Saad Shyhan
Full-Stack & Mobile Developer
Professional Summary
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.
Key Strengths
- End-to-end delivery across frontend, backend, and mobile (Next.js, Vue, Flutter, Laravel).
- Design and build secure, scalable APIs and backend systems that handle real traffic.
- Craft responsive, user-friendly web and mobile interfaces on top of clean architecture.
- Improve performance and reliability through optimization, caching, and solid data design.
- Modern workflow: Notion, AI-assisted development, automation, Git, and Agile/Scrum.
November 2017 – Present
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 2023 – October 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 2015 – November 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 2014 – March 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%.
2013 – 2014
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.
2012 – 2013
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.
Why You Should Hire Me
- One developer, whole product: web, mobile, dashboards, APIs, and the backend behind them — fewer handoffs and one point of accountability from idea to launch.
- Proven at scale: 10+ years shipping software, including high-traffic U.S. e-commerce and mission-critical government systems.
- Built to last: performance, security, and maintainable code, so what I deliver keeps working as it grows.
- Clear, reliable communication: native Arabic and professional English, bridging technical and non-technical stakeholders across time zones.
- Available and responsive: open to freelance projects now, with visible progress at every milestone.