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Basel
Kaffoura

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8+ years building production-grade platforms across fintech, EdTech, and enterprise — delivering scalable solutions for clients in the UAE, UK, and US.

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About Me

Who I Am

Senior Fullstack Engineer building production-grade platforms across fintech, e-learning, and enterprise

Fullstack Software Engineer with 8+ years of professional experience building production-grade platforms across fintech, e-learning, and enterprise — serving clients in the UAE, UK, and US markets. Currently at NDH Financial and Louis Charles International — building loan funnels, lead management systems, and internal business tools processing hundreds of applications per day.

My backend roots are in PHP/Laravel. I've since expanded to Python FastAPI and Node.js for modern async APIs, and migrated my frontend stack from Vue.js/Nuxt to React and Next.js. I work across the full product lifecycle — architecture, APIs, frontend UIs, third-party integrations, monitoring, and SEO/CRO that moves real conversion metrics.

I stay current with emerging tools — including AI integrations with Anthropic's Claude and Model Context Protocol (MCP-certified, May 2026) — and believe great software is clean, observable, and built to scale.

LocationDubai, UAE (UTC +4)
EmploymentFull-time at Louis Charles
MarketsUAE (LMS) · UK & US Fintech
Emailbaselkaffoura@gmail.com
8+
Years Experience
15+
Projects Built
4
Markets Served
UAE
Dubai Based

Core Expertise

Backend Engineering

PHPLaravelPythonFastAPINode.js

Frontend Development

Next.jsReactTypeScriptTailwind

Fintech & Integrations

TwilioMeta AdsGoogle AdsGoHighLevel

Infrastructure & AI

DockerAWSClaudeMCP
Skills

Technical Stack

Technologies I use to build fast, scalable, production-grade software

Backend

PHP
Laravel
Python
FastAPI
Node.js

Frontend

JavaScript
TypeScript
React
Next.js
Vue.js
Nuxt.js
HTML5 / CSS3

Styling & Design

Tailwind CSS
Bootstrap
UI/UX Design
Figma
Responsive Design

Databases

MySQL
PostgreSQL
MongoDB
Redis

DevOps & Infrastructure

Git / GitHub
GitHub Actions
Docker
AWS
Plesk
Jenkins
Vercel

API Integrations

Stripe
Twilio
Google Maps API
Meta Ads API
Google Ads API
WhatsApp Business API
Pusher
Experian
Onfido
TrueLayer
UAE Pass
GoHighLevel
Trustpilot API
Sentry
Microsoft Clarity
BetterStack

AI & Modern Tools

Claude (Anthropic)
Model Context Protocol
Claude Code
Cursor

SEO & CRO

Technical SEO
GA4
CRO
Core Web Vitals
ExpertAdvancedIntermediate
Projects

What I've Built

Production platforms, internal tools, and full-stack products across fintech, e-commerce, and SaaS

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AllDayLoans — Loan Application Funnel

UK Leadtech Limited

AllDayLoans — Loan Application Funnel

High-conversion loan application funnel for a licensed UK credit broker. Matches applicants (£100–£2,500) with FCA-regulated lenders, delivering decisions in under 60 seconds. Processes 200+ applications daily.

Next.jsTypeScriptTailwind CSSNode.jsLaravel+1
FintechFeatured
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QuickCashDirect — Personal Loans Platform

US Leadtech Limited

QuickCashDirect — Personal Loans Platform

US loan introduction service connecting borrowers with trusted lenders. $250–$3,000, all FICO scores, same-day funding, 3-minute decision. CCPA compliant.

Next.jsTypeScriptTailwind CSSNode.jsPython FastAPI
FintechFeatured
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YupLoans — Online Lending Marketplace

US Leadtech Limited

YupLoans — Online Lending Marketplace

Comprehensive US lending marketplace with 40+ loan types, $250–$5,000, coverage across 35+ states. Instant decisions in under 3 minutes.

WordPressPHPJavaScriptCSS
Admin ToolFeatured
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PingFree Admin — Lead Management Platform

Louis Charles International

PingFree Admin — Lead Management Platform

Internal admin and lead management platform handling lead ingestion, routing, deduplication, pipeline tracking, and performance reporting across all loan brands.

LaravelReactNext.jsTypeScriptTailwind CSS+2
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Louis Charles International — Company Website

Louis Charles International

Louis Charles International — Company Website

Corporate website for Louis Charles International — a Dubai-based agency delivering marketing, AI automation, and administrative support services to UK and US businesses around the clock.

Next.jsReactTypeScriptTailwind CSSNode.js
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BAS — Business Administration System

Louis Charles International

BAS — Business Administration System

Internal multi-brand operations platform centralizing administrative workflows, cross-company reporting, and user access management across all UK and US properties.

ReactNext.jsTypeScriptTailwind CSSPython FastAPI+3
FintechFeatured
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NDH Financial — Debt Solutions Platform

NDH Financial Limited

NDH Financial — Debt Solutions Platform

UK personal insolvency specialist helping individuals write off unaffordable debt through IVAs, DMPs, Debt Relief Orders, and Debt Consolidation. Trustpilot-rated, Licensed Insolvency Practitioner.

WordPressCustom IntegrationsPHP
Fintech
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AllDayLoans — Main Brand Site

UK Leadtech Limited

AllDayLoans — Main Brand Site

Main marketing site for All Day Loans — free loan matching service for personal installment loans £100–£2,500. SEO-optimized with high-converting landing pages.

PHPJavaScriptCSSHTML
LMSFeatured
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DGEP — Government E-Learning Platform

Dubai Center for Government Excellence

DGEP — Government E-Learning Platform

Large-scale government e-learning platform for Dubai Center for Government Excellence — serving thousands of public sector employees with structured learning paths, course management, and progress tracking. Budget exceeding $500K.

LaravelPHPMySQLBootstrapHTML+2
E-Commerce
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E-Commerce Platform

E-Commerce Platform

Full e-commerce solution with multi-level authentication, advanced product search, payment gateway, and shipping integrations.

LaravelVue.jsPHPMySQLBootstrap
SaaS
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Task Management System

Task Management System

Real-time task management system with live CRUD operations, role-based permissions, and instant UI updates without full page reloads.

LaravelLivewirePHPMySQL
Real EstateFeatured
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Real Estate Platform

Real Estate Platform

Property listing and management platform with client interactions, admin dashboard, and performance analytics.

LaravelLivewirePHPMySQL
SaaS
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Schools Online Platform

Schools Online Platform

School management system for student, teacher, and class administration with unique ID generation and role-based management.

LaravelPHPMySQLHTMLCSS+1
CV / Resume

Work Experience

My professional journey building production-grade platforms across fintech, e-learning, and enterprise

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Work History

Senior Fullstack Engineer

Louis Charles International/NDH FinancialDubai, UAE (UK & US markets)
Jul 2025Present

NDH Financial is a UK-based personal insolvency and financial services company. Louis Charles International L.L.C-FZ is its Dubai branch operating fintech platforms in the UK and US markets.

  • Built and maintained production fintech platforms serving UK and US markets — AllDayLoans, QuickCashDirect, YupLoans
  • Designed and developed PingFree lead management platform and BAS internal business administration system
  • Integrated Twilio, Meta Ads API, Google Ads, GoHighLevel CRM, BetterStack, Sentry, and Microsoft Clarity
  • Led SEO and CRO initiatives across loan and debt platforms, improving Core Web Vitals and conversion rates
  • Built cross-company API automation workflows connecting all UK and US properties
  • Architected data pipelines and lead routing logic processing hundreds of applications per day
PHPLaravelPythonFastAPINode.jsMySQLMongoDBRedisDockerNext.jsTypeScriptReact

Senior Software Engineer

Jan 2021Jul 2025

iLearnMe is a Dubai-based EdTech company delivering enterprise Learning Management Systems for government and corporate clients across the UAE and Saudi Arabia.

  • Led full-stack development of LMS platforms for high-profile clients including Abu Dhabi Judicial Department, Dubai Centre for Government Excellence, and Music Hub (Saudi Ministry of Culture)
  • Developed web services for 3 large-scale simultaneous projects, each with a budget exceeding $500K
  • Designed and implemented a dynamic appointment scheduler service that transformed client training event management
  • Reduced server infrastructure costs by 20% through code optimization and performance improvements on legacy services
  • Used Laravel Telescope extensively for monitoring, profiling, and diagnosing performance bottlenecks
  • Designed and maintained project architecture, system structure, and database schemas
  • Provided technical support, troubleshooting, and system improvements across all deployed platforms
LaravelPHPMySQLVue.jsJavaScriptHTMLCSSBootstrapReactNext.jsLaravel TelescopeREST APIs

Full Stack PHP Developer

Blue ArrowErbil, Iraq
Feb 2020Dec 2020

Blue Arrow is a leading real estate platform in Erbil, Iraq — connecting buyers, sellers, and agents across residential and commercial property markets with a strong digital presence.

  • Architected and delivered a comprehensive real estate web platform consolidating CMS, CRM, HR, and LMS modules into a single unified system — replacing fragmented tools and becoming the company's core operational backbone
  • Implemented a KPI tracking system based on employee performance points, directly contributing to measurable productivity gains and positive business outcomes
  • Achieved a 40% reduction in page load times by integrating Redis caching across high-traffic data layers
  • Applied Domain-Driven Design patterns and OOP principles to ensure a scalable, maintainable codebase
  • Containerized the application with Docker, enabling consistent development and deployment environments
  • Delivered the platform with full test coverage using PHPUnit, ensuring reliability across all critical modules
LaravelPHPVue.jsInertia.jsMySQLRedisDockerPHPUnitBootstrapREST APIs

Fullstack Developer

School-OnlineDamascus, Syria
Dec 2017Dec 2019

A self-initiated SaaS product built to bridge the communication gap between private schools and parents — turning a personal project into a profitable platform adopted by multiple schools.

  • Built a multi-tenant Laravel SaaS platform onboarding 6 private schools and serving 7,000+ students' parents
  • Designed and launched a structured complaints management system, replacing informal channels and improving school responsiveness
  • Developed a school bus scheduling and real-time tracking feature — one of the key differentiators that drove school adoption
  • Managed the full product lifecycle — from requirements gathering and architecture to deployment and client support
  • Grew the platform organically through direct outreach to private schools, validating product-market fit
LaravelPHPMySQLJavaScriptHTMLCSSBootstrapREST APIs

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Informatics Engineering

Software Engineering & Web Development

Tishreen University

Latakia, Syria

Certifications

Certificates

Verified credentials from Udemy and Anthropic.

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Anthropic Education

May 2026

AI

Introduction to Model Context Protocol

Foundations of Anthropic's Model Context Protocol — how AI models interact with external tools and data sources.

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Anthropic Education

May 2026

AI

Claude Code in Action

Practical application of Claude in software development workflows using Claude Code.

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Anthropic Education

May 2026

AI

AI Fluency: Framework & Foundations

Core frameworks and foundational concepts for understanding and working effectively with AI systems.

🎓

Udemy

2024

BACKEND

Laravel Eloquent ORM in Depth

Deep dive into Laravel Eloquent ORM — relationships, query optimization, and advanced patterns.

🎓

Udemy

2024

BACKEND

FastAPI - The Complete Course

Building production-ready REST APIs with Python FastAPI — async, authentication, databases, and deployment.

🎓

Udemy

Jun 2025

CLOUD

AWS Fundamentals

Core AWS cloud services and infrastructure fundamentals. 6.5 hours.

🎓

Udemy

May 2025

DEVOPS

Mastering CI/CD with GitHub Actions: Automate, Test, Deploy

End-to-end CI/CD pipelines with GitHub Actions — automated testing and deployment. 10.5 hours.

🎓

Udemy

2024

BACKEND

Laravel Multi Authentication and Authorization

Multi-guard authentication, roles, permissions, and authorization in Laravel.

🎓

Udemy

2025

BACKEND

Laravel Jetstream and Fortify

Application scaffolding with Laravel Jetstream and Fortify — teams, 2FA, API tokens.

🎓

Udemy

Jun 2025

BACKEND

Laravel Real-time Guide: Pusher, Websockets, Echo and More!

Real-time web features with Laravel — Pusher, WebSockets, Laravel Echo. 6.5 hours.

🎓

Udemy

May 2025

BACKEND

Laravel Payments: A Complete Guide to Stripe and Cashier

Payment integration with Laravel Cashier and Stripe — subscriptions, invoices, webhooks. 15 hours.

🎓

Udemy

2024

FRONTEND

Vue - The Complete Guide

Comprehensive Vue.js — components, Vuex, Vue Router, Composition API, and Nuxt.js.

🎓

Udemy

2025

FRONTEND

Master Laravel with Vue JS

Full-stack SPA development combining Laravel API backend with Vue.js frontend.

🎓

Udemy

2025

BACKEND

Laravel Multi Tenancy

Multi-tenant SaaS architecture with Laravel — tenant isolation, database strategies.

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Udemy

2024

BACKEND

Laravel Verification Techniques

Email verification, phone verification, and identity confirmation patterns in Laravel.

🎓

Udemy

2024

BACKEND

Laravel Livewire

Reactive UI components with Laravel Livewire — real-time validation, file uploads, pagination.

🎓

Udemy

2024

BACKEND

Laravel RESTful APIs

Building RESTful APIs with Laravel — resource controllers, API resources, authentication.

🎓

Udemy

2025

BACKEND

Laravel Scout Search

Full-text search integration with Laravel Scout — Algolia, Meilisearch, and database drivers.

🎓

Udemy

2024

BACKEND

Laravel Socialite

OAuth social authentication with Laravel Socialite — Google, GitHub, and more.

🎓

Udemy

2024

BACKEND

Laravel Telescope

Application debugging and monitoring with Laravel Telescope — requests, queries, jobs, logs.

🎓

Udemy

2024

BACKEND

Laravel 11 Updates

New features and changes introduced in Laravel 11 — slim skeleton, new defaults, health routing.

🎓

Udemy

Apr 2025

BACKEND

Laravel Testing Series: PHPUnit & Xdebug Essentials

Laravel automated testing with PHPUnit and Xdebug — unit, feature, and integration tests. 5.5 hours.

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