Hasan Alshikh

Led the Laravel Development Team (8+ developers) in building and maintaining high-impact digital platforms for the university.

Key responsibilities included:

• Overseeing the end-to-end software development lifecycle, including architecture design, code reviews, deployment pipelines, and quality assurance
• Managing backend infrastructure, including database optimization, server performance, and security hardening
• Administering production servers and database systems to ensure high availability and scalability
• Providing technical guidance, mentorship, and task delegation across cross-functional projects
• Collaborating with stakeholders to translate business needs into robust technical solutions
• Establishing coding standards and enforcing best practices in Laravel, RESTful APIs, and CI/CD
• Coordinating with frontend, mobile, and DevOps teams to ensure seamless system integrations
• Leading troubleshooting and incident response to resolve complex technical issues swiftly

Led the development of over 85 digital platforms and websites, delivering scalable systems across multiple university domains. Key accomplishments include:

• KKUin: Internal social platform with CV builder, post sharing, leaderboard, and API integration with MyKKU mobile app
• KKU HUB: Repository of discounted/free software for university staff
• KKU EVENTS: End-to-end event management system including e-check-in, ticketing, reporting, and certificate issuance
• IT GEEK: Full LMS for training courses, instructor management, application processing, and reporting
• Collaborators Leave System: Leave management platform for IT staff with reporting and contract renewal workflows
• Offers Directory: Portal for exclusive staff offers and discounts
• FlexLearn: Flexible learning path management with NELC license tracking, Coursera integration, learner progress monitoring, and blockchain-based certificate issuance
• Sprint Platform: Comprehensive hackathon management system covering registration, project submission, judging workflows, and award automation
• WASL Platform: Internal HR and operations hub for the deanship with smart Kanban, biometric attendance integration, remote check-ins via GPS, facilities booking, performance evaluation, and more for 250+ employees across 40 departments
• INFO Platform: Historical information portal documenting the university’s transition to its new Al-Fara’a campus
• Strategic Plan Management Platform: Tracks KPIs and automates quarterly, semi-annual, and annual reporting tied to the university’s strategic goals

Developed the CODE platform for the Digital Entrepreneurship Center, including:

• Full development of the admin dashboard
• Integration with the digital perks system and partner platforms
• Implementation of consultation request forms
• Backend-frontend integration for seamless user experience
• Deployed the project on MCIT internal servers

Redesigned and enhanced key features of the platform’s dashboard, including:

• Full redevelopment of the dashboard and role-based access for students and teachers
• Virtual classroom management system with scheduling and per-subject online payments
• Apple Pay integration via Moyasar payment gateway
• Ambassadors Project: loyalty points and digital wallet system
• Bites Project: AI-powered educational content features

Led the development of critical digital platforms, including:

• Taklef Platform: Tracks university staff assignments with color-coded alerts (white, yellow, red) for senior management
• University Portal v2: Rebuilt the main portal and developed integration APIs for mobile app teams
• College & Deanship Websites: Delivered second-generation websites for 29 colleges and 15 administrative units
• Tahseen Platform: Performs academic data analysis by integrating with the academic system to assess performance by semester
• OSCE System: Built a clinical exam management platform for College of Medicine’s

Handled server infrastructure and backend development, including:

• Building and managing VPN servers and configuring the main network gateway
• Developing an AI-powered smart surveillance system for monitoring restaurants and cafés across the Asir region
• Portal Development

Developed and maintained scalable backend systems for government and healthcare sectors.

Key projects included:

• Camera integration system for Asir Municipality and affiliated towns
• Water Management System for the Ministry of Environment, Water, and Agriculture
• HR Management System for Asir Central Hospital
• Water Station Management System for desalination plants in Asir region