Ali Zakzouk

Application Developer and IT professional with 25+ years of technology and education-sector experience in Saudi Arabia, including 8+ years in application development and IT leadership. Proven ability to design, build, deploy, and support production web, mobile, ERP, education, assessment, admissions, recruitment, and inventory systems. Strong hands-on skills across PHP, JavaScript, Node.js, Python, Java, C++, Swift, HTML/CSS, SQL/NoSQL, Firebase, mobile development, IoT, and AI/ML.

Experienced in translating business requirements into practical software solutions and supporting the full application lifecycle.

Application Developer & IT Manager at Al-Baiariq Private Schools (2018-01 – Present)

• Design, develop, deploy, and maintain production applications used across academic and administrative operations.
• Built and maintained a portfolio of 9+ production web/mobile systems covering the school website, learning platform, assessments, admissions, recruitment, ERP, inventory/assets, and Android/iOS apps.
• Own key stages of the software lifecycle including requirements gathering, database design, coding, integration, testing, deployment, troubleshooting, enhancements, and user support.
• Develop internal workflow and management solutions that digitize school processes and improve access to information for management, staff, students, and parents.
• Manage and support IT infrastructure, networks, systems, end-user devices, connectivity, and technical operations alongside application-development responsibilities.
• Develop and supervise web, mobile, AI, IoT, and data-driven graduation projects, including cloud-connected ESP32 solutions and computer-vision / machine-learning prototypes.

Computer Teacher & Technical Support Specialist at Al-Baiariq Private Schools (2006-01 – 2018-12)

• Taught computer science and practical computing while providing day-to-day technical support for school users and systems.
• Supported computer labs, software, devices, networks, troubleshooting, and technology-enabled teaching operations.
• Contributed to the gradual digitization of school services and transitioned into a dedicated application-development and IT leadership role.

Computer Teacher at Ministry of Education, Saudi Arabia (2000-01 – 2006-12)

• Delivered computer education and practical technology instruction to students.
• Supported computing resources and helped users develop effective skills in software and digital tools.

Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Pure Mathematics & Computer Science – Faculty of Science, Menoufia University (1997-01)