Morteza Ashrafi
Creative Backend Engineer & Infrastructure Specialist
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Creative Backend Engineer & Infrastructure Specialist

I design and ship backend products and the infrastructure behind them — Laravel applications, APIs, automation, hardened Linux servers, Proxmox virtualization, and Cloudflare protection.

If you can imagine it, I can build it. I focus on clean architecture, predictable deployments, and documentation that keeps operations effortless.

At a glance

  • PHP (5 → latest), Laravel, Livewire
  • API design (REST) + third-party integrations
  • Linux/Windows administration, hardening, and automation
  • Proxmox virtualization + backup/restore workflows
  • Cloudflare rules, WAF tuning, and edge protection

I prefer structured collaboration: clear requirements, honest timelines, and safe delivery.

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Core focus
Laravel + Server Infrastructure
Mindset
Security-aware & production-first

About Me

I am a hands-on technical professional who enjoys building systems that are stable, secure, and easy to operate. I like practical solutions, clean architecture, and measurable improvements.

I have many years of experience across backend development, WordPress, frontend fundamentals, hardware/software troubleshooting, server/OS administration, and security-focused work including data recovery.

I am currently active in technical work and available for selected projects where I can contribute end-to-end: from backend code to deployment and infrastructure hardening.

Work with me

I work well in remote, structured environments: clear scope, transparent communication, and an emphasis on security and reliability. I am comfortable working independently or alongside a team.

What I optimize for

  • Security: safe defaults, access restriction, and hardened deployments.
  • Maintainability: readable code, consistent conventions, and clear boundaries.
  • Operations: logging, predictable backups, and practical monitoring.
  • Performance: sensible caching and targeted tuning when it matters.

Typical engagements

  • Laravel application build or refactor
  • API integration between systems and admin panels
  • Server setup, hardening, and automation
  • Cloudflare protection and rule design

Skills

A structured overview of my technical capabilities. I keep things practical: tools, methods, and how I use them in real projects.

Backend Development

Building business logic, APIs, and robust admin panels with a security-first mindset.

  • PHP expertise from version 5 up to the latest version
  • Designing and implementing backend systems and business logic
  • Complex or special computation layers using Go (when PHP is not ideal)
  • Laravel and Livewire for websites and admin panels
  • RESTful API design and integration with other panels and systems
  • Common backend integrations: SMTP setup, SMS providers, authentication modules, registration/login flows, user management

WordPress Development

Custom themes and plugins for corporate sites and e-commerce, plus secure setup, automation, audits, and recovery work when needed.

  • Custom corporate and e-commerce theme development
  • Custom plugin development
  • Financial and invoicing solutions (custom invoice builders)
  • Special financial/calculation modules tailored to business rules
  • Installation, migration, update workflows, and operational automation (staging, backups, and repeatable deployments)
  • Security hardening, plugin/theme audits, troubleshooting, and repair of compromised or broken WordPress sites

Frontend Development

Practical frontend foundations with strong attention to detail (pixel-perfect execution), aligned with secure server-side validation, accessibility, and clean UX.

  • HTML, CSS, SASS, Tailwind CSS, Bootstrap, JavaScript
  • Converting designs to real UI (Adobe Illustrator/Photoshop → code) with pixel-perfect spacing and typography
  • Security-aware client-side validation and clean input handling
  • Coordinated frontend + backend validation (consistent rules and error handling)
  • Deep understanding of responsive layout and UI implementation details
  • Building reusable UI components and consistent design systems (tokens, spacing scale, variants)
  • Accessibility basics: semantic HTML, keyboard navigation, focus states, ARIA when needed
  • Performance-aware implementation: image strategy, lazy-loading, minimizing layout shifts, Core Web Vitals mindset
  • Creating smooth, attractive animations and micro-interactions with JavaScript, transitions, and CSS keyframes
  • Integrating frontend build pipelines (Vite) and keeping assets predictable in production
  • Special/custom CAPTCHA systems when needed
  • Honeypot structures against bots
  • Detecting and blocking unwanted crawlers and bots

Operating Systems & Virtualization

Deployment, hardening, and automation across modern virtualization and OS stacks.

Proxmox / ESXi / Virtualizor

  • Full configuration and setup
  • Backup system implementation

Linux and Linux Server

  • Full configuration and setup
  • Advanced settings and tuning
  • Security hardening and access restriction
  • Cron job configuration
  • Bash scripting
  • FTP services setup
  • Secure SSH access setup

Windows and Windows Server (GUI)

  • Full configuration and setup
  • Advanced settings and tuning
  • Security hardening and access restriction
  • FTP setup
  • Task scheduling / cron-like setups

macOS

  • Full configuration and setup
  • Advanced configuration

SEO & Technical SEO

A practical, documentation-driven approach to measurable SEO improvements: correct tagging, clean indexation, and debugging based on real crawl and performance signals.

  • Working with Ahrefs and Moz (audits, keywords, backlinks)
  • Google Search Console + Google Analytics (indexing, performance, reporting)
  • Advanced technical SEO: crawl/index control, canonicalization, sitemaps/robots, structured data, hreflang, and redirects
  • Professional meta and social tagging: title/description rules, canonical, robots, Open Graph, Twitter Cards
  • Structured data (JSON-LD) implementation and validation: WebSite/Person/BreadcrumbList/FAQ when applicable
  • Debugging and analysis workflows: coverage/indexing issues, crawl anomalies, duplicate URLs, and render problems
  • Core Web Vitals and performance-oriented implementation (LCP/CLS/INP) with real fixes, not hacks
  • Implementing pages and code according to Google documentation, web standards, and globally accepted best practices

Education

  • Master’s degree in Computer Science (Software Engineering) — 2013
    Azad Universität Roudehen

Languages

  • Persian — native speaker
  • German — A1 (currently learning)
  • English — beginner

FAQ

Quick answers to common questions.

Are you currently working?

Yes — I am currently active in technical work. For new collaborations, I can be ready from June 2026. After confirmation, I typically need about one month of lead time to prepare and start properly.

Do you work on projects independently?

Yes — I can deliver independently end-to-end, and I can also collaborate as part of an existing team. I am comfortable following team conventions, code review, and documented workflows.

What types of projects do you take on?

Mostly Laravel backends, admin panels, API integrations, server setup/hardening, and Cloudflare protection. I can also build projects independently end-to-end — from idea to production — especially when requirements are clear.

Which languages and technologies do you work with?

Python, Go, C++, ASP.NET, Rust, and React. My main focus and strongest expertise is PHP — but I can work effectively in other languages when the project requires it.

What is your preferred tech stack?

PHP (latest) with Laravel, Livewire, and Laravel Filament for application development and admin panels, plus Linux server tooling for deployment and security. My general interest is security, debugging, and problem analysis — I naturally approach work with an analytical mindset.

How do you usually communicate and collaborate?

I prefer clear written requirements, short check-ins when needed, and a simple delivery plan. Typical tools: chat, tickets, and Git-based workflows.

Contact

The only way to contact me is through the form below. Please include a short description about yourself or your company — after reviewing it, I will get back to you.

Preferred languages: Persian, basic English, basic German.

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