Shad Arf
Backend Developer
PHP & Laravel Expert | JavaScript & Vue.js | VPS & DevOps
PHP & Laravel Expert | JavaScript & Vue.js | VPS & DevOps
I’m Shad Arf, a dedicated backend web developer specializing in Laravel and API architecture. With a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science from Soran University (2020–2025), I’ve honed my skills in PHP, database design, and server optimization. During my internship at Inforr LTD, I deepened my knowledge in DevOps, Laravel, and Vue.js. Outside of coding, I enjoy AI exploration, server optimization challenges, and a good game of chess.
"Shad, you can find a job very easily, and I'm not worried about your employment status."
— Sherwan Qurtas (University President, Soran University)
Technology ▪️ AI Exploration ▪️ Server Optimization ▪️ Chess ▪️ Web Development
My academic background
Soran University (2020 – 2025)
Graduated: July 2025
A selection of my key development projects
Role: Full-Stack
Team Size: Solo
Duration: 9 months (Started August 1, 2024)
Type: Academic Project
A multi-store system for delivering books from bookstores to customers. Built RESTful APIs with Laravel, integrated online payments via FIB,,Login via google, and crafted a Vue.js frontend. Focused on seamless API integration and smooth user experience.
Role: Backend Developer
Team Size: 2 Members
Duration: 9 months (Started September 1, 2024)
Type: Academic Project
A Flutter-based mobile application connecting users with drivers for post/package delivery. Designed and built Laravel APIs to handle real-time requests, user authentication, and order tracking.
Role: Reviewer & Full-Stack Developer
Team Size: 4 Members
Duration: 1 year (Started September 1, 2022)
Type: Production Project
Client: Soran University
Initially built by two students, then taken over for maintenance and enhancements to manage the 2023–2024 enrollment. Handled backend workflows, real-time validations, and UI improvements using PHP, JavaScript, and Bootstrap. Successfully registered over 1,500 students.
Role: PHP Developer
Team Size: 6 Members
Duration: 6 months (Started October 1, 2023)
Type: Production Project
Client: Soran University CDC
Online platform supporting CDC’s activities and events at Soran University. Implemented CRUD features, event management modules, and dynamic dashboards using PHP, JavaScript, and Bootstrap. Collaborated closely with CDC staff to translate needs into functional features.
Role: Full-Stack Developer
Team Size: Solo
Duration: 6 months (Started February 1, 2023)
Type: Personal Project
A PHP-based chatbot designed for Soran University students. Features include real-time messaging, user authentication, and message history. Presented at University Showcase as my first major PHP project.
Role: Full-Stack
Team Size: Solo
Duration: 1 year (Started September 1, 2023)
Type: Startup Project
Status: Defunct (owned)
Official website and management system for Pi Organization. Built with Laravel and Blade templates, featuring user management, content management, and reporting tools. Led the organization as CEO and Web Developer.
Laracasts tracks + other self-learning milestones
Instructor: Jeffrey Way
38 lessons • Completed 2023-07
Built a clone project while following along; cemented fundamentals of routing, Eloquent, queues, and tests.
Instructor: Jeremey McPeak
19 lessons • Completed 2024-07
Deep-dive into stateless auth, rate-limiting, API testing, and versioning; foundation for web applicaiton back-ends.
Instructor: Jeffrey Way
43 lessons • Completed 2024-08
Mastered reactivity, Composition API, Pinia state, and SPA routing.
Instructor: Katerina Trajchevska
14 lessons • Completed 2024-08
Learned SOLID principles, refactoring pattern.
Instructor: Stephen Rees-Carter
16 lessons • Completed 2024-8
Practiced XSS, CSRF, SQLi mitigation & OAuth.
Instructor: Jeffrey Way
12 mini-episodes • Completed 2024-09
Quick-fire challenges that cover daily Laravel tips & hidden gems; used as warm-up before coding sessions.
The tools and technologies I use to build efficient solutions
Expert in backend architecture & API development
Strong foundation in server-side scripting
Building reactive user interfaces
Frontend scripting and dynamic behavior
Building robust Console applications
Data analysis & machine learning basics
Responsive design & utility-first frameworks
Contabo VPS, Cloudflare, server optimization
Building component-based UIs
Containerization basics
Version control & collaboration
CSRF protection, input validation, hardening
My career path and key milestones
Feel free to reach out for collaborations or just a friendly !
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +964 750 7439825
Website: shadarf.dev
GitHub: github.com/shad-arf
Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/shad-arf