Omar Karray

Anchorless Mission Freelance Tech Lead specializing in full-stack development and DevOps, • Backend: Laravel, PHP 8+, clean architectures, robust APIs • Frontend: React, React Router, Tailwind • DevOps: GitHub Actions CI/CD, AWS (S3, Lambda, Textract), Hetzner, PlanetScale, Docker, Kubernetes • Automation & integrations: internal tools, complex workflows, external API integrations 1. Local Development Dockerization & Centralization Established a centralized workspace based on a meta-repository architecture with Git submodules Complete Docker orchestration with service separation (Laravel Backend, React Router Frontend, Redis, MySQL, MinIO, etc.) Automated bootstrapping via Makefile enabling single-command developer onboarding (make app-boot) Local HTTPS configuration with Traefik as reverse proxy 2. Complete Self-Hosted DevOps CI/CD Stack Automated DevOps server provisioning via Ansible playbooks Deployment of a comprehensive stack including: * Semaphore UI: Web interface for Ansible playbook execution * Infisical KMS: Centralized and secure secrets management with automatic synchronization * Step CA: Internal certificate authority for SSH and TLS certificates * Cloudflare: DNS management and DDoS protection * Netbird VPN: Secure internal network access for staging environments 3. Isolated Multi-Branch Staging Environment Automatic deployment of isolated staging environments per feature branch GitHub Actions integration for deployment triggering Orchestration via Semaphore UI for deployment workflow management Dynamic environment creation and synchronization via Infisical KMS Complete isolation between branches (each branch gets its own environment)

EdgarAutomator - Cloud-Native Multi-Platform Integration & Workflow Automation for Hospitality Operations Cloud-native, containerized orchestration platform unifying property management operations across multiple hospitality platforms through intelligent automation, real-time synchronization, and comprehensive observability. • Workflow Orchestration with Prefect: Python-based workflows orchestrating complex business logic with real-time webhook processing, scheduled synchronization pipelines, event-driven automation with sub-second response times, visual flow monitoring, and automatic failure recovery. • Next.js 16 Dashboard : Server-rendered UI with React 19, real-time metrics and flow execution monitoring, NextAuth authentication, responsive Tailwind CSS 4 design, type-safe TypeScript 5.7 development, and direct Prefect API integration. • Multi-Platform Integration : Mews PMS Connector API : Reservation management, guest data, check-in/out automation LockManager 7 SAG API: Smart lock access codes, time-based guest credentials Breezeway / Breezeway API: Housekeeping task automation, property operations Intelligent Access Code Synchronization Access code creation via LM7 API Code syncing across the 3 platforms. Via Mews and Breezeway Webhook Events. • Task Scheduling & Assignment Intelligence Daily Breezeway task pipeline with intelligent assignment orchestration: fetches executive preferences from Notion API (team member skills, availability, workload), automatically assigns housekeeping tasks based on preferences, sends Slack notifications to assigned staff, and optimizes task distribution for operational efficiency. Technology Stack • Orchestration: Prefect, Python 3.12+, PostgreSQL 16, Redis 7 • Frontend: Next.js 16, React 19, TypeScript 5.7, Tailwind CSS 4, NextAuth • Infrastructure: Docker Compose, Traefik reverse proxy, GitHub Actions CI/CD, DigitalOcean, Ubuntu 24.04

Freelance Infrastructure & DevOps Consultant Performed a complete infrastructure and DevOps audit of DogChef’s cloud ecosystem, covering AWS Lightsail, Cloudflare Workers, GitHub Actions, and CI/CD pipelines. Analyzed and documented deployment workflows, architecture, and security compliance, delivering a comprehensive risk assessment and improvement report. Proposed a migration roadmap toward a containerized, scalable infrastructure using Docker and Kubernetes. Designed onboarding/offboarding templates, process documentation, and security guidelines to strengthen operational governance. Developed a proprietary “Audit Toolkit”, an automation framework built with Python and lightweight AI models, generating dynamic technical reports from infrastructure scans, logs, and dependency analysis. Collaborated closely with the CTO to align infrastructure reliability, automation, and security with business priorities. Réalisation d’un audit complet de l’infrastructure et des pratiques DevOps du système DogChef, incluant AWS Lightsail, Cloudflare Workers, GitHub Actions et les pipelines CI/CD. Analyse et documentation des workflows de déploiement, de l’architecture et de la conformité sécurité, avec la production d’un rapport d’audit détaillé et de recommandations. Proposition d’une feuille de route de migration vers une infrastructure conteneurisée et scalable basée sur Docker et Kubernetes. Conception de modèles d’onboarding/offboarding, de procédures DevOps et de guides de sécurité pour renforcer la gouvernance technique. Développement d’un outil interne d’automatisation, l’« Audit Toolkit », framework Python intégrant scripts et modèles IA légers pour la génération automatique de rapports techniques à partir d’analyses système et de logs. Collaboration étroite avec le CTO pour aligner la fiabilité, l’automatisation et la sécurité de l’infrastructure sur les objectifs métier.

Led the architecture, development, and deployment of multi-tenant SaaS platforms handling high-volume financial transactions and sensitive user data. Implemented CI/CD pipelines (GitLab, Docker, Kubernetes), automated deployments, and cloud infrastructures (AWS/GCP). Integrated secure payment systems (Mobile Money, MTN, Orange) ensuring PCI-DSS & GDPR compliance. Designed and maintained scalable APIs and modular microservices with strong security and performance practices. Developed and deployed AI-powered features including image recognition, custom-trained ML agents, and data-driven automation for product management and fraud detection. Mentored developers, conducted code reviews, and enforced coding standards (PHPUnit, Pest, static analysis). Collaborated closely with product and design teams to align technical strategy with business objectives and user experience. Responsable de l’architecture, du développement et du déploiement de plateformes SaaS multi-tenant gérant d’importants volumes de transactions et de données sensibles. Mise en place de pipelines CI/CD (GitLab, Docker, Kubernetes) et d’infrastructures cloud automatisées (AWS/GCP). Intégration de systèmes de paiement sécurisés (Mobile Money, MTN, Orange) avec conformité PCI-DSS et RGPD. Conception et maintenance d’APIs scalables et de microservices modulaires, axés sur la performance et la sécurité. Développement et déploiement de solutions basées sur l’IA : reconnaissance d’images, agents IA sur mesure et automatisation intelligente pour la détection de fraude et la gestion produit. Encadrement technique des développeurs, revues de code, et mise en place de standards de qualité (tests unitaires, analyse statique). Collaboration étroite avec les équipes produit et design afin d’aligner les choix techniques sur les objectifs business et l’expérience utilisateur.

Developed and maintained multiple web and e-commerce platforms using Laravel, AngularJS, and WordPress, focusing on performance, responsive UI, and modular architecture. Participated in the design of databases, APIs, and user interfaces, ensuring seamless integration between front-end and back-end. Contributed to CI/CD pipeline setup and implementation of coding standards for maintainable and scalable projects. Développement et maintenance de plateformes web et e-commerce avec Laravel, AngularJS et WordPress, en assurant performance, réactivité et qualité du code. Participation à la conception des bases de données, APIs et interfaces utilisateurs, avec une intégration fluide entre front-end et back-end.

Designed and developed a custom SaaS platform for data analytics and internal reporting, built with Laravel (PHP) and Vue.js. Defined the backend architecture, API endpoints, and data models to ensure scalability and maintainability. Implemented CI/CD pipelines with GitLab, automating build, test, and deployment stages. Deployed the system on Dockerized environments to improve portability and reliability. Optimized SQL queries and caching mechanisms for faster data visualization and report generation. Collaborated directly with the client’s data and product teams to translate operational needs into efficient technical solutions. Conception et développement d’une plateforme SaaS sur mesure dédiée à l’analyse de données et au reporting interne, basée sur Laravel (PHP) et Vue.js. Définition de l’architecture backend, des APIs et des modèles de données pour garantir performance et évolutivité. Mise en place de pipelines CI/CD via GitLab, automatisant les étapes de build, test et déploiement. Déploiement de l’application dans des environnements Dockerisés afin d’assurer portabilité et fiabilité. Optimisation des requêtes SQL et de la mise en cache pour accélérer la génération de rapports. Collaboration directe avec les équipes data et produit pour transformer les besoins métiers en solutions techniques performantes.