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Rashed Barakat

Senior Software Developer

17 Years of Global Experience | Dubai • China • Germany | Building Scalable Web & Mobile Apps Since 2008

Location:Vettweiß, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Email:info@rashedbarakat.com
Website:rashedbarakat.com
LinkedIn:linkedin.com/in/rashed-barakat

Professional Summary

Senior Software Developer with over 17 years of experience in building scalable web and mobile applications using JavaScript/TypeScript, with a focus on React, React Native, Next.js, and NestJS. I don't just write code — I build products. I combine my technical expertise with hands-on experience in managing a small-scale business project involving e-commerce, digital ads, logistics, and software development.

17+
Years Experience
20+
Projects Delivered

Professional Experience

Full-Stack Developer & Entrepreneur

Current
Self-employedEntrepreneur
Aug 2024 - Present
(1y 1m)
Location: Düren, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

Currently building a full-stack marketplace platform for car and real estate listings, targeting users in Arabic-speaking countries. The platform includes a web frontend (Next.js), a mobile app (React Native), and a scalable backend API using NestJS.

Key Achievements:
•Built comprehensive marketplace with authentication system
•Implemented image upload and management features

Full-Stack Developer & Entrepreneur (Partnership)

Saydatex GmbHCorporate
Aug 2019 - Jun 2024
(4y 10m)
Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Strategic partnership role combining full-stack development expertise with entrepreneurial business leadership. Led comprehensive technical architecture decisions while driving business strategy, e-commerce platform development, and digital transformation initiatives. Managed end-to-end product development lifecycle from conception to deployment, overseeing B2B integrations, digital advertising analytics, and cross-platform solutions.

Key Achievements:
•Architected and led development of multi-platform e-commerce solutions
•Designed and implemented complex B2B integration systems and APIs

Independent Software Developer

Freelance DeveloperEntrepreneur
Jan 2016 - Jul 2019
(3y 6m)
Location: Guangzhou, China

Worked as an independent contractor on various web and mobile applications, gaining experience in international markets and cross-cultural development.

Key Achievements:
•Delivered projects for international clients
•Gained expertise in Chinese market requirements

Software Developer

Gold Spider GmbHCorporate
Nov 2011 - Dec 2015
(4y 1m)
Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Full-time software development role focusing on web applications and system development in the UAE market.

Key Achievements:
•Developed robust web applications
•Contributed to system architecture decisions

Software Developer

Techno Smart GmbHCorporate
Jan 2009 - Oct 2011
(2y 9m)
Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Early career development role where I started building professional software development experience.

Key Achievements:
•Started professional development career

Education & Qualifications

Technical Diploma in Information Technology

Diploma17 years ago

Institution

Technical Institute for Computer Science

Location

Damascus, Syria

Duration

2005 - 2008

Technical Skills

Core Technologies

JavaScript/TypeScript
React & Next.js
HTML5 & CSS3
Node.js & NestJS
Git & GitHub
Tailwind CSS
React Native
GraphQL & REST APIs
Express.js
Redux Toolkit
React Query
Ant Design

Key Projects Portfolio

Al-Alanaat - European Arabic Marketplace Platform

E-CommerceLive

Multilingual marketplace platform for Arabic community in Europe

Technologies
Next.jsTypeScriptReact QueryAnt Design+8
Key Results
  • •Serving 50,000+ users across 15+ European countries
  • •Complex filtering and real-time features

Saydatex - Premium Bedding E-commerce Website

E-CommerceLive

Luxury bedding e-commerce with advanced Arabic RTL support

Technologies
Next.js 14TypeScriptTailwind CSSReact Hooks+6
Key Results
  • •Advanced Arabic RTL implementation expertise
  • •Luxury brand e-commerce specialization

Newline - E-Commerce Mobile App

E-CommerceLive

React Native e-commerce app with WordPress/WooCommerce integration

Technologies
React Native 0.74.1TypeScriptRedux ToolkitRTK Query+14
Key Results
  • •Full WordPress/WooCommerce e-commerce integration
  • •Advanced React Native mobile development

Ummah - Islamic Audio Streaming Mobile App

Mobile AppLive

Islamic audio streaming app with 100+ Quran reciters and radio stations

Technologies
React NativeTypeScriptReact NavigationReact Native Track Player+10
Key Results
  • •Advanced React Native audio streaming implementation
  • •Complex state management with Redux Toolkit and React Query

Languages

🇸🇾

Arabic

Native Speaker

🇺🇸

English

Fluent Professional

🇩🇪

German

B1 (Learning)

🇹🇷

Turkish

B1 Conversational