Backend Engineer & Technical Partner 10 Years Experience
What I Do
I typically work with startups and businesses facing backend complexity, performance bottlenecks, integrations, or scaling challenges.
Need to connect your product to external services, or open it up to partners? I design and build APIs that integrate cleanly and don't break when requirements change.
App getting slower as you grow? I diagnose the bottlenecks: slow queries, timeouts, traffic spikes, and fix them before they become a customer problem.
Inherited a codebase that's slowing your team down? I untangle it, re-architect what needs to change, and leave you with something your developers can actually build on.
Building a SaaS product from scratch or adding complexity to an existing one? I own the backend end-to-end: multi-tenancy, billing, admin, and the data model to support growth.
About Mohamed
Backend Engineer with 10 years of experience building APIs, SaaS platforms, internal systems, and scalable backend architectures.
I enjoy solving complex technical problems, improving system reliability, and helping developers grow through mentorship and code reviews.
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Proven Results
Real impact for the businesses I've partnered with.
Challenge
A SaaS client needed a feature-rich module built on a tight timeline that a conventional, hand-written build couldn't comfortably meet.
Solution
I owned the architecture and data model, then used AI to accelerate the repetitive layers: scaffolding, writing code against my design, and generating API docs. Every line went through my review, backed by close daily communication.
Result
Delivered roughly 40% faster than a traditional build, with no trade-off in code quality or maintainability.
Challenge
A learning management system was running on aging, hard-to-maintain legacy PHP. Adding features was slow and risky, and the codebase had become a barrier to the product's growth.
Solution
I rebuilt the platform on Laravel with a clean, modular architecture, migrating the core domains (users, courses, enrollments, content) incrementally so users stayed live throughout, with zero disruption.
Result
Eliminated the recurring bugs that plagued the old code and gave the team a stable foundation to scale on.
Client details have been anonymized due to NDA agreements. Book a discovery call and I'll walk you through relevant work in detail.
I highly recommend Mohamed. He's a very solid backend architect who actually cares about the business goals, not just writing code. He kept our system scalable, solved technical challenges smoothly, and was a great asset to the team.
Mohamed Elsherif
Founder, ASaaSI Middle East
Mohamed helped us very well in our PHP project as fullstack lead developer. In a very short period of time he built a solid code base around a good architecture. He is analytical, process-driven, and a good person to work with. I highly recommend Mohamed for any software development project!
Stefan Broeders
Co-Founder & Director
For Beginners
Accelerate your backend development journey with personalized 1-on-1 mentorship. Learn real-world skills, best practices, and industry insights.
Get hands-on guidance on PHP, Laravel, APIs, databases, and system design. Perfect for developers looking to build a solid foundation.
Get In Touch
Let's discuss how I can help bring your ideas to life with robust, scalable backend solutions.
Free 30-min consultation · I reply within 24 hours · Remote-friendly
Prefer email? m@mgamal.dev