The Engineer & Event Tech Strategist
Based in Dubai, Ismail Lakhan bridges the gap between high-level web engineering and immediate, hands-on infrastructure logistics. He offers subscription-based IT, development, and growth marketing management.
My Professional Journey
My technical background revolves around core JavaScript and TypeScript frameworks, including React, Next.js, and Node.js. Combining databases like MongoDB and Supabase, I build systems optimized for load times and conversion tracking.
But my capability extends beyond the keyboard. In Dubai's competitive market, I've spent years managing on-site IT operations for major conferences and exhibitions. Whether coordinating hardware badge-printing terminals for 50,000 attendees at GITEX, or troubleshooting transaction terminal connections at Gulfood, I thrive under real-time pressure.
Through **AskIsmail**, I bring this high-intensity execution to businesses through subscription-based digital management. Rather than paying large marketing agency premiums, you get dedicated developer-level resource to iterate on websites, fix search engine rankings, and scale paid media campaign returns daily.
Leadership Focus
President of IT Society
National Textile University (NTU)
Chaired student-led technical events, expanded programming labs, and collaborated with regional tech companies to bridge the university-to-industry gap.
Professional Timeline
An overview of engineering roles, UAE event technology contracts, and academic leadership. Hover over thumbnails to swap images, and click to view in full resolution.
IT Manager & Full-Stack Developer
Overseeing complete digital operations, local Dubai SEO strategy, corporate databases, networking infrastructure, and client acquisition web platforms.
Frontend Developer
Built high-performance web systems and B2B portals for construction and engineering companies in Dubai using React.js, Vite, and Tailwind CSS. Successfully integrated Google Ads, Meta Ads, and conversion tracking to optimize marketing budgets.
Event Technology Support Lead & IT Executive
Directing registration hardware deployment, printer/scanner system configurations, POS terminal syncs, and real-time app support for international delegates at Gulfood, GITEX, ADIPEC, Dubai Muscle Show, and COP28 UAE.
President of IT Society & Graduate
Led a student society of 100+ members, coordinating technical workshops, coding bootcamps, IT symposiums, and local university hackathons. Developed final year project systems and graduated engineering batch 2018-2022.
Credentials & Certifications
Continuous training and official credentials in spreadsheets, advertising search algorithms, conversion analytics, and technical content management. Click any card to open the verified certificate.
Google Ads Search Certification
Google Analytics Certification
Content Marketing & SEO
National Freelance Training Program (NFTP)
COP28 UAE IT Support
COP28 UAE
Crowd Support Excellence
Crowdsourcing
IT Certificate Achievement
IT Certification Board
Career & Event Photo Gallery
A look back at university events, final year projects, software engineering classrooms, and leadership appreciation awards.
IT Command Center
Technical system management, databases, and network backbones at Royal Millennium technical operations.
COP28 UAE Event Support
Recognized for providing high-impact IT support and logistics management during COP28 UAE.
GITEX Global DWTC
Deploying hardware registration printing systems and network configurations with the Xenial team.
ADIPEC Energy Show
Managing POS registration devices and badge scanners for international delegates at ADNEC, Abu Dhabi.
Dubai Muscle Show
Delivering real-time attendee systems and POS sync configurations at Dubai World Trade Centre.
Graduation Ceremony
Graduated with Software Engineering degree from National Textile University (NTU), Batch 2018-2022.
Class NTU Batch 2018-2022
Graduation class photo alongside fellow software engineering students.
IT Society President Award
Recognized by University leadership for excellence as President of the IT Society.
Hosting IT Symposium
Organizing and hosting university-wide technology seminars and hackathons.
Final Year Project Defense
Defending web-based industrial solutions built for enterprise automation.
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