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 โข Syria
Primary Stack
PHP โข Laravel โข MySQL โข Vue
Ops & Infra
Linux VPS โข Docker โข CI/CD
Domain & Hosting
Domains โข DNS โข Cloudflare โข 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
What Can I Build For You?
No sales talk โ I study every project before quoting a price.
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Your Website
Whether you need a personal site, an online store, or a full platform โ I'll build something fast, clean, and professional that represents your business well.
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Works on mobile and desktop
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Fast and secure
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Ready in 1โ2 weeks
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I'll teach you to manage it yourself
Price depends on scope โ tell me about your project and I'll give you a clear number.
Tell me about your project
Most Requested
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A System That Runs Your Business
Bookings, sales, clients, invoices โ built around how you actually work, not a generic template. You'll know it better than anyone.
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Easy to use from day one
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Automatic WhatsApp invoices
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Clear financial reports
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I train you until you fully own it
Price depends on scope โ tell me about your project and I'll give you a clear number.
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Let the Work Run Itself
Things you do manually every day โ messages, reports, confirmations, invoices. These can all happen automatically while you sleep.
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Automatic WhatsApp messages to clients
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Daily reports without asking
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Automatic booking confirmations
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Save hours of work every week
Price depends on scope โ tell me about your project and I'll give you a clear number.
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After Delivery โ You're Not Alone
Any bug or deviation from what we agreed on, I fix it. No questions asked. I don't deliver and disappear โ I work with you until everything is right.
About โ 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 โ Backend & DevOps Engineering
Roles and responsibilities that shaped my engineering and team-lead mindset.
Backend Developer Coach ยท Darrebni
2023 โ 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 ยท Freelance
2014 โ 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 ยท Mutaz.Net
2013 โ 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 โ PHP โข Laravel โข Docker โข CI/CD
Core expertise in Laravel backend development, DevOps pipelines, Docker containers, VPS administration, and high-performance system architecture.
Backend Development & Architecture
PHP / Laravel (6โ11)
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.
What Clients Say
Real results from real projects โ in their own words.
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Firas
Restaurant Owner
"Before the system, I managed everything on paper. Now I have full visibility โ sales, expenses, debts, and WhatsApp invoices all in one place. It genuinely changed how I run my business."
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Mohammad
Booking Center Owner
"The booking system completely changed how I run my business. No more lost bookings or overlapping appointments โ everything is organized and under control."
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Romeo
Business Owner
"I needed a clean, professional website for my project โ it came out exactly as I imagined, delivered on time and without any back and forth."
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Reham Al-Rashidi
E-learning Platform Owner
"The platform reached far more students than I expected. It just works โ stable, fast, and no technical issues getting in the way of the content."
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How Can I Help You?
No technical jargon โ just tell me what you need.
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ุฑุงุณููู ุนูู ูุงุชุณุงุจLaravel & DevOps Projects โ 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 โ 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