Hi, my name is
Robert Rizkalla.
I build things for the web.
Full Stack Developer with 10+ years of experience building web applications, CMS platforms, and enterprise software. From Drupal and WordPress to React, TypeScript, and Symfony — I turn ideas into reliable, scalable products.
01. About Me
I'm a Full Stack Developer with over a decade of experience building web applications, APIs, and digital platforms for organizations of all sizes — from nonprofits and media companies to enterprise software products.
My career started in the CMS world with Drupal and WordPress, where I built and maintained 50+ websites with complex integrations (Salesforce, CiviCRM, payment gateways, email marketing platforms). Over the years I've evolved into modern JavaScript/TypeScript ecosystems, working with React, Redux Toolkit, and Symfony on enterprise-grade applications.
I currently work on TimeTac, a time tracking platform built with React, TypeScript, RTK Query, and a PHP/Symfony backend — serving web, desktop (Electron), and mobile (React Native) clients from a shared monorepo.
I'm passionate about clean architecture, developer experience, and shipping software that actually works. When I'm not coding, I enjoy exploring new technologies and sharing what I learn through my blog.
03. Experience
Senior Backend Developer
TimeTac GmbH
Jun 2021 — Present
Graz, Austria
- ▸ Developing and maintaining the TimeTac time tracking product in an Agile environment
- ▸ Building web, desktop (Electron), and mobile (React Native) apps from a shared monorepo
- ▸ Working with React, TypeScript, Redux Toolkit, RTK Query, and PHP/Symfony
Senior Developer / Development Manager
MOWEEX GmbH
Oct 2017 — May 2021
Egypt / Linz, Austria
- ▸ Handled medium to large systems using Angular, React, PHP, Drupal, and WordPress
- ▸ Managed web team allocation and technology strategy
- ▸ Served as Scrum Master across multiple projects
PHP Team Lead
Santeon Group / ILLERA
Feb 2014 — Sep 2017
Egypt / USA
- ▸ Technical Lead and Project Manager for VIP Communications — one of the largest mobile recharge and international calls web systems globally
- ▸ Led development with Git, PHP, Drupal, AngularJS, and payment gateway integration
- ▸ Managed full project lifecycle from architecture to deployment
PHP Open Source Team Lead
Orange Studio
May 2013 — Jan 2014
Egypt
- ▸ Built the PHP department from inception, including recruitment and hiring
- ▸ Developed high-traffic news aggregator websites using Drupal
- ▸ Implemented caching with Varnish, APC, and Memcached for performance optimization
PHP Developer → Senior PHP Developer
Ark Development
Aug 2007 — Apr 2013
Egypt / USA
- ▸ Delivered 40+ websites using Drupal, WordPress, Django, Convio, and Ning
- ▸ Grew from sole PHP/open-source developer to leading a team of 6
- ▸ Served clients across the USA, Germany, Austria, and Egypt
03. Projects
Featured Project
Almogaz News
High-traffic Arabic news platform with custom RSS aggregation, optimized for heavy load using Varnish caching, Memcached, and Boost.
Other Notable Projects
JoinVIP
Membership platform with Mailchimp integration and Cybersource payment processing for a nonprofit organization.
Auburn Leaders
Community platform with CiviCRM integration, Google Maps, and video hosting via Kaltura and Vimeo for a seminary organization.
DJE Kapital AG
Multilingual financial services website with factsheets API integration and dynamic slideshows.
Neurovation
Modern web application built with Angular 5 for a healthcare innovation platform.
Takeda
Web application for a global pharmaceutical company built with Angular and Node.js.
Friends of the Family
Nonprofit website with CiviCRM integration and custom Drupal modules for donor management and community engagement.
What's Your Calling
Nonprofit engagement platform with Mailchimp integration for email campaigns and community outreach.
Greater Chicago Food Depository
Donation and engagement platform for one of Chicago's largest food banks.
See3 Communication
Agency website with jQuery UI interactions and multi-provider email marketing integration (Mailchimp, MadMimi, ConstantContact).
Heckman Equation
Research platform with custom content filtration and MadMimi email integration for an economics research organization.
Spring Board
Multilingual platform with Google Maps integration for community organizing and civic engagement.
Groundswell Movement
Advocacy platform integrating WordPress with Salsa, Soapbox, and Salesforce for grassroots organizing.
Invest in US
Campaign website with rich animations, Flash/HTML5 hybrid slideshows, and custom menu effects.
Nuhillel University
University website with custom search functionality and Google Calendar integration for events.
Worksitesimple.com
Hosting management platform with cPanel API integration for automated site provisioning.
04. Skills & Technologies
Languages
- ▸ TypeScript
- ▸ JavaScript
- ▸ PHP
- ▸ Python
- ▸ HTML/CSS
- ▸ SQL
Frontend
- ▸ React
- ▸ Angular
- ▸ Redux Toolkit
- ▸ RTK Query
- ▸ Tailwind CSS
- ▸ jQuery
- ▸ Astro
Backend & Frameworks
- ▸ Symfony
- ▸ Laravel
- ▸ Node.js
- ▸ CakePHP
- ▸ Zend
- ▸ Django
- ▸ REST APIs
CMS Platforms
- ▸ Drupal
- ▸ WordPress
- ▸ SilverStripe
- ▸ Convio
- ▸ Joomla
- ▸ OSCommerce
Databases & Caching
- ▸ MySQL
- ▸ Redis
- ▸ Varnish
- ▸ Memcached
- ▸ APC
DevOps & Infrastructure
- ▸ Docker
- ▸ Kubernetes
- ▸ Linux
- ▸ Nginx
- ▸ Apache
- ▸ CI/CD
- ▸ Jenkins
- ▸ Bitbucket Pipelines
Integrations & APIs
- ▸ Salesforce
- ▸ CiviCRM
- ▸ Mailchimp
- ▸ PayPal
- ▸ Cybersource
- ▸ Google Maps
- ▸ Firebase
- ▸ Kaltura
Tools & Workflow
- ▸ Git
- ▸ Jira
- ▸ Grafana
- ▸ Trello
- ▸ Photoshop
- ▸ Sketch
- ▸ Google Analytics
80+
Projects Delivered
10+
Years of Experience
50+
Organizations Served
05. What's Next?
Get In Touch
I'm always open to new opportunities, collaborations, or just a friendly chat about technology. Whether you have a project in mind or just want to say hello, feel free to reach out.
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