Youssef Atef Meleka

Hybrid PHP Laravel Backend Developer at Apes Smart Solutions

Developed and maintained scalable Laravel projects using the HMVC modular pattern. Integrated multiple payment gateways (Stripe, Moyasar, Paymob) with subscription handling, refunds, and rollback mechanisms. Implemented OTP verification flows with Connekio and Akedly, and migrated authentication from JWT to Sanctum with ACL-based authorization. Built subscription-based credit systems with promo code logic, usage limits, and package flows. Used Docker and Docker Compose for hybrid development environments. Documented REST APIs for mobile and web apps, and authored API specifications and testing documentation for CMS, inspection, and PO management modules. Participated in projects across Admin dashboards, Warehousing management, and Events handling.

Hybrid Backend Developer at GeekyAir

Enhanced client productivity by migrating data from Airtable to a streamlined system; redesigned data models for efficient table structures and relationships. Improved website performance through code refactoring, query optimization (N+1 resolution), and data caching. Implemented JWT-based validation/authentication with roles/permissions, bulk email sending with cron jobs (queues/workers), and Laravel scheduler. Implemented caching for complex queries and integrated payment services (Stripe with Apple/Google Pay and Fygaro). Used Docker/Docker Compose for development environments and AWS SQS for asynchronous messaging. Worked with DigitalOcean and SiteGround for server-side uploads; some Symfony exposure.

Laravel PHP Backend at Upwork

Developed backend solutions using Laravel PHP for clients on Upwork. Built RESTful APIs, integrated third-party services, and optimized databases with MySQL. Implemented features like authentication, payment gateways, and task automation. Gained hands-on experience in API integrations (Stripe, Google APIs) and scalable coding practices.

Hybrid Laravel PHP Backend Intern at TAC Universe

Proof-of-Concept Projects: explored key concepts (authentication, authorization, cron-jobs) via multiple mini-projects. E-commerce Website Development: designed and implemented a fully functional e-commerce website, testing its functionality through comprehensive API endpoint testing.

.NET MVC C# Fullstack Intern at ItSpark

Frontend Proficiency: Bootstrap, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and AJAX for interactive UI. Backend: C# ASP.NET MVC with robust server-side logic.

Team Contributor at Blockchain -based Website for Tracking Medicine using NFT’s (Grad project), Alexandria

Backend development for a secure e-commerce platform using Node.js, Express, MongoDB, and Ethereum. Implemented NFT-based medicine batch tracking with IPFS storage via Moralis API; used Tailwind CSS and Web3.js for UI and blockchain interactions. Practiced Git workflows (branching, PRs, rebasing) and Scrum (Trello). Secured ITIDA funding and earned a Distinguished Project award.