Shadir M.
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# About Me

I'm a Full Stack Software Engineer based in Kuwait, specializing in Laravel, PHP, Drupal CMS, and Next.js. I build production-ready web applications — from ERP SaaS platforms and service booking systems to CMS-driven websites and RESTful APIs.

I care about writing clean, maintainable code and owning the full stack — from database design and backend logic to deployment, DevOps, and ongoing maintenance.

## Core Strengths

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Laravel application development (ERP, SaaS, booking platforms)

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Drupal CMS — custom modules, Views, Paragraphs, performance optimization

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RESTful API design, third-party integrations, and mobile API backends

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WordPress & WooCommerce development with custom plugin development

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DevOps: Docker, Nginx, DigitalOcean, GitHub Actions CI/CD

## Technical Stack

/backend

  • →PHP
  • →Laravel
  • →Node.js
  • →Express
  • →REST API Design
  • →Eloquent ORM
  • →Laravel Sanctum

/cms

  • →Drupal CMS
  • →WordPress
  • →WooCommerce
  • →Custom Plugins
  • →Breakdance
  • →Elementor

/frontend

  • →JavaScript
  • →jQuery
  • →TypeScript
  • →HTML/CSS
  • →Alpine.js
  • →React
  • →Next.js
  • →Vue.js

/databases

  • →MySQL
  • →MariaDB

/devops

  • →Docker
  • →Nginx
  • →DigitalOcean
  • →GitHub Actions
  • →Redis
  • →Supervisor
  • →Linux
  • →Platform.sh

## Services

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Laravel Web Application Development

I build scalable web applications using Laravel — from ERP systems and SaaS platforms to service booking tools and internal admin panels. Built with clean MVC architecture and Eloquent ORM.

Laravel 10/11/12, MVC, Eloquent ORM, Blade, REST APIs, Sanctum auth

  • ▸ERP SaaS platforms with multi-tenant architecture
  • ▸Service booking systems with admin and customer portals
  • ▸Internal tools and operational dashboards
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RESTful API Development & Integration

I design and build RESTful APIs from scratch and integrate third-party services seamlessly. APIs built for mobile apps, web frontends, and cross-platform data exchange.

Laravel Sanctum, API versioning, third-party integrations, Postman documentation

  • ▸Mobile-ready APIs for booking and ERP platforms
  • ▸Third-party API integrations (Tap Payments, KNET, Mapbox)
  • ▸Webhook handling and event-driven architecture
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Drupal CMS Development

I develop and maintain Drupal websites — building custom modules, content types, Views, and Paragraphs components. Experienced with contributed module development and site performance optimization.

Drupal 9/10, custom modules, Views, Paragraphs, Platform.sh, Lando, Drush

  • ▸Charity and non-profit websites (Fat Beehive clients)
  • ▸Custom content type and field configuration
  • ▸Drupal performance optimization and caching
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WordPress & WooCommerce Development

I build WordPress websites and WooCommerce stores with custom plugins and page builder layouts. From simple brochure sites to fully functional online stores.

WordPress, WooCommerce, Breakdance, Elementor, custom plugin development

  • ▸WooCommerce stores with custom wishlist plugins
  • ▸Client sites using Breakdance page builder
  • ▸WordPress plugin development tailored to business needs
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Next.js Frontend Development

I build modern, performant web frontends using Next.js with Tailwind CSS and Framer Motion. Deployed on Vercel or custom servers with SSR/SSG optimization.

Next.js, TypeScript, Tailwind CSS, Framer Motion, Vercel deployment

  • ▸Marketing and landing pages (omnia-i.com, kgninfrasolutions.com)
  • ▸Portfolio and corporate websites
  • ▸SEO-optimized static and server-rendered pages
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Payment Gateway Integration

I integrate payment gateways into web applications — handling the full lifecycle from checkout to callback verification, error handling, and refunds.

Tap Payments, KNET, webhooks, secure transaction handling, payment verification

  • ▸Tap Payments integration for Kuwait-based platforms
  • ▸KNET payment gateway with webhook callbacks
  • ▸Secure payment flows with error handling and notifications
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DevOps & Server Management

I manage production infrastructure on DigitalOcean with Docker, Nginx, and GitHub Actions CI/CD pipelines. Redis caching, queue workers, background jobs, and mail notifications configured end-to-end.

Docker, Nginx, DigitalOcean, GitHub Actions, Redis, Supervisor, SSL

  • ▸Dockerized Laravel deployment on DigitalOcean VPS
  • ▸CI/CD pipelines with GitHub Actions
  • ▸Redis caching, queue workers, and background job management
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Full Stack Web Development

End-to-end web development from database design to deployment. I take full ownership of the project — backend, frontend, APIs, DevOps — so you get a complete, working product.

Laravel + Next.js/Blade, MySQL, Docker, Nginx, GitHub Actions

  • ▸ERP and SaaS platforms built from scratch
  • ▸Service booking systems with web + mobile API backend
  • ▸Corporate websites with CMS and custom functionality

## Key Achievements

Built and deployed Omnia ERP SaaS (app.omnia-i.com) and Mend service booking platform (seluh.com) from scratch using Laravel 12 and Laravel 10

Integrated Tap Payments and KNET payment gateways across two production platforms with full webhook and callback handling

Managed production infrastructure including Docker, Nginx, Redis, Supervisor, and CI/CD pipelines on DigitalOcean

Delivered remote projects for companies across Kuwait, USA, UK, New Zealand, and Sri Lanka

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Let's Build Something Great

Full-stack or backend engineering roles involving Laravel, PHP, Drupal, WordPress, or Next.js — remote or onsite in Kuwait.