I Build. I Manage. I Deliver.
I'm Sarah — a senior full-stack developer and PMP-certified project lead based in Abu Dhabi. I don't just write code; I own projects end-to-end.
7 Years in the UAE Tech Scene
From junior developer to senior full-stack lead — every step built toward delivering complete project ownership for UAE businesses.
Senior Full-Stack Developer & Technical PM
Independent · UAE & GCC
Delivering end-to-end web projects for UAE enterprise clients. Specialising in Laravel, Next.js, and React. PMP-certified project ownership from brief through deployment.
Full-Stack Developer
DAS Holding · Abu Dhabi
Lead developer managing 14+ subsidiary websites across the DAS Holding portfolio. Built and maintained Laravel platforms, WordPress sites, and custom integrations including Property Finder API.
WordPress & Laravel Developer
Digital Agency · UAE
Delivered WooCommerce e-commerce solutions, LMS platforms, and custom Laravel projects for UAE businesses. Developed Arabic RTL expertise across bilingual projects.
Front-End & PHP Developer
Web Studio · UAE
Built responsive websites and custom PHP applications. Developed expertise in Bootstrap, jQuery, and full responsive design including mobile-first approaches.
Junior Web Developer
Startup · UAE
Started career building WordPress sites and learning full-stack fundamentals. First exposure to client projects, project management, and the UAE market.
Not Just a Developer — Your Project Lead
The PMP (Project Management Professional) is the gold standard in project management certification, awarded by PMI. It demonstrates mastery of the full project lifecycle — initiating, planning, executing, monitoring, and closing.
For UAE clients, this means one person owns your entire project — not just the code. From scoping and budgeting through to UAT and handover, every phase is managed with professional rigour.
PMP Certified
Project Management Professional
PMI · Active Certification
What PMP Certification means for your project
On-Time Delivery
Structured project planning with milestone tracking, buffer management, and early risk identification.
Stakeholder Management
Clear communication plans, regular status updates, and client-facing reporting — no surprises.
Risk Management
Proactive risk registers, mitigation strategies, and contingency planning built into every project.
Scope Control
Defined change management processes that protect your budget while remaining commercially flexible.
Principles That Drive Every Project
These aren't buzzwords — they're habits built over 7 years of delivering projects in the UAE market.
Performance is a Feature
Every project is built with Lighthouse scores in mind from day one. Fast load times aren't an afterthought — they're fundamental to UAE user experience and SEO.
RTL-First for UAE Markets
Arabic support isn't bolted on at the end. I design and build bidirectional layouts from the start — ensuring Arabic and English versions are equally polished.
Security by Default
Input validation, parameterised queries, HTTPS everywhere, and secure authentication are baseline requirements — not optional extras.
Handover-Ready Code
Clean, documented, maintainable code. Every project I deliver is one a future developer (or your in-house team) can confidently extend.
Communication Over Everything
Weekly updates, clear milestones, honest timelines. I'd rather have a difficult conversation early than surprise you with a missed deadline.
Right Tool for the Job
I recommend the stack that fits your business — not the one that's trendy. Sometimes that's Next.js; sometimes it's a well-maintained WordPress site.
Ready to Work Together?
I take on a limited number of projects per quarter to ensure every client gets my full attention.
No commitment · Free 30-min discovery call · Response within 24 hours