Youssef A.

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Bio

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,…

  • Projects completed2
  • Hourly rate
  • 0-2 years experience
  • Member since Oct 2025
Expertise
MongoDBGraphQLGitJQueryJavascriptPHPCSSHTMLNodeJSLaravelC#Database:RelationalDatabase:Document
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Assessments

General Coding Assessment

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

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.

Experience

  1. PHP Laravel Backend Developer

    Apes Smart SolutionsMar 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...)
    PHP LaravelMySQLEloquent ORMREST APIDockerGitJiraConfluenceAPI Integrations (Connekio, Akedly, Google Storage, Stripe, Moyasar, Paymob)

  2. Backend Developer

    GeekyAirDec 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).
    PHP LaravelMySQLPostgreSQLEloquent ORMREST APIGraphQLDockerMulterGitAPI Integrations (Meta Ads, Google Storage, Stripe, QuickBooks, SalesForce, AI Models)

  3. Laravel PHP Backend

    Freelance Backend DeveloperSep 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.
    LaravelPHPMySQLREST APIGit

  4. Laravel PHP Backend Intern

    TAC UniverseJul 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.
    PHPLaravelMySQLPostmanGit

  5. .NET MVC C# Fullstack Intern

    ItSparkAug 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.
    BootstrapHTMLCSSJavaScriptAJAXJQueryC# ASP .NET (MVC)
Education

  1. Bachelor degree in Computer Science and Information Technology

    Arab Academy for Science & Technology & MaritimeAlexandria2019 — 2023

  2. High School, Math section

    College Saint-MarcAlexandria2005 — 2019
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