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Faisal Safadi

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I’m a Senior Backend Developer specializing in production-grade AI/LLM integration for Laravel/PHP and WordPress stacks.

About

I’m a Senior Backend Developer specializing in production-grade AI/LLM integration for Laravel/PHP and WordPress stacks. Since 2024, I help agencies and SaaS/product teams add contextual chatbots, RAG, computer vision, content automation, and autonomous agent capabilities without rebuilding their existing applications.

I combine deep backend engineering (Laravel 11/12, Filament, Livewire, queues, APIs, testing, performance/SEO) with practical model work (PyTorch, Hugging Face, vision fine-tuning, embeddings/pgvector) to ship reliable AI features. I also leverage AI-assisted development tools to accelerate delivery and maintain code quality.

  • 22 years' experience
  • Joined August 2025

Industry experience

  • Software & Internet
  • Media & Entertainment
  • Professional Services
  • Travel & Hospitality
  • Retail
  • Computers & Electronics
  • Education
  • Gaming

Work experience· 11 roles

Backend Laravel Developer · Multi-Store ERP (Freelance / Direct client)Apr 2026 – Present · 8 mos

Independently builds and drives a multi-tenant SaaS ERP (Laravel 11 + Filament 4) deployed across 24 international points of sale. Designed a real-time anti-fraud module using cross-referencing of multiple data sources and a 4-tier alert system. Implemented a two-tier RBAC model ensuring strict store-level data isolation. Took ownership of and governs an existing codebase (Git governance, technical roadmap arbitration, end-to-end delivery).

Senior Web Developer · Freelance & Subcontracting – Morocco & International (Remote)Dec 2024 – Present · 2 yrs

Designed and developed complex full-stack web applications using Laravel (versions 7 to 10+) for international clients. Developed content management systems (headless CMS), e-commerce platforms, simplified ERP/CRM systems, and an online booking platform integrating Vue.js and Stripe API. Created and maintained WordPress sites for SMEs and associations, developing custom themes and plugins. Optimized SEO, site performance, and security. Migrated legacy PHP sites to Laravel and managed end-to-end project lifecycle including requirements analysis, specifications, deployment, and support.

Backend Laravel & WordPress Developer · Various clients (Freelance / Subcontractor)Oct 2024 – Mar 2026 · 1 yr 6 mos

Designed and delivered 6+ custom Laravel 11 platforms (headless CMS, e-commerce, ERP/CRM, booking systems) from scoping to production with an average delivery time of ~6 weeks. Rebuilt a WooCommerce e-commerce site improving performance (GTmetrix C to A), organic traffic (+40% in 6 months), and Core Web Vitals to 100% green. Optimized technical and semantic SEO across 12+ WordPress projects; migrated legacy PHP applications to Laravel; hardened security and ensured GDPR compliance.

Web Developer · Freelance - Groupe Commercial – Paris, France (Remote)Jan 2024 – Aug 2025 · 1 yr 8 mos
WordPress Web Developer · AVENIM (coaching/training agency)Jul 2023 – Sep 2024 · 1 yr 3 mos
Freelance Web Developer (Enterprise web applications) · Multi-Client IT Consultancy (Freelance)May 2020 – Dec 2022 · 2 yrs 8 mos
Web Developer & Project Manager · IINTELLIGENT Web Agency – Marrakech, MoroccoJan 2019 – Aug 2025 · 6 yrs 8 mos
Web Developer & Project Manager · 1ntelligent (web agency)Apr 2013 – Jan 2019 · 5 yrs 10 mos

Education· 5

Diploma of Network Administrator · EFET, Marrakech2002
Diploma in IT Management · Moulik Group, Marrakech2000
Continuing education (Laracasts Laravel & Testing track) · Laracasts (Jeffrey Way)2024 – 2025
Diploma, Computer Engineering & Networks · Groupe EFET2002

Certifications and awards· 8

Baccalauréat (Experimental Sciences)1998
Laracasts2024 – 2025
Hugging Face2024 – 2025
DeepLearning.AI — Prompt Engineering for Developers2024 – 2025

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