Wail Hayaly
Senior Software Engineer · Software Architect · AI Solutions Architect
11+ years leading technical delivery from concept to production — building scalable mobile, web, and backend platforms for startups, enterprises, and public-sector clients across MENA and globally.
Production systems
Clients served
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Building Software That Scales
11+ years shipping production software
Web / Mobile / AI / Cloud
Senior Software Engineer and Software Architect with 11+ years of experience in Flutter, Laravel, Next.js, Python, AI/ML integration, DevOps, and system architecture. I have a track record of leading technical delivery from concept to production — building scalable mobile, web, and backend platforms for startups, enterprises, and public-sector clients across the MENA region and globally.
As founder of Dolphin Solutions, a full-cycle software agency, I have delivered 50+ production-grade systems for 30+ clients, deployed 20+ custom AI models in production, and supported platforms serving 200K+ monthly active users. Open to relocation.
What I Bring to the Table
Deep technical expertise across the full software lifecycle, from architecture and development to deployment and operations.
Software Architecture
Designing scalable, modular systems with clean separation of concerns and long-term maintainability.
Full-Stack Web Development
Building production-grade web platforms with Laravel, Next.js, Vue.js, and modern backend/frontend stacks.
Mobile App Development
Shipping cross-platform mobile apps with Flutter for Android and iOS, with clean architecture and smooth UX.
AI/ML & Computer Vision
Integrating LLMs, NLP, YOLO-based detection, and custom AI models into real-world production systems.
Cloud & DevOps
Managing cloud infrastructure with Docker, Nginx, Redis, CI/CD pipelines, and security hardening.
ERP & Business Systems
Delivering multi-tenant ERP, inventory, attendance, and finance systems for enterprise clients.
Team Leadership
Leading cross-functional engineering teams, managing project delivery, and mentoring developers.
Product Delivery
Taking products from concept to production with focus on business impact, reliability, and user satisfaction.
Technologies I Work With
A versatile toolkit refined over 11+ years of building production systems across web, mobile, AI, and cloud.
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Backend
Mobile
AI / ML
DevOps
Tools
Career Timeline
Over a decade of building, leading, and delivering software systems across diverse industries.
Senior Software Engineer – Web, Mobile & AI
MediaZan · Full-time · Erbil, Iraq
- Architected a full platform migration from WordPress to Laravel + Next.js, supporting 200K+ monthly active users at 99.9% uptime via Git-driven CI/CD and Cloudflare WAF.
- Integrated LLM-powered content suggestions, automated summarization, and a three-language (Arabic, English, Kurdish) translation workflow.
- Improved backend query performance by 75% through MySQL schema restructuring; reduced server load by 40% under peak traffic using Redis caching and Laravel Octane.
- Delivered three Flutter mobile apps (plus964, Qarar, Reporters) with offline-first architecture and a 4.2-star average store rating.
Founder & Technical Director
Dolphin Solutions · Part-time / Concurrent · Iraq / MENA
- Founded and scaled a full-cycle software agency, delivering 50+ production systems for 30+ clients across MENA.
- Designed and deployed 20+ custom AI models covering NLP, computer vision, and face recognition; built internal LLM tooling that reduced documentation overhead by 40%.
- Oversaw the complete project lifecycle for all client engagements: requirements, architecture, implementation, QA, deployment, and post-launch maintenance.
Senior Full-Stack Developer
Soft-Y · Contract / Concurrent · Erbil, Iraq
- Contributed to architecture and delivery of five enterprise client systems using Laravel, Next.js, and Flutter.
- Led technical implementation and client discovery sessions; maintained active systems with a focus on modularity and long-term code quality.
Director of Software Development
Techno Light · Contract / Concurrent · Baghdad, Iraq
- Led scoping and delivery of hardware-integrated software systems for clients in education, retail, and logistics.
- Coordinated five cross-functional teams and improved average client operational efficiency by 20% based on post-delivery KPI reviews.
Mobile Application Engineer
Al-Noor University · Contract · Mosul, Iraq
- Built a cross-platform Flutter app covering secure tuition payment, real-time course schedules, and digital student ID.
- Integrated with a purpose-built Laravel backend across 30+ endpoints, reducing data inconsistencies by 90%.
Software Engineer – Full-Stack
Genius Solutions · Full-time · Mosul, Iraq
- Developed and shipped 15+ production systems for education, logistics, and e-commerce clients across nine full project cycles.
- Worked with Laravel, Flutter, Vue.js, Angular, and MySQL to deliver end-to-end solutions.
Volunteer Software Developer
Code For IRAQ NGO · Part-time · Mosul, Iraq
- Designed and built open-source educational and civic platforms serving users across five Iraqi provinces.
- Mentored junior developers and contributed to faster delivery timelines.
Freelance Software Developer
Self-Employed · Remote
- Delivered 15+ client projects including Tawajud, Agrimatco, Al-Madar Cinema, Saleem Healthcare, Newton Platform, and Wolf Express.
- Built solutions using Flutter, Laravel, Firebase, and MySQL.
Featured Work
A selection of production systems I have designed, built, and delivered across different industries.
Qarar Platform
Open appA modern news and content platform with AI-powered suggestions, multi-language publishing, and real-time analytics -- serving 500K+ monthly users.
Tawajud Attendance App
Visit websiteEmployee attendance and shift-management system with real-time tracking, reporting dashboards, and role-based access control.
Kidost Marketplace App
Open appA family and business marketplace app with product listings, finance management, subscription tiers, and comprehensive admin features.
Echo-Dent
Open appA dental education and fellowship platform featuring lecture management, payment processing, stage tracking, and examination features.
Iraqi Dinar AI Detection
Request case studyA YOLO-based computer vision system for detecting and classifying Iraqi dinar banknotes with high accuracy in real-time.
Fire & Smoke Detection System
Request case studyRaspberry Pi + YOLOv11 + sensor-based safety system using DHT22, MQ2, Streamlit dashboards, alert notifications, and Kalman filters.
Enterprise ERP System
Request demoA multi-tenant ERP concept built for enterprise operations with modular business logic, role management, and real-time reporting.
Production Infrastructure & Security Recovery
The Challenge
A severe production infrastructure incident involving DDoS traffic and server compromise required immediate, structured response to restore stability and protect user data.
The Resolution
Rebuilt the environment from a clean server, rotated all credentials, patched services, separated frontend and backend architecture, hardened Cloudflare WAF rules, and restored production stability with improved security practices and monitoring.
Academic Background
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Engineering
University of Mosul, Iraq
2018 - 2022
Achievements & Certifications
Runner-Up – Iraqi Innovation Hackathon
Mosul, Iraq · April 2019 — National recognition for an educational platform supporting pre-university student transition.
Certificate of Professional Project Completion – IEEE
Mosul, Iraq · 2019 — Awarded for completing a software project to high technical and academic standards.
Startups Development Training – UNDP / Human Appeal
Mosul, Iraq · Sep 2021 — Business strategy, product development, market research, and startup execution.
How I Can Help
End-to-end software engineering services tailored to your business needs.
Custom Web Applications
Full-stack web platforms built with modern frameworks, optimized for performance and scalability.
Mobile App Development
Cross-platform mobile apps for Android and iOS with clean UX and native-level performance.
SaaS Platforms
Multi-tenant SaaS architecture with subscription management, analytics, and user onboarding.
ERP Systems
Enterprise resource planning systems with modular business logic and real-time reporting.
AI/ML Solutions
Computer vision, NLP, LLM integration, and custom AI models for production use cases.
Cloud Deployment
Infrastructure setup, CI/CD pipelines, security hardening, and monitoring for production systems.
Technical Consulting
Architecture reviews, tech stack decisions, performance audits, and technical roadmapping.
Startup MVP Development
Rapid prototyping and MVP delivery to validate business ideas and attract early users.
Let's Work Together
Have a project in mind or want to discuss an opportunity? I am always open to new collaborations.