Hi, I'm Ismael Matai. I am a Senior Software Engineer with over seven years of experience building scalable SaaS applications and integrating AI technologies. I enjoy turning complex requirements into reliable, user-friendly software and collaborating with product managers and designers to deliver features that truly help people. In my current role at Unit Innovations, I lead efforts to modernize backend services, automate operational workflows with real-time data, and mentor junior developers. I'm passionate about applying AI to improve product functionality and efficiency, and I thrive in agile teams that value quality, security, and continuous learning.

Hi, I'm Ismael Matai. I am a Senior Software Engineer with over seven years of experience building scalable SaaS applications and integrating AI technologies. I enjoy turning complex requirements into reliable, user-friendly software and collaborating with product managers and designers to deliver features that truly help people. In my current role at Unit Innovations, I lead efforts to modernize backend services, automate operational workflows with real-time data, and mentor junior developers. I'm passionate about applying AI to improve product functionality and efficiency, and I thrive in agile teams that value quality, security, and continuous learning.

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Hi, I’m Ismael Matai. I am a Senior Software Engineer with over seven years of experience building scalable SaaS applications and integrating AI technologies. I enjoy turning complex requirements into reliable, user-friendly software and collaborating with product managers and designers to deliver features that truly help people. In my current role at Unit Innovations, I lead efforts to modernize backend services, automate operational workflows with real-time data, and mentor junior developers. I’m passionate about applying AI to improve product functionality and efficiency, and I thrive in agile teams that value quality, security, and continuous learning.

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Language

English
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Work Experience

Senior Software Engineer at Unit Innovations
November 2, 2019 - Present
Led development of public safety platform across multiple states, serving thousands of users daily. Refactored legacy backend services, delivering ~30% improvements in performance and reliability. Integrated real-time data services to automate operational processes, reducing manual intervention by ~40%. Collaborated with product managers and UX designers to align features with user needs and security standards. Mentored junior developers to foster technical excellence and continuous improvement.
Technical Project Lead at Once in a Wild
January 2, 2018 - November 2, 2019
Directed digital operations and technical projects, optimizing development workflows and improving team efficiency by 25% through Jira. Created a company website and internal dashboard centralized operations, leading to a 50% reduction in task completion times. Established DevOps practices, including automated deployments with Docker, which enhanced system uptime by 35%. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery of projects while maintaining high quality standards. Provided ongoing technical support and training for team members.
Software Developer at Brighter Day Health
September 2, 2015 - December 20, 2017
Engineered telehealth software that improved patient scheduling and data management, resulting in a 20% increase in patient engagement. Developed a secure records archive system ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations, reducing data retrieval times by 50%.
Junior Developer at SAD CO for IT
September 2, 2010 - August 2, 2015
Progressed from intern to Junior Developer, contributing to the creation of responsive web applications using PHP and MySQL. Participated in the integration of smart cards and RFID systems, improving data access times by 30%. Supported testing, debugging, and deployment processes, ensuring seamless transitions to production environments. Assisted in long-term client support to maintain system functionality. Gained foundational experience in software development methodologies.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science at Erbil Polytechnic University
October 1, 2008 - September 30, 2010

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Software & Internet, Healthcare, Professional Services