Results-Driven Full-Stack & AI Engineer, 7+ Years

Ahlam Abdullatif

Full-Stack Engineer

Dexter, Michigan, United States +1-313-***-**** **************@*******.*** LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ahlam-nasir-89857625b/ Results-driven full-stack and AI engineer with 7+ years of experience building Python-based backend systems, React-enabled user experiences, and production AI solutions for fast-moving product environments. Proven track record delivering scalable APIs, maintainable services, and intelligent automation across startup, agency, and enterprise settings. Strong background in Python, React, PostgreSQL, Redis, AWS, Docker/CI/CD, and Machine Learning, with hands-on experience shipping customer-facing platforms, collaborating cross-functionally, and operating effectively in ambiguous, high-ownership environments. Technical Skills

Languages: Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, Rust, Go, C, C++, PHP, HTML5, CSS, SQL, OOP Frameworks & Libraries: React, FastAPI, Flask, Node.js, Next.js, Vue.js, Angular, Express, React Native, NumPy, Pandas, Scikit-learn, PyTorch, Matplotlib

Cloud & DevOps: AWS, AWS SageMaker, GCP, Azure, Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD, Git, SVN, Linux, Helm, Grafana, Prometheus, ELK, Scrum/Agile, DevOps

AI/ML Specialties: Machine Learning, LLMs, RAG, Prompt Engineering, Model Deployment, NLP, Fine- tuning, GraphRAG, RAFT, Transformers, Classification, Regression, Clustering, Random Forest, Decision Trees, SVM, Neural Networks, CNN, RNN, LSTM, GANs, VAEs, Diffusion Models Databases & Data Systems: PostgreSQL, Redis, MySQL, MongoDB, Cassandra, SQL Server, Oracle, Neo4j, Hadoop, PromQL

Professional Experience

Lead AI Engineer Culture Mind LLC

07/2025 - Present

Co-founded and lead engineering for an AI-powered chatbot platform for children under 18, emphasizing safety, engagement, privacy, and educational value in a highly sensitive domain. Architected the backend in Python and PyTorch, delivering low-latency, production-ready conversational systems with robust error handling and scalable request processing. Engineered custom model adaptations based on the DeepSeek open-source framework, improving response relevance and child-friendly behavior through targeted fine-tuning and prompt controls. Built secure APIs and service layers to manage chatbot interactions, session state, and moderation workflows, supporting reliable communication between frontend and backend components. Deployed the demo application and APK to the Google Play Store, enabling global access and validating the product in a real user environment.

Established cloud-based training and deployment pipelines with AWS SageMaker, improving model iteration speed and simplifying Model Deployment and monitoring workflows. Collaborated closely with product, design, and cross-functional stakeholders to translate evolving requirements into practical technical decisions under ambiguity. Implemented safety-oriented engineering practices, including content controls and privacy-conscious handling of user data, to align with compliance-sensitive use cases. Contributed to architectural discussions spanning API design, inference performance, and long-term scalability for an AI-native consumer product.

Drove rapid prototyping and iteration cycles, helping the team move from concept to working product with minimal overhead and high ownership.

Al & Technical Engineer Genpact

06/2023 - 07/2025

Built and optimized AI-driven rendering pipelines, improving real-time photorealistic output quality for interactive experiences.

Designed agentic AI workflows enabling non-player characters to reason, retain long-term memory, track context, and respond dynamically in real time.

Developed backend services and APIs for LLM inference orchestration, embedding retrieval, vector memory, and session state management.

Created robust APIs for AI-powered tools and automation workflows, supporting fast iteration across product and engineering teams.

Built an NLP model for real-time speech detection in voice calls, improving responsiveness and reducing latency in conversational systems.

Supported AI quality assurance through prompt evaluation, behavioral testing, regression checks, and monitoring of model output consistency.

Designed and maintained scalable microservices in Python and Rust, powering high-throughput systems for Twitch's global platform.

Migrated legacy services from Python to Rust, boosting throughput and reducing response time for latency- sensitive workloads.

Architected a hybrid decentralized database infrastructure using PostgreSQL, Neo4j, MongoDB, and Hadoop to support flexible data access patterns.

Managed cloud infrastructure with AWS EC2, S3, and RDS, while implementing secure CI/CD pipelines for continuous delivery.

Partnered with frontend engineers using React and TypeScript to deliver full-stack features across distributed teams.

Developed and documented GraphQL APIs, enabling real-time synchronization and cleaner integration across services.

Contributed to performance, reliability, and maintainability improvements through better service decomposition, observability, and release discipline.

AI & SEO Specialist The Blogsmith

05/2020 - 06/2023

Optimized SEO workflows by integrating AI-powered tooling such as Ahrefs and SEMrush, automating routine keyword research and content optimization tasks.

Leveraged Google Search Console and Ahrefs to identify trending keywords, refine content strategies, and increase organic traffic by 15%.

Developed automated reporting systems with Python to extract data from Google Analytics and Ahrefs, improving monthly reporting speed and consistency. Created visual reporting outputs using Pandas and Matplotlib, enabling clearer performance analysis for client stakeholders.

Implemented NLP-based keyword discovery techniques to identify semantic variants and improve content relevance in search rankings.

Built AI-assisted recommendation workflows to suggest related content topics and keywords based on trending search behavior.

Automated keyword tracking and optimization processes, reducing manual effort by 40% and enabling faster content updates.

Collaborated with content creators and marketing stakeholders to translate search insights into actionable content improvements.

Strengthened cross-functional communication by balancing technical analysis, business goals, and editorial execution in a fast-moving environment.

Contributed to repeatable data-driven processes that improved operational efficiency and supported scalable content production.

Junior/Middle Full-Stack Engineer 201 Creative

12/2018 - 05/2020

Built and maintained responsive web applications using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and PHP, delivering reliable user experiences across desktop and mobile devices. Developed backend functionality with MySQL and custom CMS systems to support dynamic content delivery and user interactions.

Created and integrated APIs to connect frontend and backend systems, improving content management and real-time updates.

Worked on client-facing feature development with an emphasis on clean, maintainable code and practical delivery timelines.

Implemented on-page SEO improvements including meta tags, internal linking, and structured data to improve visibility and discoverability.

Used Git for version control and collaborative development across design, content, and engineering teams. Supported iterative delivery in a startup-like environment with shifting priorities, requiring adaptability and strong communication.

Helped translate business and design requirements into working web features with minimal supervision. Strengthened foundational full-stack engineering skills that later expanded into more advanced backend and AI system design.

Contributed to smoother release cycles through careful testing, coordination, and consistent implementation practices.

Education

MS in Computer Science, The American University in Cairo, 08/2016 - 05/2018 Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, The American University in Cairo, 07/2012 - 05/2016 Certificates

IBM Certificate - IBM AI Product Manager

Google Certificate - Generative AI Leader

IBM Certificate - Developing Front-End Apps with React IBM Certificate - Developing Back-End Apps with Node.js and Express IBM Certificate - Python for Data Science, AI & Development IBM Certificate - Developing AI Applications with Python and Flask

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