The Pragmatist

Back-end development keeps me energized! Whether it’s wielding the power of PHP (my go-to language!) or exploring the possibilities of GoLang, I’m always learning and pushing boundaries. Add DevOps and Linux management to the mix, and I’m in my happy place, ensuring smooth deployments and a well-oiled infrastructure.

However, I don’t shy away from the front-end! My skills in frameworks like Vue.js and React allow me to build user-friendly interfaces that complement the back-end seamlessly. Data management is another area where I excel, allowing me to create well-organized and efficient applications.

Leadership and problem-solving are at the core of my approach. Leading a team to launch JeyServer.com (check it out!) further honed these abilities.

If you’re looking for a versatile developer who excels in back-end development, DevOps, and can contribute to the front-end, let’s connect!

Technical Skills Link to heading

PHP:

  • Deep knowledge of PHP engine, ability to run and debug pure PHP code..
  • Frameworks: Laravel (>= 5, < 11), Various Symfony Components, CodeIgniter 3 & 4
  • Databases: Structured RDBMS (MySQL >= 5.0, MariaDB >= 5.5), SQLite, MSSQL, Non-Structured RDBMS (MongoDB)
  • Testing: Unit and Feature Tests with PHPUnit
  • Asynchronous Programming: Experience with Amphp and ReactPHP libraries

JavaScript (Backend)

  • Languages: TypeScript (preferred), ES6 (highly proficient), ES5 (legacy code experience)
  • Frameworks: Express, NestJS
  • Dependency Injection: Tsyringe
  • WebSockets: Building high-performance WebSockets with uWebSockets

Software Reverse Engineering

  • Network Analysis: Wireshark (analyze network traffic and protocols)
  • Reverse Engineering Tools: Ghidra, IDA Pro, Hex-Rays (deassemble and decompile PE/ELF files)
  • Low-Level Programming: C/C++
  • Debugging: GDB (debugging stripped executables)
  • Decompilation/Deobfuscation: .NET/Java binaries
  • System Knowledge: Deep understanding of OS memory management, system calls, multitasking
  • Microprocessors: AVR, ESP, STM32

Linux System Administration

  • Distributions: Extensive experience with Debian-based, Fedora-based, Alpine, TinyCore
  • Containers: Docker, Linux Containers (LXC)
  • Virtualization: VMware ESXi, KVM
  • System Management: Troubleshooting network, hardware, software issues
  • Security: Linux kernel firewall (iptables), Interfaces (csf, firewall-cmd, ufw)
  • Server Configuration: High-performance web application server setup

Frontend Developer

  • JavaScript Frameworks: Vue.js (2 & 3), React
  • JavaScript Libraries: jQuery
  • CSS Preprocessors: LESS & SASS
  • Build Tools: Webpack, Gulp, Vite
  • Component Libraries: Vuetify, React Bootstrap
  • State Management: Vuex & Pinia, Redux
  • Testing Frameworks: Jest

C/C++ Developer

  • Strong Programming Skills: Proficient in C and C++ for developing robust applications.
  • Cross-Platform Development: Ability to create applications that work seamlessly across different operating systems.
  • UI Development: Experience using Qt 5 libraries for building graphical user interfaces (GUIs).
  • Concurrency: Skilled in multi-threaded and asynchronous programming techniques for efficient resource utilization and non-blocking I/O operations.
  • Data Storage: Experience with cache systems (Memcached) and databases (MySQL, SQLite) for data management.
  • Network Programming: Skills in socket programming for network communication.
  • Advanced Concepts: Experience using Promises and Defers for asynchronous task management.

Work Experiences Link to heading

Co-Founded and Led Growing Web Hosting Startup (CEO & CTO) - JeyServer.com (2014 - Present)

  • Spearheaded the launch and ongoing growth of JeyServer.com (2014), a web hosting provider, leading a talented team of 12 individuals. We currently support over 12,000 WordPress sites on a daily basis, highlighting our expertise in web hosting solutions.
  • Developed a custom billing system (Jalno) replicating the functionality of WHMCS, ensuring a seamless customer experience.
  • Established a robust Linux shared hosting platform by integrating cPanel and DirectAdmin with our in-house billing system, serving multiple corporate clients.
  • Built an automated VPS provisioning system leveraging VMware ESXi servers, offering functionalities similar to SolusVM and AutoVM. Our solution empowers us to provide high-quality VPS and dedicated server rentals along with technical support to our corporate customers.

IOT Full-Stack Software Developer (Contractor) - Hinics (Apr - Nov 2023)

  • Collaborated with Hinics, an electronics company, to develop a smart and internet-connected relay capable of controlling other devices based on various conditions such as time, temperature, humidity, and manual actions.
  • Designed the device using ESP8266 and created a mobile app for device management via WiFi-Direct, internet, or SMS.
  • Developed an online dashboard for device owners to monitor and manage their devices, with additional support for sales and support teams.
  • Wrote ESP8266 firmware using modern C++ code and contributed some libraries to the PlatformIO repository as open source.
  • Developed the mobile application using Vue.js and Cordova, and server backend using Swoole and Laravel to create both RESTful API and a Protobuf-based websocket API.
  • Integrated SMS800 for receiving commands from the app and sending responses.

Full-Stack Developer (Contractor) - Egerd (Apr - Oct 2022)

  • Contracted as a Full-Stack Developer at Egerd, tasked with optimizing website performance and implementing efficient development practices.
  • Received projects with components written in Python (Django), JavaScript (Express) for backend, and Next.js for the frontend, without any documentation or support from previous developers.
  • Successfully optimized website performance, reducing load time from over 50 seconds to less than 3 seconds.
  • Dockerized the project for improved deployment and management.
  • Implemented CI/CD using GitHub Actions and extensively documented processes for future team members.
  • Streamlined server infrastructure, reducing resource requirements from a 32-core CPU, 2 NVMe disks, and 64 GB of RAM to a modest 4 GB RAM and 2 core setup, resulting in significant cost savings.

Full-Stack Developer (Contractor) - AroseIrani (2016 - 2018)

  • Contracted with INAF Company to work on the AroseIrani.com project, a directory listing website for Local wedding-related businesses.
  • Developed the website using a custom PHP framework, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
  • Implemented a RESTful API and thoroughly documented it for Android developers.
  • Utilized MySQL for database management.
  • Developed a TelegramBot for administrative and notification purposes.
  • Designed and implemented a feature-rich admin panel for extensive website customization.
  • Utilized FFMPEG to add watermarks to videos and re-render them in different qualities for improved user experience.

Project Lead and Developer - DChat (2012 - 2014)

  • Conceptualized and developed DChat, a Chatroom application from 2012 to 2014. Utilized PHP, jQuery, and MySQL to create a high-speed, efficient platform tailored for ultra-low speed connections.
  • Managed deployment of over 500 instances of DChat, which garnered viral attention, serving more than 30,000 end users across +20 servers.
  • Developed rich features including public/private chats, stickers, file attachments, and robust admin functionalities.
  • Recognized the need for a custom billing system and engineered an exclusive application to manage chatrooms and import data from the legacy script “E-Chat”. This billing system, also PHP-based, effectively managed all 23 servers.
  • Introduced a groundbreaking feature named “Feed”, akin to modern-day Instagram, allowing users to post images, videos, text, and audio. Addressed storage limitations by implementing an object-storage solution similar to AWS S3.

Opensource Projects Link to heading

Web-Shot - A high-performance online screenshot service that captures webpages programmatically using a well-documented API. Built with Node.js, Nuxt.js, Prisma, and TypeScript for a robust and maintainable codebase. Developed in collaboration with the talented team at DNJ since December 2018.

Opensource Contributions Link to heading

SeaweedFS (golang):

  • PR #4621: Unix Socket listener for S3 server
  • PR #4907: add fs.mergeVolumes command into shell
  • PR #4999: fs.mergeVolumes: Make a plan based on volumes size
  • PR #5000: Fix shell ‘help’ for all commands
  • PR #5003: fs.mergeVolumes: change dir to a named parameter

Badcow DNS (PHP):

  • PR #105: Handle OPT records
  • PR #106: Support EDNS

Typescript DefinitelyTyped (typescript):

  • PR #16055: Create definitions for jquery.growl

FlatLogic awesome-bootstrap-checkbox (js-css):

  • PR #120: RTL Support

Laravel Swoole (PHP):

  • PR #551: Handling null event in websockets
  • PR #552: Fix laravel/framework version

PHPStan (PHP):

  • Issue #7886: Class scoping problem when define $this using @var

SftpGo (golang):

  • PR #1053: Fix Empty directories for SeaweedFS

GoBackup (golang):

  • Issue #208: Indefying a fundemental issue causing huge disk uage.
  • PR #209: Merge archive with compressor
  • PR #210: Cleanup generated files after each step