Abdul Maani

Founder & CTO @ Pixel Flow DTF

About

I’m Abdul Maani — a Texas real estate broker and full-stack software developer. I help people buy, rent, sell, and invest in real estate across Texas. Whether it’s a first home, a rental, or an investment property, I guide clients through the process with clarity and care, making things as straightforward and stress-free as possible. I also run a software company that specializes in Direct-to-Film (DTF) printing automation. I develop tools that streamline workflows for print shops — automating repetitive steps, saving time, and making operations run more smoothly. At the core of everything I do — real estate or software — the goal is the same: build systems that make life easier, cut out unnecessary steps, and help people move forward with confidence. Feel free to reach out. I’m always open to connecting.

Country

United States

City

Greater Houston

Industry

Real Estate

Skill

Amazon Web Services (AWS), MySQL, NoSQL, MongoDB, PHP, DevOps, Full-Stack Development, R (Programming Language), Google Ads, Quality Control, Microsoft Power Automate, Data Engineering, WordPress, Microsoft Dynamics, JavaScript, Python (Programming Language), Supply Chain Management, Negotiation, Data Visualization, Contract Management

Experience

Founder & CTO

Pixel Flow DTF

2025-2 - Present · 1 yr 8 mos

Houston, Texas, United States

As Founder and CTO of Pixel Flow DTF, I lead full-stack software development focused on automating the DTF (Direct-to-Film) production workflow for print shops. We design desktop and web-based tools that eliminate manual, repetitive tasks—enabling shops to increase throughput without adding labor. Our platform is used by print vendors across the country to streamline gang sheet creation, RIP preparation, and production handling. Key Products: Auto Ganger – Automatically generates optimized gang sheets from uploaded images, based on size and quantity. No Photoshop or layout experience required. Batch RIP Converter – A desktop automation tool that manages the full RIP preparation process: spot channel creation, DPI upscaling, pixel choking, and PRN export—completed in just a few clicks. Shopify Gang Sheet Designer – Embedded into storefronts, this tool allows customers to build and submit gang sheets directly at checkout, reducing errors and eliminating back-and-forth. Custom Automation Services: For high-volume operators, we provide tailored automation that integrates directly into production environments—ensuring files are processed, organized, and ready to print the moment the shop opens. These solutions unlock true end-to-end automation and reduce operational overhead. Results Delivered: Increased output without additional staffing Manual prep time reduced from hours to minutes Enabled non-technical staff to manage complex workflows We’re redefining operational efficiency for DTF print shops through purpose-built automation—helping business owners scale smarter, not harder.

Real Estate Broker at iFind Realty | Texas REALTOR®

iFind Apartment

2017-4 - Present · 9 yrs 6 mos

Houston, Texas Area

Client Advisor, Single Point of Contact

West Point Lincoln

2019-9 - 2021-7 · 1 yr 11 mos

Houston, Texas Area

Mobile Expert

T-Mobile

2013-3 - 2017 · 3 yrs

Houston, Texas

Field Sales Representative

ActionLink

2012 - 2013 · 1 yr

Houston, Texas Area

Education

University of Houston-Downtown

Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management

2013 - 2017 · 4 yrs

COURSES: Financial Accounting (ACC 2301) Managerial Accounting (ACC 2302) Principles of Economics I (Macro) (ECO 2301) Principles of Economics II (Micro) (ECO 2302) Business Finance (FIN 3302) Management Information Systems (CIS 3302) Management of Organizations (MGT 3301) Legal Environment of Business (BA 3391) Managing People & Teams (MGT 4308) Negotiating Skills & Techniques (SCM 3303) Purchasing Management (SCM 3308) Materials & Inventory Management (SCM 3309) Supply Chain Logistics Management (SCM 3320) Quality Management (MGT 4314) Decision Analytics for Supply Chain Management (MGT 4317) Management of Supply Chain Contracts (SCM 4311) Operations & Supply Chain Mgt. (MGT 3332) Statistical Analysis for Business Applications (STAT 3309) Supply Chain Management (SCM 4350)