Mouaz Almidani

Operations

Sephora • Freelance

Dec 2024 - Mar 2026 • 1 yr 3 mos

Boosted team productivity by developing and deploying a custom internal web/mobile application that automated label generation from barcode data, replacing manual entry. Championed digital transformation by demonstrating the efficiency of automated tools, leading to widespread adoption and a more streamlined workflow across the team. Optimized inventory throughput by implementing modern stacking and labeling methodologies, resulting in faster processing times and higher inventory accuracy for the stock room. Reduced operational bottlenecks by proactively applying a developer mindset to identify manual friction points and delivering self-initiated technology solutions. Modernized retail workflows by successfully migrating manual processes into digital, scalable solutions aligned with industry-standard App Modernization practices. Maintained high service standards in a high-volume environment by balancing core retail responsibilities with the implementation of efficiency-focused technical improvements.

Software Engineer

FYI.AI • Full time

Nov 2022 - Dec 2024 • 2 yrs 1 mo

Elevated user engagement by integrating 5 AI features, including seamless Text-to-Speech, Speech-to-Text, and Image Generation capabilities. Empowered the productivity platform’s scalability by architecting backend microservices that maintain ultra-low latency (<200ms response times) for a responsive user experience. Optimized operations by implementing advanced database query and caching strategies, directly reducing infrastructure overhead. Accelerated product delivery cycles through cross-functional collaboration across three time zones, ensuring high-quality features shipping consistently on 2-week Agile sprints. Strengthened team technical excellence by leading technical interviews and mentoring junior engineers in best practices to improve overall code quality. Enhanced long-term system health and performance by modernizing monolithic components, resulting in a more maintainable and modular codebase for the engineering team. Increased system reliability through the strategic application of modern Design Patterns, minimizing downtime and technical debt.