Hello, I'm

Michael Zakka

Web Developer

Web developer building production React & Next.js apps: bilingual (Arabic/English, RTL/LTR), fast, and shipped to real users.

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  • React
  • Next.js
  • TypeScript
  • JavaScript
  • Tailwind CSS
  • Vercel

About Me

Building Solutions That Make an Impact

I'm a web developer in Damascus who builds production websites and web apps with React, Next.js and TypeScript. I've shipped bilingual Arabic/English sites for businesses in Saudi Arabia, handling RTL layouts, responsive design and Vercel deployments end to end. I care about fast pages, accessible UI and components that stay easy to change. I'm looking for a web development role on a product team where I can own features from design to production.

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Location
Damascus, Syria
Email
michealzakka@gmail.com
LinkedIn
in/michael-zakka
Languages
Arabic, English

Strengths

What I bring to a team

  • Production Next.js apps

    Shipped four client sites on Next.js and Vercel, from first commit to live domain.

  • Bilingual RTL/LTR UI

    Built Arabic/English layouts that mirror correctly across bilingual client sites.

  • Performance & SEO

    Use next/image, next/font, metadata and structured data by default; this portfolio is built the same way.

  • E-commerce / Shopify

    Create and manage Shopify stores as part of my current role.

Experience

Where I've Worked

  1. Fullstack Developer

    Toward Greatness (TGMENA) · Remote · Full time

    Oct 2025 – Present

    Toward Greatness, known as TGMENA, is a company offering technical solutions, branding and marketing services.

    • Built and launched bilingual Arabic/English client sites and the company website with React and Next.js on Vercel.
    • Set up and managed Shopify stores for agency clients.
    • Evaluated technical options with the team to choose the stack for client projects.

  2. Web Developer

    Freelance · Remote

    2024 – Present
    • Delivered responsive web apps and landing pages with React and Next.js for clients across different industries.
    • Owned projects end to end, from requirements gathering to deployment.
    • Managed client communication directly to keep scope and deadlines on track.

  3. Flutter Developer

    B-wire · On site · Damascus (AlShalaan) · Full time

    Apr 2024 – Dec 2024
    • Built cross-platform Android and iOS apps in Flutter from SRS documents and UI/UX designs.
    • Integrated backend APIs together with the backend team.
    • Delivered responsive, user-friendly UI in close collaboration with designers and stakeholders.

Skills

Skills & Tech Stack

Frontend

  • React
  • Next.js
  • JavaScript
  • TypeScript
  • HTML/CSS
  • REST APIs

Styling

  • Tailwind CSS
  • Responsive design
  • RTL layouts

E-commerce

  • Shopify
  • Liquid

Tooling

  • Git & GitHub
  • Vercel
  • Postman
  • VS Code
  • Agile

Testing & Quality

  • Lighthouse
  • Accessibility

Mobile

  • Flutter
  • Dart
  • Firebase
  • GetX
  • BLoC

Education

Education & Certifications

Bachelor of Information Technology Engineering

2020 – 2025

Damascus University · Damascus

Specialized in Artificial Intelligence and natural languages

IELTS Academic

English language proficiency

6.5Overall band
Listening
7
Reading
6.5
Writing
6
Speaking
7

Volunteering

Giving Back

Peace Circuit

Co-founder · Website maintainer · Digital-safety trainer

I maintain the website and support the IT team of Peace Circuit, a network working at the intersection of peacebuilding and technology. I also run digital-safety training sessions that help participants protect themselves and their communities online.

Contact

Get In Touch

Hiring for a web development role, or want to talk about a project? Send a message or reach me directly.

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