FinTech Builder · AI Builder · Bahrain 🇧🇭

Hussain
Idrees

حسين
إدريس

FinTech Builder from Bahrain — turning ideas into products that matter in the GCC.

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Hussain Idrees
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About Me

Builder. Analyst.
AI Native.

I am Hussain, an ambitious FinTech student at Bahrain Polytechnic, with a strong passion for AI development. Throughout my journey, I've developed a deep understanding of technology application, enhancing my problem-solving, innovation, business analytics, business development, and project management abilities.

I've also honed my capacity to collaborate with diverse teams, contributing to individual and collective success in every project I undertake. I work with AI daily — Claude, Lovable, Cursor — and more!

TypeScript Power BI Claude AI Lovable Cursor Prompt Engineering Generative AI Tools Python R Excel / VBA Data Visualization Data Analysis Data Reporting Business Analysis Business Model Canvas Strategic Business Dev Market Research Startup Development Project Management Stakeholder Engagement Leadership Team Leadership Problem Solving Creativity & Innovation Financial Analysis FinTech R&D Case Study Analysis Communication Intrapreneurship
EDUCATION
BSc Financial Technology
Bahrain Polytechnic
Sep 2023 – Jun 2027 · GPA 3.80
LANGUAGES
ArabicNative
EnglishFluent
Build Log

The Journey,
In Commits.

hussain@portfolio ~ build-log.sh
2020›High school, commercial track. First spark: business meets technology.
2023›Enrolled BSc FinTech, Bahrain Polytechnic.
2024›Selected for Reboot Institute Selection Pool. Started building seriously with AI tools.
2025›Microsoft Power BI Associate certified. Built PICKS.AI & Bambucorn. PM Intern at Prudential Properties.
Jan 2025›NBB Innovation Program → FinScope in under 1 week → Top 5 / 40+ teams.
2026›Google AI Essentials. GCC FinTech Dashboard. Selected for an AI builder program.
Now›Building AI productivity tools and voice connectors. Shipping what's next.
2027›Graduating from Bahrain Polytechnic with a BSc in Financial Technology. The journey continues.
Projects

Things I've Built.

🤖 AI Forecasting
📊 Real-Time Dashboard
⚡ Risk Detection
💡 SME Insights
FinScope
<7
Days Built
Top 5
/ 40+ Teams
20+
SMEs Validated
🏆 NBB Innovation Program · Top 5 / 40+ Teams
FinScope — AI CFO for SMEs
An AI-powered CFO platform built for SMEs that unifies fragmented financial data from ERP, CRM, and POS systems into one real-time dashboard with AI forecasting, scenario analysis, and actionable business recommendations. Validated with 20+ SME decision-makers and received positive feedback from the CEO of Bede.
LovableCursorClaude AI TypeScriptSupabaseChart.js
Built in under 1 week · Ranked Top 5 / 40+ competing teams · NBB Innovation Program
▶ LIVE DEMO RECORDING
FinScope Live Demo
🚀 View Live Product → finscope.digital
GCC FinTech Dashboard
🔍 View Gallery
Power BI · Data Intelligence
GCC FinTech Dashboard
Corporate-grade Power BI intelligence dashboard covering Bahrain's FinTech ecosystem — CBB sandbox, BENEFIT infrastructure, regulatory frameworks, investment activity, and GCC peer comparisons with 2026 forecasts.
Power BIDAXClaude AIData Modeling
5 interactive pages · GCC market intelligence · 2026 forecasts
PICKS.AI
🔍 View Gallery
AI · No-Code Platform · GCC
PICKS.AI
An AI platform that creates customized applications for SMEs in under 2 minutes. Guides users through prompts and questionnaires to generate a full app — no coding knowledge required. Built for SMEs, solopreneurs, and startups across the GCC.
AI PlatformNo-CodePrompt EngineeringSME Focus
Build any custom app in 2 minutes · Built for SMEs across the GCC
Dinar Flow Dashboard
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Hackathon · Reboot Coding Institute · 3 Days
Dinar Flow 💸
A FinTech solution built at Reboot Hackathon that transforms traditional bank statements into interactive bubble maps. Visualizes cash inflows, outflows, and balances as dynamic D3.js bubbles — making personal finances easier to understand at a glance. Built with teammate Abdulaziz Alansari in 3 days.
FastAPI SQLite D3.js Python HTML/CSS/JS
Built in 3 days · Reboot Coding Institute Hackathon · Bahrain
HI.
hussainn-tech.github.io
AI Chat AR/EN Live
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Web Dev · AI Integration · Live
Personal Portfolio Website
A full-stack personal portfolio built and deployed from scratch. Features an AI chatbot powered by Google Gemini via a Cloudflare Workers proxy, bilingual Arabic/English support, project galleries with lightbox navigation, animated build log, certifications, and events section.
HTML/CSS/JS Gemini AI Cloudflare Workers GitHub Pages REST APIs
Built in 1 day · Live at hussainn-tech.github.io · AI-powered chatbot
🌐 View Live Site → hussainn-tech.github.io
Bambucorn
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Web Extension · FinTech · Bahrain
Bambucorn Web Extension
A web extension developed for Bambucorn — Bahrain's leading crowdfunding platform licensed by the CBB. The extension bridges investors with equity and debt opportunities through market insights, educational resources, regulatory-compliant onboarding, and simplified due diligence. Validated with 57+ survey respondents.
HTML/CSS/JSUX DesignMarket ResearchFinTech
57+ surveyed · Built for Bambucorn · CBB-licensed platform
Experience

Where I've Built.

DEC 2025 – FEB 2026
FinTech Project Manager
NBB Innovation Program · National Bank of Bahrain
  • Led a multidisciplinary team to build FinScope — an AI-powered CFO platform for SMEs
  • Ranked Top 5 out of 40+ competing teams from across Bahrain
  • Analyzed market requirements, led product strategy, and managed team execution in under 1 week
JUL – OCT 2025
Project Management Intern
Prudential Properties · Manama, Bahrain
  • Managed the Linktern project end-to-end
  • Conducted market research and competitor analysis to support strategic business decisions
  • Analyzed project data and produced regular stakeholder reports
JAN 2025 – JAN 2026
Forsati Ambassador
ThinkSmart · Microsoft × Tamkeen Initiative
  • Represented the FORSATI program — Microsoft, Tamkeen, and ThinkSmart joint initiative
  • Supported training sessions, networking events, and Microsoft certification pathways for Bahraini youth
Events & Programs

Out There.
In the Room.

Beyond the screen — attending, competing, presenting, and networking across Bahrain's most important FinTech and innovation events.

Pitching FinScope on stage
🎙️ FEATURED MOMENT
Pitching FinScope — Live on Stage
تقديم FinScope على المسرح
Covered by Gulf Daily News (GDN) · NBB Innovation Program · Bahrain FinTech Bay
تغطية من Gulf Daily News · برنامج NBB للابتكار
📰 GDN Coverage
NBB Innovation Program Booth
Basmah Volunteer Initiative · Jul 2025
FinTech Major Representative — Introducing students to FinTech, career paths & digital finance
FinTech Event
FinTech & Innovation Event
Exploring frontier tech at a GCC innovation showcase
Bahrain FinTech Bay
Bahrain FinTech Bay
At Bahrain FinTech Bay — the region's leading FinTech hub
MISTI Business Accelerator
MISTI Business Accelerator
MISTI Business Accelerator Program — Leadership & Startup Development
ESG Certificate Ceremony
Final Portfolio Presentation · Bloomberg Certified
Delivered final client portfolio presentation & received Bloomberg ESG Certificate
Certifications

Always Learning.

Microsoft Power BI
MICROSOFT
Power BI Data Analyst Associate (PL-300)
March 2025 · Signed by Satya Nadella
Google AI Essentials
GOOGLE
AI Essentials Specialization
February 2026 · 5 Courses via Coursera
GenAI PMI
PMI
Generative AI Overview for Project Managers
April 2025 · Project Management Institute
Excel Diploma
ALISON
Diploma in Microsoft Excel for Beginners and Experts
May 2025 · CPD Certified
INJAZ PM
INJAZ BAHRAIN · PMI
Project Management Program
March 2025
NBB Challenge
NBB · BAHRAIN FINTECH BAY
NBB Digital Banking Challenge 2024
Dec 2024 – Jan 2025
Microsoft AI Skills Fest
MICROSOFT
AI Skills Fest — Guinness World Record Attempt
April 2025
AI Future Workforce
NGN TRAINING CENTER
AI and The Future Workforce
February 2025
Google Data Analytics Professional
GOOGLE
Google Data Analytics Professional Certificate
August 2025 · 9 Courses · Coursera
ThinkSmart Career Development
THINKSMART
Essentials of Career Development
20+ Hours · Communication, Leadership & Teamwork

& more certifications on the way 🎯

What People Say

Voices That Matter.

"

He was an outstanding A+ student — always present, disciplined, respectful, and highly engaged. His participation, curiosity, and strong academic performance truly stood out. I'm confident he will be a valuable asset wherever he goes.

Mohammed Fadhul Senior System Administrator · Oracle Certified Java Programming Lecturer · Bahrain Polytechnic
"

He demonstrated remarkable analytical abilities and a proactive approach to learning and teamwork. His commitment to improving communication, problem-solving, and adaptability was evident — he even volunteered as an assistant trainer for another batch.

Hussain Sharakhi Corporate Trainer & Consultant Soft Skills Instructor
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