Shad Arf
Laravel Backend Developer in Erbil, Iraq
Laravel, REST APIs, Vue.js, Nuxt, MySQL, VPS deployment, and production-ready web systems.
About Me
I’m Shad Arf, a backend web developer from Turaq - Erbil specializing in Laravel, API architecture, and production support. With a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science from Soran University (2021–2025), where I graduated with second rank in the university, I’ve built a strong foundation in PHP, database design, and server optimization. During my internship at Inforr LTD, I deepened my knowledge in DevOps, Laravel, and Vue.js while shipping custom APIs and deployment-focused work.
My experience also includes volunteer development work for Soran University and CDC, startup leadership at Pi Organization, and technical support for enterprise systems. I enjoy solving backend problems, improving system reliability, exploring AI tools, and refining developer workflows.
"Shad, you can find a job very easily, and I'm not worried about your employment status."
— Sherwan Qurtas (University President, Soran University)
Quick Facts
- Current focus: Laravel backends, REST APIs, and production system support
- Location: Turaq - Erbil, Iraq
- Achievement: Second rank at Soran University
- Languages: Kurdish (Native), English (Intermediate), Arabic (Beginner)
Interests & Hobbies
Technology ▪️ AI Exploration ▪️ Server Optimization ▪️ Chess ▪️ Web Development
Languages
Education
My academic background
Bachelor of Computer Science
Soran University (2021 – 2025)
Graduated: July 2025
Achievement: Second rank in the university
Professional Journey
My career path and key milestones
Technical Support Specialist
Dwrandaz
- ✅ Provided technical support for enterprise management systems, including POS and ERP platforms
- ✅ Diagnosed software issues and managed SQL database backup workflows
- ✅ Bridged communication between non-technical clients and the development team
Internship
Inforr LTD
- ✅ Studied Laravel, DevOps, Vue.js, and AI
- ✅ Created custom APIs and integrated them into projects
- ✅ Deployed sample applications on Contabo VPS
CEO & Web Developer
Pi Organization
- ✅ Led the startup, making key decisions
- ✅ Designed and built the official portal (Laravel, Blade)
- ✅ Managed content, user roles, and reporting modules
Volunteer Developer
CDC Soran University
- ✅ Built and maintained CDC’s online platform
- ✅ Implemented new modules and feature enhancements
Volunteer Full-Stack Developer
Soran University
- ✅ Maintained and improved the production registration system
- ✅ Handled real-time data entry and reporting for 1,500+ students
Featured Projects
A selection of my key development projects, each with its own dedicated SEO-friendly page.
PERTWK
Role: Full-Stack
Team Size: 2 Members
Type: Startup Project
Developed a multi-tenant bookstore platform using Laravel 10, Nuxt 4, and Vue 3. Built and integrated the REST API backend, SSR customer storefront, and admin dashboard for tenant-aware store operations.
- Catalog and inventory management across isolated tenant stores
- Order workflows, authentication, and role-based access control
- SSR storefront for customers plus a dedicated admin dashboard
- Laravel API integrated with Nuxt 4, Vue 3, Pinia, and MySQL
Tavyar
Role: Backend Developer
Developed a Laravel 12 chatbot backend that manages multiple bot configurations and exposes REST APIs for chat interactions. Built a secure AI proxy layer that forwards frontend requests to an external LLM provider.
- Supports PDF-based instruction uploads for bot configuration
- Applies request validation and rate limiting for secure API usage
- Includes Swagger API documentation and an admin dashboard
- Designed for multi-bot management through a centralized backend
71Bite
Role: Full-Stack Developer
Developed a restaurant web application focused on online food ordering and customer engagement using Laravel, PHP, MySQL, Blade, and Vite.
- Built customer flows for browsing menus, managing carts, and placing orders
- Implemented table reservations, feedback submission, and protected user actions
- Created an admin area for orders, reservations, feedback, and user accounts
- Used Laravel MVC with routing, controllers, models, middleware, and migrations
Uber Post Delivery
Role: Backend Developer
Team Size: 2 Members
Duration: 9 months (Started September 1, 2024)
Type: Academic Project
A Flutter-based mobile app connecting users with drivers for package delivery. Built Laravel APIs for real‑time requests, authentication, and order tracking.
University Student Enrollment Management System
Role: Reviewer & Full-Stack Developer
Team Size: 4 Members
Duration: 1 year (Started September 1, 2022)
Type: Production Project
Client: Soran University
Enhanced and maintained the student registration system for 2023–2024: backend workflows, real‑time validations, and UI improvements. Successfully registered over 1,500 students.
The Soran University Career Development Center
Role: PHP Developer
Team Size: 6 Members
Duration: 6 months (Started October 1, 2023)
Type: Production Project
Client: Soran University CDC
Online platform for CDC events: CRUD features, event management, and dynamic dashboards. Collaborated with staff to translate needs into functional features.
Solar Sales Project
Role: Full-Stack Developer
Built a Laravel-based solar sales management system to handle inventory, sales, purchases, customers, suppliers, and financial records in one platform.
- Implemented dashboard reporting for daily business visibility
- Added low-stock tracking and inventory adjustment workflows
- Built profit monitoring and PDF invoice export features
- Designed to centralize sales, purchasing, and record management
Pi Organization Portal
Role: Full-Stack
Team Size: Solo
Duration: 1 year (Started September 1, 2023)
Type: Startup Project
Status: Defunct (Owned)
Designed and developed the official LMS & content portal: course registration, lecture uploads, and certificate generation. Integrated FastPay for payments, managed roles for students/teachers/admins, and built an admin dashboard with real‑time reporting.
- 16+ table schema enforcing relational integrity via foreign keys
- Modules for course management, feedback, certificates, and teacher profiles
- Admin tools for payment status (pending/approved) and operational oversight
Chatbot
Role: Full-Stack Developer
Team Size: Solo
Duration: 6 months (Started February 1, 2023)
Type: Personal Project
A PHP‑based chatbot for Soran University: real‑time messaging, authentication, and message history. Presented at the University Showcase as my first major PHP project.
Technical Expertise
The tools and technologies I use to build efficient solutions
Laravel
Expert in backend architecture & API development
PHP
Strong foundation in server-side scripting
MySQL
Database design, querying, and data modeling
Vue.js
Building reactive user interfaces
Nuxt.js
Building SSR and full-stack Vue applications
Pinia
State management for Vue and Nuxt applications
JavaScript
Frontend scripting and dynamic behavior
TypeScript
Typed JavaScript for maintainable frontend code
C#
Building robust Console applications
Python
Data analysis & machine learning basics
Tailwind & Bootstrap
Responsive design & utility-first frameworks
Cloud & DevOps
Contabo VPS, Cloudflare, server optimization
React
Building component-based UIs
Ubuntu
Linux distribution for servers and desktops
Git & GitHub
Version control & collaboration
Security Best Practices
CSRF protection, input validation, hardening
Courses & Certifications
Laracasts tracks + other self-learning milestones
Laravel 8 From Scratch
Instructor: Jeffrey Way
38 lessons • Completed 2023-07
Built a clone project while following along; cemented fundamentals of routing, Eloquent, queues, and tests.
Laravel API Master Class
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.
Vue 3 From Scratch
Instructor: Jeffrey Way
43 lessons • Completed 2024-08
Mastered reactivity, Composition API, Pinia state, and SPA routing.
Write Code That’s Easy to Maintain
Instructor: Katerina Trajchevska
14 lessons • Completed 2024-08
Learned SOLID principles, refactoring pattern.
Laravel Security Through Examples
Instructor: Stephen Rees-Carter
16 lessons • Completed 2024-8
Practiced XSS, CSRF, SQLi mitigation & OAuth.
Code Katas with PHPUnit
Instructor: Jeffrey Way
9 mini-episodes • Completed 2024-09
Practice-driven TDD exercises using PHPUnit—each episode is a focused Kata to build workflow habits, refactoring skills, and test-first thinking.
Contact
Connect with Shad Arf for Laravel backend development, API work, and production web systems.
Location
Available for remote and on-site work
Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq
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