, specializing in home furnishings, apparel, and lifestyle products. Features include product browsing with variant selection, inventory management, wish lists, personalized recommendations, and seamless shopping experience. Available on web, iOS, and Android platforms.

Klshi Wasel - Delivery & Logistics Platform

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Multi-purpose delivery platform serving 7K+ active users, combining e-commerce fulfillment with general logistics services. Users can purchase products from partner stores and arrange pickup/delivery, or request item transportation services between locations. Features real-time tracking, flexible scheduling, and comprehensive order management for seamless delivery experiences.

Rockety - 3D Rocket Physics Simulator

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Interactive 3D rocket simulation demonstrating realistic physics principles through an engaging web experience. Features adjustable thrust and launch angle controls, real-time physics calculations, detailed 3D rocket model with textures and lighting, and educational content explaining rocket flight mechanics. Built with Three.js for immersive 3D graphics and accurate aerodynamic modeling.

My Skills

Backend
  • TypeScript
  • PHP
  • C#
  • Python
  • Laravel
  • Node.js
  • SQL
  • PostgreSQL
  • MySQL
  • DynamoDB
  • REST APIs
  • GraphQL
  • Elasticsearch
  • Logstash
Frontend
  • React.js
  • Next.js
  • Redux
  • HTML5
  • CSS3
  • Tailwind CSS
  • Webpack
  • Single Page Applications
  • Responsive Design
DevOps
  • AWS
  • Docker
  • Kubernetes
  • Jenkins
  • GitHub Actions
  • Linux
  • CI/CD
  • Infrastructure as Code
Practices
  • Database design
  • Event‑driven architecture
  • Agile
  • Scrum
  • Object Oriented Programming (OOP)
  • Test Driven Development (TDD)
Tools
  • Git
  • GitHub
  • Sentry
  • New Relic
  • Grafana

My Education

MMU

Master's in Artificial Intelligence

Manchester Metropolitan University

2025 - 2026

Damascus University

Bachelor of Information Technology

Damascus University

Graduated in 2024

  • Major in Computer Science
  • Minor in Software Engineering
  • Minor in Mobile Applications

Contact me

Please contact me directly at ian.shade@outlook.com or through this form.