AI & Software Engineer with 6+ years experience
Master’s in Artificial Intelligence
Built apps impacting 200k+ users
WRO World Finalist
My experience
AI Engineer | Software Engineer
WAJ (Management System) - Manchester, UK
Designed infrastructure and system architecture supporting scalable AI integrations and website builder, enabling users to launch full websites with only a few taps. Built conversational AI assistant using GPT with RAG architecture, handling booking inquiries, service information, and account questions while reducing support workload. Led full-stack development of customer booking platform with intelligent features, processing 100,000+ monthly bookings.
January 2024 - September 2025
Software Engineer
Cham Bank (Banking System) - Dubai, UAE
Led team of 7 developers in implementing agile development practices and performance tracking systems, increasing development efficiency. Directed integration of 15+ banking features, coordinating cross-functional teams and leveraging user testing to validate implementations, driving measurable improvements in customer satisfaction. Managed complete development lifecycle for mobile banking application, ensuring 99.9% uptime for critical financial services.
July 2023 - January 2024
Software Engineer
90 SOFT (Software Development) - Dubai, UAE
Developed and launched 5 mobile applications for iOS and Android platforms, managing full development lifecycle from requirements gathering through App Store and Play Store releases. Established CI/CD pipelines using GitHub, automating deployments and reducing release cycles from weeks to days. Conducted code reviews and mentored junior developers, establishing best practices and improving team code quality and productivity.
March 2022 - September 2023
Robotics Instructor
Sham University
Coached students for robotics competitions, achieving top placements and developing problem-solving and teamwork skills. Mentored students to 1st place national finish in World Robot Olympiad, providing technical guidance and competition preparation.
May 2021 - March 2022My projects
WAJ - All-in-One Salon Management System
Made with:
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
Made with:
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
Made with:
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
Made with:
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
Made with:
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
- Dart
- C++
- Java
- JavaScript
- Python
- TypeScript
- Bash Script
- Kotlin
- Swift
- Google Cloud
- Firebase
- AWS
- Netlify
- Heroku
- Cloudflare
- Django
- Express.js
- FastAPI
- Flutter
- Flask
- Laravel
- NestJS
- Next.js
- Node.js
- Socket.IO
- OpenGL
- Three.js
- MariaDB
- PostgreSQL
- MySQL
- MongoDB
- Microsoft SQL Server
- SQLite
- Supabase
- Prisma
- Adobe
- Figma
- Matplotlib
- MLflow
- NumPy
- Pandas
- Plotly
- PyTorch
- scikit-learn
- TensorFlow
- GitHub Actions
- Git
- GitHub
- Arduino
- Jira
My Education
Master's in Artificial Intelligence
Manchester Metropolitan University
2025 - 2026
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.