Ahmed Sarhan

AI Developer & Full-Stack Engineer

[email protected]·+971 50 544 1017·linkedin.com/in/ahmedsarhan-dev·github.com/ahmedwais-012·Dubai, UAE

Professional Summary

AI Developer and Full-Stack Engineer. I build real-time deep learning systems and production web apps with computer vision, NLP, and REST APIs. Led the RealSync capstone: a deepfake detection platform that hits 98.65% accuracy in under 500ms. Graduating BSc Computer Science (Big Data & AI) from UOWD, July 2026.

Education

University of Wollongong in Dubai (UOWD)

Sep 2023 – Jul 2026

BSc Computer Science, Big Data & Artificial Intelligence

Key coursework: Algorithms & Data Structures, Foundations of AI, Modern AI, Computer Vision, Big Data Mining, Big Data Management, Database Systems, Software Development Methodologies, IT Project Management, HCI, Advanced Programming (C++), Networks & Communications

Experience

MC Media Consultancy FZE

Jun 2025 – Aug 2025 · Contract

Software Developer

  • Built full-stack admin dashboard (React 18 + TypeScript + Vite + Tailwind + shadcn/ui + Supabase)
  • Implemented RBAC, user management, booking system, and content management
  • Sole developer, delivered and deployed to production

MC Media Consultancy FZE

Jan 2023 – Jun 2025

Head of Social Media

  • Managed social media marketing accounts for clients as part of full-service ad packages (billboards, radio, TV, mall ads)
  • Created and scheduled content across platforms for client campaigns
  • Worked with creative teams to keep social media in sync with billboard, radio, and TV campaigns

MC Media Consultancy FZE

2020–Present

Advertising Operations & Client Reporting

  • Ran ad campaigns for major UAE charities (Etihad Charity, Dar Al Ber, ICO, Emirates Red Crescent) during Ramadan
  • Produced weekly/bi-weekly client reports with recorded ad proof-of-play, organized in shared drives
  • Prepared scripts, topics, and questions for dad's radio program on Dubai Holy Quran Radio (with Dr. Ahmed Haroun)
  • Coordinated yearly Ramadan radio contests
  • Worked on TV and radio filming crews in studios: audio recording, camera operation, and post-production editing
  • Filmed charity ad spots for client campaigns
  • Handled LPOs, tax invoices, and administrative documentation

Bil3arabi Studios

Sep 2024 – Present

Live Show Control Room Operator

  • Ran the control room for standup comedy shows: audio, visuals, and lighting, all live
  • Worked across live events in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Amman

Projects

RealSync

Sep 2025 – Present

Real-time deepfake detection platform, 5 AI models in <500ms

React, Node.js, FastAPI, PyTorch, WebSocket, Supabase

98.65% accuracy

MCmedia Dashboard

Jun 2025 – Aug 2025

Production SaaS admin dashboard, sole developer, live users

React, TypeScript, Tailwind, shadcn/ui, Supabase

In production

Safia Hospitals

Oct 2025 – Present

Bilingual healthcare platform (EN/AR) with RTL support

Next.js, TypeScript, Tailwind, i18n

In production

Fraud Detection MLOps

Mar 2025 – May 2025

End-to-end ML pipeline for credit card fraud detection

Python, scikit-learn, MLflow, Docker, FastAPI

96% accuracy

Nebula Defender

Feb 2025 – May 2025

AI game with intelligent enemies using FSM & Behavior Trees

Python, Pygame, FSM, Behavior Trees

3 AI agents

Dubai Traffic Prediction

Jan 2026 – Mar 2026

Big data analytics predicting traffic accident severity

PySpark, Kafka, Hadoop, Docker

150K+ records

Radio Ad Detection

Feb 2026 – Mar 2026

Real-time charity ad detection in Arabic radio streams

Python, ElevenLabs STT, WebSocket

AR/EN support

Rotoosh

Sep 2025

Creative advertising agency website (rotoosh.ae)

Web Development

In production

Technical Skills

Languages

Python, C++, JavaScript, TypeScript, SQL, PL/SQL, HTML5, CSS3

Frontend

React 18, Next.js, React Native (Expo), Vite, Tailwind CSS, shadcn/ui, Responsive Design, UX/UI Design, Prototyping, Usability Testing

Backend

Node.js, Express 5, FastAPI, REST APIs, WebSocket, TCP/IP, Networking

AI / ML

Deep Learning, Computer Vision, Natural Language Processing (NLP), Data Mining, Classification, Clustering, PyTorch, scikit-learn, TensorFlow, MediaPipe, Whisper, EfficientNet, WavLM, DeBERTa

Big Data

Apache Spark, PySpark, Kafka, Hadoop, HBase, MapReduce, ETL, Data Warehousing, Data Analysis

Databases

PostgreSQL (Supabase), MySQL, MongoDB, NoSQL, Database Normalization

DevOps

Docker, Docker Compose, CI/CD, Git, GitHub, Linux, MLflow

Methodologies

Agile, Scrum, OOP, SDLC, UML, TDD, Software Architecture, Algorithms, Data Structures, System Design, Project Management, Version Control

Tools & Design

MS365, Excel, Google Workspace, Figma, Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, Adobe Premiere Pro, QLab, Audacity

Languages (Spoken)

Arabic (Native), English (Fluent)

Other

UAE Driver's License, UAE Golden Visa holder

Certifications

Cybersecurity Workshop, Dubai Police & University of Birmingham

June 2024

Social Media Professional Program, New Media Academy, Dubai

July 2022

Position of Responsibility

RealSync Capstone Project Leader

Sep 2025 – Present
  • Led a 5-person team building a real-time deepfake detection platform as graduation capstone

Project Manager, Software Development Methodologies (CSIT314)

Feb 2025 – Jun 2025
  • Managed team deliverables using Agile/Scrum across the full SDLC for a university software project

Salamati Building Cleaning, Operations Support

2020–Present
  • Second-in-command managing cleaner contracts with schools and gyms; oversee on-site operations, material procurement, complaint resolution, tax invoices, and salary processing

Family Business Administration

2020–Present
  • Maintain documents, papers, and administrative records across family enterprises (Salamati, MC Media, Prime Life Marketing & PR, Rotoosh)