Assem Mohamed
Backend Developer - DevOps Enthusiast
Goal-oriented self-starter who loves creating, breaking, and improving projects — always learning, always building.
I’m Assem, a final-year Computer Science student and backend engineer passionate about DevOps, Linux, and open-source technologies. I enjoy building efficient systems, exploring new tools, and contributing to others’ work on GitHub and similar platforms.
What I Can Do#
Backend Engineering
APIs that scale — built with Node.js, Express, and clean architecture.
Read more →Linux & DevOps Engineering
Deploying and managing production-grade Linux servers using Docker and open-source tools.
Read more →Static Website Development
Creating blazing-fast SEO-friendly websites for developers, startups, and creators.
Read more →Technical Mentorship
Helping students and junior developers master backend engineering and Linux.
Read more →How I Work#
My process goes like this:
- Requirement discussion
- System design
- Clean implementation
- Dockerized deployment
- Documentation
- Post-delivery support
I absolutely LOVE structure!
Featured Projects#
GDG Session Automation App
Automated processing and uploading of large session recordings.
Read more →Self-Hosted Linux Infrastructure
Production-style Linux server running 13 containerized services behind a secure reverse proxy with automated SSL and firewall hardening.
Read more →Beyond the Code#
- Led and coordinated technical teams through university initiatives and student activities, organizing workshops and collaborative projects.
- Represented my university at multiple events, delivering technical presentations and public talks.
- Mentored students in programming fundamentals and competitive problem-solving, helping them strengthen their technical foundation.
I believe strong engineering is not only about writing code, but also about clear communication, leadership, and knowledge sharing.
Tech Stack#
Backend & APIs — Node.js · Express.js · REST APIs · JWT · htmx
Programming — JavaScript · TypeScript · Python · Bash
Infrastructure & DevOps — Linux · Docker · Ansible · Proxmox · Nginx · Nginx Proxy Manager · CI/CD
Databases — MongoDB · SQLite · Microsoft SQL Server
Web & Frontend — Hugo · HTML · CSS · AngularJS
Tools & Workflow — Git · Vim · VS Code · Obsidian · Zettelkasten
Let's Build Something Together
Open to work, freelance projects, and collaborations. I respond fast on WhatsApp.