Ahmad Ismail Alkaid

UAE | +971 54 401 9925 | [email protected] | LinkedIn

Senior Software Engineering Manager with 10+ years of experience leading high-performance teams to deliver scalable, cloud-native, and microservices-based software solutions.

Skilled in aligning technology strategy with business goals, driving zero-downtime deployments, and fostering collaboration.

Core Competencies

Technology Leadership & Strategy

Leading technology initiatives, aligning them with business objectives, and optimizing costs through data-driven decision-making.

Project Management & Execution

Expert in resource planning, milestone tracking, and performance management to achieve seamless project execution.

Technical Skills

Leadership & Management

Technical Leadership Project Management Team Development Strategic Planning Stakeholder Alignment

System Architecture & Engineering

Solution Architecture Microservices CI/CD Pipelines Cloud (AWS) DevOps & Docker

Software Development

JavaScript/TypeScript Vue.js & NestJS PHP & WordPress Python SOLID Principles

Experience & Achievements

Data and Automation Manager | Alef Education, Abu Dhabi

2024 – Present

  • Led cross-departmental technical integrations, streamlining workflows and automating reporting, which reduced manual processes by 20%.
  • Collaborated with engineering teams to define and deliver scalable data solutions tailored to client requirements and product goals.
  • Enhanced system performance and optimized release management, resulting in faster project delivery and improved project outcomes.

Senior Software Engineering Manager | Al Marwan Group, Dubai

2022 – 2024

  • Spearheaded the development of a microservices-based platform, cutting time-to-market by 25%.
  • Optimized AWS infrastructure, achieving a 25% cost reduction while enhancing system reliability and performance.
  • Oversaw technical operations, coaching engineers and promoting Agile methodologies to improve team efficiency.

Senior Software Engineer | Goldenscent, Dubai

2017 – 2022

  • Led API and microservices integration projects, reducing latency by 30% and significantly enhancing system responsiveness.
  • Implemented Talon.One for loyalty management, boosting customer retention rates by 15%.

Software Engineer | Makane/Mawdo3, Amman

2014 – 2017

  • Developed SaaS solutions supporting 500+ e-commerce stores, increasing operational efficiency by 20% through process automation.

Additional Experience

Senior Software Engineer | Al-Abdulkarim, Amman, Jordan

Developed a high-performance e-commerce platform, which contributed to a 35% increase in company revenue.

Backend Developer | Echo Technology, Amman, Jordan

Delivered mission-critical government projects, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and timely delivery.