Building Secure,
Scalable Solutions
About Me
Passionate about the intersection of software engineering and cybersecurity
With over 11 years of experience in software engineering and cybersecurity, I specialize in building secure, scalable applications that prioritize both functionality and protection against modern threats.
My journey began with a fascination for how systems work and how they can be protected. Today, I combine my expertise in full-stack development with advanced security practices to create solutions that not only meet business requirements but also maintain the highest security standards.
I'm committed to continuous learning and staying ahead of emerging threats and technologies. Whether it's conducting security audits, developing secure APIs, or implementing zero-trust architectures, I bring a comprehensive approach to every project.
Core Technologies
PythonJavaScriptTypeScriptReactNext.jsNode.jsPenetration TestingNetwork SecurityCloud SecurityDevSecOpsDockerKubernetes
Security First
Implementing robust security measures and best practices to protect against vulnerabilities and threats.
Clean Code
Writing maintainable, scalable, and well-documented code that stands the test of time.
Performance
Optimizing applications for speed and efficiency without compromising security or functionality.
Collaboration
Working effectively with cross-functional teams to deliver exceptional results.
Certifications & Achievements
Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) • AWS Solutions Architect • CISSP • CompTIA Security+
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Featured Projects
A selection of my recent work in software engineering and cybersecurity
A parent-controlled streaming platform that allows parents to create a safe viewing environment for their children. Features include content curation, multiple profiles, time controls, watch history, QR login, and real-time controls.
StreamingParental ControlReactNode.js
A hands-on cybersecurity education platform offering real-world labs, interactive challenges, live competitions, and a community-driven learning experience. Empowering cybersecurity professionals through practical, up-to-date training.
CybersecurityLabsEducationCTF
A mobile-first cybersecurity learning platform blending bite-sized flashcards, curated courses, and active recall. Master security concepts and certifications with spaced repetition, quizzes, and real-world labs.
MobileFlashcardsCybersecurityLearning
A comprehensive equestrian platform bridging tradition and technology for horse lovers. Rasen Horse offers horse care services, fast delivery, expert resources, event management, and marketplace for equine products. The app connects owners with farriers, vets, trainers, and provides easy booking for clinics, labs, and more—all in a user-friendly, secure experience.
EquestrianMarketplaceMobileVeterinary
Areas of Expertise
Specialized skills across software engineering, cybersecurity, and DevSecOps
Software Engineering
Full-Stack DevelopmentAPI Design & DevelopmentDatabase ArchitectureCloud Infrastructure
Cybersecurity
Penetration TestingNetwork SecuritySecurity AuditingIdentity & Access Management
DevSecOps
CI/CD SecurityContainer SecurityInfrastructure as CodeSecurity Automation
Additional Competencies
Threat ModelingIncident ResponseCompliance (SOC 2, GDPR, HIPAA)CryptographySecure SDLCRisk AssessmentVulnerability ManagementSecurity ArchitectureZero Trust Implementation
Professional Experience
Over 11 years of experience building robust mobile applications, scalable web solutions, and cloud infrastructure
Full Stack Web Developer - ReactJS | Flutter
Confidential
•Doha, QatarMarch 2018 – PresentFull-time
Spearheading the design and development of high-performance backend systems using Apollo GraphQL, ReactJS, and Flutter/Dart, driving innovation in full-stack development and cloud infrastructure.
Key Achievements:
- ▸Architected backend systems with Apollo GraphQL, improving application speed and reliability through seamless data integration
- ▸Engineered sophisticated front-end components with ReactJS and Google Maps API for enhanced user engagement
- ▸Led development of advanced CMS with TypeScript and ANTD, streamlining content management workflows
- ▸Drove migration to Dart/Flutter with AppWrite, ServerPod, and PostgreSQL, reducing time-to-market and operational overhead
- ▸Innovated CI/CD automation through GitHub and Ubuntu, reducing deployment errors and increasing speed
- ▸Managed microservices architecture deployment, enhancing scalability, fault tolerance, and maintainability
Technologies:
ReactFlutterTypeScriptGraphQLPostgreSQLRedisDockerGCP
Full Stack Web Developer - ReactJS | Flutter
Confidential
•Doha, QatarMarch 2018 – PresentFull-time
Spearheading the design and development of high-performance backend systems using Apollo GraphQL, ReactJS, and Flutter/Dart, driving innovation in full-stack development and cloud infrastructure.
Key Achievements:
- ▸Architected backend systems with Apollo GraphQL, improving application speed and reliability through seamless data integration
- ▸Engineered sophisticated front-end components with ReactJS and Google Maps API for enhanced user engagement
- ▸Led development of advanced CMS with TypeScript and ANTD, streamlining content management workflows
- ▸Drove migration to Dart/Flutter with AppWrite, ServerPod, and PostgreSQL, reducing time-to-market and operational overhead
- ▸Innovated CI/CD automation through GitHub and Ubuntu, reducing deployment errors and increasing speed
- ▸Managed microservices architecture deployment, enhancing scalability, fault tolerance, and maintainability
Technologies:
ReactFlutterTypeScriptGraphQLPostgreSQLRedisDockerGCP
Full Stack Web Developer - ReactJS | Flutter
Confidential
•Doha, QatarMarch 2018 – PresentFull-time
Spearheading the design and development of high-performance backend systems using Apollo GraphQL, ReactJS, and Flutter/Dart, driving innovation in full-stack development and cloud infrastructure.
Key Achievements:
- ▸Architected backend systems with Apollo GraphQL, improving application speed and reliability through seamless data integration
- ▸Engineered sophisticated front-end components with ReactJS and Google Maps API for enhanced user engagement
- ▸Led development of advanced CMS with TypeScript and ANTD, streamlining content management workflows
- ▸Drove migration to Dart/Flutter with AppWrite, ServerPod, and PostgreSQL, reducing time-to-market and operational overhead
- ▸Innovated CI/CD automation through GitHub and Ubuntu, reducing deployment errors and increasing speed
- ▸Managed microservices architecture deployment, enhancing scalability, fault tolerance, and maintainability
Technologies:
ReactFlutterTypeScriptGraphQLPostgreSQLRedisDockerGCP
Full Stack Web Developer - ReactJS | Flutter
Confidential
•Doha, QatarMarch 2018 – PresentFull-time
Spearheading the design and development of high-performance backend systems using Apollo GraphQL, ReactJS, and Flutter/Dart, driving innovation in full-stack development and cloud infrastructure.
Key Achievements:
- ▸Architected backend systems with Apollo GraphQL, improving application speed and reliability through seamless data integration
- ▸Engineered sophisticated front-end components with ReactJS and Google Maps API for enhanced user engagement
- ▸Led development of advanced CMS with TypeScript and ANTD, streamlining content management workflows
- ▸Drove migration to Dart/Flutter with AppWrite, ServerPod, and PostgreSQL, reducing time-to-market and operational overhead
- ▸Innovated CI/CD automation through GitHub and Ubuntu, reducing deployment errors and increasing speed
- ▸Managed microservices architecture deployment, enhancing scalability, fault tolerance, and maintainability
Technologies:
ReactFlutterTypeScriptGraphQLPostgreSQLRedisDockerGCP
Co-Founder | General Manager | Software Lead
CPU Programming L.L.C
•Doha, QatarApril 2024 – February 2025Full-time
Played a key role in the creation and expansion of CPU Programming L.L.C, setting strategic direction, guiding long-term vision, and leading the development of innovative software solutions.
Key Achievements:
- ▸Established company's strategic direction and guided long-term business vision for sustained growth
- ▸Led development team in creating innovative software solutions with hands-on technical leadership
- ▸Cultivated collaborative high-performance development culture, driving technical excellence
- ▸Established strategic partnerships to expand market presence in competitive markets
- ▸Analyzed sales performance and implemented strategies to boost operational efficiency
- ▸Directed sales team optimization, enhancing productivity and achieving business development goals
Technologies:
LeadershipStrategic PlanningTeam ManagementBusiness Development
Co-Founder | General Manager | Software Lead
CPU Programming L.L.C
•Doha, QatarApril 2024 – February 2025Full-time
Played a key role in the creation and expansion of CPU Programming L.L.C, setting strategic direction, guiding long-term vision, and leading the development of innovative software solutions.
Key Achievements:
- ▸Established company's strategic direction and guided long-term business vision for sustained growth
- ▸Led development team in creating innovative software solutions with hands-on technical leadership
- ▸Cultivated collaborative high-performance development culture, driving technical excellence
- ▸Established strategic partnerships to expand market presence in competitive markets
- ▸Analyzed sales performance and implemented strategies to boost operational efficiency
- ▸Directed sales team optimization, enhancing productivity and achieving business development goals
Technologies:
LeadershipStrategic PlanningTeam ManagementBusiness Development
Co-Founder | General Manager | Software Lead
CPU Programming L.L.C
•Doha, QatarApril 2024 – February 2025Full-time
Played a key role in the creation and expansion of CPU Programming L.L.C, setting strategic direction, guiding long-term vision, and leading the development of innovative software solutions.
Key Achievements:
- ▸Established company's strategic direction and guided long-term business vision for sustained growth
- ▸Led development team in creating innovative software solutions with hands-on technical leadership
- ▸Cultivated collaborative high-performance development culture, driving technical excellence
- ▸Established strategic partnerships to expand market presence in competitive markets
- ▸Analyzed sales performance and implemented strategies to boost operational efficiency
- ▸Directed sales team optimization, enhancing productivity and achieving business development goals
Technologies:
LeadershipStrategic PlanningTeam ManagementBusiness Development
Co-Founder | General Manager | Software Lead
CPU Programming L.L.C
•Doha, QatarApril 2024 – February 2025Full-time
Played a key role in the creation and expansion of CPU Programming L.L.C, setting strategic direction, guiding long-term vision, and leading the development of innovative software solutions.
Key Achievements:
- ▸Established company's strategic direction and guided long-term business vision for sustained growth
- ▸Led development team in creating innovative software solutions with hands-on technical leadership
- ▸Cultivated collaborative high-performance development culture, driving technical excellence
- ▸Established strategic partnerships to expand market presence in competitive markets
- ▸Analyzed sales performance and implemented strategies to boost operational efficiency
- ▸Directed sales team optimization, enhancing productivity and achieving business development goals
Technologies:
LeadershipStrategic PlanningTeam ManagementBusiness Development
Full Stack Mobile Developer - React Native | Spring Boot | GCP
Rasen Horses
•Doha, QatarJanuary 2023 – July 2024Full-time
Led full-cycle development of Rasen, a comprehensive mobile platform for horse owners, centralizing information, connecting service providers, and providing access to an equine marketplace.
Key Achievements:
- ▸Engineered core mobile application using React Native for optimal cross-platform performance
- ▸Enhanced service provider and vendor portals built with Flutter/Dart for seamless operations
- ▸Managed cloud infrastructure on Google Cloud Platform using Cloud Run and serverless technologies
- ▸Implemented CI/CD pipeline automation with Expo for efficient App Store and Google Play deployments
- ▸Integrated PostgreSQL for efficient data management supporting growing user engagement
- ▸Developed robust backend with Java Spring Boot ensuring scalability and security
Technologies:
React NativeFlutterJava Spring BootPostgreSQLGCPExpo
Full Stack Mobile Developer - React Native | Spring Boot | GCP
Rasen Horses
•Doha, QatarJanuary 2023 – July 2024Full-time
Led full-cycle development of Rasen, a comprehensive mobile platform for horse owners, centralizing information, connecting service providers, and providing access to an equine marketplace.
Key Achievements:
- ▸Engineered core mobile application using React Native for optimal cross-platform performance
- ▸Enhanced service provider and vendor portals built with Flutter/Dart for seamless operations
- ▸Managed cloud infrastructure on Google Cloud Platform using Cloud Run and serverless technologies
- ▸Implemented CI/CD pipeline automation with Expo for efficient App Store and Google Play deployments
- ▸Integrated PostgreSQL for efficient data management supporting growing user engagement
- ▸Developed robust backend with Java Spring Boot ensuring scalability and security
Technologies:
React NativeFlutterJava Spring BootPostgreSQLGCPExpo
Full Stack Mobile Developer - React Native | Spring Boot | GCP
Rasen Horses
•Doha, QatarJanuary 2023 – July 2024Full-time
Led full-cycle development of Rasen, a comprehensive mobile platform for horse owners, centralizing information, connecting service providers, and providing access to an equine marketplace.
Key Achievements:
- ▸Engineered core mobile application using React Native for optimal cross-platform performance
- ▸Enhanced service provider and vendor portals built with Flutter/Dart for seamless operations
- ▸Managed cloud infrastructure on Google Cloud Platform using Cloud Run and serverless technologies
- ▸Implemented CI/CD pipeline automation with Expo for efficient App Store and Google Play deployments
- ▸Integrated PostgreSQL for efficient data management supporting growing user engagement
- ▸Developed robust backend with Java Spring Boot ensuring scalability and security
Technologies:
React NativeFlutterJava Spring BootPostgreSQLGCPExpo
Full Stack Mobile Developer - React Native | Spring Boot | GCP
Rasen Horses
•Doha, QatarJanuary 2023 – July 2024Full-time
Led full-cycle development of Rasen, a comprehensive mobile platform for horse owners, centralizing information, connecting service providers, and providing access to an equine marketplace.
Key Achievements:
- ▸Engineered core mobile application using React Native for optimal cross-platform performance
- ▸Enhanced service provider and vendor portals built with Flutter/Dart for seamless operations
- ▸Managed cloud infrastructure on Google Cloud Platform using Cloud Run and serverless technologies
- ▸Implemented CI/CD pipeline automation with Expo for efficient App Store and Google Play deployments
- ▸Integrated PostgreSQL for efficient data management supporting growing user engagement
- ▸Developed robust backend with Java Spring Boot ensuring scalability and security
Technologies:
React NativeFlutterJava Spring BootPostgreSQLGCPExpo
Core Network Engineer
University of Gezira
•Wad Medani, SudanDecember 2015 – March 2018Full-time
Engineered and optimized the university's core network infrastructure, implementing cutting-edge solutions that significantly improved performance, reliability, and scalability.
Key Achievements:
- ▸Implemented open-source technologies with Unix/Linux-based hosting systems, reducing costs and increasing flexibility
- ▸Collaborated with engineering teams to troubleshoot network issues and apply security patches
- ▸Managed end-to-end IT operations ensuring network health and uninterrupted services campus-wide
- ▸Administered Mail Servers, DNS, Web Hosting, and Database systems ensuring robust infrastructure
Technologies:
Ubuntu ServerCentOSFreeBSDDNSDatabase AdministrationNetwork Security
Core Network Engineer
University of Gezira
•Wad Medani, SudanDecember 2015 – March 2018Full-time
Engineered and optimized the university's core network infrastructure, implementing cutting-edge solutions that significantly improved performance, reliability, and scalability.
Key Achievements:
- ▸Implemented open-source technologies with Unix/Linux-based hosting systems, reducing costs and increasing flexibility
- ▸Collaborated with engineering teams to troubleshoot network issues and apply security patches
- ▸Managed end-to-end IT operations ensuring network health and uninterrupted services campus-wide
- ▸Administered Mail Servers, DNS, Web Hosting, and Database systems ensuring robust infrastructure
Technologies:
Ubuntu ServerCentOSFreeBSDDNSDatabase AdministrationNetwork Security
Core Network Engineer
University of Gezira
•Wad Medani, SudanDecember 2015 – March 2018Full-time
Engineered and optimized the university's core network infrastructure, implementing cutting-edge solutions that significantly improved performance, reliability, and scalability.
Key Achievements:
- ▸Implemented open-source technologies with Unix/Linux-based hosting systems, reducing costs and increasing flexibility
- ▸Collaborated with engineering teams to troubleshoot network issues and apply security patches
- ▸Managed end-to-end IT operations ensuring network health and uninterrupted services campus-wide
- ▸Administered Mail Servers, DNS, Web Hosting, and Database systems ensuring robust infrastructure
Technologies:
Ubuntu ServerCentOSFreeBSDDNSDatabase AdministrationNetwork Security
Core Network Engineer
University of Gezira
•Wad Medani, SudanDecember 2015 – March 2018Full-time
Engineered and optimized the university's core network infrastructure, implementing cutting-edge solutions that significantly improved performance, reliability, and scalability.
Key Achievements:
- ▸Implemented open-source technologies with Unix/Linux-based hosting systems, reducing costs and increasing flexibility
- ▸Collaborated with engineering teams to troubleshoot network issues and apply security patches
- ▸Managed end-to-end IT operations ensuring network health and uninterrupted services campus-wide
- ▸Administered Mail Servers, DNS, Web Hosting, and Database systems ensuring robust infrastructure
Technologies:
Ubuntu ServerCentOSFreeBSDDNSDatabase AdministrationNetwork Security
Client Testimonials
What clients say about working with me
“Muhammad moved fast without cutting corners. He cleaned up our delivery process, tightened security, and shipped a customer-facing platform that our team could actually maintain after handoff.”
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Omar Al-Kuwari
Product Lead, Qatar Venture Studio
“We needed someone who could understand product, infrastructure, and execution. Muhammad translated a messy backlog into a stable release plan and kept the system reliable while the business kept movin...”
SA
Sarah Al-Harbi
Operations Director, Rasen Horse
“What stood out was the judgment. He did not just implement tickets; he challenged weak assumptions, simplified the architecture, and left us with a codebase we were not afraid to keep building on.”
MA
Maha Al-Ansari
Founder, Stealth B2B SaaS