I’m Zakarie Hassan Mohamed, a software engineer and AWS Certified Solution Architect based in Mogadishu. I’ve spent multiple years working with organizations remotely and on-site, building and maintaining systems that handle everything from patient data to enterprise resource planning.
What I do
I work across the full stack—backend, frontend, cloud infrastructure, and databases. Most of my recent work has been in Python, Go, and PHP, deploying applications on AWS, Azure, and GCP. I’ve built ERP systems from scratch, set up high-availability database clusters, and worked on healthcare platforms that require strict compliance standards.
Some measurable outcomes from recent projects: cut AWS costs by 35% through infrastructure optimization, improved server response times by 10%, and maintained database uptime at 99.9% with automated failover systems.
Technologies I work with
Languages: Python, Go, PHP, SQL, Shell Scripting, Java
Frameworks & Tools: Django, Flask, Laravel, ReactJS, HTMX, Hugo, Gin, CodeIgniter
Cloud Platforms: AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform, Digital Ocean
Databases: PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, Oracle
APIs & Protocols: REST, GraphQL, gRPC, WebRTC
Certifications
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate (2025-2028)
- Google IT Automation Certificate
- AWS Cloud Practitioner
- MongoDB Developer Associate
- Microsoft Azure Fundamentals
Education
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from Simad University. Coursework included algorithms, database systems, web development, networking, operating systems, and mobile app development.
Languages
I speak English fluently, Somali natively, and conversational Arabic.
Outside work
I play a lot of chess. Currently rated around 1800 in blitz and 1900 in rapid on Lichess.
Get in touch
Email: ibar@zibar.me
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/ibarz
GitHub: github.com/ibarz