Achraf El Ghazi.
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I build softwarethat ships,scales, & lasts.

Software engineer for startups and growing teams. I build web platforms, DevOps infrastructure, and full-stack products — production-ready, maintainable, and built to grow.

3years building production systems
10+products shipped end-to-end
50k+active users on platforms I built
Trusted by teams & founders at
Al Akhawayn University
UM6P
Civica
neoCedrus
Trevo
Tranquilo Hurghada
Al Akhawayn University
UM6P
Civica
neoCedrus
Trevo
Tranquilo Hurghada
Al Akhawayn University
UM6P
Civica
neoCedrus
Trevo
Tranquilo Hurghada
Al Akhawayn University
UM6P
Civica
neoCedrus
Trevo
Tranquilo Hurghada
Why teams reach out

Great software is a process. My job is to make it predictable.

  • The infra is a mess. No CI/CD, no monitoring, manual deploys. One bad push and everything breaks.
  • The MVP can't scale. What got you to launch is now buckling under real users and real load.
  • You need someone who ships. Not someone learning on your dime — someone who's owned production systems before.
What I do

Three ways I move the needle.

Whether it's net-new or a system that needs hardening, the deliverable is the same: software in production, built to last.

Full-Stack Web Apps

End-to-end product builds — from a blank repo to a scalable platform your users and investors trust.

ReactNext.jsNode.jsPostgreSQLTypeScript

DevOps & Infrastructure

CI/CD pipelines, containerization, security hardening, and scalable cloud infrastructure built to last.

DockerCI/CDDevSecOpsMonitoringAutomation

Platform Engineering

Architecture, refactoring, and performance for platforms that need to grow — reliability and scalability baked in.

TurborepoMonoreposPerformanceGoAPIs
Selected work

Built, shipped, scaled.

Platforms in production, serving real users — the headliners up top, the full range below.

01Featured
EdTech · Platform Engineering

Sustaineur — overhauled & scaled a live sustainability platform

Took over an existing sustainability platform at UM6P and massively expanded it — adding multitenancy, payment gateway, i18n, AI chatbot, discussion forums, theming, and deep architectural improvements across the full Go + React stack.

Go· React· TypeScript· Tailwind CSS· Zustand· i18n· SQLite· sqlc· Docker· CI/CD· DigitalOcean· AI
Sustaineur — overhauled & scaled a live sustainability platform
7
microservices
UM6P · OCP
backed
Multi-tenant
architecture
AI
chatbot integrated
02Featured
SaaS · Engineering Lead

Civica — led platform to 50k+ users & 300k MAD in funding

Led architecture, roadmap, and engineering for Civica — a platform connecting organizations, professionals & job seekers. Grew from early build to 50k+ active users. Platform raised ~300,000 MAD from investors.

React· Node.js· Express· MongoDB· Docker· TypeScript· JavaScript· Tailwind CSS· Redux Toolkit· CI/CD· DigitalOcean
Civica — led platform to 50k+ users & 300k MAD in funding
50k+
active users
300k
MAD raised
1
yr as lead
Live
in production
infraLivePlatform Infrastructure · DevSecOpsneoCedrusThe DevSecOps backbone for neoCedrus, AUI's product unit — I run the CI/CD, security, monitoring, and deployments that keep Kudos, Xpress, BeHive, and the feedback hub live for the whole university.4products supported588+deployments shippedSelf-hostedrunners & storageView case →clientLiveTravel · Product BuildTrevoMorocco's all-in-one travel platform connecting travelers with hosts, hotels, and local experience providers — find, compare, and book the perfect stay, experience, or trip in minutes.3-in-1stays · experiences · tripsMoroccofirst marketMobilefirst designView case →clientLiveUniversity Tool · FeedbackXpressOpen-source feedback platform built for AUI students, staff, and faculty.26releases shipped138deployments4k+AUI usersView case →clientLiveUniversity Platform · ServicesKudosPlatform managing services across AUI departments — tutoring, mentoring, and more.129releases shipped450deployments4k+AUI usersView case →clientLiveUniversity Tool · JobsBeHivePlatform connecting AUI students with part-time jobs within the university — browse postings, apply, manage applications, upload CVs and transcripts.4+user roles281+pull requests mergedAGPL-3.0open sourceView case →clientLiveInternal Tool · SaaSneoCedrus FeedbackSelf-hosted internal feedback platform unifying user feedback, feature requests, and ideas across Kudos, Xpress, and Ace.3products unified3user rolesSelf-hostedMinIO image storageView case →Open SourceLiveReal Estate · Full-StackNestInReal estate platform to find, list, and save properties — with an interactive map, real-time chat between buyers and estate owners via WebSockets, and Cloudinary image uploads.Real-timechat via Socket.IOMapproperty search37deploymentsView case →Open SourceSaaS · Warehouse ManagementWareFlowFull-stack warehouse management system — real-time product tracking, inventory management, role-based access, smart notifications, and reporting.4user roles61deploymentsReal-timeproduct trackingView case →clientLiveUniversity · Research PlatformResLabComprehensive platform for Al Akhawayn University — lab booking system and research dissemination hub.122deployments2releasesAUIuniversity platformView case →
Tech stack

Every tool I ship with.

Not a word cloud — the stack as it actually runs. The request flows down through client, API and data, all resting on the infrastructure I build and run.

request ↓
ClientWhat users touch
React · TypeScript · Next.js · Vite · React Native · Expo · Tailwind CSS · SCSS · Material UI (MUI) · Shadcn UI · Headless UI · React Router · Zustand · Redux Toolkit · Context API · React Query · RTK Query · React Hook Form · Formik · Zod · Yup · Framer Motion · GSAP · Three.js · Leaflet · Mapbox · Google Maps API · Axios · i18next · Clerk · Firebase Authentication · NextAuth.js · Webpack · Turbopack · Jest · Cypress · Playwright · Progressive Web Apps (PWA) · Server-Side Rendering (SSR) · Static Site Generation (SSG) · Incremental Static Regeneration (ISR)
APIBusiness logic
Express · Go · Node.js · FastAPI · Chi · REST APIs · GraphQL · WebSockets · Socket.IO · JWT · OAuth 2.0 · Session Authentication · RBAC · bcrypt · Helmet · CORS · CSRF Protection · Rate Limiting · Nodemailer · SendGrid · SMTP · OpenAPI / Swagger · Cron Jobs · Logging
DataState & storage
PostgreSQL · Prisma · MongoDB · Redis · Supabase · Firebase Firestore · SQLite · Mongoose · sqlc · Redis OM · MinIO · Cloudinary · Database Indexing · Query Optimization · Data Modeling · Schema Design
Infrastructure
The foundation · DevSecOps
600+
deployments shipped
DockerCI/CDGitHub ActionsDigitalOcean
Docker Compose · Linux · Nginx · Caddy · Reverse Proxy · AWS · Vercel · Render · Cloudflare · GitHub Actions · Self-hosted Runners · CI/CD Pipelines · Doppler · Secrets Management · Environment Isolation · Access Control · Monitoring · Sentry · PostHog · Google Analytics · Vulnerability Scanning · Security Hardening
How I work

No black boxes. No surprises.

The biggest risk on any project is losing visibility. My process keeps you in the loop from day one.

Understand & scope

I pin down the real goal, constraints, and a clear milestone plan before writing a line of code.

Build in the open

Regular demos, a shared board, a direct line to me. Progress every week — no black boxes.

Ship to production

Tested, monitored, documented, deployed. Live for real users — not a demo that looks good in a call.

Hand over & support

You own the code, infra, and docs. I stay available for a support window so you're never stranded.

In their words

Teams I've shipped with.

Achraf built the core infrastructure we needed and kept everything running without us having to worry. Clear communication, solid work, shipped on time.

NC
Team at neoCedrus
Al Akhawayn University

The platform architecture he designed has held up as we scaled. He understood both the product and the engineering challenges — rare combination.

CV
Civica Team
Civica.ma
Achraf El GhaziAchraf El Ghazi
Experience3 yrs, full-stack, DevSecOps
Current rolesUM6P · neoCedrus
Core stackTS · React · Node · Go
LocationMorocco
About

Building reliable software, one shipped product at a time.

I'm Achraf El Ghazi, a software engineer who builds web platforms, DevOps infrastructure, and full-stack products — working directly with teams, no layers in between.

I've shipped products in EdTech, university platforms, and SaaS — and I've grown from software engineer to engineering lead and DevSecOps engineer across multiple concurrent roles.

Right now I'm building Sustaineur at UM6P and maintaining the infrastructure for Al Akhawayn University's booking and feedback platforms at neoCedrus. I care about reliability, clean architecture, and software that actually gets used.

Before you ask

The questions on your mind.

What kinds of projects do you take on?
Full-stack web apps, DevOps and infrastructure work, platform architecture, and engineering for early-stage products. I'm most useful when there's real complexity — scaling challenges, security requirements, or a product that needs to be production-grade.
Are you available for freelance or contract work?
Yes. I'm open to part-time contract work alongside my current roles. Reach out with what you're building and the timeline — we can figure out if it's a fit.
What's your core stack?
TypeScript, React, Next.js, Node.js, Go, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Docker, and CI/CD tooling. I also work with Turborepo for monorepos and have strong DevSecOps experience.
How do you handle communication on a project?
Direct line to me — no account managers. Regular async updates, clear progress tracking, and I flag blockers early rather than at the deadline.
Do you work remotely?
Yes, fully remote. I've worked on-site and remotely across multiple concurrent roles — either works.
What do you need to get started?
A clear goal, the relevant context (existing code, designs, or specs if any), and a realistic timeline. I handle the technical scoping from there.
Let's talk

Got a project in mind?

Reach out directly or pick a time below. A quick call — you'll know fast if it's a fit.

Email me a.elghazi@aui.ma
StatusOpen to opportunities · 2026