Smart marketplace with messaging, reels and wallet
Ojiyo is an AI-powered marketplace combining shopping, and on-demand services, live tracking, payments, vendor tools, and AI recommendations.
Tech Stack
Node.jsReact.jsPostgresSqlAWSSocket.io
Ali Hamza
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Frontend
TypeScript
React
Next.js
Tailwind CSS
Redux
HTML5
CSS
Vite
Backend
Node.js
NestJS
Express
GraphQL
FastAPI
Socket.io
Stripe
Databases
PostgreSQL
MongoDB
Redis
MySQL
Prisma
Firebase
Cloud & DevOps
AWS
GCP
Docker
GitHub Actions
Nginx
Vercel
Git
Linux
Portfolio
Dress Genie | AI Powered Virtual Try-On Platform
Dress Genie is an AI-powered virtual fashion platform that transforms how fashion collections are showcased using virtual try-on and outfit visualization technology.
Tech Stack
PytorchComputer VisionShopifyTensorFlowHugging FaceMERN Stack
Sync Recruiting | Anonymous Equestrian Recruiting Platform
Sync Recruiting is an invitation-only equestrian hiring platform that privately matches professional grooms, riders and trainers with world-class stables, without public browsing or unsolicited spam.
Tech Stack
Next.jsSupabasePostgreSQLVercelDeepLi18next
Full Stack E-Commerce Platform
Dastaan is a full-stack eCommerce platform built for an international salon brand, designed to deliver a seamless online shopping experience and efficient management tools
Tech Stack
Next.jsNode.jsMongoDBFramer MotionStripe
Work Experience
Software Engineer
Sortup
Dec 2024 – PresentFull-time
- Built and maintained production Node.js/Express backends on AWS EC2 and GCP Cloud Run, with automated CI/CD pipelines via GitHub Actions, enabling zero-downtime deployments across environments.
- Architected a country-specific abstraction layer for payment and delivery APIs, enabling seamless expansion across 3 international markets with localized provider support.
- Deployed and maintained Node.js servers on GCP Cloud Run with CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions.
- Developed an e-wallet API with a referral-based commission system, handling transaction logic, validation, and edge cases at production scale.
- Implemented Stripe webhooks with secure validation, idempotency, and robust error handling, ensuring payment integrity across all transactions.
- Optimized backend performance for media-heavy features such as reels and image loading, significantly improving perceived load speed and user experience.
- Executed S3 bucket data migrations and lifecycle management for production-scale data workloads, maintaining system reliability and cost efficiency.
- Stepped into React/Next.js frontend development to bridge team gaps and accelerate delivery during critical sprints.
- Participated in technical architecture and solution design sessions spanning full-stack concerns, contributing to end-to-end workflow planning.
Full Stack Developer
Commit Stash
June 2023 – Nov 2024Full-time
- Built REST API endpoints for CRUD operations, JWT authentication, and real-time data handling using Node.js and Express.
- Designed and implemented React components for responsive, interactive UIs with efficient state management using Redux Toolkit and RTK Query.
- Integrated Firebase Auth and JWT-based session management for secure, scalable user access control.
- Modeled MongoDB schemas and optimized queries to support scalable application data layers.
- Managed deployments to Vercel, and Firebase Hosting, handling production pipeline setup and monitoring.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
COMSATS Institute of Information Technology, Lahore Campus
2022 – 2026
Focused on software engineering, data structures, algorithms, and distributed systems. Graduated with distinction and completed a final-year capstone project on real-time collaborative systems.
Data Structures & AlgorithmsDistributed SystemsDatabase DesignSoftware Engineering
High Scrool Pre-Engineering
Fazaia Degree College Rafique
2020 – 2021
Supplementary self-directed curriculum covering modern web development practices including React, Node.js, REST APIs, and database design with PostgreSQL.
React & Node.jsREST API DesignPostgreSQLResponsive Design
Certifications
Web Developer Hackathon Winner
COMSATS Institute of Information Technology, WAH Campus
2025
Full Stack Web Development Bootcamp by Dr. Angela Yu
Udemy
2023
What People Say
“A highly competent developer who delivers clean, pixel-perfect results exactly on time. Ali is reliable, proactive, and an absolute pleasure to communicate with. He makes the development process completely stress-free and always finds a solution. I am very happy and satisfied with the delivery of work and experience!”
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Noura Al Mutairi
Founder, Sync Recruiting
“Working with Ali transformed how we think about our backend architecture. He introduced Redis caching and database query optimisation that cut our API response times by 70%. Highly professional and incredibly skilled.”
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James Thornton
Product Lead, TradeCore
“Ali built our e-commerce platform from scratch and handled everything — frontend, backend, payments, and deployment. What impressed me most was his proactive communication and willingness to go beyond the brief.”
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Ayesha Raza
Founder, StyleNest
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