$0
MRR at MentorSimply, bootstrapped from zero
~0 yrs
shipping production web systems
npm
OpenPlanr, published on npm and the Claude Code marketplace
0
Lighthouse, with WCAG 2.1 held across themes
0
sites and platforms shipped
01
SAAS · REALTIME · PAYMENTS
$800 MRR, bootstrapped from zero
Built end to end and bootstrapped from zero to around $800 MRR. In-platform WebRTC video so mentors and students meet inside the product, no downloads and end to end encrypted, stitched into scheduling, payments, notes and reviews. Plus a Stripe commission engine for payouts and an AI-assisted onboarding flow.
Founder & Head of Engineering · 2024 · Now
mentorsimply.com ↗
02
AI · SAAS · TOOLING
AI-native; agents draft epics to tasks
An AI-native planning platform where agents turn raw requirements into a full agile breakdown, epics, features, stories and tasks with Gherkin acceptance criteria, then lay it out on a Kanban board. One FastAPI backend behind both a Next.js web app and an Electron desktop client, multi-tenant with workspace-scoped artifacts and real-time agent runs over Redis and SSE.
Creator · TechArc · 2025
kanbanos.com ↗
03
AI · TOOLING
On npm + the Claude Code marketplace
A CLI and Claude Code plugin that turns a feature spec into a structured plan an AI agent can follow across sessions: codebase analysis on init, ADR-aware task generation, two-way GitHub Issues sync, and multi-provider routing.
Creator · open source (MIT) · 2025
openplanr.dev ↗
04
AI
Three channels, one brain (web · chat · WhatsApp)
University support across the website, an embeddable web chat, and WhatsApp, answered from approved content by a RAG assistant that escalates cleanly to staff and stays inside policy on when cloud models may be used.
Senior Fullstack Engineer via Proxify · Modul University Vienna · 2025
INTERNAL SYSTEM
05
PAYMENTS · SAAS
Microsoft Dynamics + Stripe production checkout
A platform where attendees register and pay for university events online: Microsoft Dynamics for event data, Stripe for payments, a PostgreSQL-backed API, and admin tooling for staff. Shipped with repeatable environments and rollback discipline.
Senior Fullstack Engineer via Proxify · Modul University · 2025
INTERNAL SYSTEM
06
CMS
10+ sites, one knowledge base
A knowledge base spanning more than ten sites with a taxonomy editors can actually maintain, plus a Teamtailor Jobs plugin that brought recruitment workflows into WordPress through the API. Lighthouse held at 100, WCAG 2.1 across themes.
Senior WordPress Developer · RedAcre · 2023 · 2025
INTERNAL SYSTEM
+ ALSO SHIPPED
RocApply suite
Applications, rankings, multilingual API
MODx · SEO · legacy cleanup
Craft CMS portfolio
Five live sites
Craft CMS · Twig · multisite · release parity
ALSO LIVE: tixee.com · support.funderpro.com · funderpro.com · homejeddah.com · toptrader.news · flexistax.com · kiobe.com · jedtaqwa.com
Capabilities // Stack
Eight years of production systems, grouped the way I use them. Every capability here is real, ranked by proficiency, and tied to work that shipped.
Federico Di Gesù
PROJECT MANAGER & TEAM LEAD · FEB 2025 · MANAGED ASEM DIRECTLY
“I've had the pleasure of working with Asem Abdo, and I can honestly say he's one of the most reliable and proactive professionals I've come across. He's an absolute pro, always finding smart solutions to any challenge. What really stands out about Asem is his willingness to learn and grow. On top of that, he's polite, easy to work with, and super professional. If you need an expert who knows his stuff and brings a great attitude, Asem is your guy.”
Project Manager & Team Lead · managed Asem directly
“Asem is a valuable asset to any team. He is a skilled developer with a positive attitude and a strong work ethic. I highly recommend him for any development role as he is a clear communicator and effectively collaborates with designers, project managers, and other developers.”
Brand and Engagement Lead, Expedition42 · managed Asem directly
“Asem is a very knowledgeable professional. He is responsible and very dedicated. I had the chance to work with Asem even before Tixee, as a freelancer, and was very happy with his deliverables.”
Head of Software Development, Exclusive Capital · managed Asem directly
“Asem was working in my marketing team as a web developer, focusing on backend and integrations. The greatest thing he did was developing super-fast landing pages despite the high demand. Asem can work fully autonomously, take initiative, and easily go beyond his direct responsibilities.”
Marketing, Product & Business Development · managed Asem directly
“Asem is a one-of-a-kind developer. He's always keen to learn and share new knowledge, has a great work ethic, and is an all-around amazing team member. He harnesses his skills with pure craftsmanship and shows great attention to detail.”
Full Stack PHP Developer · same team
“Asem is a perfect example of a skilled web developer. He is focused, reliable, and goal-oriented, which inspired our team to be more like him. He is kind, an outstanding person, and knows how to bring the best out of each person.”
PhD in Business Administration, Tech Leader & AI Consultant
“Asem is not just an active, smart, and passionate team member. He is very proactive, putting his mind, heart, and soul into the tasks he works on until they are successfully completed. I highly recommend him.”
Human Resources Manager
“One of the best professionals I've worked with. He is attentive, understands exactly what his customers need, and adds the right technical solutions. Asem is someone with great morals and professionalism in every sense of the word.”
Founder & Client
“Asem is very friendly, highly cooperative, and always growing in his skills. He is dedicated to improving himself and gaining new experiences.”
Senior Infrastructure and Systems Engineer
“Asem was one of the most energetic students I've mentored. As a developer, he knows how to figure out what he doesn't yet know. He's amazing at problem-solving, and when it comes to finding solutions, you can always rely on him.”
Software Engineer, Python & Go
Open to senior fullstack and founding-engineer work.
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