Hi, I'm Ahmad Sharkawi, a passionate software engineer with extensive experience in developing custom WordPress themes, plugins, and full-stack web applications using a variety of modern technologies including React.js, Laravel, and the MERN stack. I enjoy creating intuitive and engaging UI/UX designs, and building scalable, high-performance backend solutions that meet client needs. I have worked on various projects ranging from real-time chat applications to e-commerce platforms, and I pride myself on writing clean, efficient code and delivering reliable APIs. When I'm not coding, I love optimizing site performance and exploring the latest trends in web technologies to continually improve user experiences.

Ahmad Sharkawi

Hi, I'm Ahmad Sharkawi, a passionate software engineer with extensive experience in developing custom WordPress themes, plugins, and full-stack web applications using a variety of modern technologies including React.js, Laravel, and the MERN stack. I enjoy creating intuitive and engaging UI/UX designs, and building scalable, high-performance backend solutions that meet client needs. I have worked on various projects ranging from real-time chat applications to e-commerce platforms, and I pride myself on writing clean, efficient code and delivering reliable APIs. When I'm not coding, I love optimizing site performance and exploring the latest trends in web technologies to continually improve user experiences.

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Hi, I’m Ahmad Sharkawi, a passionate software engineer with extensive experience in developing custom WordPress themes, plugins, and full-stack web applications using a variety of modern technologies including React.js, Laravel, and the MERN stack. I enjoy creating intuitive and engaging UI/UX designs, and building scalable, high-performance backend solutions that meet client needs.

I have worked on various projects ranging from real-time chat applications to e-commerce platforms, and I pride myself on writing clean, efficient code and delivering reliable APIs. When I’m not coding, I love optimizing site performance and exploring the latest trends in web technologies to continually improve user experiences.

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Language

Arabic
Fluent
English
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Work Experience

Software Engineer at DEVZUR
January 1, 2023 - Present
Developed custom WordPress themes and plugins, tailored client-specific solutions with responsive frontends using React.js, Next.js, Tailwind CSS, Three.js, and GSAP. Created real-time chat applications with features like live messaging, typing indicators, and user presence, using WebSockets and Firebase. Engineered robust backends with Laravel, integrated RESTful APIs, and optimized MySQL queries for scalable, high-performance applications. Built full-stack web applications using the MERN stack. Developed APIs for seamless data exchange, created e-commerce platforms with advanced filtering, inventory management, secure payment gateways, and designed intuitive UI/UX to improve user engagement. Managed and deployed applications on various hosting environments, optimizing performance.
Software Engineer at KingCo Media
April 30, 2025 - July 29, 2025
Developed WordPress websites featuring custom themes, plugins, payment gateways, and AI chatbots. Designed responsive and accessible UI/UX for web and mobile apps. Managed hosting solutions and MySQL databases, while implementing SEO strategies. Created POS systems for eCommerce to optimize transactions and inventory management using Laravel.
Backend Development Intern at XpertBot
August 31, 2024 - July 29, 2025
Engineered scalable and modular backend architectures with Laravel, including advanced routing, middleware, authentication, and efficient MySQL schema design. Developed and optimized consistent, versioned RESTful APIs, tested endpoints rigorously with Postman, and employed Git branching for structured version control. Built a comprehensive eCommerce platform with dynamic product creation, inventory and order management, pricing logic, discount systems, and secure payment integration.
Full Stacked Web Development Intern at Youbee.ai
July 31, 2024 - July 29, 2025
Developed responsive web applications using JavaScript and React.js ensuring seamless user experience. Built scalable backend solutions with PHP and Laravel using MVC architecture. Designed and implemented efficient APIs for system integration and managed optimized MySQL databases. Developed admin panels with Laravel and React.js for backend management.
Frontend Developer at BlogsTrade
June 30, 2024 - July 29, 2025
Developed and optimized responsive landing pages and marketing sites focused on cross-browser compatibility and mobile-first design. Customized WordPress themes and templates aligning with brand and SEO best practices. Translated UI/UX designs from Figma into pixel-perfect frontends, improving UX and interface consistency. Implemented frontend enhancements and interactions using JavaScript and collaborated with backend developers to integrate APIs and dynamic data.

Education

Bachelor at Beirut Arab University, Lebanon
August 1, 2022 - July 29, 2025

Qualifications

Learn React, Scrimba Academy
July 1, 2025 - July 31, 2025
Backend Web Development Internship, XpertBot Academy
May 1, 2024 - August 31, 2024
Full Stack Web Development Bootcamp, YouBee.ai
February 1, 2024 - July 31, 2024
Frontend & Wordpress Development Internship, BlogsTrade
April 1, 2024 - June 30, 2024

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Media & Entertainment, Retail, Professional Services

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