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CURRICULUM VITAE

Saif Al-Hail.

Senior Software Engineer · AI Lead

Profile

I build, deploy, and scale complete AI applications end to end, including revenue-generating products. My work connects machine learning, full-stack engineering, cloud delivery, and the product decisions that turn an idea into software people use.

Professional experience

Senior Software Engineer / AI Lead

Sep 2023 — Present

Enterprise AI & software engineering

  • Guide model development, deployment, and governance workflows.
  • Build application interfaces and backend services for AI systems.
  • Mentor engineers, lead code reviews, and coordinate delivery.

Artificial Intelligence Engineer

Jun 2020 — Sep 2023

Applied machine learning & computer vision

  • Built models with TensorFlow, PyTorch, and OpenCV.
  • Applied transfer learning, feature engineering, and algorithm optimization.
  • Connected AI models with deployable services and data workflows.

Maintenance Planning Engineer

Jul 2017 — Jun 2020

Industrial engineering & operations

  • Coordinated engineering and operational teams on maintenance schedules.
  • Planned work across interconnected industrial systems.

Independent products & technical leadership

2021 — Present

Built, deployed, and scaled revenue-generating AI applications end to end, including subscriptions and cloud services. Led software teams and technical delivery. AI product work recognized with a Most Innovative Solution Award in 2023.

Selected work

AI nutrition companion

A mobile product that brings together visual recognition, conversational AI, and personalized everyday guidance.

TensorFlow · Gemini AI · Flutter · Firebase — Consumer product

Private, on-device intelligence

A native mobile application that uses local image analysis to help people organize their digital lives.

SwiftUI · Apple Vision · Core Image · SwiftData — In development

AI research & insights

A research platform that turns natural-language questions into organized findings and source-linked insights.

Gemini AI · Next.js · FastAPI · Cloud Run — Web application

Education

Master’s in Artificial Intelligence

Anticipated June 2027

Ulster University · In progress

BEng, Mechanical Engineering

Coventry University

2013 — 2017

Technical capabilities

Machine learning & AI: Python, PyTorch, TensorFlow, Keras, Scikit-learn, Computer vision, YOLO, OpenCV, LSTM / RNN, Autoencoders, Genetic algorithms, Transfer learning.

Language & intelligent products: LLMs, Transformers, Hugging Face, Gemini AI, NLP, Text classification, Sentiment analysis, Conversational AI, Multilingual experiences.

Web & backend engineering: TypeScript, JavaScript, React, Next.js, Django, FastAPI, Flask, Node.js, REST APIs, Authentication, Role-based access.

Mobile & product delivery: Flutter / Dart, Swift / SwiftUI, React Native, Apple Vision, Core Image, SwiftData, Firebase, Subscriptions, In-app purchases, Product analytics.

Data, cloud & MLOps: Pandas, NumPy, SQL / PostgreSQL, ETL pipelines, Docker, Cloud Run, AWS, MLflow, Redis, RabbitMQ, CI/CD, Model monitoring.

Technical leadership & quality: System architecture, Technical roadmaps, Team leadership, Mentoring, Code review, Agile delivery, Model governance, Git, Test automation, A/B testing.

Additional information

Languages: Arabic (native), English (fluent).

Continued learning: Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Project Management (CAPM).