Founding CTO and senior fullstack engineer with 12+ years of experience taking products from blank page to production, including two ground-up builds as founding/lead architect. Architecting AI, Web3, VR, and IoT systems end-to-end, leading cross-functional teams, and integrating LLM-powered agents (RAG, function calling, MCP) into customer-facing products. Deep expertise across .NET, Python (FastAPI), TypeScript/React/Next.js, and React Native (Expo), with cloud-native deployments on GCP and Azure. Trusted repeatedly to drive architecture and TDD through delivery, scaling, and team buildout, including AI/SaaS, Web3 marketplaces, VR collaboration platforms, and smart access/parking systems.…

Mostafa Farouk Ibraheem Ahmed

Founding CTO and senior fullstack engineer with 12+ years of experience taking products from blank page to production, including two ground-up builds as founding/lead architect. Architecting AI, Web3, VR, and IoT systems end-to-end, leading cross-functional teams, and integrating LLM-powered agents (RAG, function calling, MCP) into customer-facing products. Deep expertise across .NET, Python (FastAPI), TypeScript/React/Next.js, and React Native (Expo), with cloud-native deployments on GCP and Azure. Trusted repeatedly to drive architecture and TDD through delivery, scaling, and team buildout, including AI/SaaS, Web3 marketplaces, VR collaboration platforms, and smart access/parking systems.…

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Founding CTO and senior fullstack engineer with 12+ years of experience taking products from blank page to production, including two ground-up builds as founding/lead architect. Architecting AI, Web3, VR, and IoT systems end-to-end, leading cross-functional teams, and integrating LLM-powered agents (RAG, function calling, MCP) into customer-facing products.

Deep expertise across .NET, Python (FastAPI), TypeScript/React/Next.js, and React Native (Expo), with cloud-native deployments on GCP and Azure. Trusted repeatedly to drive architecture and TDD through delivery, scaling, and team buildout, including AI/SaaS, Web3 marketplaces, VR collaboration platforms, and smart access/parking systems.

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Skills

Experience Level

.NET
Expert
C#
Expert
Leadership
Expert
TypeScript
Expert
API
Expert
Python
Expert
AI Chatbot
Expert
React Native
Expert
React JS
Expert
Large Language Model
Expert
Prompt Engineering
Expert
GPT
Expert
Google Cloud
Expert
HTML5
Expert
JavaScript
Expert
Docker
Expert
CSS
Expert
ChatGPT
Expert
Azure
Expert
SQL
Expert
PostgreSQL
Expert
Web3
Expert
Adobe Photoshop
Expert
Adobe Illustrator
Expert
Solidity
Expert
Node.js
Expert
Redis
Expert
Unity
Expert
Ethereum
Expert
Ethers.js
Expert
NFT
Expert
MongoDB
Expert
Claude
Expert
ASP.NET
Expert
Unity 3D
Expert
Kubernetes
Expert
Web Design
Expert
Adobe After Effects
Expert
MySQL
Intermediate
Socket.IO
Intermediate
GitHub
Intermediate
AngularJS
Intermediate
Figma
Intermediate
GraphQL
Intermediate
ETL
Intermediate
Backendless
Beginner
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Language

English
Fluent
Arabic
Fluent

Work Experience

Chief Technology Officer (Founding CTO) at Clique AI
August 1, 2026 - Present
Building an AI-powered social community platform for expats across the GCC. Authored the full Technical Design Document (TDD) and end-to-end system architecture, defining service boundaries, data models, AI agent design, and infrastructure topology. Architected the platform as microservices using FastAPI for backend services and Expo (React Native + TypeScript) for the mobile frontend. Designed and implemented the AI agent for user matching, content moderation, personalized feeds, conversational onboarding, and recommendations. Set up cloud infrastructure on GCP and Azure and integrated messaging, push notifications, and third-party services (including Twilio). Leading hiring and team buildout while closing the pre-seed round.
Senior Fullstack Developer at Metaminds Group
August 1, 2024 - April 1, 2026
Architected and shipped a Web3 platform for buying, minting, and customizing digital assets and accessing/renting virtual worlds. Designed an event-driven microservices architecture with REST APIs and real-time WebSocket channels for coordinating marketplace, asset, and virtual-world services. Built an agent-driven e-commerce experience with live chat and voice-driven actions powered by LLMs and RAG pipelines using OpenAI and LangChain with pgvector. Integrated smart contracts (Solidity) with Web3.js/Ethers.js for minting and rental flows. Containerized services with Docker and deployed to GCP with CI/CD via GitHub Actions, improving cost and performance via optimized LLM usage patterns, caching, and database access.
Senior Full Stack Developer at Metaminds Group
January 1, 2024 - Present
Led the development of a Web3 platform enabling users to buy, mint, and customize digital assets, with live chat and voice-driven actions. Built on React, TypeScript, Next.js, .NET 8, Node.js, and cloud services. Implemented secure authentication, role-based access, and scalable backend services; deployed on Azure with security best practices. Collaborated with product and design teams to deliver iterative features and improvements for a high-performance, user-centric application.
Senior Software Engineer at Mesmerise Group
June 1, 2022 - July 1, 2024
Tech lead for a team of 3 developers delivering 5 AI-powered skills for an enterprise VR assistant in Gatherings. Implemented voice and conversational capabilities including speech-to-text with Whisper, TTS, and function-calling tool use to trigger meeting actions via natural language. Deployed multiple production projects to Azure, applying security best practices such as managed identities, secret management, and least-privilege IAM. Set up CI/CD pipelines with Azure DevOps and GitHub Actions and mentored the team on architecture, code review, and AI integration patterns.
Senior Software Developer / Integration Specialist at Intechnics L.L.C.
September 1, 2019 - May 1, 2022
Built an enterprise visitor management system supporting multi-modal authorization including facial recognition, QR codes, ANPR, smart cards, and phone-as-card. Engineered a smart parking system with a .NET backend and Unity-based frontend, monitored and controlled in real time from a central control room. Designed programmable terminal units integrated over real-time channels for remote configuration and live status monitoring. Integrated diverse hardware and software stacks across IoT devices, computer vision modules, and the central management platform.
Senior Software Engineer / Integrations Specialist at Mesmerise Group
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2022
Designed and implemented backend services and integrations, led API-driven development, and contributed to cloud migrations. Worked across cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, reliable solutions; leveraged React, TypeScript, .NET, and Azure to support enterprise applications.
Project Engineer / Team Leader at A.I.T. L.L.C.
June 1, 2018 - August 1, 2019
Led project execution and a small engineering team across requirements, delivery, and integration. Coordinated cross-functional work between engineering, operations, and clients to deliver integrated technical solutions on schedule.
.NET Software Developer (Fullstack) at Nubis Apps
March 1, 2017 - May 1, 2018
Developed and maintained fullstack web applications using ASP.NET MVC, C#, SQL Server, and JavaScript/jQuery. Implemented features end-to-end across backend services, REST APIs, and frontend layers for multiple client-facing products.
Software Developer (Fullstack) at Nubis Apps
March 1, 2017 - May 1, 2018
Developed and maintained fullstack web applications using ASP.NET MVC, C#, SQL Server, and JavaScript/jQuery. Implemented features end-to-end across backend services, REST APIs, and frontend layers across multiple client-facing products.
Project Engineer / Team Leader at AIT LLC
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2018
Led project engineering efforts and managed technical teams in on-site Dubai projects. Coordinated cross-functional tasks, tracked milestones, and ensured delivery of project objectives within scope and schedule.
Software Developer & Research Assistant (Freelance) at Freelance
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2017
Delivered custom software for clients including web applications, desktop tools, and research-oriented prototypes. Supported academic and applied research projects with software implementation, data processing, and prototype development.
Software Developer & Research Assistant at Freelance
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2017
Delivered custom software for multiple clients, including web applications, desktop tools, and research-oriented prototypes. Supported academic/applied research projects through software implementation, data processing, and prototype development.
Software Developer & Research Assistant (Freelance)
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2017
Delivered custom software for clients including web applications, desktop tools, and research-oriented prototypes. Supported academic and applied research projects with software implementation, data processing, and prototype development.
.NET Software Developer, Full Stack at Nubis Apps
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2017
Developed full-stack solutions using .NET and modern frontend technologies. Implemented database schemas, RESTful services, and UI components to deliver robust enterprise applications in Cairo, Egypt.

Education

B.S. in Communication and Electronics at Ain Shams University, Egypt
January 11, 2030 - April 21, 2026
B.Sc. in Communication and Electronics Engineering at Ain Shams University
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2013
B.Sc. Communication and Electronics Engineering at Ain Shams University
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2013
B.Sc. in Communication and Electronics Engineering at Ain Shams University
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2013
B.Sc. Communication and Electronics Engineering at Ain Shams University
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2013

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Computers & Electronics, Government, Transportation & Logistics, Healthcare, Gaming, Telecommunications

Skills

Experience Level

.NET
Expert
C#
Expert
Leadership
Expert
TypeScript
Expert
API
Expert
Python
Expert
AI Chatbot
Expert
React Native
Expert
React JS
Expert
Large Language Model
Expert
Prompt Engineering
Expert
GPT
Expert
Google Cloud
Expert
HTML5
Expert
JavaScript
Expert
Docker
Expert
CSS
Expert
ChatGPT
Expert
Azure
Expert
SQL
Expert
PostgreSQL
Expert
Web3
Expert
Adobe Photoshop
Expert
Adobe Illustrator
Expert
Solidity
Expert
Node.js
Expert
Redis
Expert
Unity
Expert
Ethereum
Expert
Ethers.js
Expert
NFT
Expert
MongoDB
Expert
Claude
Expert
ASP.NET
Expert
Unity 3D
Expert
Kubernetes
Expert
Web Design
Expert
Adobe After Effects
Expert
MySQL
Intermediate
Socket.IO
Intermediate
GitHub
Intermediate
AngularJS
Intermediate
Figma
Intermediate
GraphQL
Intermediate
ETL
Intermediate
Backendless
Beginner
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