# Ali Alawi > Software engineer @ Skyral Location: London, England, United Kingdom Profile: https://flows.cv/alialawi With over 4 years of experience as a Frontend Developer, I am passionate about creating engaging and responsive web applications that delight users and exceed expectations. I have a strong background in Javascript, Typescript, CSS, HTML, and React, as well as experience with Next.js and Node.js frameworks. ## Work Experience ### Software Engineer @ Skyral Jan 2024 – Present | London, England, United Kingdom ### Frontend Developer @ Adamnite Jan 2022 – Jan 2023 | London, England, United Kingdom >Partner with designers, project managers, and fellow engineers to translate imaginative ideas into tangible products, meeting the needs of clients and stakeholders. >Provide exceptional code that is clear, readable, and thoroughly documented, elevating reusability and maintainability across a wide range of features. >Demonstrate leadership within the engineering department by fostering close collaboration, promoting organisational efficiency, and actively sharing knowledge. >Engineer intricate functionalities like authentication, account search, and transaction handling, leveraging bespoke RESTful internal APIs to facilitate communication between the blockchain and the internal database. ### Frontend Developer @ Lightchat.co Jan 2023 – Jan 2023 >Architected, styled and enhanced key features of Lightchat's customer-facing web application using Next.js, Typescript, and Tailwind. > Constructed and delivered technical solutions in alignment with stakeholder business needs, even within challenging time constraints. ### Frontend Developer @ realchat.ai Jan 2023 – Jan 2023 >Created a minimal viable solution within exceptionally tight timelines for the purpose of presenting to venture capitalists. >Expanded upon the minimal viable solution by incorporating additional features to a level where it was suitable for launching alpha testing. ### Frontend Web Developer @ Nickscola.com Jan 2020 – Jan 2023 >Collaborated with clients and other designers to create complex designs using Figma to produce high-quality web applications. >Leveraged my proficiency in React, JavaScript, and other relevant technologies to create stunning bespoke websites. ### Private Tutor @ Unknown Jan 2020 – Jan 2023 | London Tutored over 70 students in Maths, Further Maths, Chemistry, and Physics A-level to help achieve their target grades. ### Bid Manager @ Ericsson Jan 2019 – Jan 2020 | Dubai, United Arab Emirates >Delivered a detailed presentation to upper management on the environment of an upcoming project highlighting its unique challenges. >Secured a contract which otherwise would have been lost using my skills in time management and written communication. >Was appointed the role of bid manager on another project breaking down large proposal documents and assigning appropriate tasks to corresponding departments. >Assisted in the launch of the innovation hub and provided a report on potential innovative projects which would benefit the region. ### Consultant @ Kensington highstreet Restaurants Ltd Jan 2018 – Jan 2019 | London, United Kingdom >Lead a team of 10 in a friendly and enthusiastic atmosphere. >Implemented a customer feedback system that provided a communication platform between management and customers in order to improve customer satisfaction. >Redesigned the stock tracking methodology maximizing efficiency and minimizing costs. >Modernized the approach to marketing and demographics, resulting in a 9% increase in sales over a 1 month period. >Introduced a social media presence to help attract new clients. >Updated the network enabling secure high-speed internet access throughout the restaurant and office. ### Student Internship @ Byblos Bank Group Jan 2016 – Jan 2017 | London, United Kingdom >Processed customer’s transfer slips daily using Byblos software. >Assisted in the Verification of multiple letters of credit, some representing millions of GBP. >Presented to the branch manager, introducing cryptocurrency and the potential it may have in the field of banking. ### Student Internship @ AMAR International Charitable Foundation Jan 2013 – Jan 2014 | London, United Kingdom >Assisted the events department in the orchestration of a Christmas fundraiser providing aid to Syrian refugees. >Designed invitations using Adobe Photoshop. >Negotiated and decided on the event’s entertainment. >Managed and supervised staff at the event. ## Education ### Bachelor of Science - BS in Mechanical Engineering University of Warwick ### A Levels Ashebourne College ## Contact & Social - LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/ali-alawi - Website: https://alialawi.co.uk --- Source: https://flows.cv/alialawi JSON Resume: https://flows.cv/alialawi/resume.json Last updated: 2026-04-05