Mostafanejad Ismail (ARI) — Curriculum Vitae
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As a dedicated computer scientist and full-stack developer, I combine mathematical-analytical problem-solving skills with state-of-the-art web and application development. My focus lies on high code quality, Clean Code, relational database architectures, and system reliability. Continuous learning and agile teamwork define my approach.
Portfolio: mostafanejad.ch

Professional Experience

2025–present
Power Apps — City of Zurich, Social Facilities and Operations
Social Facilities and Operations  ·  Full-Stack Development
  • Internal Power Apps platforms for the City of Zurich.
2024–2026
Freelance Social Media Web Application
zmzir.com  ·  Full-Stack Development
  • Full-stack development of a social media platform featuring proprietary AI.
  • Laravel backend & REST API, Expo / React Native frontend, relational MySQL architecture.
  • Implementation of intelligent feed algorithms, image processing, and push notification services.
2023–2024
github.com/Ari-Ario
  • Full-stack development of an e-commerce platform (Laravel backend, Vue.js frontend).
  • Collaborative version control with Git/GitHub, conducting unit & integration tests.
  • Optimization of agile software processes and structured deployment workflows.
2021–2022
1st & 2nd Level IT Support
  • Handling and monitoring incidents within an academic environment.
  • Provisioning, installing, and maintaining hardware, software, and user endpoints.
  • Instructing users and coordinating technical repairs.
2016–2017
Journalist and Filmmaker
Surprisemagazin · SRF Kulturplatz · Swiss Films
  • TV and print journalism; comprehensive research and investigative editorial reporting.
  • Documentary and reportage filmmaking, visual storytelling, and post-production.
2013 & 2015
English Teacher (Volunteer)
ASZ (Autonomous School Zurich), Zurich & Greece
  • Curriculum design and interactive language instruction for adult learners.
2014
Book Translation — English to Persian
“Natural Remedies for Health and Well-Being”
  • Specialized technical translation and linguistic editing of medical and naturopathic texts.
2010–2012
Freelance Journalist and Blogger
Iran, Tehran
  • Research and publication of socially critical articles, investigative reports, and analytical essays.
2008–2010
English and Mathematics Teacher
Iran, Tehran
  • Instruction in mathematics (calculus, linear algebra) and advanced English.
2008
Journalist — Hawlati Newspaper (Kurdish Edition)
Iraq, Sulaimani (Part-time)
  • Editorial reporting, feature stories, interviews, and proofreading for print editions.
2004–2007
Interpreter (Part-time during studies)
English, Kurdish, Arabic, Persian — Iraq
  • Simultaneous interpreting and translation at conferences and international projects.

Education & Academic Qualifications

2023–2024
  • Full-stack web development with Laravel (PHP) and Vue.js (JavaScript/TypeScript).
  • Conception, architecture, and successful completion of the diploma project kleinhaendler.ch for the City of Zurich.
  • In-depth focus on RESTful APIs, relational MySQL databases, and agile software development.
2017–2020
  • Federally recognized Swiss diploma; specialization in directing, cinematography, post-production, and visual storytelling.
  • Leading technical and creative crews on documentary and media productions.
2016
Two Semesters of Computer Science
ETH Zurich (ETHZ)
  • Audited coursework (visiting student): Theoretical computer science, data structures, algorithm design, and complexity analysis.
  • In-depth study of formal methods and mathematical foundations of computability.
2010–2012
Postgraduate Studies in Media
Independent Media Center of Kurdistan
  • Journalistic research, media ethics, editorial analysis, and documentary filmmaking.
2004–2008
  • Rigorous 4-year B.Sc. curriculum: algorithms, data structures, relational database systems (SQL).
  • Advanced mathematics: calculus, linear algebra, numerical analysis, discrete mathematics, and mathematical logic.
2005–2006
Media & Journalism Courses
Summer Courses, Kurdistan
  • Practice-oriented writing and editorial analysis in journalistic publishing.

Certifications & Diplomas

Selected Reference Projects & Web Applications

zmzir.com Laravel · Expo · AI
Full-stack social media platform with integrated AI recommendation engine, personalized feeds, image processing & push services.
https://zmzir.com/ →
marita-muheim.ch PHP · JavaScript
Educational web application for dyscalculia therapy and pedagogical math learning support.
https://marita-muheim.ch/ →
Technological Focus & Software Engineering
Backend & DB Laravel, PHP, REST APIs, MySQL, ORM, Auth, Webhooks & Cache
Frontend & UI Vue.js, React Native / Expo, Modern CSS, Responsive Design
Methodology & CI Clean Code, OOP/SOLID, TDD, Git/GitHub, Docker, Scrum
Zurich, 2026  ·  mostafanejad.ch Ari