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Waleed Ishaq

Senior Laravel Backend Developer

Full Stack DeveloperERP and Real-time SystemsSaudi Arabia

I build reliable Laravel APIs, admin dashboards, and real-time backend features for production teams. My work connects payments, reporting, operations, support, and mobile apps into systems people can trust every day.

Production Systems

ERP modules, booking flows, reports, dashboards, mobile APIs, and secure admin tooling.

Real-time Features

WebSockets, Pusher, event broadcasting, queues, notifications, and in-app support chat.

Business Integrations

Payment gateways, order tracking, third-party APIs, file handling, and database optimization.

About Me

Building Systems That Scale

I'm a Senior Laravel Backend Developer with over 5 years of experience crafting scalable backend systems, RESTful APIs, ERP solutions, and admin dashboards for real-world production environments.

I specialize in real-time application features - WebSockets, Pusher, event broadcasting, queues, live notifications, and in-app support chat. My work spans payment gateway integrations, order tracking, third-party APIs, and database optimization.

Currently at Emdadat Alatta in Riyadh, I support key production apps including Golden Ultra, Ehtimam, and Batal - building the backend infrastructure that keeps them fast, secure, and reliable.

LaravelPHPMySQLWebSocketsREST APIsCI/CD

5+

Years Experience

10+

Projects Delivered

3+

Companies Worked

RT

Real-time Expert

Work History

Experience

Full Stack Developer

Current
Emdadat Alatta
Oct 2024 - Present
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Full-time
  • Developed scalable Laravel APIs and backend services for ERP systems and production mobile applications.
  • Built admin dashboards for managing bookings, payments, users, services, reports, and operational workflows.
  • Supported key applications: Golden Ultra, Ehtimam, and Batal across backend, dashboard, and API layers.
  • Integrated payment gateways, order tracking systems, WebSockets, real-time notifications, and in-app support chat.
  • Optimized database queries, reports, file handling, and dashboard performance to improve speed and reliability.
  • Enhanced inventory, finance, reporting, and service management modules with secure backend practices.

Back End Developer

Mask Information Technology Company
Mar 2024 - Sep 2024
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Hybrid
  • Built and maintained Laravel-based RESTful APIs for business applications.
  • Collaborated with frontend and operations teams in a hybrid work model.
  • Implemented reusable backend components and database optimization practices.

IT Manager & Software Engineering Manager

Online Auction
Mar 2022 - Feb 2024
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Full-time
  • Led the software development team managing backend systems for logistics platforms including mobile app, admin dashboard, and client portal.
  • Collaborated with stakeholders and product teams to gather requirements and write user stories.
  • Managed development sprints using Jira and directed technical delivery, DevOps, CI/CD, and version control.
  • Supported marketing and operations with feature integration and analytics tools.

Teaching Assistant

Al-Neelain University - Faculty of CS & IT
Nov 2021 - Mar 2022
Khartoum, Sudan
Part-time
  • Assisted in teaching programming, web development, and database courses.
  • Led practical labs in PHP, HTML5, CSS, and JavaScript.
  • Helped design curriculum materials and supported student projects.

Full Stack Developer

UNESCO
Jan 2020 - May 2021
Khartoum, Sudan
Contract
  • Designed and developed a full-stack news publishing system with role-based access for journalists and admins.
  • Built Laravel backend, Bootstrap/jQuery frontend, and multilingual content support.

Selected Work

Project Proof, Not Just Skills

A focused view of production systems I have supported across backend, dashboard, API, real-time, and business operations layers.

Golden Ultra

Production service platform

Backend and dashboard work for bookings, services, payments, users, reporting, and operational workflows.

Stronger service operations
  • Developed API and admin flows for bookings, services, users, and payment handling.
  • Improved reporting, file handling, and dashboard performance for daily operations.
  • Supported mobile and dashboard layers with reliable production backend behavior.
LaravelREST APIsPaymentsReports

Ehtimam

Real-time support and services

Real-time application features using WebSockets, Pusher, queues, event broadcasting, and in-app support chat.

Faster support communication
  • Built live notifications and event-driven updates for active user workflows.
  • Added in-app support chat foundations for faster communication between users and teams.
  • Integrated queue-backed processes to keep user-facing actions responsive.
WebSocketsPusherQueuesChat

Batal

ERP and operations modules

Inventory, finance, reporting, service management, and secure backend modules for business operations.

Cleaner operational control
  • Enhanced inventory, finance, reporting, and service management backend modules.
  • Optimized MySQL queries and report generation for more reliable dashboard usage.
  • Applied secure backend practices across admin and API workflows.
ERPInventoryFinanceMySQL

UNESCO News System

Publishing platform

A Laravel news publishing system with role-based access for journalists and administrators.

Structured publishing workflow
  • Designed a full-stack publishing workflow for journalists and admin users.
  • Built Laravel backend, Bootstrap and jQuery frontend, and multilingual content support.
  • Created clear role boundaries for content creation, review, and administration.
LaravelRBACBootstrapMultilingual

YouTube Podcast

Rihla Podcast

A conversation space for technology, programming, and design.

Through Rihla Podcast, I host interviews with people building, designing, and shaping digital products. The channel gives my technical profile a wider voice: curiosity, community, and useful stories from the field.

Language

Arabic

Format

Long-form

Focus

Tech careers

Media & Community

Interviews that connect builders with real stories

The podcast complements my development work by highlighting how engineers, designers, and creators think, solve problems, and grow their craft.

Technology

Conversations about products, platforms, teams, and digital transformation.

Programming

Practical stories from developers, backend engineers, founders, and tech leads.

Design

Interviews around product design, visual craft, user experience, and creative work.

youtube.com/@rihlapodcasts

LinkedIn Recommendations

Trusted by teammates and collaborators

A few words from people who worked with me across backend, full-stack, mobile, product, and operations teams.

Waleed combines calm under pressure, deep focus, and strong technical clarity. At Emdadat Alatta, he helped turn complex ERP and app requirements for Golden Ultra, Ehtimam, and Batal into organized, practical solutions.

MOHAMED ALARBI

Growth Marketing Director | E-commerce & App Growth | KSA & GCC

Worked with Waleed at Emdadat Alatta

Waleed consistently impressed the team with his ability to design and implement scalable RESTful APIs and intuitive admin dashboards that powered several core projects.

Ali Elkewaiy

Flutter Developer

Worked with Waleed on the same team

Waleed is exceptional in Laravel, impressive in problem solving, and strong in leadership. His technical powers and clear vision make him a strong candidate for backend engineering or team leadership roles.

Moayed Eisa

Dotnet Developer | Django Developer | Application Support Engineer

Worked with Waleed on the same team

I highly recommend Waleed for backend development specializing in Laravel. His proficiency, collaborative nature, and dedication to delivering high-quality code make him an excellent candidate.

Ahmed Alamin

Senior Software Engineer | Full-stack Developer | Laravel | PHP

Worked with Waleed on the same team

Waleed is dedicated, hardworking, and able to juggle multiple tasks while maintaining high quality. His professionalism, work ethic, and communication skills make him an asset to any organization.

Waleed M. Makki

Senior Mobile Application Developer

Worked alongside Waleed for more than two years

Technical Stack

Skills & Technologies

Backend

Production APIs, business logic, data models, and real-time services.

LaravelPHPMySQLSQLRESTful APIsWebSocketsPusherEvent BroadcastingLaravel QueuesDatabase Design

Frontend

Dashboard interfaces and practical web UI for admin workflows.

JavaScriptHTML5CSS3BootstrapjQuery

DevOps & Tools

Delivery practices, issue tracking, integrations, and source control.

GitGitHubCI/CDJiraAPI IntegrationDevOps

Leadership & Agile

Cross-functional delivery, sprint planning, and technical ownership.

Team LeadershipAgileScrumAgile CollaborationProblem-Solving

I care about clean architecture, maintainable code, practical documentation, and systems that stay understandable after launch.

Academic Background

Education

Master of Information Technology

In Progress

Open University of Sudan

2023 - 2026
Khartoum, Sudan

One course remaining to completion

Bachelor of Information Technology

Completed

Al-Neelain University

2014 - 2020
Khartoum, Sudan

Get In Touch

Let's Work Together

Open to Senior Backend, Full Stack, or Tech Lead roles. Remote or on-site in Saudi Arabia. Let's build something great together.

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