Mostafa Shawki-Freelance Senior Software Engineer & AI Consultant
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Freelance Senior Software Engineer & AI Consultant
Self-employed
- Led the development of a complex geospatial data platform, engineering an end-to-end system for processing and analyzing high-resolution aerial imagery.
- Engineered a scalable backend responsible for on-the-fly map tile serving and running complex data analysis queries using PostGIS and Python.
- Developed and trained custom computer vision models using Python, PyTorch, and YOLOv8 to perform object detection and segmentation on large-scale datasets.
- Built modern, responsive user interfaces and data visualization dashboards using Next.js, TypeScript, and React.
- Gained practical expertise in geospatial libraries such as GDAL and Rasterio for processing and manipulating raster and vector data.
- Managed the entire project lifecycle, from initial technical architecture and database design to final deployment using Docker.
Tech Lead / Full-Stack Engineer
Kuyua GmbH
- Led the development of an in-house Geo-Server using Node.js and PostGIS, improving location environment assessment from 1-2 minutes to an on-the-fly assessment within 3-7 seconds.
- Built a RAG system for environmental action plans using BERT and FAISS.
- Managed a new team of 5 developers and 1 GIS expert.
- Helped secure contracts with major clients including Mercedes, Siemens Mobility, BASF, and VW.
- Led brainstorming sessions with cross-functional teams to define and refine technical solutions.
- Performed QA testing and code reviews.
Full-Stack Developer
Fashion Digital GmbH (Peek & Cloppenburg)
- Customized CMS content using Magnolia.
- Performed backend development tasks.
- Built a custom component library and improved the product page (PDP) using Next.js.
- Collaborated with UI/UX designers in an agile environment.
Tech Lead
Quadraton GmbH
- Led the development of document and GDPR analysis systems.
- Mentored junior developers and designed software architecture.
- Created microservices and CI/CD pipelines, and conducted code reviews.
Full-Stack Developer
Zizooboats GmbH
- Improved booking conversion from 25% to 65% by optimizing the search engine using Lucene.
- Reduced landing page load time from approximately 15 seconds to 3 seconds using Next.js.
- Maintained and enhanced product pages with Next.js.
Software Developer / Consultant
Wunderdog
- Developed an online payment microservice.
- Built a GDPR analysis platform.
CTO
ASEC
- Led a team of 4 full-stack engineers implementing internal applications.
- Improved system performance, securing major contracts.
- Managed technical architecture and project direction.
Full Stack Developer
Freelancer
- Tech stack: .Net C#, WordPress CMS.
Senior Software Engineer
ASEC
- Developed internal applications including a preventive maintenance system and ticketing system using .NET C#, jQuery, Node.js, Java, and React.js.
Full-Stack Developer
SODIC
Industry experience
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Experienced in Information Technology, Real Estate, Professional Services, Tourism, and Fashion.
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Experienced in Information Technology, Product Development, Project Management, and Quality Assurance.
Summary
Experienced Software Engineer and entrepreneurial technology leader with a passion for leveraging data-driven solutions to solve complex environmental and agricultural challenges. Uniquely combines deep, hands-on expertise in full-stack development and AI with a proven track record of founding a venture, leading teams, and delivering end-to-end products. Proficient in architecting scalable systems using Node.js, Python, and Java, and deploying them efficiently with Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines.
Skills
- Programming: Javascript, Typescript, Java, Springboot, Python, Fastapi, Django, React.Js, Next.Js, Vue.Js, Jquery, Node.Js, .Net Core, Php, Rust, Golang
- Cms: Wordpress, Magnolia, Directus, Strapi
- Databases & Apis: Postgresql, Mongodb, Rest, Graphql
- Front-End Tools: Css3, Tailwind, Bootstrap, Material Ui
- Devops: Linux, Docker, Kubernetes, Ci/Cd, Aws, Google Cloud
- Testing Tools: Cypress, Jest, Postman
- Ai/Ml Tools: Python, Rag, Bert, Faiss, Yolov8
- Gis: Qgis, Webodm, Gdal, Postgis
- Event Driven: Kafka, Rabbitmq
Languages
Education
Arab Academy for Science & Technology
Bachelor in Information Systems · Information Systems · Alexandria, Egypt
Cairo University
Bachelor in Business Administration · Business Administration · Cairo, Egypt
Certifications & licenses
German A1/A3 Drone License
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Mostafa is based in Leipzig, Germany.
Mostafa speaks the following languages: Arabic (Advanced), English (Advanced).
Mostafa has at least 22 years of experience. During this time, Mostafa has worked in at least 8 different roles and for 9 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 2 months. Note that Mostafa may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.
Based on recent experience, Mostafa would be well-suited for roles such as: Freelance Senior Software Engineer & AI Consultant, Tech Lead / Full-Stack Engineer, Full-Stack Developer.
Mostafa's most recent position is Freelance Senior Software Engineer & AI Consultant at Self-employed.
In recent years, Mostafa has worked for Self-employed, Kuyua GmbH, Fashion Digital GmbH (Peek & Cloppenburg), Quadraton GmbH, and Zizooboats GmbH.
Mostafa is most experienced in industries like Information Technology, Real Estate, and Professional Services. Mostafa also has some experience in Tourism and Fashion.
Mostafa is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology, Product Development, and Project Management. Mostafa also has some experience in Quality Assurance.
Mostafa has recently worked in industries like Information Technology, Tourism, and Professional Services.
Mostafa has recently worked in business areas like Product Development, Information Technology, and Project Management.
Mostafa holds a Bachelor in Information Systems from Arab Academy for Science & Technology and a Bachelor in Business Administration from Cairo University.
Mostafa has 1 certificate: German A1/A3 Drone License.
The availability of Mostafa needs to be confirmed.
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