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name: Haitham Hattan
role: Software Engineer → Full-Stack Developer → AI Engineer
company: MDS for Computer Systems (MDS CS)
startup: Maysour — Fintech Co-Founder & CEO
badge: Microsoft Learn Student Ambassador
based_in: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
expertise:
- Full-Stack Development & RESTful API Engineering
- Java, Spring Boot & Enterprise Application Deployment
- LLM Integration, Local/Offline AI & AI Infrastructure
- Vector Search, Milvus, Embeddings & Computer Vision Pipelines
- Cloud Fundamentals, Azure Concepts & Hybrid Deployments
- Cybersecurity, Secure Coding, OWASP & Security Operations Concepts
- Enterprise Systems: IBM WebSphere, HCL DX, IBM FileNet, IBM Cognos
- IoT Systems, GIS Analytics, Data-Driven Dashboards & Automation
philosophy: "Ship fast. Learn faster. Build what matters."
contact: info@haithamhattan.saI build reliable enterprise applications, AI-powered systems, and practical digital products that solve real problems. My work combines full-stack engineering, cloud concepts, cybersecurity, local AI deployment, and data-driven platforms.
| Role | Company / Organization | Period |
|---|---|---|
| Software Engineer | MDS for Computer Systems | Apr 2026 – Present |
| Full Stack Developer | MDS for Computer Systems | Jul 2025 – Apr 2026 |
| Co-Founder & Software Engineer | Maysour Startup | Aug 2022 – Present |
| Microsoft Learn Student Ambassador | Microsoft | Jan 2024 – Jul 2025 |
| Cybersecurity & Data Analysis | STC | 2023 – 2024 |
| Network Security Engineer | eHealth SA | Jun 2023 – Sep 2023 |
| Founder | HackerRank Club | Dec 2023 – Sep 2024 |
| Area | What I Work With |
|---|---|
| Backend Engineering | Java, Spring Boot, RESTful APIs, Node.js, PHP, API integration, authentication, enterprise services |
| Frontend & Mobile | JavaScript, HTML, CSS, responsive UI, Flutter, Dart, mobile-first app development |
| AI & LLMs | Python, Hugging Face, OpenAI APIs, local/offline LLMs, FastAPI AI services, prompt engineering, RAG concepts |
| Vector Search & Computer Vision | Milvus, embeddings, face recognition pipelines, image similarity search, ONNX Runtime, InsightFace concepts |
| Cloud & Infrastructure | Azure, cloud fundamentals, VMs, networking, IAM concepts, storage, deployment planning, cloud-ready APIs |
| Enterprise Platforms | IBM WebSphere Application Server, HCL Digital Experience, IBM FileNet, IBM Cognos, Esri GIS |
| Cybersecurity | Network security, secure coding, vulnerability assessment, OWASP, SIEM concepts, Linux/Kali tooling |
| DevOps & Systems | Git, GitHub, Docker, Podman, Linux, RHEL, offline package management, logs, performance troubleshooting |
| Databases | MySQL, Firebase, SQLite, relational design, data modeling, search-oriented storage |
| Project | Description | Stack / Focus |
|---|---|---|
| Yusr / Maysour | Fintech app that digitizes debt records for small businesses, improves trust, and supports secure payment tracking | Flutter · Firebase · Node.js · Fintech |
| MortakizAi | Local AI development engine focused on offline coding assistance, privacy, and model integration | Python · Local LLMs · Hugging Face · AI Infrastructure |
| Arabic AI Extraction API | Offline Arabic text analysis service for summarization, keywords, entities, and structured extraction | FastAPI · Transformers · Arabic NLP · Local Models |
| MNHAL | IoT smart beehive monitoring for temperature, humidity, activity, and real-time analytics | IoT · Python · Sensors · Sustainability |
| MNBET | AI-powered coffee plant disease and pest detection using image recognition | Python · Machine Learning · Computer Vision |
| Taawun | AI-assisted educational management platform for summaries, quizzes, and simplified learning content | AI · Education Tech · Automation |
| Edugate Portal | Student services portal developed as a university mini-project | HTML · CSS · JavaScript · PHP · MySQL |
| Wasalni App | Delivery app serving Jazan region and nearby rural areas | Flutter · Dart · Mobile App |
| SANKA BOT | Automation bot for streamlining business processes and repetitive workflows | Python · Automation |
Focus: local AI systems that can run in restricted, private, or offline environments.
- Built and tested local LLM workflows with Hugging Face model caches.
- Worked with Arabic LLMs and fallback model chains for reliable extraction.
- Designed FastAPI services for AI extraction, summarization, keyword extraction, and entity analysis.
- Explored vector search pipelines for face embeddings, image similarity, and document retrieval.
- Used Milvus for scalable vector search experiments and large-scale embedding storage concepts.
- Worked with GPU-aware model loading, CUDA troubleshooting, and VRAM optimization.
- Tested deployment approaches across Linux, RHEL, containers, and offline environments.
Goal: build systems that are useful, reliable, and secure by design.
- Secure application development and API security.
- Web security concepts based on OWASP Top 10.
- Network security fundamentals and traffic analysis.
- Linux/Kali-based security labs and practical testing.
- SQL Injection testing and payload analysis in controlled labs.
- Hashing, MD5 collision concepts, and cryptography fundamentals.
- SIEM and security operations concepts.
- Log analysis, incident investigation basics, and security monitoring.
- Authentication, authorization, access control, and secure session handling.
- Security-minded architecture for fintech, enterprise, and AI systems.
Cloud mindset: design systems that are scalable, secure, observable, and deployable.
- Cloud fundamentals: compute, storage, networking, identity, monitoring, and availability.
- Azure-aware development and cloud security basics.
- VM-based deployments and hybrid/on-prem integration concepts.
- Cloud-ready API architecture and backend service design.
- Load balancing and reverse proxy concepts for enterprise systems.
- Containerized deployment using Docker and Podman.
- Enterprise application deployment experience with IBM WebSphere.
- HCL Digital Experience theming, portal integration, and content delivery concepts.
- FileNet search/integration exploration using SOAP and enterprise document services.
- IBM Cognos and Esri GIS usage for dashboards, maps, and analytical views.
1st Place — Monsha'at Hackathon 2024 Best Solution Award
1st Place — Jaddathon Fikrathon 2023 AI-powered agriculture concept
2nd Place — Bank Albilad Hackathon 2024 Fintech & smart debt management
3rd Place — Accounting Hackathon @ KSU Smart financial automation solution
3rd Place — Jaddathon Hackathon 2024 MNHAL smart beehive IoT system
3rd Place — Environmental Sustainability Jazan University
4th Place — Code Hackathon in Jazan Software innovation track
- AI systems that work locally and respect privacy.
- Enterprise applications that are stable, secure, and maintainable.
- Fintech products that solve real market problems.
- Cloud-ready APIs and scalable backend services.
- Cybersecurity-aware applications and secure infrastructure.
- Smart IoT systems for sustainability, agriculture, and operations.
- Tools that help developers work faster and smarter.
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║ Building intelligent systems · Shipping reliable code ║
║ Securing digital products · Driving real impact ║
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"Always exploring. Always building. Always learning — one commit at a time."