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Hi, I’m Ahmed Hagi MIET, a motivated and adaptable Software Engineer with a background in mechanical engineering and software development.
I enjoy solving complex problems, automating processes, and building efficient systems across IT, energy, and manufacturing. I have hands-on experience with Python, SQL, Rust, and modern DevOps tools, and I enjoy contributing to both client projects and open-source Rust ecosystems.
Work Experience
Software Engineer at Phase Alpha LTD
July 1, 2016 - PresentFounded a limited company to pursue diverse software and engineering initiatives. Developed and deployed full-stack Rust applications with Redis URL shortening, automated with GitHub Actions on Linux servers. Contributed to open-source Rust projects enhancing developer tooling. Built a Raspberry Pi backup system with Python and cooling control. Designed and launched a Swift iOS app integrating Rust business logic with a Phoenix/Elixir landing page featuring automated GitHub issue tracking for support. Improved performance, memory safety, and developer experience on client projects with Docker Compose, Terraform, and SQL-based A/B testing using the Epsilon-Greedy Algorithm on GCP BigQuery. Delivered ASME-compliant calculations and automation for oil and gas contracts.
Software Engineer at Glo
March 1, 2025 - September 3, 2025Extended Odoo ORM to support PostgreSQL vector types enabling AI integrations with high-dimensional search. Developed APIs and business systems in Python, XML, and Odoo framework integrating REST, SOAP, and GraphQL services. Built AI tools integrating LLMs (GPT-3.5/4, Bard, Local models) and used pgvector for optimized chatbots. Optimized CI/CD by cutting redundant jobs, saving GitHub runner costs. Deployed software using Docker and Kubernetes on Azure in a Linux environment.
CAD / System Developer at Mettler Toledo
June 1, 2023 - September 3, 2025Worked in the CAD development team deploying desktop software updates to engineers. Automated BOM checks with VB.NET reducing validation time by 60%. Introduced Git version control for CAD automation scripts and automated team deployments. Built a Python/SQLite XML interpreter to validate engineering data, reducing manual checks, and trained engineers on its use.
Mechanical Engineer at Anord Mardix
December 1, 2019 - September 3, 2025Lead engineer and designer for projects ranging from £10,000 to £7,000,000. Created VB.NET automation templates boosting design team output by 50%. Delivered CAD harmonisation training across UK and US branches.
Mechanical Engineer at Conveyor Networks
April 1, 2018 - September 3, 2025Managed integration of a robotic pick and place system for multiple packaging lines including concept design, prototyping, testing, resource management, and consultant coordination.
Process Engineer (Industrial Placement) at Metaldyne International
July 1, 2013 - September 3, 2025Automated data analysis with VBA cutting a 1-hour reporting task to 10 minutes. Built batch pipelines to extract data from networked manufacturing machines.
Software Engineer at Phase Alpha LTD
July 1, 2016 - PresentFounded a limited company and provided software engineering and independent consulting services. Led Phase Alpha Projects including a full-stack Rust application (Axum/Leptos) with Redis-backed URL shortening, automated CI/CD via GitHub Actions on self-hosted Linux servers; contributed to open-source Rust projects (Helix, Zellij); built a Raspberry Pi backup system with Python-controlled cooling; designed Phase Nomad App (Swift iOS) with a Phoenix/Elixir landing page and automated GitHub issue tracking for customer support. Client work included addressing memory leaks in data-intensive Python APIs, building enterprise Rust APIs, and optimizing multi-service Dockerized deployments.
Software Engineer at Glo
March 31, 2025 - October 18, 2025Extended Odoo ORM to support PostgreSQL vector types for AI integrations; developed APIs and business systems in Python, XML, and Odoo; built AI tools with LLM integrations (GPT-3.5/4, Bard, local models) and pgvector-based retrieval for RAG-style chatbots; optimized CI/CD with conditional builds to reduce GitHub runner costs; deployed software using Docker and Kubernetes on Azure in a Linux environment.
CAD / System Developer at Mettler Toledo
June 30, 2023 - October 18, 2025Automated BOM checks with VB.NET, reducing validation time by 60%; introduced Git version control for CAD automation scripts and automated company-wide deployments; built a Python/SQLite XML interpreter to validate engineering data, and documented/trained engineers on its use.
Mechanical Engineer at Anord Mardix
December 31, 2019 - October 18, 2025Lead engineer/designer for energy systems projects (£10k–£7M); created VB.NET automation templates (iLogic) that boosted design output; delivered CAD harmonisation training across UK and US branches.
Mechanical Engineer, Systems Integration at Conveyor Networks
April 30, 2018 - October 18, 2025Managed all stages of integration of a robotic pick-and-place system for multiple packaging lines; concept design, prototyping, testing; managed resources and brought in specialist consultants as needed.
Process Engineer at Metaldyne International
July 31, 2013 - October 18, 2025Automated data analysis with VBA, reducing a 1-hour reporting task to 10 minutes; built batch pipelines to extract data from networked manufacturing machines.
Education
Software Engineering Course at Imperial College London
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023MSc by research in Mechanical Engineering at University of Huddersfield
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2016BEng Mechanical Engineering; 1st Class honours at University of Huddersfield
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2014Architecture at Leeds school of architecture, landscape, and design
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2010Diploma, BTEC Foundation, Art, and Design at Bradford College
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2009Software Engineering Certificate (Co-certification) at Imperial College London
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023MSc by Research in Mechanical Engineering at University of Huddersfield
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2016BEng Mechanical Engineering, First Class Honours at University of Huddersfield
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2014Architecture at Leeds School of Architecture, Landscape and Design
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2010Diploma, BTEC Foundation in Art and Design at Bradford College
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2009Qualifications
MIET Membership
January 11, 2030 - September 3, 2025Software Engineering Certificate (Imperial College London)
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023Industry Experience
Energy & Utilities, Manufacturing, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Education
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