Saif Al-Jilani,

Experienced Software Engineer with 5+ years in software engineering, based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and specializing in React, Next.js, ServiceNow, Tailwind, Ant Design, and backend technologies like Node.js, Express, and NestJS. Proven record delivering enterprise-level projects across Saudi Arabia, the GCC, MENA, Europe, and the US, leading practical solutions, and building fast, maintainable user interfaces backed by reliable services.

Background

Education

Formal study and focused training behind the engineering work.

Bachelor's Degree In Software Engineering
02/2017 - 02/2021

Bachelor's Degree In Software Engineering

The World Islamic Sciences and Education University
Full Stack Development Track
08/2020 - 10/2020

Full Stack Development Track

Udacity
English Access Microscholarship Program
2010 - 2012

English Access Microscholarship Program

U.S Embassy Jordan

Now playing

Coffee Break

A small personal pause between the heavier engineering sections.

Kerosene

0:000:00

Let's grab a coffee, make it fast not slow.
Like an RS6 on turbo, let the ideas flow.
Reach out anytime, I don't bite unless it's a tire.

Highlights

Achievements

Selected recognitions and public work from past projects.

Hardware experiments

My Arduino Journey

Small Arduino builds with sensors, C++, LEDs, and practical debugging.

Enterprise workflow

ServiceNow Journey

ServiceNow delivery, portals, integrations, and React/Next.js frontends.

Building enterprise workflow experiences with ServiceNow, React, Next.js, and Node.js. I focus on clean portals, practical integrations, reliable delivery, and software that helps teams move faster without making the interface feel heavy.

ServiceNow consulting for enterprise workflows, portals, integrations, and operational automation.

React and Next.js frontends that connect cleanly with ServiceNow teams, data, and delivery processes.

Team leadership mindset: translate business needs into fast, stable, maintainable software.

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Articles

Engineering Notes

Practical writing on frontend engineering, performance, SEO, and delivery.

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Web Design9 min read

How to Make Your Website More Trustworthy

A trustworthy website does more than look polished. It helps visitors understand who you are, what you offer, why they should believe you, and what they can safely do next.

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Future of Work10 min read

Remote Work: Benefits, Challenges, and Future

Remote work has moved from an emergency solution to a normal part of modern business. The real question now is how companies can keep the flexibility people value while protecting communication, culture, productivity, and career growth.

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Next.js6 min read

Why Next.js Is Strong for Enterprise Frontends

Next.js gives enterprise teams a serious frontend foundation: predictable routing, strong rendering choices, SEO-friendly pages, API boundaries, and a delivery model that helps teams move faster without losing control.

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Next.js7 min read

Next.js App Router for Enterprise Apps

The App Router gives enterprise React teams a cleaner way to organize product areas, shared layouts, loading states, metadata, and server-first data flows without losing flexibility.

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Tools

Developer Tools

Small utilities for CSS, regex, and everyday frontend work.

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