Dara Mustafa
Software Developer
Salary / Daily rate
Duhok, Kurdistan Region, Iraq
Freelance, open to permanent contract
Can come onsite
Skills
Languages
About me
Intro
Software Developer with 6+ years of experience building production-grade web applications and AI-powered systems. Combines deep full-stack expertise, from React frontends to deep learning pipelines, with hands-on team leadership and a passion for teaching AI to the next generation. Consistent track record of delivering reliable, impactful software.
Work experience
Head of Technology
Gulsher Group
May 2026 - Present
6 months
Duhok, Kurdistan Region, Iraq
Lead Software Developer
Vonex Labs
Feb 2026 - Present
9 months
Duhok, Kurdistan Region, Iraq
• Led a team of software engineers to deliver high-quality software solutions on time. • Implemented agile best practices, coordinated with design teams to boost productivity and code quality.
Tech Instructor
Algorithmic International School
Sep 2025 - Present
1 year 2 months
Duhok, Kurdistan Region, Iraq
• I teach AI, Visual Programming, and Python through project-based learning • I mentor students to build problem-solving, coding, and creativity skills.
AI Instructor
Da Vinci International School
Jan 2026 - Jun 2026
6 months
Duhok, Kurdistan Region, Iraq
• Taught students aged 15–18 core AI concepts and practical AI use, including how models learn from data, how to evaluate and verify outputs, and how to use AI responsibly and safely.
Software Developer
Saziware
Jul 2021 - Jan 2026
4 years 7 months
Duhok Governorate, Iraq · On-site
• Built and maintained scalable web apps, improving reliability and performance. • Translated UI/UX designs into functional interfaces with 92% accuracy.
Full-Stack Web Developer Intern
Lelav Company
Feb 2021 - Jun 2021
5 months
Duhok, Kurdistan Region, Iraq
• Enhanced usability by delivering new features and seamless API integrations. • Achieved 100% of sprint goals, contributing to on-time product releases.
Robotics & AI Engineering Intern
Robotics and AI Club
Apr 2020 - Nov 2020
8 months
Duhok District, Duhok Governorate, Iraq · On-site
• Built custom control software, boosting robotics task execution by 25%. • Debugged and optimized machine learning algorithms in real-time team projects.
Education
University of Duhok
Bachelor's degree, Electrical and Computer Engineering
2020 - 2025
4 years 9 months
Activities and societies: Member of Robotics and AI Club · Programming Intern
Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering with a focus on software development, embedded systems, and AI applications. Gained practical experience through academic projects, internships, and active participation in tech-focused student societies.