Abdulrhman Hani

DevOps Engineer | AI Automation Engineer | Full-Stack Developer

Professional Summary

Versatile IT engineer with 6+ years of experience bridging software development, DevOps infrastructure, and cybersecurity. Proven record of architecting resilient, scalable systems for mission-critical, highly regulated enterprise environments, delivering 99.99% uptime, zero-trust security, and automated CI/CD lifecycles. Expert in Linux orchestration, PHP and Laravel engineering, and integrating AI-driven automation to optimise operations and reduce manual effort.

Featured Project

Obj3ct - AI Cybersecurity Suite (5 specialized agents)

Personal Production Project

Portfolio: abdulrahman-me.com | Stack: Python, FastAPI, Ollama (qwen2.5), RAG, BM25, sentence-transformers, Multi-agent, YARA, Linux, Nginx, systemd, SSL.

Self-hosted AI cybersecurity platform running 5 specialized agents on a single hardened Linux stack: Obj3ct AI (RAG chat), V1P3R (autonomous security scanner orchestrating 60+ pentest tools), CL4W (digital forensics with YARA + binary dissection), OS1NT (OSINT operator), XR4Y (reverse engineering).
End-to-end deployment: Nginx reverse proxy with SSL, systemd-managed services, IP allow-listing, rate limiting, security headers, and a Telegram bridge for chat access.

Professional Experience

Senior DevOps & Security Engineer

May 2025 - Present

Personovate / AICybr - Strategic Technology Contractor, Abu Dhabi, UAE

Orchestrated a multi-domain Linux ecosystem (RHEL, CentOS, Ubuntu) on Nginx, Docker, and systemd, delivering 99.99% uptime and strict adherence to enterprise compliance standards.
Designed zero-trust security protocols - Nginx reverse-proxy hardening, SSL/TLS enforcement via Let's Encrypt, firewall (UFW/firewalld) rules, and IP allow-listing - to mitigate critical vulnerabilities.
Streamlined CI/CD pipelines and automated deployment lifecycles using Git, shell scripting, and rsync-based release flows, sharply reducing manual intervention and release times.
Built an AI operations assistant in Python (OpenAI / Anthropic APIs + Laravel webhooks) that ingests logs, classifies incidents, and recommends remediation - cutting manual maintenance load.
Built and secured Laravel/MySQL applications and RESTful APIs (Sanctum, Passport, Redis-backed queues) powering large-scale enterprise platforms.

Full-Stack Developer

May 2024 - May 2025

EmaxUAE, Abu Dhabi, UAE

Architected robust web solutions in PHP and JavaScript with a focus on modular, reusable design.
Improved team velocity by 20% through code reviews and agile practices.
Integrated complex third-party APIs to enhance interoperability and user experience.

Senior PHP / Laravel Developer

Mar 2023 - May 2024

Stackdeans, Alexandria, Egypt

Developed and maintained scalable backend architectures with Laravel, ensuring high performance under load.
Optimised database queries and implemented caching strategies to boost responsiveness.
Mentored junior developers and championed technical best practices.

Freelance Backend Developer

Jul 2022 - Present

Self-Employed, Remote

Engineered custom Laravel applications and RESTful APIs tailored to client needs.
Implemented secure multi-role authentication with Laravel Sanctum and Passport.
Managed full deployment lifecycle including Git versioning, server provisioning, and CI/CD pipelines.

Technical Skills

Infrastructure & DevOps: Linux (RHEL, CentOS, Ubuntu), Nginx, Docker, Docker Compose, CI/CD Pipelines, Infrastructure as Code, Shell Scripting, Cron, systemd, Git.

Development: PHP, Laravel, JavaScript, RESTful API Design, MySQL, Eloquent ORM, Blade Templating, Bootstrap, HTML5, CSS3, MVC Architecture, Agile Methodologies.

Security & Compliance: Zero-Trust Architecture, SSL/TLS, Firewall Hardening, Penetration Testing, Network Security, Vulnerability Assessment, Web Security, Compliance Standards.

AI & Automation: Python 3, FastAPI, LLM Integration (OpenAI, Anthropic, self-hosted Ollama), Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), Embeddings (sentence-transformers, nomic-embed-text), Multi-agent orchestration, Process & Pipeline Automation, API Orchestration.

Tools: Laravel Sanctum, Laravel Passport, Laravel Queues, Caching, Redis, Let's Encrypt, DNS, Email Server Configuration.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Management Information Systems

2018 - 2023

King Marriott University, Alexandria, Egypt - GPA 76.27%

Officially recognised as equivalent to a Bachelor's in Commerce (MIS) by the Supreme Council of Universities.
Specialised in database systems, business analytics, software engineering, and IT project management.

Certifications & Training