Backend Architecture
Clean Laravel backends, REST APIs, authentication, roles/permissions, and optimized schemas.
Senior Backend & DevOps Engineer (Laravel Expert)
Muhammad Samir Khalaf Backend Developer, DevOps Engineer, Team Lead
Senior Backend & DevOps Engineer with 12+ years of experience building scalable Laravel systems, configuring Linux VPS servers,automating CI/CD pipelines, deploying Docker-based production environments, and leading development teams.
Base
Homs • Syria
Primary Stack
PHP • Laravel • MySQL • Vue
Ops & Infra
Linux VPS • Docker • CI/CD
Domain & Hosting
Domains • DNS • Cloudflare • SSL
Backend - DevOps - Team Lead
Specialized in Laravel ecosystems, high-traffic deployments, and production-ready CI/CD systems.
11+
Years Exp
40+
Projects
40+
Mentored
About – Backend & DevOps Engineer
Backend & DevOps Engineer specializing in scalable architectures, Laravel backend systems, Docker deployments, CI/CD automation, and production-ready server environments.
Profile
Over a decade working on SaaS platforms, content-heavy portals, API-driven backends, and business tools. Comfortable owning the lifecycle from architecture and database design to deployment and monitoring.
I configure Linux VPS servers, set up domains, DNS, Cloudflare, SSL certificates, Nginx/Apache, Docker containers, and automated deployment pipelines so applications can be deployed consistently and safely.
Highlights
- Mentored 40+ backend developers and helped them build real-world portfolios.
- Designed and maintained production Laravel systems serving high traffic.
- Led and coordinated teams, assigned tasks, ran reviews, and kept code quality under control.
- Set up CI/CD pipelines, Docker-based deployments, domains, Cloudflare, and SSL.
DevOps & Deployment
Linux VPS, server hardening, Docker, CI/CD, zero-downtime deployments, monitoring, backups.
Domains & Infrastructure
Domains, DNS, Cloudflare, SSL/TLS, and wiring backend/frontend into one system.
Team Leadership & Mentoring
Lead teams, guide architecture, review PRs, and grow devs towards production-ready code.
Professional Experience — Backend & DevOps Engineering
Roles and responsibilities that shaped my engineering and team-lead mindset.
Backend Developer Coach · Darrebni
2023 — Present
Remote
Teaching Backend (Laravel) track, guiding students from basics to production-level applications and showing them how real deployments and team workflows look.
- Designed backend curriculum aligned with industry needs.
- Live code reviews, architecture guidance, and debugging sessions.
- Helped students structure projects, Git workflows, and deployment plans.
Full-Stack Web Developer · Freelance
2014 — Present
Global
Built and maintained production-grade websites and web apps including course platforms, medical systems, and content portals with full responsibility for hosting, domains, and deployment.
- PHP, Laravel, jQuery, Bootstrap, modern stacks.
- Set up VPS servers, DNS, SSL, and Cloudflare.
- Configured CI/CD pipelines for minimal downtime.
Lead Full-Stack Developer · Mutaz.Net
2013 — 2023
Mutaz.Net
Led development of a major software and content distribution platform, handling performance, data integrity, and security on production servers, and coordinating feature work with the team.
- Database design, caching, and performance tuning for high traffic.
- Managed hosting environment and improved security posture.
- Planned releases and guided team contributions to the codebase.
Backend & DevOps Skills — PHP • Laravel • Docker • CI/CD
Core expertise in Laravel backend development, DevOps pipelines, Docker containers, VPS administration, and high-performance system architecture.
Backend Development & Architecture
PHP / Laravel (6–11)
API Design (REST)
MySQL / Query Optimization
Security & Hardening
DevOps, Containers & Server Infrastructure
Linux VPS (Ubuntu / Debian)
Docker & Containerization
CI/CD Pipelines
Web Servers (Nginx / Apache)
Team Leadership & Engineering Management
Team Leadership & Mentoring
Code Review & Standards
Planning & Task Breakdown
Client & Stakeholder Communication
FilamentPHP
Advanced FilamentPHP development: custom dashboards, complex Resources, multi-step forms, Relation Managers, Spatie permissions, multi-tenant setups, real-time actions, and production-ready admin systems on Laravel.
FilamentPHP 3/4
Resources
Forms
Tables
Widgets
Spatie Permissions
Custom Components
Multi-Tenancy
WordPress
Deep experience in building high-performance WordPress: custom themes, optimized plugins, multilingual sites, API integrations, caching, and performance tuning.
Laravel & DevOps Projects — Production Deployments
Public platforms and real backend systems with true infrastructure and DevOps behind them.
Alwawan
Content-rich platform with Laravel backend, optimized queries, caching, and SEO-friendly structure.
Laravel
MySQL
VPS
EliteKW
Premium brand presence with custom Laravel backend, CMS-like tools, and carefully integrated frontend.
Laravel
MySQL
CI/CD
Reham
Platform focused on content and services with SPA-ready backend APIs, performance tuning, and clean architecture prepared for scaling.
Laravel
REST API
Docker
Mutaz.Net
Large-scale software distribution platform with high traffic, tuned queries, caching, and strict security on hardened servers.
Security
High Traffic
Caching
Contact — Work With a Backend & DevOps Engineer
Reach out for backend work, DevOps, or development leadership.
Direct Info
Email
[email protected]
WhatsApp
+963-945-235-962
LinkedIn
Muhammad Khalaf
Website
https://cliprz.org