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Independent engineer & developer

Websites, commerce & digital systems

More than 15 years of hands-on experience delivering and improving digital projects, alongside design and digital marketing.

I work independently with individuals and organizations on new initiatives and the evolution of existing products.

15+ years of hands-on experience

Development · E-commerce · Systems · Design · Digital marketing

Waleed AL-Samet
15+

Years building digital products and systems

One connected practiceEngineering · AI · Design

Hands-on experience across the digital product lifecycle
LaravelWordPress.NETAISEOUI/UX
Experience beyond writing code

A technical and creative partner who sees the whole picture

An engineer and builder combining technology, business and design in one path—turning complex requirements into clear products that can be operated and evolved with confidence.

For 15 years, Waleed AL-Samet has built and evolved digital products of different sizes—from corporate websites and e-commerce stores to custom systems, mobile applications, infrastructure and AI solutions.

This cross-disciplinary experience creates clearer decisions and more coherent execution: engineering supports user experience, design supports content, and marketing is connected to performance and conversion.

“The goal is not merely to launch a beautiful website, but to build a dependable digital asset that serves customers and keeps evolving.
Service capability mapConnected expertise across one delivery practice
Software & systems6
Infrastructure4
Artificial intelligence4
Commerce & apps4
Digital growth6
Design & production8
Milestones that shaped the vision

From knowledge to lasting impact

A professional journey that began in 2010 and evolved through study, engineering, entrepreneurship and leadership into a practice focused on lasting value.

01

Academic foundation

BSc in Computer Programming & Engineering

Built the theoretical and practical foundations of software development and computer engineering.

02

Yemen Soft

Software development department

Worked within the development team on software systems and applications supporting business needs.

03

Brand Solutions

Technology & service projects

Delivered software, applications and service projects across industrial and private-sector contexts.

04

Root Information Technology

Founder

Founded and managed a technology company delivering digital solutions for medical, administrative and other sectors.

05

Tezamon Information Technology

Executive Director

Led the company delivering the Saudi Industry and Exports Directory and supervised its operation and development.

06

KIAAN Plus Information Technology

Development Director

Leads digital projects and supervises the delivery of websites, platforms, e-commerce stores and software solutions.

Capability map

Multiple disciplines, one accountable execution partner

Start with one focused service or combine several tracks into an integrated project. Each service page explains scope, fit, approach and practical outcomes.

01

Software & systems

Websites, platforms and tailored systems connecting customer experience with data, operations and administration.

01

Web & software engineering

Engineering stable, scalable solutions—from understanding operations to a fast, secure and manageable product.

  • Laravel, WordPress and .NET development
  • Custom web systems of every size
  • Database design and integration
  • APIs and system integrations
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Service overview

Website and software development begins with what the product must accomplish for users and the team operating it. The work covers requirement analysis, data and permission structure, critical journeys, and an architecture balancing speed, security and future growth.

Corporate sites, portals, platforms and internal systems can be delivered with Laravel, WordPress or .NET, including databases, APIs and third-party services. Existing systems can also be assessed and evolved incrementally instead of being rebuilt without a sound reason.

Best suited for

  • Companies needing a professional manageable website
  • Organizations digitizing internal workflows
  • Founders planning a platform or digital service
  • Existing systems requiring evolution or integrations

Possible deliverables

  • Requirements and scope analysis
  • Database and permission architecture
  • Responsive interface and experience design
  • Front-end, back-end and admin development
  • Payment, messaging or third-party integrations
  • Functional, responsive and performance testing
  • Technical SEO and security foundations
  • Launch, handover and essential documentation

Delivery approach

The project is divided into reviewable stages: discovery, structure, interface direction, build, testing and launch. Important decisions are validated early to avoid costly late rework, while customer- and operations-critical flows receive priority.

Intended outcomes

  • A clear, usable product
  • An administration experience fit for the team
  • Maintainable technical foundations
  • Readiness for growth and integration
  • Performance and technical SEO from launch

Tools & technologies

Laravel and PHPWordPress and plugin development.NET and web interfacesMySQL, SQL Server and PostgreSQLREST APIs and integrationsHTML, CSS and JavaScript
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02

Servers & infrastructure

Building the technical environment that gives products speed, reliability and room to grow.

  • Server setup and management
  • Domains and DNS management
  • SSL, email and hosting configuration
  • Performance, monitoring and backups
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Service overview

Good infrastructure is invisible to customers, but its impact is felt through speed and reliability. The service covers environment selection, server configuration, domains and DNS, SSL, email, backups and monitoring—sized to actual requirements rather than unnecessary capacity.

It can support a new launch, migration, hosting and performance remediation, or the consolidation of fragmented services. Essential ownership, access and renewal details are documented so the client retains clarity and control.

Best suited for

  • Sites affected by slowness or downtime
  • Projects preparing for launch or migration
  • Companies with fragmented domains and services
  • Systems needing a more reliable growth-ready environment

Possible deliverables

  • Current environment and requirement assessment
  • Server and web service configuration
  • Domain, DNS and SSL management
  • Email and related record setup
  • File and database migration where required
  • Backup and recovery policy
  • Essential service and log monitoring
  • Scope-appropriate speed and security improvements

Delivery approach

Work begins with an inventory of assets, services and control points. A migration or setup plan minimizes downtime and protects data. After launch, response, certificates, email, backups and critical paths are checked, followed by a concise handover record.

Intended outcomes

  • Hosting aligned with project scale
  • Clear ownership of domains and services
  • Reduced data-loss risk
  • Improved performance and reliability
  • A structured basis for maintenance and growth

Tools & technologies

Linux web environmentsNginx and ApacheDNS, SSL and emailDatabases and backupsCDN and cachingMonitoring and log analysis
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03

AI & intelligent automation

Turning AI from a broad idea into practical tools connected to business data and workflows.

  • Smart service and sales bots
  • Internal knowledge assistants
  • Custom AI systems
  • Workflow automation and tool integration
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Service overview

AI becomes valuable when connected to a clear task, dependable data and a measurable workflow. The service therefore starts by identifying lost time, repeated questions and decisions or actions that can be assisted—not by choosing a model or chatbot first.

Solutions may include customer-service or sales bots, knowledge assistants for company documents, request classification and response workflows, or tailored systems that connect AI with databases and business interfaces. Human review remains in sensitive steps, supported by permissions and safeguards.

Best suited for

  • Teams handling high volumes of repeated questions
  • Companies with knowledge spread across files and systems
  • Manual workflows suitable for classification or automation
  • Products requiring tailored AI capabilities

Possible deliverables

  • Use-case and risk analysis
  • Conversation or workflow design
  • Knowledge-source preparation and connection
  • Bot, assistant or system development
  • Available WhatsApp, web or system integrations
  • Permissions, safeguards and human review
  • Scenario and output-quality testing
  • Monitoring dashboard or logs where needed

Delivery approach

A prototype is built around a defined scenario set, then accuracy, usefulness and cost are reviewed before expansion. Escalation and refusal cases are designed explicitly, and outputs are monitored so instructions and knowledge sources can improve over time.

Intended outcomes

  • Less time spent on repetitive work
  • Faster access to company knowledge
  • More consistent responses
  • Service through appropriate channels
  • A measurable foundation for improvement

Tools & technologies

Language models and AI APIsRAG and knowledge retrievalWeb and WhatsApp botsAPIs and databasesAutomation and workflowsLogging, monitoring and safeguards
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04

E-commerce & mobile applications

Clear buying and app experiences connected to operations, payment, shipping and administration.

  • E-commerce store development
  • Payment, shipping and inventory integrations
  • Custom mobile applications
  • Connected operations dashboards
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Service overview

A successful store or app goes beyond an attractive interface; it connects discovery with a clear buying and operating process. The service covers categories, search and promotions, checkout journeys, payment, shipping and inventory integrations, plus the administration and reporting needed to run the channel.

Work may involve a new store, optimization of an existing one, or a mobile app connected to back-end services. Mobile speed, product clarity, checkout friction and status communication are treated as trust and conversion fundamentals.

Best suited for

  • Brands launching an integrated online store
  • Existing stores with a difficult buying journey
  • Companies needing a service or commerce app
  • Businesses connecting sales with operations and inventory

Possible deliverables

  • Category, product and content structure
  • Store or application experience design
  • Interface and administration development
  • Payment and shipping integrations
  • Available inventory or system connections
  • Orders, statuses and notification setup
  • Mobile, performance and SEO optimization
  • End-to-end purchase testing before launch

Delivery approach

The store is treated as an operating system, not only a catalog. Priority starts with the information customers need to decide, then the shortest reliable checkout path, followed by what the team needs to process orders and updates without repetitive manual work.

Intended outcomes

  • A clearer purchase or usage journey
  • Centralized order and content operations
  • Better payment and shipping integration
  • A foundation for new channels and features
  • Readiness for SEO, analytics and optimization

Tools & technologies

WooCommerce and tailored commerce solutionsLocal and international payment gatewaysShipping providers and APIsCross-platform iOS and Android appsProduct and inventory managementAnalytics and conversion tracking
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05

SEO & digital growth

A structured digital presence that combines search visibility, content, social management and measurable campaigns.

  • Technical and content SEO
  • Social account management
  • Content planning, publishing and engagement
  • Social and WhatsApp campaigns
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Service overview

Sustainable digital growth starts with a technically understandable site, a message customers care about, and measurable publishing and campaign systems. The service combines technical and content SEO, social management, copywriting, social and WhatsApp campaigns, and performance review.

It can cover the full path or address a specific gap such as weak visibility, inconsistent publishing, missing tracking or low-quality inquiries. Keywords and messages are built around customer intent and actual services—not repetitive phrases that add no reader value.

Best suited for

  • Companies improving organic search visibility
  • Brands needing structured content and social management
  • Businesses running campaigns without clear tracking
  • Sites receiving traffic but weak conversion

Possible deliverables

  • Technical and content SEO audit
  • Keyword, page and search-intent map
  • Titles, descriptions and internal-link improvements
  • Content plan and publishing calendar
  • Captions, ads and WhatsApp copy
  • Publishing, monitoring and engagement management
  • Campaign and audience setup and management
  • Performance reporting and optimization recommendations

Delivery approach

Every piece of content or campaign is tied to a defined objective: visibility, trust, qualified visit, inquiry or sale. Measurement is established before spend where possible, then results are reviewed across message, audience and landing page—not just view counts.

Intended outcomes

  • Clearer structure for search engines and customers
  • Consistent publishing aligned with the brand
  • More focused advertising messages
  • Decisions based on understandable data
  • Progressive improvement in traffic and inquiry quality

Tools & technologies

Technical and content SEOGoogle Search Console and analyticsMeta, Google and WhatsApp channelsContent and calendar managementConversion and UTM trackingReporting and dashboards
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06

Brand, content & visual production

Visual language and content that preserve brand character from the first idea to publish-ready assets.

  • Content, captions and advertising copy
  • Graphic, social and banner design
  • Motion graphics and video editing
  • AI-assisted video production
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Service overview

Brand and visual content form the language through which customers recognize a business before reading the details. The service covers logos and visual systems, digital and print materials, company profiles, video, motion and publish-ready content.

Work may start with a new identity or refine an inconsistent existing presence. Business character, audience and real usage are translated into colors, typography and application rules, so posts, proposals and campaigns feel like one recognizable brand.

Best suited for

  • New ventures needing a clear visual identity
  • Companies unifying designs and materials
  • Teams needing publish-ready content
  • Organizations preparing a profile, presentation or campaign

Possible deliverables

  • Logo and core applications
  • Color, typography and visual system
  • Scope-appropriate brand guidelines
  • Posts, banners and advertisements
  • Company profile writing and design
  • Motion graphics and live-footage editing
  • AI-assisted video production
  • Cards, brochures, flyers, labels and packaging
  • Idea-to-publication content production

Delivery approach

The process begins with relevant visual references and directions, then selects a distinctive, usable concept. Design is tested across real applications such as profile images, posts, presentations and print, because an identity succeeds as a system—not as an isolated logo.

Intended outcomes

  • A professional, consistent brand presence
  • Faster and easier future production
  • Visual communication suited to audience and channel
  • Assets usable across digital and print
  • Content aligning copy and design around one objective

Tools & technologies

Brand strategy and visual directionLogo and visual-system designGraphic and print designAdvertising copywritingMotion and video editingAI-assisted production tools
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Trust earned through work

Brands I have been privileged to serve

Let’s build something worth remembering

Have a project that needs both technical depth and creative judgment?

Share a concise brief and I will review it to identify the best starting point for your project.

A clear recommended starting pointNo commitment before scope is clearDirect, organized communication
Serving clients across Saudi Arabia
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A straightforward first step

Tell me about your project

The request is stored securely and a formatted WhatsApp copy is prepared.

After you send the brief

What happens after you send?

You do not need a full requirements document. A clear description of the problem and outcome is enough to start a practical conversation.

  1. 01

    A focused review of the need and context

  2. 02

    Identification of missing information or questions

  3. 03

    A recommended starting point and initial scope

  4. 04

    Direct follow-up to discuss the details

Let’s talk