Senior Back-end Developer | Laravel / PHP / API Integration | Freelancer
Hi! I'm Khetam, a back-end web developer from Gaza specializing in Laravel, PHP, REST APIs, and complex integrations.
I build commercial platforms, SaaS applications, and interactive web solutions with a focus on performance, scalability, and smart data handling.
Currently, I work as a freelancer, delivering projects in English for clients worldwide.
- Back-end: Laravel 8/9, PHP 7/8, MySQL/SQL
- Front-end & AJAX: JavaScript, jQuery, Bootstrap, HTML5, CSS3
- API & Integrations: REST APIs, Payment Gateways (PayPal, Stripe), External Data Connections
- Video & Data Processing: Extracting quality, metadata, and analytics from videos
- Tools: Git, GitHub, Composer, Postman, JSON
| Project | Description | Role | Tech |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sahra – Movie Platform | Full-stack movie streaming platform similar to Shahid, with video analysis and metadata extraction | Back-end design, APIs, video processing | Laravel, REST API, Video Processing |
| Online Store – E-commerce Platform | Multi-vendor online store with product & order management, and payment integration | Back-end, Payment Gateways | Laravel, PHP, MySQL, REST API |
| Dashboard Project – Admin Panel | Interactive dashboard for clients to manage services and data | Back-end & AJAX integration | Laravel, AJAX |
| Hajj & Umrah System | Full system for managing pilgrimage services with accounting support | System design, Service & Currency Management | Laravel, PHP, Accounting |
| Bukhoor Platform – E-commerce | Online store for premium incense & perfumes, with payment & stock management | System development & Payment Integration | Laravel, REST API |
| Currency Exchange – Open Source Package | Laravel package for handling currency conversions and financial transactions | Creator & Developer, API & Docs | Laravel Package, PHP, Composer |
| Payment Integration Projects | Integrating various payment gateways for apps & websites | API development & management | Laravel, REST API |
💡 How Currency Exchange Started:
While working on multiple Laravel projects, I struggled with handling multiple currencies, especially with different payment gateways. Existing solutions were complex or limited, so I developed an open-source package to simplify currency management and financial transactions efficiently.
- B.Sc. in Applied Information Technology – Al-Aqsa University (86%)
- High School – 91.6%
- Freelancer: Working on projects in English for international clients, building scalable commercial platforms, APIs, and payment systems.
- Hexa IT & Gaza Sky Geeks: Web applications, E-commerce, dashboard systems, APIs, and accounting-like platforms.
- Performance optimization and code quality
- Continuous learning and exploring new technologies
- Solving complex problems and creating smart solutions
"I love building advanced web solutions, integrating complex systems, and delivering smart, scalable applications for businesses worldwide."