Mohamed Akbar Ali | Full-Stack Developer (Python, Vue & React)

About Me

I am a full-stack software developer based in Dubai, UAE, with over 5 years of experience building and maintaining internal web applications and operational systems for large enterprises. For the past 3+ years I have served as lead developer on VAMS, a custom Django-based ERP used across the multi-company Binghalib Group, owning everything from requirements and data modelling to Docker-based deployment and live support.

My core strength is Python back-end development and REST API design, paired with modern TypeScript front-ends in Vue.js and React.js. I work comfortably across the full stack and the full software development lifecycle — designing PostgreSQL and MySQL schemas, implementing SSO and role-based access control, and shipping reliable, well-documented software into production.

Recently I designed and deployed Nexa, an AI automation platform (FastAPI + Claude API) that reads incoming RFQ emails, extracts the key data with AI, and writes it straight into the ERP — cutting hours of manual work from the sales team’s day. I have also built and supported offshore systems for ADNOC, including a remote wellhead monitoring platform deployed on the Zakum and Umm Shaif platforms.

Whether it is a quick landing page, a custom business application, or an end-to-end automation, I focus on understanding the bigger picture and delivering solutions that make a measurable impact. If that sounds like what you need, let’s connect.

Skills

Programming languages:

PythonTypeScriptJavaScriptC++HTMLXMLCSS

Frameworks & Libraries:

OdooVue.jsReact.jsAngularDjangoFlaskFastAPI jQuerySeleniumBootstrapBeautifulSoup CelerySQLAlchemyRest-FrameworkNode.js Flutter

Databases:

PostgreSQLMySQLMongoDBSQLiteRedisRabbitMQ

Auth & Security:

OAuth 2.0 / OIDCSSO IntegrationRBACToken / Bearer Auth

Cloud Technologies:

AWS - EC2 / LightSailGCP - App EngineFirebaseGoogle Maps APIAzure (basics)

DevOps Technologies:

NginxGitDockerVMware Hypervisor

Operating Systems:

UbuntuDebianMintFedoraWindows

Services

From quick landing pages to full-scale ERP and web applications, I help individuals and businesses ship reliable software. Prices below are starting points — the final quote depends on scope, complexity, and timeline. Got something custom? Let’s talk.

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Static Landing Page

A fast, responsive single-page site for your product, event, or brand. SEO-friendly, mobile-ready, and built to convert.

from $300

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Multi-page Business Website

A complete website with custom design, multiple pages, contact forms, and a CMS-ready structure you can grow into.

from $800

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E-commerce Store

A full online store with product catalog, cart, secure checkout, and payment gateway integration.

from $1,500

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Custom Web App Development

Tailored web applications built with Django, Flask, FastAPI, Vue.js, or React — designed around your exact workflow.

from $1,200

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Odoo / ERP Development

Custom Odoo modules, ERP customization, workflow automation, and third-party integrations to streamline operations.

from $600

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Web Scraping & Automation

Automated data collection, scraping pipelines, and bots built with Python, Selenium, and BeautifulSoup.

from $250

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Cloud Deployment & DevOps

Deployment, server setup, Docker, Nginx, and CI/CD pipelines on AWS, GCP, or on-premise infrastructure.

from $200

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Dashboards & Data Analytics

Interactive dashboards and reports for real-time KPIs, helping you make faster, data-driven decisions.

from $500

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Website Maintenance & Support

Ongoing updates, bug fixes, security patches, and performance monitoring to keep your site healthy.

from $150/mo

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Mobile App (Flutter)

Cross-platform mobile apps for Android and iOS from a single Flutter codebase, with REST API integration.

from $1,500

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How I Work

Discovery

We talk through your goals, requirements and scope so I understand exactly what success looks like.

Proposal & Quote

You get a clear scope, timeline and a fixed quote — no surprises, no hidden costs.

Design

We agree on the look, structure and flow before a line of production code is written.

Build

I develop in iterations with regular check-ins, so you see progress and can give feedback early.

Launch

Thorough testing, deployment and a clean handover with documentation so everything just works.

Support

Optional ongoing maintenance, improvements and support to keep your product healthy and growing.

Experience

Lead Software Engineer, Binghalib Group - Dubai, UAE (07/2022 - Present)

Lead developer on VAMS, a custom Django-based ERP — designed, built and maintained modules for asset management, operations and reporting, owning the full lifecycle from requirements through deployment and live support.
Designed and built Nexa, a production AI automation platform (Python 3.12, FastAPI, Claude API) that reads incoming RFQ emails, extracts key data with AI, and logs opportunities directly into the ERP — cutting hours of daily manual work for the sales team.
Built and maintained REST APIs and back-end services (Django / Flask / FastAPI) consumed by Vue.js and React.js front-ends, with token/Bearer auth and solid data validation.
Designed and maintain a remote monitoring system for water wellhead scanners (ADNOC — NMS PetroNet), deployed on-site at the offshore platforms Zakum and Umm Shaif.
Fixed a formal ADNOC database performance issue and led a full system recovery after a server crash with minimal downtime.
Managed and improved PostgreSQL and MySQL databases — table design, query tuning, data integrity rules, migrations and audit logs across all group applications.
Set up role-based access control, security patterns and performance tuning; kept architecture docs, API specs and runbooks in line with Group IT standards.
Built scheduled background jobs (Celery, async tasks) with retries and monitoring, and set up Raspberry Pi kiosk screens showing live ERP data on the factory floor.
Mentored junior developers and interns and contributed to sprint planning, fostering a collaborative learning environment.

Full Stack Developer, R3 Factory - Dubai, UAE (06/2021 - 06/2022)

Managed and improved Odoo ERP, enhancing existing modules and introducing new features for streamlined business processes.
Designed and developed Odoo modules, focusing on bug fixes, performance enhancements, and user experience innovations.
Organized weekly review meetings for ongoing software development discussions and feedback collection.
Led E-commerce frontend UI development, ensuring a smooth and engaging shopping experience.
Directed weekly scrum meetings to plan and execute sprints efficiently, achieving project goals on time.
Conducted comprehensive ERP user training sessions to enable effective navigation and utilization of new features.

Junior Software Engineer, Genskill - Kerala, INDIA (11/2020 - 05/2021)

Engaged in daily scrum and sprint planning, contributing to iterative development. Conducted unit testing and promptly addressed bugs.
Supported Senior Developers in software lifecycle using Python, Django, Flask, PostgreSQL, and JavaScript.
Independently created a user-centric resume feature, improving user experience.
Designed and executed integration test cases with Selenium for software reliability.
Led the development of a job-crawling feature, collaborating on a Flutter app widget for displaying data via REST API.

Freelance Developer - Kerala, INDIA (08/2019 - 08/2020)

Developed and customized WordPress themes and plugins to meet client specifications.
Implemented responsive design for compatibility across various devices.
Created and maintained Python scripts for data analysis and automation.
Worked with Selenium and BeautifulSoup4 for web scraping and data parsing.
Collaborated with clients to gather requirements and deliver solutions within deadlines.
Provided technical support and troubleshooting for existing WordPress and Python-based systems.

Key Projects

Nexa — AI Automation Platform - Binghalib Group

Year: 2025

AI Email Processing: Built a production platform (Python 3.12, FastAPI, Claude API) that reads incoming RFQ emails, extracts key data with AI, and matches or creates company records automatically.
ERP Integration: Logs opportunities directly into the VAMS ERP, eliminating manual data entry for the sales team.
Additional Modules: Includes a Mattermost chat assistant and DMARC report processing; deployed via Docker Compose with a PostgreSQL audit log.

Outcome: Cut hours of daily manual work from the sales team’s day and improved data accuracy across the pipeline.

VAMS — Custom Django ERP - Binghalib Group

Year: 2022 – Present

End-to-End Ownership: Lead developer on a custom internal ERP used across the multi-company group, owning the full lifecycle from requirements and data modelling to deployment and live support.
Core Modules: Designed and built modules for asset management, operations and reporting, with role-based access control and audit logging.
Operations Visibility: Deployed Raspberry Pi kiosk screens on the factory floor showing live ERP data where the operations team needed it.

Outcome: Became the central operational system for the group, streamlining processes across multiple companies.

Remote Wellhead Monitoring System - ADNOC (NMS PetroNet)

Year: 2024

Full-Stack Build: Designed and maintain a remote monitoring system for water wellhead scanners — UI, Python back-end and PostgreSQL database.
Offshore Deployment: Deployed and supported on-site at the offshore platforms Zakum and Umm Shaif, including out-of-hours remote support for field engineers.
Reliability: Fixed a formal ADNOC database performance issue and led a full system recovery after a server crash with minimal downtime.

Outcome: Provided reliable real-time visibility into offshore wellhead operations for a critical ADNOC site.

Google Workspace to On-Premise Email Migration - Binghalib Group

Year: 2025

Successfully migrated 50 active users from Google Workspace to an on-premise iRedAdmin CE email server.
Set up a proxy server to receive emails and configured the public IP firewall to only accept connections from the proxy server on custom ports.
Implemented internal NAT routing for enhanced security and network management.
Configured Sieve filters and Bayesian filtering for effective spam (ham) detection and management.
Set up Amazon SES for reliable outbound email delivery via relay.
Properly configured SPF, DKIM, and DMARC records to improve email deliverability and prevent spoofing.

Outcome: Achieved significant cost savings and gained greater control over company data by transitioning to an on-premise email solution, while ensuring reliable and secure email communication.

Mattermost Integration - Binghalib Group

Year: 2024

System Integration: Successfully deployed Mattermost as the primary communication platform, streamlining collaboration across teams.
Automation: Configured automated notifications and integrations with key business tools (e.g., ERP, CRM) to centralize updates and alerts in Mattermost channels.
User Training and Support: Conducted training sessions for employees to ensure efficient usage, resulting in high adoption rates.

Outcome: Enhanced team productivity and communication efficiency, reducing email dependency and improving response times across departments.

ERP Workflow Automation - Binghalib Group

Year: 2024

Automated Invoicing: Built workflows to automate invoicing, reducing manual entry time.
Inventory Alerts: Developed automated restocking alerts to optimize inventory management.

Outcome: Increased operational efficiency and minimized human error in daily ERP tasks.

Data-Driven Decision Support - Binghalib Group

Year: 2024

Analytical Dashboards: Created dashboards with KPIs for real-time performance tracking.
Departmental Analytics: Implemented tools for deeper insights into sales, customer service, and operations.

Outcome: Enabled faster, data-driven decision-making across departments.

Cloud-to-On-Premise Migration & Optimization - Binghalib Group

Year: 2024

Resilient Infrastructure: Migrated critical workloads from AWS and GCP to on-premise servers for enhanced control and security.
Performance Optimization: Designed and implemented on-premise hosting solutions, reducing latency and improving operational performance.

Outcome: Achieved greater data sovereignty, improved system reliability, and reduced long-term hosting costs.

ERP System Enhancement - Binghalib Group

Year: 2023

Feature 1: Integrated automated reporting for sales and customer data, reducing manual reporting time by 50% and improving data accuracy.
Feature 2: Developed new modules in Python for invoicing and inventory tracking, streamlining backend processes and improving operational efficiency.
Feature 3: Implemented user authentication and access control to enhance data security and compliance.

Outcome: Improved system reliability and user satisfaction, with a 40% reduction in processing time for core operations.

E-commerce Platform Frontend Redesign - R3 Factory

Year: 2022

Feature 1: Redesigned the UI for a seamless, responsive shopping experience, optimizing components for mobile and desktop views using Vue.js and Bootstrap.
Feature 2: Built interactive product filters and search functionality, enhancing user experience and increasing session duration by 20%.
Feature 3: Implemented lazy loading and optimized assets, resulting in a 30% decrease in page load time.

Outcome: Enhanced user engagement and retention, contributing to a 25% increase in overall conversion rates.

Employee Performance and Company Throughput Dashboard - R3 Factory

Year: 2021

Performance Tracking Module: Developed a module to track employee performance metrics, allowing managers to monitor productivity and identify areas for improvement.
Company Throughput Dashboard: Designed an interactive dashboard to provide real-time insights into daily, monthly, quarterly, and yearly throughput, supporting data-driven decision-making.
Sales Insights: Integrated sales performance analytics within the dashboard, enabling the team to access up-to-date sales metrics and trends.
Customizable Reporting: Enabled customizable views and reports on key performance indicators (KPIs), making it easy for managers to track specific metrics and periods.

Outcome: This dashboard empowered the management team with actionable insights, improving performance tracking and enhancing operational efficiency across the organization.

Job-Crawling Feature for Resume App - Genskill

Year: 2020

Feature 1: Created a REST API endpoint to display real-time job listings using web scraping with Selenium and BeautifulSoup.
Feature 2: Developed a Flutter widget to render job listings within the app, enhancing user engagement with relevant job opportunities.
Feature 3: Integrated server-side caching to improve response time and minimize API calls for high-traffic endpoints.

Outcome: Increased app usage by 15% as users found the job-matching feature beneficial for career advancement.

Education

Bachelor of Technology: Computer Science and Engineering

PRIST University, India (01/2020)

Higher Secondary: Computer Science

DHSE - Kerala (01/2016)

Licenses & Certifications

CICPA Pass (Critical Infrastructure & Coastal Protection Authority)
ADNOC Passport / OPTIMA
LMV Driving license issued in Dubai, UAE
LMV Driving license issued in Kerala, India

Languages

English — Professional
Arabic — Basic
Hindi — Conversational
Malayalam — Native

FAQ

It depends on scope and complexity. The quickest way to get a feel is my interactive quote estimator — it gives you an instant ballpark in about 2 minutes, and I follow up with a precise, fixed quote once we’ve discussed the details.

A landing page is usually 1–2 weeks; a full website or store a few weeks; larger web apps and ERP work run over several weeks to a couple of months. You’ll always get a realistic timeline in the proposal.

Absolutely. I’m based in Dubai and work remotely with clients across time zones, using tools like Slack, Zoom and email to stay aligned throughout the project.

Typically milestone-based: a deposit to start, with the balance tied to agreed milestones. For larger builds we split it into clear stages so payments track real progress.

Yes — monthly maintenance plans start from $150/mo and cover updates, bug fixes, security patches and performance monitoring so your product stays healthy after launch.

Reasonable revisions within the agreed scope are part of the process. Anything beyond the original scope is discussed transparently and quoted before any extra work begins.

About Me

Skills

Programming languages:

Frameworks & Libraries:

Databases:

Auth & Security:

Cloud Technologies:

DevOps Technologies:

Operating Systems:

Services

Static Landing Page

Multi-page Business Website

E-commerce Store

Custom Web App Development

Odoo / ERP Development

Web Scraping & Automation

Cloud Deployment & DevOps

Dashboards & Data Analytics

Website Maintenance & Support

Mobile App (Flutter)

Get a Free Quote

How I Work

Discovery

Proposal & Quote

Design

Build

Launch

Support

Experience

Lead Software Engineer, Binghalib Group - Dubai, UAE (07/2022 - Present)

Full Stack Developer, R3 Factory - Dubai, UAE (06/2021 - 06/2022)

Junior Software Engineer, Genskill - Kerala, INDIA (11/2020 - 05/2021)

Freelance Developer - Kerala, INDIA (08/2019 - 08/2020)

Key Projects

Nexa — AI Automation Platform - Binghalib Group

VAMS — Custom Django ERP - Binghalib Group

Remote Wellhead Monitoring System - ADNOC (NMS PetroNet)

Google Workspace to On-Premise Email Migration - Binghalib Group

Mattermost Integration - Binghalib Group

ERP Workflow Automation - Binghalib Group

Data-Driven Decision Support - Binghalib Group

Cloud-to-On-Premise Migration & Optimization - Binghalib Group

ERP System Enhancement - Binghalib Group

E-commerce Platform Frontend Redesign - R3 Factory

Employee Performance and Company Throughput Dashboard - R3 Factory

Job-Crawling Feature for Resume App - Genskill

Education

Bachelor of Technology: Computer Science and Engineering

Higher Secondary: Computer Science

Licenses & Certifications

Languages

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