<ZiadGamalDev/>

Hi, I'm Ziad Gamal|

Backend developer with 1.5+ years building production-grade APIs and real-time systems. Delivered high-impact features for live apps including ride-hailing platforms with 10k+ downloads and 70% performance improvements.

Projects

Explore my featured work and open-source contributions

Taxi Arab Showcase banner
Taxi Arab Showcase
PHP
Live ride-hailing backend app (Uber-style) built in Laravel with Redis queues, real-time Pusher events, and smart driver invitation logic — used by 10k+ real users in Jordan. Achieved 70% performance improvement in driver assignment.
laravel
queue
redis
pusher
backend
real-users
ride-cycle
production
performance
Customer Support System banner
Customer Support System
JavaScript
A large-scale, real-time customer support solution built with Node.js, React, Angular, and Socket.IO. Manages live chat, ticket routing, and agent availability. ITI Graduation Project 2025 with 7 fully connected applications.
nodejs
socketio
mongodb
react
angular
realtime
multi-agent
customer-support
ecommerce
chat-system
graduation-project
iti
Le-Souk E-commerce Platform banner
Le-Souk E-commerce Platform
PHP
Premium handcrafted products marketplace for Kuwait. Full-stack e-commerce platform with Laravel 11 backend, React frontend, MyFatoorah payment integration, and complete Arabic/English localization. Production-ready with real payment processing.
laravel
react
ecommerce
myfatoorah
kuwait
arabic
multilingual
marketplace
production
payments
OK-PIN Showcase banner
OK-PIN Showcase
PHP
Marketplace backend for buying vouchers & topups. Features include KYC verification, secure wallet, digital delivery, and report exports. Code kept private for client reasons.
laravel
marketplace
kyc
wallet
digital-products
secure-payments
Shakhsni API banner
Shakhsni API
PHP
Full Laravel backend for a smart healthcare app featuring AI symptom checker, medicine delivery, booking system, and secure JWT authentication. University graduation project with A+ grade.
laravel
healthcare
ai
chatbot
jwt
location
graduation-project
Hospital Management System banner
Hospital Management System
PHP
Multilingual hospital backend built with Laravel & Livewire. Manages patients, doctors, billing, appointments, labs, roles, and more. Features comprehensive role-based access control, patient record management, billing system, and laboratory test tracking with complete Arabic/English localization.
laravel
livewire
healthcare
rbac
appointments
invoices

Technical Skills

My expertise spans across MERN Stack, Laravel, databases, and various web technologies.

Node.js

Building scalable server-side applications

Express.js

Creating RESTful APIs and web applications

Laravel

Developing robust PHP applications

PHP

Server-side scripting and web development

NestJS

Building enterprise-grade applications

GraphQL

Creating flexible and efficient APIs

Experience

Professional work experience and internships in backend development

Backend Developer
Dinamo
Mar 2024 - Present
Cairo, Egypt (Remote)
Part-time
6+ months

Part-time backend developer specializing in Laravel APIs and real-time systems for multiple client projects.

Key Achievements

  • •Enhanced Taxi Arab ride-hailing platform backend serving 10k+ active users
  • •Reduced API response times by 70% through database optimization and caching
  • •Successfully delivered multiple production applications with zero critical bugs

Technologies Used

Laravel 10/11
PHP 8.2
MySQL
Redis
WebSockets
JWT Authentication
RESTful APIs
PHPUnit Testing
Git
Linux/Ubuntu
Backend Developer
DropIdea
Jan 2024 - May 2024
UAE, Egypt (Remote)
Part-time
5 months

Part-time backend developer for healthcare and e-commerce applications using Laravel and Node.js. Company later temporarily closed operations.

Key Achievements

  • •Successfully launched Dr.Car healthcare platform serving 500+ patients
  • •Built OK-PIN marketplace backend handling daily transactions
  • •Implemented caching strategies reducing database load by 50%

Technologies Used

Laravel 9/10
Node.js
Express.js
PHP 8.1
MySQL
MongoDB
Redis
Docker
RESTful APIs
JWT
Stripe API
AWS Services

Education

Academic background and qualifications in computer science and software development

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science
Fayoum University
Sep 2020 - Jul 2024
Fayoum, Egypt
Very Good (3.3/4.0)
Graduation Project: A+

Comprehensive computer science program covering software engineering, algorithms, databases, and web development.

Key Achievements

  • •Graduated with Very Good grade (3.3/4.0 GPA)
  • •Achieved A+ grade for graduation project (Shakhsni Healthcare Platform)
  • •Led multiple team projects with successful delivery

Relevant Skills

Algorithm Design and Analysis
Database Design and Optimization
Software Architecture Patterns
Project Management
Team Leadership
Technical Documentation

Certifications

Professional certifications and continuous learning achievements

Professional Bootcamp
2025
Full Stack Web Development using MEARN Track
Information Technology Institute (ITI)

Intensive 5-month bootcamp covering full-stack web development with MongoDB, Express.js, Angular, React, and Node.js (MEARN stack).

Skills Covered

MongoDB & Mongoose
Express.js & Node.js
Angular Framework
React.js
+4 more
Online Course
2023
Supervised Machine Learning: Regression and Classification
Stanford University (Coursera)

Comprehensive machine learning course covering regression, classification, and practical implementation.

15 hours

Skills Covered

Machine Learning Algorithms
Linear Regression
Logistic Regression
Python for ML
+1 more
Professional Certificate
2022
Technical Support Fundamentals
Google (Coursera)

Foundational IT support skills including troubleshooting, customer service, and operating systems.

24 hours

Skills Covered

IT Troubleshooting
Customer Service
Operating Systems
Computer Hardware
+1 more
Professional Certificate
2022
The Bits and Bytes of Computer Networking
Google (Coursera)

Comprehensive networking fundamentals covering protocols, network architecture, and troubleshooting.

27 hours

Skills Covered

Network Protocols
TCP/IP
Network Architecture
Network Troubleshooting
+1 more
Professional Certificate
2022
Operating Systems and You: Becoming a Power User
Google (Coursera)

Advanced operating systems concepts for Windows and Linux environments.

33 hours

Skills Covered

Windows Administration
Linux Command Line
System Administration
File Systems
+1 more
Security Certification
2022
NSE 1 Network Security Associate
Fortinet

Network security fundamentals including threat landscape and security technologies.

6 hours

Skills Covered

Network Security
Threat Analysis
Security Technologies
Firewall Basics
+1 more

Testimonials

What clients and colleagues say about my work and collaboration.

"Ziad's backend expertise was instrumental in scaling our applications. His deep knowledge of Laravel and Node.js helped us deliver high-quality solutions to our clients while meeting tight deadlines."

Ahmed Abdulazim

CTO at Dinamo

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Location

Cairo, Egypt