Jeddah, Makkah, Saudi Arabia
Wael Habib Alkiyani 🚀 Tech & Talent Expert | Software Engineer | Data Scientist | HR Specialist | Founder of NUMUW I work at the intersection of technology, data, and people, combining software engineering, data science, and HR expertise to drive innovation. My experience spans full stack development, AI research, and talent acquisition, making me a well-rounded professional in the tech industry. 💻 Software Engineering & Data Science • Full Stack Developer skilled in React.js, Node.js, PostgreSQL, Docker, Spring Boot, Tailwind CSS, MongoDB, MySQL, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and Git. • Built and deployed proposal.edfapay.com during my Full Stack Software Engineer Internship. • Developed data-driven dashboards and web applications for research on special needs and cybersecurity. • Created an ASL hand gesture predictor using machine learning. • Completed the Samsung Innovation Camp X Misk AI program. • Conducted data collection and analysis from 50+ interviews to support research projects. 🛠️ Senior Technical Talent Acquisition & HR • Senior Technical Talent Acquisition at Salla, recruiting top tech talent for a leading e-commerce platform. • Conducted 600+ interviews and managed 150+ volunteers for the Red Sea Film Festival (RSFF) and F1. • HR Consultant at Red Sea Film Foundation, handling recruitment, volunteer coordination, and operational planning. • Represented RSFF at KAU, UBT, EFFAT, UJ, and Dar Al-Hekma, promoting volunteer opportunities. • Specialized in talent sourcing, workforce planning, and recruitment strategies. 🚀 Founder of NUMUW I founded NUMUW, More updates coming soon! 🔍 Notable Projects • Aflam – A platform consolidating cinema-related data in Saudi Arabia, moving from static to dynamic data integration. • FIFA Club World Cup – Managed gate operations as Head of Ticket Resolutions Management. • Red Sea Film Festival – Led volunteer recruitment and HR operations.
Led end-to-end recruitment efforts, from sourcing and assessments to final interviews and offer negotiations, ensuring a seamless candidate experience. Filled roles across multiple business units, with the largest share in Product Development. increased monthly hiring activity from the lowest to peak recruitment periods. Allocated recruitment investments strategically toward critical technical functions. Successfully placed senior-level talent in engineering, data, product, and leadership roles to strengthen organizational capabilities. Partnered with department leaders to align workforce growth with strategic business goals. Maintained a balanced hiring distribution to support both immediate project needs and long-term scalability.
Head of Volunteers - Red Sea International Film Festival As the Head of Volunteers for the Red Sea International Film Festival, I successfully led the volunteer operations from planning to execution. My contributions included: - Managing the National Volunteer Platform on behalf of the foundation, ensuring a smooth recruitment process. - Reviewing over 1,000 applications, conducting 800+ interviews, and selecting volunteers tailored to the needs of 13 distinct departments. - Managing 160 volunteers through their accreditation, onboarding, work assignments, and addressing their needs during the festival to ensure seamless operations. - Assisting the HR department in partnerships and initiatives, including collaborations with MBC Academy. - Organizing and leading conferences at all major universities in Jeddah, including KAU, UBT, and Effat University, to promote volunteering opportunities. - Holding meetings to secure sponsorships, enhancing the volunteer experience and covering logistical needs. - Designing and executing an award ceremony to recognize and motivate volunteers, significantly boosting morale. - Developing a recommendation system for volunteers to gain opportunities in future events and introducing a blacklist system to uphold quality standards. - Proactively addressing challenges and ensuring smooth festival operations by supporting volunteer efforts and coordinating across departments. This role showcased my ability to lead large-scale operations, foster meaningful collaborations, and deliver impactful programs that align with organizational goals.
Assistant Head of Volunteers - Red Sea International Film Festival As the Head of Volunteers Assistant for the Red Sea International Film Festival, I successfully led the volunteer operations from planning to execution. My contributions included: - Managing the National Volunteer Platform on behalf of the foundation, ensuring a smooth recruitment process. - Reviewing over 1,000 applications, conducting 800+ interviews, and selecting volunteers tailored to the needs of 13 distinct departments. - Managing 160 volunteers through their accreditation, onboarding, work assignments, and addressing their needs during the festival to ensure seamless operations. - Assisting the HR department in partnerships and initiatives, including collaborations with MBC Academy. - Organizing and leading conferences at all major universities in Jeddah, including KAU, UBT, and Effat University, to promote volunteering opportunities. - Holding meetings to secure sponsorships, enhancing the volunteer experience and covering logistical needs. - Designing and executing an award ceremony to recognize and motivate volunteers, significantly boosting morale. - Developing a recommendation system for volunteers to gain opportunities in future events and introducing a blacklist system to uphold quality standards. - Proactively addressing challenges and ensuring smooth festival operations by supporting volunteer efforts and coordinating across departments. This role showcased my ability to lead large-scale operations, foster meaningful collaborations, and deliver impactful programs that align with organizational goals.