Ismail
Maaitat
Building scalable SaaS platforms, real-time systems, and production-grade infrastructure for 10,000+ users.
Crafting Digital Experiences
I'm a Senior Full-Stack Software Engineer based in Tangier, Morocco, building production web applications that serve real users at scale.
Graduate of 1337 Coding School (42 Network) — <1% acceptance rate, modelled on École 42 Paris. Self-directed, high-pressure, project-based.
Deep expertise in Laravel, Vue.js, React, and Django, backed by Docker, AWS, and CI/CD pipelines.
Clean Architecture
Modular, maintainable code built to scale.
Full-Stack Depth
From POSIX system calls in C to AWS cloud infra.
Measurable Impact
40% latency drop · 60% more deployment frequency.
Team Player
Agile, code reviews, and mentoring junior devs.
My Tech Stack
Battle-tested across the full stack — from POSIX system calls to cloud infrastructure.
Backend
Frontend
DevOps & Cloud
Languages
Tools & Practices
Experience & Education
Full-Stack Software Developer
Cloud Marketing Hub
Tangier, Morocco
- ▸Architected multi-tenant SaaS apps with Laravel 10 & Vue 3, serving 10,000+ active users.
- ▸Designed RESTful APIs with full OpenAPI/Swagger documentation for web and mobile clients.
- ▸Built real-time notification systems with Laravel Echo & WebSockets — 40% latency reduction.
- ▸Led monolith → modular service-based migration, improving deployment frequency by 60%.
- ▸Managed PostgreSQL schemas, query optimisation, and indexing for high-traffic endpoints.
- ▸Integrated Stripe payments, SendGrid email, and AWS S3 file storage.
Freelance Web Developer
Self-Employed
Remote
- ▸Delivered 5+ full-stack projects for local businesses using Laravel, Vue.js, and MySQL.
- ▸Built e-commerce solutions with cart, order tracking, and payment gateway integration.
- ▸Achieved 90+ Google Lighthouse scores across all delivered projects.
Software Engineering
1337 Coding School (42 Network)
Khouribga, Morocco
- ▸Highly selective peer-learning program — <1% acceptance rate, modelled on École 42 Paris.
- ▸Completed 30+ projects across C, Python, web development, algorithms, Unix/Linux, DevOps.
- ▸Top performer in ft_transcendence — full bonus score across the cohort.
English Studies
Ibn Tofail University
Kénitra, Morocco
- ▸Advanced proficiency in English linguistics, academic writing, and cross-cultural communication.
Key Projects
Real-time platforms, low-level systems, and production infrastructure.
Full-stack real-time multiplayer Pong with user auth, friend system, live tournament brackets, and a WebSocket game engine supporting sub-50ms latency across concurrent rooms.
Production-grade containerised infrastructure from scratch. TLS-encrypted NGINX, persistent volumes, custom Alpine/Debian images, and secure credential management.
Reimplemented the Unix ls command in C with full support for -l, -a, -r, -t, and -R flags using POSIX system calls. Output identical to native ls binary.
Achievements & Languages
Certifications & Achievements
1337 Coding School Graduate
202442 Network · Khouribga, Morocco
<1% acceptance rate — one of the most selective programs globally
AWS Cloud Practitioner
2025Amazon Web Services
Cloud Practitioner Essentials — in progress
Top Performer — ft_transcendence
20241337 Coding School Cohort
Full bonus score — highest grade in the cohort
Open Source Contributor
OngoingGitHub · @sma3inMA
19 public repositories, actively maintained
🌍 Languages
Available to work in international teams and communicate in English and French.
Let's Connect
Open to senior roles, consulting, and interesting technical challenges.
Reach out directly
metaanimo@gmail.com
GitHub
github.com/sma3inMA
linkedin.com/in/ismail-maaitat-4576531a6
Phone
+212 707 900 575