FRESH GRADUATE · INFORMATICS ENGINEERING

Hello, I'm Zahran.

Software Engineer building reliable web applications, backend systems, and production-ready deployments.

Graduated from Institut Teknologi Sumatera (ITERA). Experienced in building decoupled full-stack applications, RESTful APIs, relational schema design, and deploying web services to Linux VPS environments with Docker, Nginx, and PM2.

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Fullstack Architecture

REST APIs & Auth

Linux & Deployments

Muhammad Zahran Albara

Software Engineer

Open to Work

Education

Institut Teknologi Sumatera (ITERA)

Class of 2022 – 2026

Degree Program

S1 Informatics Engineering

Bachelor of Computer Science

Academic Standing

GPA 3.33 / 4.00

Verified Academic Record

Track Record

4+ Production Systems

Govt, Institutional & Public

Core Competencies

Focus Areas

Engineering focus honed through production deployments, academic rigor, and real-world system architecture.

Software Engineering

Building structured, maintainable software systems through clean code, modular architecture, and end-to-end SDLC discipline.

Backend Development

Designing high-performance REST APIs, database schemas, secure role-based JWT authentication, and business workflows.

Cloud & Infrastructure

Configuring Linux VPS environments, Docker containerization, Nginx reverse proxies, SSL security, and PM2 process resilience.

Case Studies & Systems

Featured Engineering Projects

Real production systems, government platforms, and fullstack architectures built and deployed.

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PROJECT / 01Backend Engineer / Fullstack Developer

BRT ITERA

Institut Teknologi Sumatera (ITERA)

Oct 2023 – Dec 2023 / Sep 2025 – Feb 2026

A comprehensive backend system and monitoring dashboard managing Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) operations at ITERA, featuring real-time vehicle tracking, route telemetry, and TapCash payment hardware synchronization.

Node.jsExpressPostgreSQLJWTNginx+5

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PROJECT / 02Fullstack Developer

desafajarbaru.co

Desa Fajar Baru / Digibooster IT Consultant

Nov 2025 – Jan 2026

A modern digital village portal and community administration platform serving the residents of Desa Fajar Baru in South Lampung, featuring decoupled Laravel and React architecture for automated civil document requests and public announcements.

LaravelReact.jsViteREST APIMySQL+3

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PROJECT / 03Freelance Fullstack Developer

SILOMPAT

BPJN Lampung (Ministry of Public Works and Housing / Kementerian PUPR)

Feb 2025 – Nov 2025

A specialized web-based licensing and certification system developed for BPJN Lampung (Kementerian PUPR) to evaluate and certify the operational worthiness of Asphalt Mixing Plants (AMP) and Batching Plants across Lampung province.

Next.jsReactNode.jsPostgreSQLJWT+2

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PROJECT / 04Backend Developer Intern

AGENT

Divisi Teknologi Informasi dan Komunikasi Keimigrasian (TIKIM) — Kantor Imigrasi Kelas I TPI Bandar Lampung

Jul 2025 – Aug 2025

A web-based agenda recording and administrative workflow automation system engineered for the Class 1 Immigration Office in Bandar Lampung (TIKIM Division), automating daily activity logging and generating official periodic reports.

PythonDjango REST FrameworkNext.jsPostgreSQLJWT+5

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Technical Capabilities

My Expertise

Practical engineering experience spanning server-side logic, client applications, and deployment infrastructure.

Server-Side Architecture

Backend Development

Hands-on experience building scalable server-side logic and robust APIs using Laravel, PHP, Python, and Django. Focused on database schema optimization, secure authentication workflows, and resilient system architecture.

Key Deliverables:

RESTful API design and documentation
Role-based access control and token rotation
Relational database design and query optimization
Data validation, sanitization, and automated business workflows

PHPLaravelPythonDjangoPostgreSQLMySQLREST APIsJWT

Application Engineering

Fullstack Integration

Bridging relational databases and user interfaces. Proficient in crafting responsive frontend experiences with React and Next.js, and integrating them with robust backend microservices for complete digital solutions.

Key Deliverables:

Decoupled frontend-backend system integration
Optimistic UI updates, caching, and state synchronization
Responsive, accessible component architecture
Server-side rendering and client-side performance tuning

Next.jsReact.jsTypeScriptTailwind CSSViteAxios / Fetch

Deployment & Operations

Cloud & Infrastructure

Experienced in Linux VPS administration, Nginx reverse proxy routing, and containerization with Docker. Capable of handling end-to-end deployment, SSL certificates, and process management with PM2 and Gunicorn.

Key Deliverables:

Linux server configuration and maintenance
Nginx reverse proxy routing and SSL/TLS automation
Containerized development and deployment workflows
Background process orchestration with PM2 and Gunicorn

Linux VPSDockerNginxPM2GunicornGitSSH (Bitvise)

Verified Technologies

Technology Stack

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Next.js

Fullstack

Laravel

Backend

React

Frontend

Python

Backend

PHP

Language

Docker

DevOps

LANGUAGES

PHP
Python
JavaScript / TypeScript
Kotlin
SQL

FRAMEWORKS

Laravel
React.js
Next.js
Django
Node.js / Express

INFRASTRUCTURE & DEVOPS

Linux VPS
Docker
Nginx
PM2 & Gunicorn
Git / GitHub

DATABASES & CLOUD

PostgreSQL
MySQL
Cloud Firestore
Firebase Auth
REST APIs

Career & Engineering Track

Experience Timeline

Chronological record of government consulting, corporate internship, and institutional systems engineering.

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February 2025 – November 2025Contract

Freelance Fullstack Developer

BPJN Lampung (Ministry of Public Works and Housing / Kementerian PUPR)•Bandar Lampung, Indonesia

Led development of 'Silompat' (silompat.simpel-bpjnlampung.cloud), a mission-critical web-based certification platform for Asphalt Mixing and Batching Plants (AMP/BP) used by industrial road-construction contractors across Lampung.

Engineered database-driven role validation and JWT authentication controlling multi-role access across industrial applicants, certified field inspectors, and BPJN officials.
Constructed backend workflows and complex state validation pipelines for multi-step industrial licensing certifications.
Executed the full software development lifecycle (SDLC), translating formal ministerial engineering standards into intuitive software features.
Maintained continuous feature releases and iterative updates based on stakeholder audit feedback until successful deployment.

Next.jsReactNode.jsPostgreSQL

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July 2025 – August 2025Internship

Backend Developer Intern

Kantor Imigrasi Kelas I TPI Bandar Lampung•Bandar Lampung, Indonesia

Engineered 'Agent' (agent.pepadun.id), an internal enterprise web application automating daily activity logging, meeting agendas, and recurring institutional reporting workflows for immigration officers.

Built high-performance RESTful API backend using Python and Django, connecting to Next.js frontend interfaces.
Implemented a secure authentication system using JWT, storing access and refresh tokens in HTTP-only cookies to ensure enterprise-grade session protection.
Deployed and hardened the application on a Linux VPS, configuring Nginx as a reverse proxy and managing background processes with Gunicorn and PM2.
Automated official periodic report generation, significantly decreasing manual compilation overhead for office secretariats.

PythonDjangoNext.jsRESTful API

Case Study

September 2025 – February 2026Campus Project

Backend Engineer & Fullstack Developer

Institut Teknologi Sumatera (ITERA)•Lampung, Indonesia

Engineered the official web portal and administrative monitoring system for the campus Bus Rapid Transit service, synchronizing real-time vehicle GPS coordinates with physical TapCash NFC card payment hardware.

Architected backend services using Django / Node.js and PostgreSQL to ingest real-time TapCash card transactions and GPS telemetry.
Developed an administrative monitoring dashboard utilizing Next.js providing live fleet status, transaction reconciliation, and driver shift logs.
Deployed the full-stack ecosystem on a Linux VPS, configuring Gunicorn and utilizing PM2 for continuous background process availability.
Reduced vehicle dispatch scheduling errors by 40% and maintained 99.2% API uptime before formal handover to ITERA IT Division.

Node.jsExpressPostgreSQLJWT

Case Study

November 2025 – January 2026Contract

Fullstack Developer

Desa Fajar Baru / Digibooster IT Consultant•South Lampung, Indonesia

Engineered the official 'Smart Village' web portal and community administration platform for Desa Fajar Baru under a decoupled architecture separating the backend API from the reactive frontend.

Constructed a decoupled RESTful API in Laravel (PHP) handling official citizen certificate requests (surat menyurat) and public announcements.
Built a high-performance, mobile-responsive single-page application frontend using React.js and Vite.
Configured shared hosting deployment with custom URL rewrite rules, achieving sub-1.2s load times without requiring a dedicated VPS.
Collaborated directly with Digibooster IT Consultant to ensure rigorous production quality standards and complete handover to village staff.

LaravelReact.jsViteREST API

Case Study

2024 – 2025Campus Project

Gameplay Programmer & Atmospheric Designer

ITERA Campus Exhibition•Lampung, Indonesia

Developed 'Lilu', a 3D atmospheric psychological horror game in Godot Engine, featuring custom kinematic player physics, dynamic enemy AI state machines, and 3D spatial acoustics.

Programmed kinematic collision controllers, player stamina curves, and horror sanity meters in GDScript.
Engineered modular finite state machines driving reactive enemy patrol, investigation, and pursuit routines.
Configured distance-attenuated 3D spatial sound buses to create psychological tension without visual clutter.
Presented and demonstrated the project through two successful public campus exhibitions at ITERA.

Godot EngineGDScript3D Spatial AudioGLSL Shaders

Case Study

March 2025 – June 2025Academic

Android Developer

Institut Teknologi Sumatera (Academic Capstone)•Lampung, Indonesia

Engineered a native Android educational discussion and interactive quiz application in Kotlin for the Mobile Application Programming course capstone.

Designed clean MVVM architecture separating reactive UI views from data repositories with Kotlin Coroutines.
Implemented real-time bidirectional data synchronization using Cloud Firestore and secure Firebase Authentication.
Integrated the Imgur API with asynchronous image compression for cloud media attachments.
Earned top academic marks upon final project defense and live multi-device demonstration.

KotlinAndroid StudioFirebase AuthCloud Firestore

Case Study

GET IN TOUCH

Let's Build Something Useful.

If you are looking for a software engineer who enjoys working across backend systems, decoupled APIs, full-stack applications, and production infrastructure, I am open for opportunities.

zahranalbara08@gmail.com

+62 888 086 968 50

Pamulang, South Tangerang, Banten, Indonesia

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