Ahamed Althaf
Software Engineer • Lead
Work Experience
Web Development Lead & Strategic Advisor SASSAT — Riyadh, Saudi Arabia · Current
- Directed web team across security architecture, RESTful API strategy, and scalable design systems.
- Provided strategic oversight on UI/UX, localization for KSA markets, and performance optimization.
- Advised executive leadership on tech roadmaps, regulatory compliance, and innovation pathways.
- Led development of a GPS monitoring platform (Wialon‑inspired) for regional logistics and fleet solutions.
- Oversaw UI refinement, RTL support, modular endpoint routing, and market readiness.
- Mentored cross‑functional teams across engineering, design, and business stakeholders.
Saudi VAT Compliance Integration Specialist SASSAT — Riyadh, Saudi Arabia · 6 Months
- Integrated compliance features to align invoicing systems with Saudi Arabia's updated tax laws and regulations.
- Implemented XML invoices compliant with UBL 2.0; enabled seamless interoperability.
- Built cryptographic signature handling to ensure data integrity and security.
- Implemented compliance monitoring and reporting with real‑time insights.
- Conducted rigorous validation across diverse scenarios; delivered within tight timelines.
Freelance Web Developer & Designer Self-employed — Remote · 16 Months
- Digital Business Card Profiling system combining NFC & QR for broad device compatibility.
- Point of Sale system (PHP) with weighted barcodes, warehouse/showroom mgmt, substitution logic, and price‑type switch.
- Rental listing site (React + Python) with advanced SQLAlchemy/Marshmallow search, guest favorites, animated admin, and listing analytics.
- Online presence & landing pages for couture brand and newsletter subscription apps.
- 2D JavaScript Game with sound controls, multiple avatars, on‑screen keyboard, and 7 actions.
Projects (Selected)
Saudi VAT Compliance Integration Regulatory Adherence
- Integrated features ensuring compliance with KSA tax regulations while preserving operational efficiency.
- XML UBL 2.0 compliant invoicing, cryptographic signatures, and real‑time reporting.
- Led testing/validation across diverse scenarios and environments.
Digital Business Card Profiling PHP / Laravel
- NFC + QR solution for broad device coverage; reusable card‑specific links for reassignment.
- Focused on security, privacy, and smooth UX.
Point of Sale Application PHP · HTML · SCSS · JavaScript · SQL Server
- Weighted product barcode parsing; warehouse/showroom inventory; substitution flows.
- Auto inventory sourcing from showroom when warehouse stock is low; wholesale/retail toggle.
Multivendor Rental Web App React · Python
- Advanced search using SQLAlchemy + Marshmallow; auto feature detection & tailored filters.
- Guest favorites; modern animated admin; agent analytics; custom local & cash payments.
Education
B.Sc. in Software Engineering Java Institute — Nov 2022–Nov 2026
- Studying advanced software engineering with 75% scholarship.
CS50x (HarvardX, edX) Harvard University — May 2022–July 2022
- Built a clothing shop web app using Python Flask; deployed on AWS. Completed challenging problem sets.
Courses & Certificates
Sololearn Apr 2023
- React & Redux
- Python Data Structures
- Kotlin
Amigoscode Aug 2022
- Getting Started with Spring Boot
- Java Functional Programming
- Spring Security
HackerRank Apr 2023
- REST API (Intermediate)
Other Various
- Typing.com verification (65 WPM)
- Six‑Figure Copywriting and LAB Profile