I am a software engineer from Erbil, Kurdistan, with extensive experience in backend development, Laravel, PHP, RESTful APIs, and scalable systems. Currently I contribute as a backend-focused engineer at Gateway ICT, delivering robust solutions for major projects such as the First Iraqi Bank and other enterprise systems. I thrive in collaborative teams, focusing on clean architecture, security, and performance. I enjoy designing APIs, integrating third-party services, and automating deployments with CI/CD, Docker, and DevOps practices, while continuously learning and mentoring teammates.

Yad Hoshyar Rasool

I am a software engineer from Erbil, Kurdistan, with extensive experience in backend development, Laravel, PHP, RESTful APIs, and scalable systems. Currently I contribute as a backend-focused engineer at Gateway ICT, delivering robust solutions for major projects such as the First Iraqi Bank and other enterprise systems. I thrive in collaborative teams, focusing on clean architecture, security, and performance. I enjoy designing APIs, integrating third-party services, and automating deployments with CI/CD, Docker, and DevOps practices, while continuously learning and mentoring teammates.

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I am a software engineer from Erbil, Kurdistan, with extensive experience in backend development, Laravel, PHP, RESTful APIs, and scalable systems. Currently I contribute as a backend-focused engineer at Gateway ICT, delivering robust solutions for major projects such as the First Iraqi Bank and other enterprise systems.

I thrive in collaborative teams, focusing on clean architecture, security, and performance. I enjoy designing APIs, integrating third-party services, and automating deployments with CI/CD, Docker, and DevOps practices, while continuously learning and mentoring teammates.

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Language

Kurdish
Fluent
English
Fluent
Arabic
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Work Experience

Software Engineer at Gateway ICT
May 1, 2023 - Present
Pivotal backend developer driving design, documentation, and deployment for multiple major projects. Led robust API design to support feature development and system integration. Implemented secure OAuth 2 authentication (Keycloak), conducted security assessments, and collaborated with DevOps for smooth CI/CD processes. Wrote unit and integration tests, optimized database queries for performance and scalability, and maintained local development environments using Docker to ensure consistency across environments. Worked on First Iraqi Bank (FIB) initiatives, including service integration and customer notifications. Built and maintained back-end architecture to ensure reliability and performance for high-traffic systems.
Full Stack Software Engineer at UMG Global
November 1, 2022 - October 9, 2025
Delivered full-stack solutions across service, e-commerce, and education sectors. Designed and integrated large-scale systems using PHP Laravel and Vue.js. Implemented OAuth-based authentication (Keycloak and Passport) and enforced security best practices. Managed DevOps tasks including deployments and server configurations, and authored comprehensive documentation covering design, testing, deployment, and support. Optimized data queries for performance and scalability and collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure reliable delivery.
Full Stack Software Engineer at Glitter Event Erbil
June 1, 2021 - October 9, 2025
Developed and maintained internal systems to support event management operations (booking, scheduling, vendor coordination) and built marketing automation for email campaigns. Created analytics dashboards to monitor event performance and customer engagement. Ensured backend scalability and reliability for high-volume data processing, and managed deployments and server maintenance to keep production systems running smoothly.
Full Stack Software Engineer at IT House
April 1, 2018 - October 9, 2025
Developed backend API and admin dashboard for a patient-doctor application, enabling appointment scheduling, patient management, and real-time communication. Implemented role-based access control and security measures for sensitive medical data. Optimized database queries and backend processes for efficiency and reliability. Managed deployments and server maintenance to support continuous delivery of internal tooling.
Software Engineer (Backend) at Gateway ICT
May 1, 2023 - Present
Led backend development for multiple major projects, designing and documenting APIs, implementing robust, scalable services, and ensuring code quality with clean architecture and optimized queries. Integrated OAuth 2 authentication (Keycloak), conducted security assessments, integrated third-party APIs, wrote unit/integration tests, and collaborated with DevOps on CI/CD. Maintained local Docker-based environments to ensure consistent development and production stability.
Full Stack Software Engineer at UMG Global
November 30, 2022 - October 9, 2025
Designed and integrated large-scale PHP Laravel and Vue.js applications; implemented OAuth-based authentication (Keycloak/Passport) and security best practices; managed DevOps tasks including deployments and server configuration; established documentation standards and testing practices; improved scalability and reliability and contributed to continuous delivery.
Full Stack Software Engineer at Glitter Event Erbil
June 30, 2021 - October 9, 2025
Developed and maintained internal systems to support event management operations (booking, scheduling, vendor coordination); built custom email marketing solutions; created dashboards to track event performance; ensured backend scalability and reliability; handled deployments and server maintenance; optimized data queries.
Full Stack Software Engineer at IT House
April 30, 2018 - October 9, 2025
Developed backend API and admin dashboard for a patient-doctor app, enabling appointment scheduling, patient management, and real-time communication. Implemented role-based access control and secure data handling; optimized database queries and supported production deployments.

Education

Bachelor's Certificate in Information System Engineering at Erbil Polytechnic University
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021
Diploma Certificate in Information Technology at Shaqlawa Technical College
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2017
Bachelor's Certificate in Information System Engineering at Erbil Polytechnic University
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2021
Diploma Certificate in Information Technology at Shaqlawa Technical College
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2017

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Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Professional Services, Computers & Electronics

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