Aemal Sayer
Software Engineer & Tech Entrepreneur
- 20+ years of software development
- 15+ years of entrepreneurship
- 7+ years of MERN stack
- 2 years of blockchain
If you are wondering what can I do?
I can take an idea and turn it into software!
JavaScript, TypeScript, React.js, React Native, GraphQL, MongoDB, SQL, Node.js, Firebase, Amplify, GCP, AWS, Rust, WebAssembly, Solidity
Intro
I have over 20 years of experience working in different roles such as a developer, software engineer, architect, tech lead, engineering director, and tech CEO. In the last 14 years of my entrepreneurial journey, I have led two software development agencies and three startups. Currently, I am leading a team of software developers at React Geeks and Smart Geeks. I started Zooc in Feb 2019, an async video communication tool for teams. I have over 7 years of MERN stack experience and consulted renowned brands like Klarna, Siemens, Allianz, ImmoScout24, Zapp and many smaller startups.
Expertise
Frontend Development
With over 15 years of frontend development experience, I can help you build rich UIs. I am deeply knowledgeable and experienced React.js and React Native developer.
Backend Development
I have extensive backend experience using Node.js, PHP, Python and ASP .NET. Although I am highly focused on frontend development, but am also a mircro-services and cloud computing enthusiast.
Software Engineering
Along with my bachelor degree in computer science with specialization in Software Engineering, I have also led several teams in building highly scalable software solutions.
Agile Methodology
I have worked in several agile teams and have not only learned agile methodologies from some books but have also experienced it first hand. Therefore I will be a very good fit to your team.
Entrepreneurship
After several startups and a few dozen books around the topics of the lean startup and entrepreneurship, I can clearly see the value of iterating fast while building an MVP.
Blockchain
I am glad to be in the age of information who witnessed the evolution of web technologies which brought us information sharing and am proud now to be a part of the new web (blockchain), value sharing.
Skills
HTML5 & CSS3
JavaScript
React.js
React Native
Node.js
Cloud (GCP & AWS)
Angular & Vue.js
Blockchain (Web3/NFT)
My Geeky Skills:
#HTML5 #CSS3 #JavaScript #React.js #Redux #ReactNative #TypeScript #Jest #Enzyme #Node.js #MongoDB #GraphQL #Web3.js #Solidity #MSOffice #VB6 #VB.NET #C-Sharp #C #C++ #Java #HTML5 #CSS3 #JavaScript #jQuery #Bootstrap #jqWidgets #EasyUI #ScriptCase #AJAX #PHP #MySQL #PostgreSQL #SQLServer #ASP.NET #MVC #Codeigniter #Yii #Laravel #Zend #CakePHP #JSP #RubyOnRails #Joomla #WordPress #Drupal #IonicFramework #RDBMS #NativeAndroidAppDevInJava #WebRTC #Xamarin.Forms #ODKCollect #Photoshop #UI #UX #GoogleAds #FacebookAds #SEO #Python #MachineLearning #Django #DataMining #DataScience #Angular #Vue.js #Cypress
My Management Skills:
#LeanStartup #Entrepreneurship #Startups #TeamLeading #TeamMotivation #ScrumMaster #ProjectManagement #BusinessDevelopment #StrategicPlanning #FinancialAccounting #InventoryManagement #StartupFinancialProjection #ContractManagement #Recruitment #ContentMarketing #DigitalMarketing #Sales #StaffEvaluation
Recommendations
" Aemal was my co-founder at VoiceKitt. His incredible drive and high energy allowed us to move fast and reach important milestones quickly. His technical skills allowed us to build a working prototype in no time, which we could showcase to clients. His skillset is very broad and covers most topics in software development. I can recommend working with Aemal, in particular for projects that require fast execution. "
Alexander Blum
" Aemal is a passionate entrepreneur and hands down the best technologist I know. I have worked together with him in a variety of different projects over the last five years and will be very happy to continue doing so. "
Johannes Utsch
" I highly recommend Aemal for any React.js or React Native work you need done. Not only is he a talented and highly skilled developer, but he's easy to work with, gets along great with other team members, contributes immensely to any team (and company culture) and is a consummate professional - in every meaning of the word. I supervised him directly on a freelance project for four months and he is hands-down the best I've ever seen with React and related technologies. The other thing that really stood out with Aemal was his "I'll make it happen" attitude, total focus and pure passion. Not just with React, but web development in general. He's also on time every time, meets deadlines, he's always friendly, cheerful and a joy to work with. He added so much to our project and team. If you're lucky enough to have Aemal on your project, you'll be thrilled. If you're considering hiring Aemal, feel free to reach out to me and I'll be happy to answer any questions about his work and his skills. Highly, highly recommended! "
Chris Whamond
" Aemal is an incredibly passionate, skilled and motivated entrepreneur. I have been involved in his activities and projects for more than two years and can attest that next to his technical skills he is a great team leader and organizational developer. I look forward to further engage with him in the future! "
Alexander Schabel
" Aemal is an inspiring entrepreneur, a brilliant mind, always ready to find solutions by out-of-the-box thinking, he is a dedicated coder and a teaching enthusiast. Aemal does not only teach at our coding school but also helps developing our ever-changing curriculum for us to be on top of the game at all times. Whether he co-organizes a hackathon, builds a clone of Skype with his students (all of which continuously evaluate him as an amazing teacher) or raises the team's spirit with his always-positive attitude, Aemal is a great person to work with. "
Johannes Kleine
" Aemal works his a** of to finish the project with lightning speed. I am impressed from his even more than 80h work weeks and the clear communication. Also, he is available almost around the clock, whenever I had a question. No matter, if it was 9pm or 7am. :-) "
Tim Budweg
" Aemal was instrumental in coding the first analytical system for Ministry of Finance (MoF), Kabul. He was presented with initial requirements and several variation thereafter which he welcomed and delivered. RTAS was the first system that allowed Revenue Authorities to analyze their data and provided over 150+ informational report that allowed the government to make policy decisions. Aemal is an asset to have on any team. "
Naresh Duggal
Experience
React Geeks
Senior JavaScript Developer
ReactGeeks is a React first agency fully focused on building mobile and web apps in JavaScript for tech startups in Berlin. I lead a team of developers and enjoy converting coffee into code.
Tech Stack: HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, ES6, TypeScript, Flow, React.js, Redux, React Native, Jest, Enzyme, Cypress, Vue.js, Angular & getting into blockchain.
Digital Career Institute
Fullstack JavaScript Teacher
I was teaching web development in an intensive course of one year. I was fully focused on teaching JavaScript, React.js, Redux, Node.js and MongoDB.
Tech Stack: JavaScript, ES6, React.js, Redux, Node.js, Express.js, Mongoose.js, MongoDB
24Geeks
Cofounder & Fullstack Developer
We were building a two-sided coding support platform over a video chat and screen sharing for people who wanted to learn web development.
Tech Stack: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React.js, Redux, WebRTC, Node.js, PHP, MySQL, Facebook Messenger Chatbot
Koblenz University
Python Django Web Developer
I was customizing a content analysis system which was used to measure the political impact of political tweets and news feeds.
Tech Stack: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Django, Python, Postgresql, Elasticsearch, Data Mining, Machine Learning
Ministry of Finance - NRAP (World Bank)
Senior Web Developer
I have built a comprehensive web and mobile app for remote data collection for observing and reporting road conditions for maintenance purposes.
Tech Stack: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, jQuery, jQWidgets, ODK Collect, Java, PHP, MySQL
USAID - AECOM SIKA East
Head of Web Development Unit
I led a team of four developers and developed a comprehensive web app for monitoring construction projects in remote areas of Afghanistan.
Tech Stack: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, jQuery, ScriptCase, PHP, MySQL
Bitsoft IT Solutions
Head of Development and Founder
I started Bitsoft as a one-man show and within a few years, I was leading a team of 23 developers in two offices.
Tech Stack: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, jQuery, WordPress, Joomla, Drupal, MySQL, Visual Basic .NET, C# .NET, ASP .NET, PHP, MySQL
Afghan IT Institute
Web Development Teacher
I was teaching web development in an intensive course to students who were targeting a web development job.
Tech Stack: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP, MySQL
National Solidarity Program (GTZ/GIZ)
Head of Development Unit
I managed a team of five developers, re-engineered a highly comprehensive project management and accounting system, and built an archive management system with OCR technology.
Tech Stack: Visual Basic, MS SQL Server 2000, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP, MySQL, ASP .NET, MS SQL Server .NET, ArcGIS
Ministry of Public Health
Web Developer
I developed, launched and managed a fully dynamic website with a user friendly content management system for the ministry of public health.
Tech Stack: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, ASP 3.0, MS SQL Server 2000
PracSoft
Desktop Application Developer
I developed a Hospital Management System, a Netcafe Time Management System, Autoparts Shop Accounting & Inventory Management System.
Tech Stack: Visual Basic 6.0, Visual Basic .NET MS Access, MS SQL Server
Saif Auto Corporation
Database Developer
I have built a database for financial accounting and warehouse inventory management system in Visual Basic 6 and Microsoft Access.
Tech Stack: Visual Basic 6.0 & MS Access
Education
Koblenz University
Masters in Web Science (dropout)
I studied three semesters of Masters in Web Science (computer science related subject with more data science, machine learning and entrepreneurial touch). The reason for taking a long break was my startup.
Kardan University
Bachelor in Computer Science
I studied my bachelor with honors (four years) in computer science with a specialization in Software Engineering.
HITEC Degree College
Diploma in Information Technology
I studied an intensive programming course for a year where I learned building desktop apps using Visual Basic 6.0 and MS Access. This was the start of my programming career and since then I have worked and studied non-stop in this field.