Currently at Appical · Amsterdam

Hi, I'm Jalal. I build web apps with React & TypeScript.

Front-end developer who moved into software from aeronautical engineering. I love the problem-solving side of building interfaces.

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About Me

After graduating with a degree in Aeronautical Mechanical Engineering, I decided to pursue my passion for programming. I enrolled in a coding bootcamp with Hack Your Future and learned full-stack web development. My favorite part of programming is the problem-solving aspect. I love the feeling of finally figuring out a solution to a problem. My core stack is React, Next.js, Node.js, and MongoDB. I am also familiar with TypeScript and Vue.js. I am always looking to learn new technologies. I currently work as a front-end developer at Appical.

When I'm not coding, I enjoy playing sports, watching movies and series, and riding my bike.

My Experience

Front-end Developer · Appical
2024 – now
Amsterdam, NL
I build and maintain the company's web applications in a team of developers.
- React
- Redux
- TypeScript
- Storybook
Full-Stack Web Development · Hack Your Future
2022 – 2023
Amsterdam, NL
A 7-month coding bootcamp with modules on HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Node.js, Express.js, MySQL and React.
- JavaScript
- React
- Node.js
- MySQL
Front-end Web Developer · Stirring Interactive
2009 – 2010
Homs, SY
I built websites with HTML and CSS, worked closely with clients to adjust designs on request, and kept an open line with the other development teams.
- HTML
- CSS

Before tech

Mechanical Design Engineer · WDRVM
Designed wind-turbine parts and production drawings in SolidWorks, and assembled and aligned turbines.
2018 – 2020
Co-founder & Operations Lead · BlueBook
Repair, maintenance and sales of new and used PCs and laptops.
2018 – 2020
Translator & Proofreader · Self-employed
English/Arabic translation for local and international companies.
2010 – 2018
B.Sc. Aeronautical Mechanical Engineering · Aleppo University
Aleppo, Syria.
2003 – 2009

My Skills

HTML
CSS
JavaScript
TypeScript
React
Vue
Next.js
Node.js
Git
Tailwind
MongoDB
Express
Framer Motion

Side Projects

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Portfolio

This site, built with Next.js 16 and React 19: a server-action contact form that sends through Resend, dark mode without a flash on load, scroll-aware navigation and a responsive, accessible layout.