I am currently working as a full-time freelance developer, partnering with clients to build scalable and maintainable web solutions. My focus is on diving deep into the Laravel ecosystem, creating robust REST APIs, and crafting beautiful user interfaces with Vue.js, Bootstrap, and Tailwind CSS. I've also enhanced my productivity by integrating AI tools and adopting professional methodologies like Agile and SOLID principles to deliver high-quality, efficient code.

I joined SASA Infotech as a full-time Software Developer on August 25, 2023, and worked with the team until mid-2024. This role immersed me in a professional environment where I maintained and modernized a diverse range of complex legacy applications. I gained extensive experience working with Core PHP, performing major framework upgrades for clients like CRDFIX (CodeIgniter) and Robert Shields (OpenCart), and integrating third-party APIs such as MYOB and eWay for the Australian Boat Schools platform.

I began my journey as a full-time freelance developer, gaining my initial real-world experience by taking on small-to-medium projects through referrals. This period was crucial for my growth, as I started learning Laravel and advanced PHP OOP concepts. The highlight was collaborating with other freelancers to build the complete backend and REST API for the Mawadiy e-commerce application.

During this time, I managed my family's apple orchards, where I began studying and implementing regenerative farming practices. In my free time, my passion for technology led me to start learning to code. I began with WordPress and foundational PHP, helping friends with small development tasks and building the groundwork for my transition into the tech industry.

At HimaFresh Produce Co., a high-tech cold storage facility, I began as a Technician for a MAAF RODA grading machine. I was promoted to Floor Manager, where I managed the entire operational pipeline—from apple procurement and quality assurance to packing and market deployment. I left this role in October 2020 to pursue my passion for agriculture and technology.