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I'm Hisham Joha,

Building scalable web platforms with Laravel, Node.js & modern real-time systems.

Passionate about performance, security, and clean architecture. I turn complex requirements into robust, production-ready applications — from API design to server deployment.

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01 / About

Who I Am

I'm Hisham Joha, a full-stack web developer with a deep passion for building high-performance, secure, and maintainable web applications. My journey spans backend architecture, real-time systems, and production server management.

I specialize in Laravel and Node.js ecosystems, crafting everything from REST APIs and WebSocket-powered live features to custom CMS platforms and mobile-app backends. I take pride in writing clean, scalable code that solves real business problems.

Beyond coding, I handle server deployment on Linux environments, configure secure mail servers, and manage full-stack infrastructure to ensure apps run reliably in production.

Based in Heerlen, Netherlands — Available Worldwide (Remote)
h.joha@hotmail.com
Arabic (Native) · English (Professional)

// Backend

Laravel PHP Node.js Express.js REST API WebSocket

// Frontend & Mobile

JavaScript (ES6+) HTML5 CSS3 Alpine.js Livewire Blade Flutter

// Infrastructure & Tools

Linux Nginx MySQL Redis Git Docker cPanel Mail Server
02 / Skills

Technical Expertise

Backend Development

Laravel / PHP95%
Node.js / Express80%
REST API Design92%
WebSocket / Real-time85%

Frontend Development

HTML5 / CSS390%
JavaScript (ES6+)82%
Flutter72%
Livewire / Alpine.js85%
Responsive Design88%

Databases & Storage

MySQL / MariaDB90%
Redis75%
Query Optimization80%

DevOps & Infrastructure

Linux Server Admin85%
Nginx / Apache82%
Docker70%
Mail Server Config78%
03 / Experience

Work History

Apr 2019 — Present

Founder / Manager

MnBaladna — Heerlen, Netherlands

Founded and built MnBaladna.com — a full-featured eCommerce and marketplace platform — from the ground up. Handled everything from database design and API development to server configuration and live deployment. Built a custom CMS, integrated WebSocket-based live notifications, and developed mobile app API endpoints.

Laravel MySQL WebSocket REST API Linux Nginx
2019 — 2021

Full-Stack Web Developer

Freelance Projects

Delivered multiple client projects including business websites, custom admin dashboards, and API integrations. Specialized in Laravel-based systems with secure authentication, payment gateway integrations, and automated email workflows.

Laravel PHP JavaScript MySQL cPanel
2018 — 2019

Junior Web Developer

Self-Taught — Early Projects

Started with frontend development and progressively moved into backend systems. Built early projects including blog platforms, landing pages, and small CRUD applications while mastering PHP and MySQL fundamentals.

HTML / CSS JavaScript PHP MySQL
Class of 2017

ICT / Application Development

VISTA College — Heerlen, Netherlands

Completed MBO-level study in ICT and application development at VISTA College.

Education MBO ICT
04 / Projects

Featured Work

// Featured Project

MnBaladna.com — eCommerce Platform

A comprehensive Laravel-based eCommerce and marketplace system. Features include a multi-vendor marketplace, custom CMS, secure transactional mail, WebSocket live notifications, and a full REST API powering mobile applications.

Laravel WebSocket REST API MySQL Redis Linux

Custom CMS & Admin Dashboard

A fully custom content management system built with Laravel and Livewire. Provides real-time UI updates, role-based access control, dynamic page builder, and media management — all without page reloads.

Laravel Livewire Alpine.js MySQL

MnBaladna Mobile Apps — Flutter Ecosystem

Designed and built the full REST API backend powering a suite of three Flutter Android applications on Google Play, plus a Flutter Web app. Each app targets a distinct user role within the MnBaladna platform:

Laravel Flutter REST API JWT MySQL Firebase Android

MnBaladna Help Center — AI-Powered Support Portal

A dedicated help center platform for the MnBaladna ecosystem. Features an AI assistant backed by a structured knowledge base, categorised articles for customers, sellers, and riders, an integrated FAQ system, support ticket creation, and a blog — all designed to reduce support overhead and empower users with self-service.

Laravel AI Assistant Knowledge Base MySQL REST API

Mail Server Setup & Management

Configured and managed production mail servers on Linux (Postfix/Dovecot). Implemented SPF, DKIM, and DMARC records to ensure reliable email delivery and protect against spoofing.

Linux Postfix Dovecot DKIM / SPF Nginx
05 / Contact

Let's Work Together

Have a project in mind? Let's build something great.

I'm open to freelance projects, full-time opportunities, and interesting collaborations. Whether you need a full platform built from scratch or want to improve an existing system, feel free to reach out.

Email h.joha@hotmail.com
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