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Web / Mobile
I build web and mobile experiences that are practical, fast, and ready for real users.
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Available for work
Hi, I'm Kitani Islam
Software Engineering
9+ years of software engineering experience across North Africa, Europe, and Asia, I build Web/Mobile products and backend systems. empowering them with AI capabilities.
Services I Provide
Promotional features that reflect how I can help across product, engineering, AI, and design.
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Backends and APIs
I design backend systems and API layers that keep products stable, scalable, and easier to extend.
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AI Integration / RAG
I can help add AI-powered features and lightweight RAG workflows into products when they make sense. I position this as practical integration, not deep AI research.
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Good Eye for Design
I care about product feel, visual clarity, and details that make interfaces look polished and easier to trust.
Featured Product Work
A closer look at one product where brand, planning flows, and cross-platform delivery had to work together.
Editorial Athlete Platform
Rep&Sets
A cross-platform training product for coaches and athletes, connecting routines, matrixes, exercises, videos, playback, and progress through one clear system.
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Healthy Meal Subscription
Fit2Go
A prepared-meal ordering product where I was brought in to improve and gamify the plan-selection flow around goals, allergies, preferences, and weekly meal quantity.
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More projects coming soon
Additional product work, redesigns, and delivery stories will be added here as more case studies are prepared.
In progressTools I Build With
Production tools across frontend, mobile, backend, data, cloud, and delivery workflows.
React React Native 
Next.js 
Vue 
Nuxt.js 
Astro 
TypeScript 
JavaScript 
HTML 
Expo 
Redux 
Node.js 
Express.js 
GraphQL 
REST APIs 
Zod 
Prisma 
PHP 
Java 
CSS 
Tailwindcss 
SCSS 
Styled Components React React Native Next.js Vue Nuxt.js Astro TypeScript JavaScript HTML Expo Redux Node.js Express.js GraphQL REST APIs Zod Prisma PHP Java CSS Tailwindcss SCSS Styled Components 
PostgreSQL 
MongoDB 
MySQL 
Supabase 
AWS 
Google Cloud 
Azure 
Docker 
Heroku 
Linux 
Git 
GitHub 
GitLab 
GitHub Actions 
Jira 
Bash 
Stripe 
OpenCV 
IOT 
Bitmex 
binance 
Python PostgreSQL MongoDB MySQL Supabase AWS Google Cloud Azure Docker Heroku Linux Git GitHub GitLab GitHub Actions Jira Bash Stripe OpenCV IOT Bitmex binance Python Frontend & Mobile
React React Native Next.js Vue Nuxt.js Astro TypeScript JavaScript HTML Expo Redux Backend & APIs
Node.js Express.js GraphQL REST APIs Zod Prisma PHP Java Styling & UI
CSS Tailwindcss SCSS Styled Components Databases & Storage
PostgreSQL MongoDB MySQL Supabase Cloud, DevOps & Collaboration
AWS Google Cloud Azure Docker Heroku Linux Git GitHub GitLab GitHub Actions Jira Bash Specialized
Stripe OpenCV IOT Bitmex binance Python Background & Technical Experience
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Sep 2025 - Current
Otonoco AI - Lead Software Engineer (Kuala Lumpur)
Leading a fast-growing startup team building an AI product for regulatory monitoring in banking and insurance, with ownership of technical decisions, release planning, task assignment, and turning user feedback into product priorities.
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Jun 2024 - Current
Trisilco - Lead Software Engineer (Kuala Lumpur)
Led the company shift to JS-based web/mobile services, mentored .NET/C# developers through workshops and coding sessions, defined engineering workflows, and supported the public launch of CheckD Wallet with Dataswyft.
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Jun 2024 - Aug 2025
KOHA - Lead Software Engineer (Kuala Lumpur)
Led product delivery across mobile and web initiatives, including client onboarding flows, API optimization, data security and authorization, task ownership, and code reviews.
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Apr 2024 - May 2024
Antler (MY2) - Co-founder, Spon.Social (Kuala Lumpur)
Co-founded Spon.Social and completed the 6-week Antler pre-seed program, validating product direction and business model while navigating early-stage monetization challenges.
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Feb 2024 - Jul 2024
Spon.Social - CTO (Bangkok)
As CTO and co-founder, designed relational database architecture, built and secured backend services, optimized mobile app performance, and shaped a fast 60-second matching experience for nearby activity discovery.
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Mar 2023 - Jul 2023
Trienpont International - Consulting Senior Full Stack Developer (Bangkok)
Led and mentored junior developers through pair programming, technology selection by requirements, workflow standards, database design, mobile delivery, and close collaboration with design for better UI/UX.
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Aug 2021 - Mar 2023
RiverDone Digital - Fullstack React/React Native Developer (UK, Remote)
Delivered and optimized products for clients including Walmart, TATA, Finimize, and Juiceplus, with responsibilities covering refactoring, troubleshooting, CI/CD automation, native module integration, planning, and building apps from scratch.
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Jun 2020 - Jul 2021
Nexus Digital Solutions - Frontend Developer (Algeria)
Led the web team on an Uber-like platform, managed frontend delivery, collaborated with design and mobile teams, shaped API structures, and introduced automation workflows.
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Oct 2019 - Mar 2020
Glitnir Forseti - Frontend Developer (Algeria)
Supported a blockchain startup by accelerating delivery through backend/frontend integration support, third-party exchange API integration, and targeted code refactoring.
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Dec 2017 - Jan 2020
Adsumnetworks - R&D Full Stack Developer (UK, Remote)
Co-founded an IoT initiative in intelligent transportation, leading software development across cloud, web/mobile apps, APIs, and data storage, including field testing workflows recognized by Catapult Network UK.
Education
Academic background and qualifications
Computer Science
University of SAAD Dahlab Blida (USDB)
2015 - 2019
Algeria
Specialized in Software Engineering and Computer Systems.
Awards & Recognitions
Professional achievements and industry recognition
1st Place - NASA App Challenge 2016
NASA
2016
Won first place in the NASA App Challenge competition, developing an innovative solution for pandemic evacuation planning.
Catapult UK Recognition
Catapult Network UK
2020
Recognized by Catapult Network UK for pioneering IoT initiative in intelligent transportation systems.