ABDULLAH AL-TAHERI
Lead Frontend Engineer & AI Engineer
Lead Frontend and AI Engineer with 10+ years of experience in building high-performance, AI-enhanced web products. Successfully founded and scaled a media-server startup serving…
About
Lead Frontend and AI Engineer with 10+ years of experience in building high-performance, AI-enhanced web products. Successfully founded and scaled a media-server startup serving tens of thousands across five countries. At UXBERT Labs, a child company of Supertech Group, I lead frontend teams, specializing in React, Next.js, TypeScript, and GSAP, with hands-on integration of LLM-powered features and AI automation. I've led teams of up to 8 engineers, shipped 15+ interactive features, boosted user engagement by 35%, cut page load times by 45%, and reduced development time by 40% through reusable design systems. A founder at heart with strong full-stack capabilities across Web3, Node.js, and developer tooling.
Experience
Acting Lead Frontend Engineer
June 2025 — Present
UXBERT Labs · Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- Directed a high-performance frontend team, overseeing the architecture and delivery of React/GSAP applications that boosted user engagement by 35%.
- Championed modern UI engineering practices, establishing scalable design systems and component libraries that cut development time by 40% across projects.
- Orchestrated cross-functional collaboration with Product, Design, and Backend teams, driving alignment and ensuring on-time delivery of 15+ interactive features.
- Optimized application performance by cutting page load times by 45% through code splitting, lazy loading, and advanced caching strategies.
- Developed 'Avengers CLI', encoding the team's Frontend Handbook into Claude Code with 14 AI skills and autonomous review agents, leveraging AI for engineering efficiency.
- Mentored 4 junior frontend developers, establishing robust code review standards and fostering a culture of continuous improvement and technical excellence.
Lead Frontend Engineer (Riyadh Season Project)
October 2025 — February 2026
Uxbert Labs & Webook.com · Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- Contributed to the frontend development of the Riyadh Season digital platforms, enhancing user engagement and content delivery using React, Tailwind CSS, HTML5, and Contentful.
- Implemented GSAP animations to create a more dynamic and engaging user experience.
- Integrated the platform with the Webook ticketing engine, streamlining the user journey for event access.
- Significantly improved SEO and audience reach through optimized content delivery and platform performance.
Senior Frontend Engineer
May 2024 — June 2025
UXBERT Labs · Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- Architected and delivered immersive, interactive React/GSAP websites, significantly enhancing user engagement and product differentiation.
- Established modern UI engineering standards across the team, improving code quality, maintainability, and delivery velocity by 30%.
- Streamlined cross-team collaboration between design, backend, and product teams, reducing feature delivery time by 25%.
- Coached team members on advanced frontend techniques and performance, elevating 3+ junior engineers to senior-level contributors.
- Improved page load times by 35% through strategic code-splitting, lazy loading, and bundle-size reduction.
- Successfully launched flagship platforms including Ring Magazine, DZRT, Riyadh Season, Joy Awards, and the UXBERT Labs website.
Senior React.js Engineer
October 2022 — March 2023
Salla E-Commerce Platform · Saudi Arabia · Remote
- Built a library of 20+ reusable web components, cutting integration time for new projects by an estimated 40%
- Engineered high-performance React/Next.js UIs, raising Lighthouse scores and responsiveness across every component
- Shipped multiple Salla themes adopted platform-wide, delivering a cohesive experience to thousands of merchant storefronts
Senior JavaScript Engineer
November 2021 — November 2022
Salla E-Commerce Platform · Saudi Arabia · Remote
- Owned the SallaCLI npm package powering app scaffolding, theme tooling, and auth/login for the platform's developer ecosystem.
- Created web components for Google Maps and other theme features, reused across dozens of merchant themes.
- Delivered the Salla Passport Strategy third-party authentication Express.js template.
- Shipped the make.com integration app for Salla and Salla Core code auto-complete for Visual Studio Code.
- Developed automated JS test suites, maintained critical npm packages, and provided expert technical support to external developers.
Senior Frontend Engineer
April 2022 — September 2022
Search365 · Australia · Remote
- Rebuilt the admin panel as a new React/TypeScript application for AI Search compatibility while maintaining the legacy app
- Added a testing suite that improved maintainability and reduced regressions for downstream maintainers
- Created interactive data visualization dashboards giving operators real-time insight into search performance
CEO & Founder
December 2016 — December 2021
YeTech · Yemen
- Led a team of 5 to build Estra7ah Manager Wi-Fi Media Server and Mubasher Wi-Fi Live Streaming Server
- Scaled the platform to 2,000+ Wi-Fi networks and 100,000 active users, with local-network streaming, websocket support, and client tracking
- Shipped the Android, iOS, and TV apps, reaching 50,000+ downloads
- Sold 180+ single-board computers (Raspberry Pi, Orange Pi, and mini PCs) preloaded with the software
Co-Founder & CTO
January 2014 — September 2016
anamehani.com · Yemen · Hybrid
- Co-founded anamehani.com and launched the full web application from concept to production
- Architected the backend REST API powering the Android app and all client requests
- Shipped the Android version of the AnaMehani app to production for end users
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Skills
ReactNext.jsTypeScriptJavaScriptGSAP (GreenSock Animation Platform)UI Engineering & Design SystemsNode.js & Express.jsAI Integration (LLM-powered features, AI agents)Web ComponentsREST APISolidity & EthereumIPFSGoogle MapsData VisualizationTeam Leadership & MentoringCross-team CollaborationFrontend Performance OptimizationClean ArchitectureMonoreposGitAccessibilityUsabilityTechnical LeadershipTeam Performance ManagementProject Planning & DeliveryEngineering Best PracticesTechnical Documentation