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Mukhlis Hassan

Background
Professional Software Engineer with international experience across Nigeria, Turkey, and remote work with Canada and US-based companies. Holds a Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering complemented by professional certifications in the field. Demonstrates adaptability through successful delivery of projects across different cultural and business environments. Specialized in machine learning, full-stack development, and DevOps with a proven track record of developing innovative solutions including fine-tuned AI models and responsive mobile applications.
Education
Istanbul Arel University
B.E. Computer Engineering
2019 - 2023
Coursework: Database Management, Algorithms, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Computing, Natural Language Processing, Distributed Computing
Experience
Founder & Lead Software Engineer
BuildLucent - Software Company
Nov 2024 - Present
  • Founded a premium software development agency delivering high-performance web and mobile solutions
  • Architecting scalable applications using Next.js, React Native, and Cloud Infrastructure for global clients
  • Leading the development of internal SaaS products and managing client project lifecycles
Lead Developer
NewishPro - Real Estate Company
Sept 2025 - Present
  • Built a multi-portal real estate platform using Next.js 16, React 19, TypeScript, and Supabase, featuring separate Admin, Agent, and Lead (buyer) dashboards with role-based access control
  • Implemented secure authentication system with email/password, Google OAuth, and OTP verification using Supabase Auth, including session management and protected routes
  • Designed buyer journey dashboard with progress tracking, course completion metrics, and homeownership readiness scoring
  • Integrated TanStack Query for efficient server state management and caching across all portals
  • Architected secure PostgreSQL backend with Supabase featuring Row Level Security (RLS) policies for multi-tenant data isolation, database views for optimized queries, foreign key constraints, and role-based permission systems enforcing admin/agent/lead access boundaries
Freelance Software Developer
Self-Employed
Sept 2023 - Present
  • Delivered web development services to over four different companies, building custom solutions tailored to client requirements
  • Performed backend optimizations to improve application performance, reduce server load, and enhance scalability
  • Conducted comprehensive quality testing and assurance to ensure code reliability, identify bugs, and maintain high standards across projects
  • Collaborated with clients to understand project requirements, provide technical consultation, and deliver solutions within specified timelines
IT Specialist
Nigerian Ministry of Information
Aug 2024 - Oct 2024
  • Maintained and processed computer information systems ensuring optimal performance and data integrity
  • Troubleshot computer systems and operations, resolving technical issues to minimize downtime
  • Handled confidential information and documents with discretion and maintained their proper organization in compliance with security protocols
Machine Learning Engineer
Istanbul Arel University
Apr 2023 - Jun 2023
  • Developed a human-emotion prediction model by fine-tuning the ResNet50 model with a custom-made dataset of human facial expressions displaying different emotions
  • Adopted SVM and KNN algorithms as well as feature extraction methods to develop an image classification model achieving high accuracy rates
  • Serialized ML models into relevant formats and integrated them into a full-stack website using RESTful APIs
  • Successfully integrated ML models into a responsive iOS mobile app built from scratch, demonstrating end-to-end development capabilities
Software Engineer
OPUS AI - https://opus.ai
2022 - 2023
  • Provided technical support including performance testing, backend optimisations and frontend development.
  • Conducted research and prepared comprehensive reports on various topics related to the company's software operations and industry trends
  • Contributed to the development of AI-driven solutions and documentation for the organization
Certifications
AWS Cloud Quest: Cloud Practitioner
Issued by Amazon Web Services (AWS)
AWS Cloud Quest: Solutions Architect
Issued by Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Operate and Manage a Cloud Server
Issued by Alibaba Cloud - Nov 2022
Operate and Manage RDS - ACLC04
Issued by Alibaba Cloud - Nov 2022
Scale Python on Cloud
Issued by Alibaba Cloud - Nov 2022
Skills
Programming: Python, C, C++, Java, JavaScript, Kotlin
Web Development: Next.js, Typescript, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React.js, Tanstack, Zustand, Redux
Database Management: MSSQL, NoSQL, MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB
Cloud Computing: AWS Lambda, RDS, EC2
Mobile Development: React Native, Xcode, Android Studio
APIs & Architecture: REST API, Microservices
Machine Learning: Deep Learning, LLMs, AI Model integration