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Profile

Mahmoud Zalt is an AI Solutions Architect & Engineer with 15+ years of experience in the tech industry. He specializes in AI systems architecture, full-stack web development, cloud infrastructure, and open-source tooling. As the creator of Laradock.io (2M+ downloads), founder of Sista AI, and technical mentor to 60+ engineers, Mahmoud has built a reputation for delivering scalable solutions and nurturing technical talent. Based in Barcelona, Spain, and Amsterdam, Netherlands, he works with clients worldwide, providing strategic technology leadership and hands-on technical expertise.

Location: Based in Amsterdam, Netherlands, with operations serving clients Worldwide.

Founded: Career started in 2010, with continuous professional development and growth since.

Services Offered

Technical Consulting

Providing expertise in AI and modern systems design, helping companies harness emerging technologies to solve their most complex technical challenges.

I provide insights on technology adoption, system architecture, and process optimization. I partner with you to align technical strategies with your business objectives and empower your team for long-term success.

Process: My Consulting Process

A systematic approach to solving your technical challenges and delivering measurable results.

  • Phase 1: Phase 1: Problem Analysis - We start with a deep dive into your technical challenge. I review your current architecture, codebase, and processes to identify root causes and opportunities. (Duration: 1-2 weeks) - Deliverables: Technical audit report, Problem identification, Root cause analysis, Opportunity assessment
  • Phase 2: Phase 2: Solution Design - I design a tailored solution that aligns with your business goals, technical constraints, and team capabilities. We review options together and choose the best path forward. (Duration: 1 week) - Deliverables: Solution architecture, Implementation plan, Technology recommendations, Risk assessment
  • Phase 3: Phase 3: Implementation - I work alongside your team to implement the solution. This includes code reviews, pair programming, architecture guidance, and knowledge transfer to ensure long-term success. (Duration: 2-8 weeks (varies)) - Deliverables: Working solution, Code reviews, Documentation, Team training
  • Phase 4: Phase 4: Review & Optimization - We measure results, optimize performance, and ensure the solution meets your goals. I provide ongoing support and recommendations for continuous improvement. (Duration: Ongoing) - Deliverables: Performance metrics, Optimization recommendations, Best practices guide

Category: Business Solutions | Available: Available

CTO Partnering

Partnering with startups to provide technical leadership and guidance. Setting clear roadmaps, validating architecture, and accelerating delivery.

I serve as your fractional CTO, partnering with founders to build technical strategy, streamline decision-making, and scale your engineering team. From tech stack choices to hiring strategy, I provide the technical leadership you need to grow. Work with me directly or through my agency at https://sista.ai .

Process: How I Work as Your Fractional CTO

A structured approach to providing technical leadership without the full-time commitment.

  • Phase 1: Phase 1: Discovery (Free) - A 30-minute, no-obligation call to discuss your goals, current challenges, and technical needs. We explore whether we're a good fit and how I can help. (Duration: 30 minutes) - Deliverables: Understanding of your business goals, Assessment of technical challenges, Initial recommendations
  • Phase 2: Phase 2: Audit & Roadmap (Weeks 1-2) - I join your Slack and GitHub as a read-only user. I talk to your team, review your codebase, infrastructure, and processes. I deliver a comprehensive "Health & Strategy" document with clear, prioritized action items. (Duration: 1-2 weeks) - Deliverables: Technical health assessment, 10-page strategic roadmap document, Prioritized action items, Team and process recommendations
  • Phase 3: Phase 3: Execution - We run weekly sprints with clear objectives. I provide daily async updates, join your key architectural meetings, and work directly with your team to implement the roadmap. (Duration: Ongoing) - Deliverables: Weekly sprint planning, Daily async updates, Architectural guidance, Team mentoring
  • Phase 4: Phase 4: Review & Optimization - We regularly review progress, measure outcomes against goals, and optimize our partnership. I provide strategic recommendations, assess technical health, and ensure we're delivering maximum value as your technical leadership evolves. (Duration: Ongoing) - Deliverables: Progress reviews, Strategic recommendations, Technical health assessments, Partnership optimization

Category: Business Solutions | Available: Available

Career Mentoring

Helping engineers advance their careers through personalized coaching and growth strategies for lasting impact and professional fulfillment.

I offer one-on-one career mentoring to help you identify your strengths, set clear goals, and map out a path forward. Whether you're seeking a new role, aiming for a promotion, or enhancing your skills, my tailored guidance is designed to support your professional growth. You can book a session directly with me or find me on platforms like https://mentorcruise.com/mentor/mahmoudzalt .

Process: My Mentoring Process

A personalized approach to helping you achieve your career goals and unlock your potential.

  • Phase 1: Phase 1: Assessment - We start with a comprehensive assessment of your current situation, career goals, strengths, and areas for growth. This helps me understand where you are and where you want to be. (Duration: 1 session (60 minutes)) - Deliverables: Career assessment, Goal identification, Strengths analysis, Growth areas mapping
  • Phase 2: Phase 2: Goal Setting - Together, we define clear, actionable career goals. Whether it's a promotion, career transition, skill development, or starting your own venture, we create a roadmap. (Duration: 1 session (60 minutes)) - Deliverables: Clear career goals, Timeline and milestones, Success metrics, Action priorities
  • Phase 3: Phase 3: Action Plan - I create a personalized action plan with specific steps, resources, and strategies tailored to your goals. This includes skill development paths, networking strategies, and tactical advice. (Duration: 1-2 sessions) - Deliverables: Personalized action plan, Skill development roadmap, Resource recommendations, Tactical strategies
  • Phase 4: Phase 4: Ongoing Support - We meet regularly (weekly or bi-weekly) to track progress, adjust strategies, overcome obstacles, and celebrate wins. I provide continuous guidance and accountability. (Duration: Ongoing) - Deliverables: Regular check-ins, Progress tracking, Strategy adjustments, Accountability support

Category: Personal Development | Available: Limited Availability

Life Coaching

Clear thinking. Better habits. Less noise. Coaching that aligns your work, health, and relationships so you move with intent—not friction.

I provide practical, outcome-driven coaching for high-performers, founders, and engineers. I work with you to audit your priorities, build simple and sustainable systems for focus and energy, and establish clear boundaries. This is a private, tailored engagement focused on direct feedback, measurable shifts, and replacing busywork with intentional action.

Process: My Coaching Process

A structured approach to building clarity, systems, and sustainable high performance.

  • Phase 1: Phase 1: Initial Assessment - We start with a deep dive into your current state: priorities, energy patterns, boundaries, and friction points. This helps me understand what's working, what's not, and where the biggest leverage lies. (Duration: 1 session (90 minutes)) - Deliverables: Current state assessment, Priority audit, Energy & focus analysis, Friction identification
  • Phase 2: Phase 2: System Design - Together, we design simple, sustainable systems for energy management, focus, boundaries, and habits. These are tailored to your lifestyle and designed to make good decisions automatic. (Duration: 1-2 sessions) - Deliverables: Custom system design, Routine architecture, Boundary agreements, Habit frameworks
  • Phase 3: Phase 3: Implementation & Experiments - We run weekly experiments to test and refine the systems. You get direct feedback, adjustments, and support as you implement changes. Progress is tracked with clear metrics. (Duration: 4-8 weeks) - Deliverables: Weekly experiments, Progress tracking, System refinements, Measurable shifts
  • Phase 4: Phase 4: Ongoing Optimization - We meet regularly to maintain momentum, adjust systems as life changes, and ensure you're operating at your true pace. This is about sustainable performance, not quick fixes. (Duration: Ongoing) - Deliverables: Regular check-ins, System maintenance, Continuous optimization, Accountability support

Category: Personal Development | Available: Limited Availability

Open Partnering

A flexible model for strategic partners, investors, and founders to collaborate on new ventures, high-impact projects, or strategic initiatives.

I offer a flexible partnership model for strategic collaborations that fall outside my standard services. This engagement is designed for founders, investors, or established companies seeking a senior technical partner for a new venture, a high-impact project, or a strategic alliance. I provide a structured process to explore the opportunity, de-risk the concept, and establish clear terms for collaboration.

Process: How We Collaborate

A flexible process designed to explore, validate, and execute strategic partnerships.

  • Phase 1: Phase 1: Initial Discussion - We start with a conversation to understand your opportunity, goals, and what you're looking for in a partner. This helps us determine if there's a strategic fit and mutual value. (Duration: 1-2 calls) - Deliverables: Opportunity assessment, Strategic fit analysis, Initial alignment check, Next steps discussion
  • Phase 2: Phase 2: Exploration & Scoping - We dive deeper into the opportunity, explore different collaboration models, and define the scope, structure, and terms that would work for both parties. This phase is about de-risking and alignment. (Duration: 1-2 weeks) - Deliverables: Collaboration model proposal, Scope definition, Term sheet draft, Risk assessment
  • Phase 3: Phase 3: Agreement & Kickoff - We finalize the agreement, set up the working structure, and kick off the collaboration. This includes defining roles, communication protocols, and success metrics. (Duration: 1 week) - Deliverables: Finalized agreement, Working structure, Communication protocols, Success metrics
  • Phase 4: Phase 4: Execution & Partnership - We execute the collaboration with regular check-ins, progress reviews, and adjustments as needed. The partnership evolves based on results and changing needs. (Duration: Ongoing) - Deliverables: Regular execution, Progress reviews, Strategic adjustments, Partnership evolution

Category: Collaborative Engagements | Available: Available by Inquiry

Public Speaking

Delivering engaging conference talks, workshops, and podcasts on technology, leadership, and industry trends that provide actionable insights.

I deliver tech talks, workshops, and podcasts on technology trends, leadership, and actionable industry insights. Each presentation is tailored to your audience and designed to provide immediate value.

Process: My Speaking Process

A streamlined approach to delivering engaging, valuable presentations for your audience.

  • Phase 1: Phase 1: Booking & Discovery - We discuss your event, audience, goals, and what you want attendees to take away. I learn about your audience's level, interests, and the key messages you want delivered. (Duration: 1 call (30 minutes)) - Deliverables: Event understanding, Audience analysis, Topic selection, Key messages defined
  • Phase 2: Phase 2: Preparation & Content - I prepare a tailored presentation that matches your audience and goals. This includes slides, examples, and interactive elements. We review the content together to ensure alignment. (Duration: 2-4 weeks before event) - Deliverables: Custom presentation, Slide deck, Speaker notes, Content review
  • Phase 3: Phase 3: Delivery - I deliver the presentation at your event, engaging with the audience, answering questions, and providing actionable insights. I adapt in real-time based on audience response. (Duration: Event day) - Deliverables: Live presentation, Q&A session, Audience engagement, Actionable insights
  • Phase 4: Phase 4: Follow-up - After the event, I provide follow-up resources, answer additional questions, and share materials (slides, resources) with attendees if desired. We also gather feedback for future improvements. (Duration: 1 week after event) - Deliverables: Follow-up resources, Slide deck sharing, Additional Q&A, Feedback collection

Category: Collaborative Engagements | Available: Contact for Arrangement

Software Freelancing

Designing and building custom software systems tailored to your business needs, with a focus on reliability, scalability, and long-term maintainability.

I work with teams that need senior ownership of architecture and delivery for real products. This includes backend services, APIs, integrations, and AI capabilities designed to support growth, performance, and operational stability over time.

Process: My Custom Development Process

A structured approach to designing, building, and launching custom software systems.

  • Phase 1: Phase 1: Discovery & Requirements - We clarify the problem, understand your users, and define scope, constraints, and success criteria. The goal is to ensure we are building the right solution from the start. (Duration: 1-2 weeks) - Deliverables: Requirements and scope document, User stories and key workflows, Non-functional requirements, Initial delivery and release plan
  • Phase 2: Phase 2: Architecture & Planning - I design the system architecture, define data models and integrations, and select the appropriate technologies. We align on trade-offs, milestones, and timelines. (Duration: 1 week) - Deliverables: System architecture overview, Data model and integration design, Technology stack selection, Milestones and implementation plan
  • Phase 3: Phase 3: Implementation & Iteration - We build the system in iterative cycles, delivering usable increments and incorporating feedback along the way. I ensure code quality, reviews, and technical consistency. (Duration: 4-12 weeks (varies)) - Deliverables: Working software increments, Codebase with tests, Regular demos and status updates, Issue tracking and progress reports
  • Phase 4: Phase 4: Launch & Handover - We deploy to production, monitor initial usage, and stabilize the system. I provide documentation, handover sessions, and support during the transition to your internal team. (Duration: 2-4 weeks) - Deliverables: Production deployment, Operational documentation and runbooks, Team onboarding sessions, Post-launch support window

Category: Business Solutions | Available: Currently Unavailable

Technical Teaching

Teaching engineers one-on-one through Q&A sessions, code reviews, and structured projects to level up their programming skills with real practice and direct feedback.

I work with you as a private technical teacher. We pick technologies that match your goals, design practical projects, review your code in detail, and walk through architecture and trade-offs together. This is hands-on, no-fluff learning focused on writing better code, understanding systems, and building things that actually run in production.

Process: How My Teaching & Coaching Works

A structured but flexible approach to learning: assess, plan, build, review, and iterate.

  • Phase 1: Phase 1: Assessment & Goals - We talk through your current skills, experience, and what you want to achieve. I review sample code (if available) and we set clear, realistic goals. (Duration: 1 session (60 minutes)) - Deliverables: Skill and experience assessment, Learning goals and priorities, Target technologies / areas of focus, Initial project ideas
  • Phase 2: Phase 2: Learning Plan & Project Design - We create a simple, focused learning plan and define one or more projects to drive your learning. We break work into small, achievable steps. (Duration: 1 session (60 minutes)) - Deliverables: Personalized learning plan, Project outline and milestones, Recommended resources, Schedule and expectations between sessions
  • Phase 3: Phase 3: Sessions, Coding & Reviews - You implement pieces of the project, and we use sessions for live walkthroughs, pair programming, and deep code reviews. We adjust scope and difficulty as you grow. (Duration: 4–12+ weeks (ongoing)) - Deliverables: Regular 1:1 teaching sessions, Detailed code reviews, Refactored and improved code, Progress updates against goals
  • Phase 4: Phase 4: Consolidation & Next Steps - We review what you’ve built, extract key lessons, and decide on next steps—more advanced topics, a new project, or preparing for interviews or a new role. (Duration: 1–2 sessions) - Deliverables: Completed or stable project, Summary of strengths and growth areas, Recommendations for next skills to build, Optional ongoing coaching plan

Category: Personal Development | Available: Currently Unavailable

Community Volunteering

Supporting students and developer communities by volunteering to organise hackathons, study groups, and hands-on tech events that make learning more accessible.

I occasionally volunteer or take low-fee engagements to support students and developer communities. This includes helping organise hackathons, build weekends, study groups, and training events with universities, bootcamps, NGOs, and tech communities. I mentor teams, run Q&A sessions, and bring practical backend and AI experience to environments where people are just starting or making a transition into tech.

Process: How Community Volunteering Typically Works

Using a simple process to plug senior expertise into community events.

  • Phase 1: Phase 1: Opportunity & Fit - We discuss your program, audience, and goals to understand what you are trying to achieve and whether I am the right fit to support it. (Duration: 1–2 calls) - Deliverables: Shared understanding of audience and goals, Clarified expectations for my involvement, Initial alignment on format and constraints
  • Phase 2: Phase 2: Format & Program Design - We choose the right format—hackathon, build weekend, workshop series, clinics, or office hours—and sketch a simple program structure. (Duration: 1 week) - Deliverables: Chosen event or program format, High-level agenda and flow, Defined role and touchpoints for me
  • Phase 3: Phase 3: Event Delivery & Mentoring - I join the event to mentor participants, answer questions, give short talks if useful, and help teams move from idea to something working. (Duration: Event duration) - Deliverables: Live mentoring and Q&A, Feedback on projects and ideas, Optional short technical sessions
  • Phase 4: Phase 4: Follow-Up & Resources - After the event, I share resources, suggestions for improvement, and optional next steps to keep the community engaged. (Duration: 1 week after event) - Deliverables: Follow-up resources and links, Suggestions for future editions, High-level feedback on impact and structure

Category: Collaborative Engagements | Available: Currently Unavailable

Industries Served

Services are available to clients across multiple industries including technology startups, established enterprises, e-commerce platforms, SaaS companies, fintech organizations, healthcare technology companies, and educational institutions.

Geographic Coverage: Worldwide - Remote consulting and on-site engagements available based on project requirements.

Credentials and Expertise

Core Expertise Areas

  • AI Systems Architecture
  • RAG Implementation
  • Machine Learning Engineering
  • AI Integration
  • Backend Engineering
  • API Development
  • System Architecture
  • Cloud Infrastructure
  • DevOps & CI/CD
  • Full-Stack Development
  • Database Design
  • Microservices Architecture
  • JavaScript/TypeScript
  • Python Development
  • AWS Cloud Services
  • Open Source Contributions

Open Source Contributions

  • Laradock - Docker-based PHP development environment with 2M+ downloads
  • Apiato - API framework for building scalable APIs
  • Porto - Software architecture pattern implementation

Professional Experience

15+ years of professional experience in software engineering, AI systems architecture, technical leadership, and product development. Founder and technical lead of multiple successful technology ventures including Sista AI.

Education

Computer Science education with continuous professional development and industry certifications.

Contact Information

Email: [email protected]

Phone: (+31) 6 45 45 15 38 (+31645451538)

WhatsApp: Available via https://wa.me/31645451538

Schedule a Call: https://calendly.com/zalt/call

Website: https://zalt.me

Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands

Languages: English

Service Area: Worldwide

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Last Updated: December 5, 2025