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Hi, I'm Behrad Maali

Hospitality IT Manager | Full-Stack Web Developer

Digital Transformation Specialist with 12+ years of experience in hospitality, tourism, and web development. Currently seeking opportunities in Germany.

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12+

Years Experience

50+

Projects Done

30+

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Behrad Maali

Personal Profile

IT manager and full-stack web developer with over 12 years of professional experience in the hospitality, tourism, education, and digital business solutions sectors.

In-depth knowledge of developing and maintaining web applications based on PHP, MySQL, WordPress, and WooCommerce, as well as extensive experience in operating and managing IT infrastructures. Successful implementation of hotel websites, booking platforms, e-commerce systems, and custom business applications.

A particular strength is the combination of technical expertise with practical experience in the hotel industry. This enables the development of digital solutions that are both technically robust and economically sound.

Currently open to a long-term career opportunity in Germany.

Core Competencies

Web Development

PHP (Native)
WordPress
WooCommerce
JavaScript
jQuery
HTML5
CSS3
Bootstrap

Databases & Backend

MySQL
Database Design
Data Modeling
Performance Optimization
System Architecture

IT Management & Infrastructure

Network Administration
Windows Systems
Hardware & Software Support
IT Operations
System Monitoring

Digitalization & Project Management

Digital Transformation
Business Process Optimization
Project Coordination
Requirements Analysis
Technical Documentation

WordPress & SEO

WordPress Development
Elementor
Technical SEO
On-Page Optimization
Yoast SEO
Rank Math

Work Experience

IT Manager

Royal Palace Hotel – Tabriz, Iran
01/2024 – 08/2025 Full-time
  • Responsible for the hotel's entire IT infrastructure
  • Ensuring stable and reliable IT operations
  • Maintaining hardware, software, and network systems
  • Supporting digital services and internal applications
  • Monitoring system availability and IT security
Current

IT Manager

Gogoldis Language Institute – Tabriz, Iran
06/2021 – 12/2023 Full-time
  • Management of the IT department and digital infrastructure
  • Implementation and maintenance of online learning platforms
  • Support for digitalization during the COVID-19 pandemic
  • Contributed to doubling participant numbers through digital initiatives
  • Maintenance of network and server systems
  • Technical support for multiple locations
2.5 Years

IT Expert

Gostaresh Hotel – Tabriz, Iran
06/2016 – 04/2021 Full-time
  • Maintenance of the website and digital communication channels
  • Network administration and user support
  • Installation and maintenance of hardware and software
  • Supporting hotel operations through reliable IT services
5 Years

IT Manager

Roshdieh Hotel – Tabriz, Iran
11/2012 – 09/2016 Full-time
  • Setting up and managing hotel IT infrastructure
  • Planning and implementation of network systems
  • Development and maintenance of the official hotel website
  • Setting up workstations and IT systems
  • Supporting digitalization measures in hotel operations
4 Years

Selected Projects

Full-Stack Travel & E-Commerce Booking Platform

This platform is a complete travel-tech platform I designed, built, and maintain solo — hotel reservations, guided tours, and an e-commerce shop, with a custom admin panel and role-based access control.

Platform Features:
  • Multi-module booking engine for hotels, tours & products with dedicated detail pages, forms, and checkout flows
  • Dual-purpose shop — physical goods and services with fully separate data models and checkout logic
  • Per-category visibility control — homepage or category-only display, no product/service type mixing
  • Live USD/IRR pricing — one rate update instantly reprices all listings sitewide
  • Real-time Room Hold inventory — live availability, auto-decrement on purchase, instant hide/disable when sold out. Abandoned checkouts auto-release held stock after timeout
  • Custom Jalali calendar algorithm — built from scratch, no libraries
  • Leaflet.js + OpenStreetMap + Nominatim reverse-geocoding for auto-filled addresses
  • ZarinPal REST API v4 — sandbox/production with transaction verification
  • Reviews & ratings with admin moderation, advanced filtering, AJAX search
  • Fully responsive RTL Persian UI (Vazirmatn)
Admin Panel:
  • Granular RBAC — per-user section access via custom require_permission() / has_permission(), dynamic sidebar
  • Live KPI dashboard + Chart.js — revenue trends, booking breakdowns, top sellers, payment distribution
  • Reporting — date-range filters, line/bar/pie charts, one-click Excel export
  • Room inventory dashboard — occupancy per room type, auto low-stock/out-of-stock flags
  • Category management — per-category visibility rules, recursive parent/child tree, self-healing DB schema
  • Order & booking workflows — pending/confirmed/cancelled, invoice upload with validation
  • User management — Google OAuth, account control, RBAC editor
  • Dynamic site settings store + live exchange-rate control
PHP MySQL JS/jQuery Chart.js Leaflet.js Nominatim ZarinPal Google OAuth HTML5/CSS3 RTL
11/2025 – 05/2026

Goldis International Language Center

Full website design and development using WordPress and Elementor to create a clean, educational brand identity.

  • Integrated an online store using WooCommerce
  • Referral system to external platform (Polyf)
  • Implemented SEO strategies
  • Structured content for various programs
  • Built consultation request systems
HTML5 CSS Bootstrap WordPress Elementor
05/2021 – 11/2023

Sahand VIP – E-commerce Platform for Fashion

Development of a modern WordPress/WooCommerce solution with a focus on product presentation, mobile UX, and conversion rate improvements.

  • Development of a modern WordPress/WooCommerce solution
  • Design of the product presentation
  • Optimization of the mobile user experience
  • Improvement of the conversion rate
WordPress Elementor Bootstrap HTML5 CSS
06/2026 – current

QR Menu System for Restaurants and Cafés

Development of a web-based QR menu system with a dedicated administration area for real-time menu management.

  • Development of a web-based QR menu system
  • Creation of an administration area
  • Management of menus, prices, and categories
  • Real-time content updates
PHP MySQL HTML5 CSS Bootstrap
04/2026 – current

Education

Master of Science (M.Sc.) Information Technology

Islamic Azad University
2020 – 2023 Grade: 18.15/20

Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) Information Technology

Islamic Azad University, Tabriz
2016 – 2020

Language Skills

Persian
Native
Turkish
Native
English
Fluent
German
A1.2

Personal Strengths

More than 12 years of professional experience
IT management and web development
Extensive experience in the hotel and tourism industry
Digital transformation and process optimization
Development of e-commerce and booking systems
Analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
Independent project implementation
Strong willingness to learn and international mobility

Get In Touch

I'm currently seeking a long-term opportunity in Germany. Let's discuss how I can contribute to your organization!

Email
behradmaali@gmail.com
WhatsApp
+98 910 222 8189
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Location

Tabriz, Iran

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