Summary
Youssef A. is a high-achieving PHP Laravel backend developer (BSc in Computer Science and Information Technology, AAST, 3.81 GPA, Excellent with honors, 5th overall) with experience at Apes Smart Solutions, GeekyAir, Upwork, TAC Universe, and ItSpark, delivering scalable HMVC modular Laravel services and rigorously documented REST and GraphQL APIs using PHP, native PHP, Laravel, Symfony (familiarity), Node.js, Express, JavaScript, C# with ASP .NET MVC, Bootstrap, HTML, CSS, AJAX, JQuery, and Tailwind CSS, backed by MySQL, PostgreSQL, MariaDB, and MongoDB with Eloquent ORM and QueryBuilder; he implements robust authentication and authorization with JWT, Laravel Sanctum, ACL, and OTP verification via Connekio and Akedly; integrates payments and subscriptions with Stripe (including Apple Pay and Google Pay), Moyasar, Paymob, and Fygaro; builds subscription-based credit systems with promo code logic, usage limits, and package flows; accelerates performance through code refactoring, N+1 problem resolution, strategic database indexing, and data caching; and engineers reliable asynchronous processing with queues, workers, cron-jobs, Laravel Scheduler, and Amazon SQS, containerized via Docker and Docker Compose with uploads and deployments on DigitalOcean (VPS) and SiteGround (SharedHost). His integrations span Meta Ads, Google Storage, Google APIs, QuickBooks, SalesForce, AI Models, Airtable migrations, JavaScript APIs, and CMS/inspection/PO management modules, alongside domain work on admin dashboards, warehousing management, events handling, and e-commerce; his blockchain project leveraged Ethereum, Web3.js, NFTs, IPFS, Moralis API, and IoT sensors. Tools and practices include Git, Jira, Confluence, Trello, Postman, Multer, professional API specifications and testing documentation, Agile/Scrum, branching, pull requests, and rebasing, while assessments (88% and 90% percentiles) highlight strengths in algorithms and systems such as LRU cache implementation, longest substring without repeating characters, rate limiting, real-time data accuracy for mobile apps, and front-end ecosystem knowledge around React, Context API, Redux, and real-time dashboards—making him a standout choice for backend roles focused on high-quality APIs, integrations, scalability, and performance.
Meet Youssef A.
Assessment Scores
Great score on Find the Length of the Longest Substring Without Repeating Characters, Difficulty Medium
Great score on Implement an LRU Cache Algorithm, Difficulty Medium
Great score on Discuss the Advantages of Context API vs. Redux in React, Difficulty Medium
Great score on Real-Time Dashboard in React, Difficulty Medium
Great score on Find the Length of the Longest Substring Without Repeating Characters, Difficulty Medium
Great score on Implement an LRU Cache Algorithm, Difficulty Medium
Great score on Understanding Rate Limiting in APIs, Difficulty Medium
Great score on Ensuring Real-time Data Accuracy in Mobile App, Difficulty Medium
Experience
Apes Smart Solutions
PHP Laravel Backend Developer
Full-Time
Mar 2025 — Present
Developed and maintained scalable Laravel projects using the HMVC modular pattern.
Integrated multiple payment gateways (Stripe, Moyasar, Paymob) with subscription handling, refunds, and rollback mechanisms.
Implemented OTP verification flows with Connekio and Akedly, and migrated authentication from JWT to Sanctum with ACL system for authorization.
Built subscription-based credit systems with promo code logic, usage limits, and package flows.
Utilized Docker & Docker Compose for hybrid development environments.
Developed and documented REST APIs for mobile/web apps, including external integrations.
Authored professional API specifications and testing documentation for CMS, inspection, and PO management modules.
Took part in different fields of projects (eg. Admin dashboards, Warehousing management, Events handling, etc...)
Technologies:
PHP Laravel
MySQL
Eloquent ORM
REST API
Docker
Git
Jira
Confluence
API Integrations (Connekio, Akedly, Google Storage, Stripe, Moyasar, Paymob)
GeekyAir
Backend Developer
Full-Time
Dec 2023 — Mar 2025
Enhanced Client Productivity (60% Increase): Developed a web app migrating data from Airtable to a streamlined system, leveraging efficient table structures and relationships for significant productivity gains.
Performance Optimization: Achieved substantial performance improvements across website sections through code refactoring, efficient query approaches (N+1 problem resolution, strategic database indexing), and data caching (e.g., past year's data).
Technologies:
PHP Laravel
MySQL
PostgreSQL
Eloquent ORM
REST API
GraphQL
Docker
Multer
Git
API Integrations (Meta Ads, Google Storage, Stripe, QuickBooks, SalesForce, AI Models)
Freelance Backend Developer
Laravel PHP Backend
Full-Time
Sep 2022 — Oct 2023
Developed backend solutions using Laravel PHP for clients on Upwork.
Built RESTful APIs, integrated third-party services, and optimized databases with MySQL.
Implemented features like authentication, payment gateways, and task automation.
Gained hands-on experience in API integrations (e.g., Stripe, Google APIs) and scalable coding practices.
Technologies:
Laravel
PHP
MySQL
REST API
Git
TAC Universe
Laravel PHP Backend Intern
Intern
Jul 2022 — Oct 2022
Proof-of-Concept Projects: Explored key concepts (authentication, authorization, cron-jobs) via multiple mini-projects, solidifying my understanding of core functionalities.
E-commerce Website Development: Designed and implemented a fully functional e-commerce website, testing its functionality through comprehensive API endpoint testing. This project provided real-world application of my technical skills.
Technologies:
PHP
Laravel
MySQL
Postman
Git
ItSpark
.NET MVC C# Fullstack Intern
Intern
Aug 2021 — Oct 2021
Frontend Proficiency: Designed and developed interactive user interfaces using Bootstrap, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and AJAX for seamless data communication.
Backend Development Skills: Possess strong C# programming skills for robust backend development, efficiently handling data manipulation and server-side logic.
Technologies:
Bootstrap
HTML
CSS
JavaScript
AJAX
JQuery
C# ASP .NET (MVC)
Projects
Blockchain-based Website for Tracking Medicine using NFT’s (Grad project)
Developed a secure and responsive e-commerce platform using Node.js, Express, MongoDB, and Ethereum. Utilized Tailwind CSS and Web3.js for optimal UI and blockchain interaction. Employed Git for version control, mastering branching, pull requests, and rebasing. Adopted Scrum methodology using Trello for efficient task management and workflow visualization. Incorporated the NFT concept to create cryptographically secure identifiers for medicine batches.
Bazar Shop E-Commerce Website
Implemented a comprehensive shopping cart system for user convenience. Developed a fully functional e-commerce website with Native PHP and MariaDB backend. Established a robust product management dashboard for administrators. Enabled creation, deletion, update, and removal of products seamlessly.
Education
Bachelor degree in Computer Science and Information Technology
2019 - 2023
Arab Academy for Science & Technology & Maritime
Alexandria
High School, Math section
2005 - 2019
College Saint-Marc
Alexandria
