Mosul – Nineveh – Iraq

Fahad Mahfoth Muhammed

Architect & Senior Software Engineer Specialist in Training, Development & Employability Programs

I build the bridge between the classroom and the job market — designing training pathways, engineering digital platforms, and documenting the architecture of a city rebuilding itself. 1500+ students trained and placed since 2019.

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Professional Summary

Architecture, engineering and the people in between.

Architect and professional full-stack developer with extensive experience in training, capacity building, employability development, and managing large educational and technical initiatives.

Founder and leader of multiple technical and educational institutions since 2019 — including a software company (Digital Transformation), Sutoor Foundation for Training and Development, and an architectural heritage documentation team in post-war Mosul.

I have trained over 1500 students in engineering, programming, digital skills and documentation — many of whom are now employed in local and international companies. My work focuses on bridging academia with real-world job needs, building partnerships with organizations such as UNESCO, Expertise France, the RISE Program, and several global universities.

Partners & collaborators
  • UNESCO
  • Expertise France
  • RISE Program
  • University of Nottingham
  • University of Mosul
  • TIU Erbil
  • Code for Iraq
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Core Competencies

What I lead with, day to day.

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Professional Experience

Founding, leading and shipping — since 2018.

  1. 2019 – PresentMosul, Iraq

    Founder & Director

    Digital Transformation Company

    Founded a software company providing digital transformation services for government institutions, private sector companies and international partners. Managed teams of developers and designers, delivered large-scale platforms, and supervised full product lifecycles. Built internal training routes to develop junior staff and interns, enabling them to contribute to real projects.

    • Product lifecycle
    • Team management
    • Gov & enterprise platforms
    • Internal academy
  2. 2019 – PresentNational Initiative, Iraq

    Director & Decision-Maker

    Code For Iraq Initiative

    Led the Mosul chapter of Code for Iraq, organizing training programs in programming, digital skills and community-based projects. Coordinated workshops, events and collaborative engagements with universities and NGOs. Mentored students and volunteers to build career-ready technical and soft skills.

    • Community programs
    • University & NGO partnerships
    • Mentorship
  3. 2022 – PresentMosul, Iraq

    Founder

    Sutoor Foundation for Training & Development

    Established a training foundation focused on empowering youth in engineering, programming and architectural fields. Trained over 1000 students, developed qualification roadmaps, organized bootcamps and specialized workshops, and collaborated with local and international organizations to secure internship and employment pathways.

    • 1000+ trainees
    • Bootcamps
    • Qualification roadmaps
    • Internship pipelines
  4. 2018 – 2021Post-war Mosul

    Founder

    Architectural Heritage Documentation Team

    Led a specialized team documenting Mosul's cultural and historical buildings after the war. Delivered award-winning documentation projects recognized by the University of Nottingham and the University of Mosul. Work included 3D modeling, field surveying and heritage analysis.

    • 3D modeling
    • Field surveying
    • Heritage analysis
    • Award-winning
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Technical Skills

From reinforced concrete to production deployments.

Programming Languages

  • C
  • C++
  • Python
  • Java
  • PHP
  • Dart
  • JavaScript

Backend Technologies

  • Django primary
  • FastAPI primary
  • Node.js
  • Laravel
  • Spring Boot
  • REST APIs
  • PostgreSQL
  • MySQL

Frontend & Mobile

  • Flutter
  • Dart
  • Tailwind CSS
  • HTML
  • CSS
  • Bootstrap

Architectural & Design Software

  • AutoCAD
  • Revit
  • 3ds Max
  • Blender
  • Photoshop
  • After Effects
  • Premiere
  • InDesign
  • Office Suite

Tools & Practices

  • Git
  • GitHub
  • Linux
  • Nginx
  • Apache
  • UI/UX implementation
  • Cloud deployment concepts
  • CI/CD
  • Agile workflows
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Education, Certificates & Awards

Where the work has been recognized.

Education

Bachelor of Architecture Engineering

University of Mosul — 2023

Focused on sustainable design, smart home technologies, clean energy integration and environmental architecture. Participated in advanced academic projects combining AI, smart systems and architectural design innovation.

  • Sustainable design
  • Smart homes
  • Clean energy
  • AI in architecture
Certificates & Awards
  • University of Nottingham (UK) — award for excellence in heritage documentation.
  • University of Mosul — recognition for achieving top ranking in heritage documentation projects.
  • TIU University (Erbil) — award for excellence in sustainable house design with AI & clean energy applications.
  • IEEE-affiliated institute (USA) — expert certificate in software development & technical training.
  • UNESCO, RISE Program & Mosul University — certificates for training participation and workshop completion.
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Training & Capacity Building

Programs designed, delivered and measured by employment outcomes.

Designed and delivered professional training programs that prepared over 1500 students and graduates for the job market — developing qualification pathways, mentoring students in portfolio building, CV writing and interview skills, coordinating internships and training partnerships with local companies and international organizations, and organizing major bootcamps, workshops and project-based training initiatives.

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Qualification pathways

Structured tracks that take a student from fundamentals to a portfolio a company will hire on.

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Career coaching

Portfolio building, CV writing and interview preparation — one-to-one and in cohorts.

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Industry placement

Internships and training partnerships with local companies and international organizations.

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Bootcamps & workshops

Major project-based initiatives that produce real, shippable work — not certificates alone.

Motivation for Employability Unit Leadership

My mission aligns strongly with the vision of the Career Development and Employability Unit. I aim to build sustainable bridges between the university and the labor market through strategic partnerships, well-designed training programs, skill development tracks and real job opportunities — positioning the university as a leading center for innovation, career growth and employability excellence.

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Contact

Open to leadership roles, partnerships and training collaborations.

References available upon request.