Hi, I'm Loka Shafeek
Backend Developer · PHP & Laravel
A dedicated Full Stack Developer focused on PHP/Laravel, building scalable, secure web applications. Also works with Python for scripting and automation.
Contact Information
Phone
+201098468930Location
Egypt - Sohag
GitHub
loka1X (Twitter)
lokas7755Hugging Face
lokasTechnical Skills
Backend
Frontend
Database
Cloud
Authentication
APIIntegration
Logging
PaymentProcessing
Architecture
ProjectManagement
DevOps
Professional Experience
Freelance Full-Stack Developer
Upwork.com
Freelance Developer
Khamsat.com
Notable Projects
Online Learning Platform
Full-Stack Laravel LMS Platform (Elkhottah-style Clone) - Developed a full-featured learning management system enabling instructors to publish paid courses and students to enroll and track progress. Designed a responsive, RTL-friendly UI with role-based dashboards. Implemented secure video streaming, quizzes, and certificate generation. Integrated Stripe for course payments and Firebase for real-time features.
Highlights:
- Created scalable course structure with dynamic lessons and progress tracking
- Implemented instructor approval flow and admin moderation system
- Designed student dashboard with bookmarks, completion badges, and certificates
- Learned how to architect Laravel LMS apps and integrate third-party services securely
Real-Time Chat Platform
Multilingual Group Chat System (ArabiChat-style Clone) - Developed a scalable, real-time group chat platform supporting guest login, rooms, emojis, and file sharing. Built with Laravel, Livewire, WebSockets (Pusher-compatible), and Redis. Included admin/moderator tools for kicking, muting, and banning users.
Highlights:
- Built real-time typing indicators and read receipts
- Enabled public/private room creation and moderation
- Supported Arabic RTL layout and responsive design
- Strengthened experience with Laravel WebSockets, Redis pub/sub, and chat moderation logic
Movie Streaming Web App
Vue.js + Laravel-based Movie Browser (EgyBest-style Clone) - Built a movie streaming web app using Laravel and Vue.js with integration of the TMDB API for content. Enabled browsing, search, filters, watchlists, and watch history. Developed an admin panel for managing media and metadata. Enhanced scalability using Redis caching and Eloquent optimization.
Highlights:
- Fetched and synced movie metadata from TMDB API
- Created full movie filtering by genre, year, popularity
- Designed and built responsive frontend with dark mode
- Learned advanced API integration, caching strategies, and frontend Vue composition
Medical Consultation Booking System
Therapist-Patient Booking Platform (Shezlong-style Clone) - Engineered a secure medical consultation booking platform with therapist profiles, patient appointments, private chat, and session history. Integrated calendar scheduling and Stripe payments. Focused on HIPAA-inspired privacy and secure architecture.
Highlights:
- Built session booking with time slot conflict handling
- Implemented therapist dashboards and session tracking
- Ensured user privacy through tokenized chat and role-based access
- Learned how to handle sensitive data securely and build domain-driven systems
LokasBot
Wikipedia Bot Development - Creator and maintainer of LokasBot, a custom bot running on Arabic Wikipedia. Automates tasks like talk page archiving, template synchronization, and article maintenance. Performs dynamic statistical updates using data from Wikimedia databases (SQL). Built with Python using Pywikibot; hosted on Toolforge.
Highlights:
- Automates Wikipedia maintenance tasks and template synchronization
- Performs dynamic statistical updates using Wikimedia databases
- Enhances Arabic Wikipedia content management and archiving
- Demonstrates expertise in Python automation and API integration
Personal Portfolio & CV Website
A comprehensive personal portfolio website built with Next.js, TypeScript, and Tailwind CSS showcasing professional skills, projects, and expertise. Features dynamic content management, responsive design, dark/light theme toggle, and comprehensive CV sections.
Highlights:
- Built modern full-stack portfolio using Next.js 14 with App Router
- Implemented dynamic content management with Markdown files
- Created responsive design with dark/light theme toggle
- Demonstrated expertise in modern web development practices
- Optimized performance with 40% improvement in page load times
Competitive Programming
Problems Solved
Across all platforms
Languages
Python, C++, Java
Skill Level
Intermediate Competitive Programmer
Platform Profiles
Codeforces
@lokas
Key Achievements
HackerRank
@lokas
Key Achievements
Core Skills
Favorite Topics
Community & Open Source Contributions
Tool & Platform Contributions
ISA Tool Support Contributor
02/2024 – Present
Contributor and supporter of ISA Tool, Wikimedia campaign tool
- Contributor and supporter of ISA Tool, Wikimedia campaign tool
- Engaged in feedback, issue reporting via Phabricator
- Improved Arabic language support and RTL interface compatibility
Wikipedia Bot Development
LokasBot Developer
10/2020 – Present
Creator and maintainer of Arabic Wikipedia bot
- Creator and maintainer of Arabic Wikipedia bot
- Automates talk page archiving and template synchronization
- Performs statistical updates using Wikimedia databases
- Built with Python, hosted on Toolforge
Wikimedia Volunteering
Wikimedia Community Contributor
10/2020 – Present
Active Abuse Filter Editor on Arabic Wikipedia
- Active Abuse Filter Editor on Arabic Wikipedia
- Sysop-level access and policy discussions
- Technical and community support for users
Education & Learning
Bachelor of Computer Science
Higher Institute for Management and Information Technology - Kafr El Sheikh
Graduated with a Good grade (GPA: 2.6 / 4.0 – 70%). Final Project: Spam Detection System Using Neural Networks – Grade: Excellent