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Saad Shyhan

Full-Stack & Mobile Developer

I build complete digital products — from mobile apps and web interfaces to the APIs and backends that power them.

Web AppsMobile AppsE-commerce PlatformsSaaS PlatformsDashboards & Admin PanelsREST APIsBackend Systems
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what i do

Services

End-to-end product development — I can own the whole stack or slot into your team wherever you need me.

01

Web App Development

Fast, responsive web applications built with Next.js, React, and Vue — from marketing sites to complex SaaS platforms.

02

Mobile App Development

Cross-platform iOS and Android apps built with Flutter — a single codebase with a smooth, native feel.

03

Backend & API Development

Secure, scalable backends and RESTful APIs with Laravel and PHP, designed to handle real-world traffic.

04

Dashboards & Admin Panels

Data-rich dashboards and internal tools that turn complex data into clear, actionable views.

05

End-to-End Product Delivery

From idea to launch — architecture, frontend, backend, and deployment delivered as one complete product.

06

Automation & AI Workflows

Automations and AI-assisted tooling that remove repetitive work and speed up delivery.

toolbox

Skills & Technologies

The languages, frameworks, and tools I use to design, build, and ship complete products.

# Frontend

Next.jsReactVue.jsTypeScriptTailwind CSS

# Mobile

FlutterDart

# Backend & APIs

LaravelPHPRESTful APIsAPI Integration

# Databases

MySQLDatabase Design & Optimization

# Languages & Fundamentals

C++CJava

# Tools & Workflow

GitNotionAI-Assisted DevelopmentAutomationClean ArchitectureAgile & ScrumSalesforce

selected work

Selected Projects

A selection of the platforms, systems, and products I've built and shipped.

Web · Backend

High-Traffic E-Commerce Platform

Simple Cell — USA

Built and scaled an online retail platform on Laravel, integrating third-party payment gateways and optimizing for high-traffic, high-availability shopping.

Improved platform performance by 25% and delivered a seamless, stable checkout experience.

LaravelPHPMySQLREST APIsPayments
Backend · Enterprise

Mission-Critical Government Systems

National Communications & Media Commission — Iraq

Lead backend development for secure, mission-critical systems supporting national communications infrastructure, with hardened APIs and optimized data access.

Improved database performance and system response times across core services.

LaravelPHPMySQLSecure APIs
Web

Custom Web Applications

Broadband for Internet Services

Designed and built custom, responsive web applications and client-facing sites tailored to each business's needs.

Reduced bounce rates by 15% through cleaner UX and faster, more responsive interfaces.

PHPJavaScriptResponsive UI
Automation · CRM

CRM Automation & Workflows

Volvo Trucks — Iraq

Automated customer-interaction and lead-tracking workflows in Salesforce, improving data accuracy and freeing the team from manual work.

Boosted engagement by 20% and streamlined lead management end to end.

SalesforceAutomationCRM
Mobile

Cross-Platform Mobile App

Capability demo — Flutter

A Flutter and Dart build showing one codebase running natively on iOS and Android, wired to a REST API — shared as a demonstration of my mobile stack, not a shipped client project.

FlutterDartREST APIs

career

Experience

Over a decade building software across e-commerce, government, and agency environments.

November 2017Present

Senior Backend Developer

National Communications and Media Commission of Iraq

  • Led backend development for mission-critical systems, ensuring security and efficiency.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to build scalable solutions for the communications infrastructure.
  • Improved database performance and system response times by optimizing complex queries.
  • Developed secure APIs, ensuring smooth integration with third-party applications.

October 2023October 2024

Freelance Backend Developer (Laravel)

Simple Cell — USA

  • Spearheaded the development of an e-commerce platform for online retail, utilizing Laravel for backend development.
  • Improved website performance by 25% through optimization techniques and enhanced load balancing.
  • Integrated third-party payment systems, ensuring seamless checkout experiences for users.
  • Collaborated closely with front-end developers to ensure a cohesive user experience and maintain system stability during high-traffic periods.

March 2015November 2017

Marketing Specialist & Salesforce Administrator

Volvo Trucks

  • Managed Salesforce CRM, automating customer interaction processes and improving client data accuracy.
  • Analyzed marketing data to drive decisions for campaign improvements, resulting in a 20% boost in engagement.
  • Created automated workflows within Salesforce to enhance lead tracking and customer relationship management.

June 2014March 2015

Web Developer

Broadband for Internet Services

  • Designed and implemented client-facing websites, ensuring responsive and user-friendly designs.
  • Developed custom web applications using PHP, enhancing the client's online presence.
  • Collaborated with the design team to create seamless user interfaces, reducing bounce rates by 15%.

20132014

Lecturer & Computer Technician

Macintosh Institute

  • Delivered courses on web development and programming languages to over 100 students.
  • Maintained computer labs and provided technical support to ensure smooth operation for educational activities.

20122013

Art & Web Director & SEO Analyst

AL Iraqi for Web Hosting

  • Managed a team of designers and developers, leading projects to completion on time and within budget.
  • Conducted in-depth SEO analysis, implementing changes that increased organic traffic by 30%.
  • Designed and directed the development of websites, improving user engagement and conversion rates.

who i am

About Me

Full-stack and mobile developer with 10+ years of experience. I build web apps with Next.js, Vue, and React, cross-platform mobile apps with Flutter, and secure REST APIs and backends with Laravel and PHP. My work spans high-traffic e-commerce for the U.S. market and mission-critical systems for government communications infrastructure in Iraq, delivered with clean architecture, dependable performance, and maintainable code. A native Arabic speaker with professional working proficiency in English, I collaborate comfortably across distributed, cross-functional teams.

Clean Architecture

Modular, well-structured code that stays readable and maintainable as projects grow.

Scalable Systems

Built for performance and growth — optimized queries, caching, and solid data models.

Organized with Notion

Planning, documentation, and project tracking in Notion so nothing slips through the cracks.

AI-Assisted Development

Using modern AI tools to move faster and raise quality — without cutting corners.

Automation

Automating repetitive tasks, workflows, and deployments to focus on what matters.

Professional Process

Agile and Scrum, version control, and best practices from planning through launch.

contact

Let's build something great

Tell me about your project, your team, or the problem you're solving. I'll reply within a business day with honest thoughts on whether I'm the right fit.

Working together

statusAvailable for new freelance projects
locationBased in Baghdad, Iraq (UTC+3) — overlapping European and U.S.-morning hours
replyTypically replies within one business day

How a project starts

  1. 01Scope a short call or message to align on goals, timeline, and budget.
  2. 02Plan I outline the approach, milestones, and a fixed or hourly estimate.
  3. 03Build & ship regular updates in Notion and working software at each milestone.

Direct contact

based inBaghdad, Iraq

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