Ali Ahmad
Full-Stack Developer & Automation Expert
8+ years building high-performance web applications and intelligent workflow systems. Specialized in Ruby on Rails, React.js, Next.js, and Node.js.
About Ali Ahmad
I'm a Full-Stack Developer and Automation Expert with 8+ years of experience and 35+ applications shipped across fintech, healthtech, e-commerce, construction-tech, travel-tech, and SaaS. I handle the full lifecycle: requirements, system design, development, deployment, and maintenance.
My core stack is Ruby on Rails, React.js, Next.js, and Node.js, backed by Express.js, Nest.js, MongoDB, and PostgreSQL. I've led a team of 8 developers, introduced code review processes, and mentored junior engineers.
I build Generative AI applications and chatbots with LangChain and LangGraph, and I'm a certified automation professional with 100+ workflows shipped on n8n, Make, and Zapier, saving clients 20+ hours of manual work every week.
Core Stack
What I Bring
- →Full-stack delivery: Rails, React/Next.js, Node.js — from architecture to production
- →100+ shipped automations with n8n, Make, and Zapier
- →Billing & integrations: Stripe, Xero, Shopify, Brevo, Craftcloud
- →Solo ownership of backend and DevOps when needed (CI/CD, AWS, Sidekiq)
- →Actively building AI agents with LangChain and LangGraph
How I Work
I build production web platforms and automation systems that reduce manual work and scale with the business. Clients get clear communication, pragmatic architecture, and software that ships.
By the Numbers
8+
Years Experience
100+
Automations Delivered
35+
Applications Built
20+
Hours/Week Saved for Clients
Working Together
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Experience & Leadership
Building high-performance teams, shipping quality software, and scaling operations across diverse technical domains.
Team Leadership
Led and mentored a team of 8 developers, accelerating junior developer onboarding by 6 weeks through structured guidance and knowledge sharing.
Code Quality
Implemented comprehensive code review process, resulting in 30% reduction in production bugs and improved code maintainability across all projects.
Mentorship
Actively mentored junior developers on best practices, system architecture, and problem-solving techniques, enabling faster career growth and technical excellence.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Collaborated with product, design, and operations teams to streamline workflows and improve overall organizational efficiency by 40%.
Full-Stack Development
Designed and developed full-stack applications using React, Node.js, MongoDB, and AWS, improving user engagement by 30% through thoughtful UX and performant architecture.
AI & Automation
Developed Generative AI applications using Langchain and LangGraph, enabling intelligent automation of complex workflows and enhancing product capabilities.
Technical Skills & Expertise
A comprehensive toolkit spanning frontend, backend, AI, infrastructure, and modern development practices.
🎨 Frontend Development
⚙️ Backend & APIs
🤖 AI & LLM Development
🔄 Automation & Workflows
🗄️ Databases & Caching
☁️ Infrastructure & DevOps
💳 Payments & Integrations
📋 Project Management & Soft Skills
Core Competencies
What I Build
Full-stack web platforms, workflow automation, and integrations — grounded in Rails, React, and production DevOps.
Full-Stack Web Apps
Rails, React, Next.js, and Node.js platforms — from admin systems and marketplaces to booking and study products.
Workflow Automation
n8n, Make, and Zapier automations that cut manual work — 100+ workflows shipped for real business processes.
AI Agents
LangChain and LangGraph agent development — connecting LLMs to real workflows for smarter automation.
Payments & Integrations
Stripe billing, Xero accounting, Shopify commerce, Brevo CRM, and Craftcloud API integrations.
APIs & Background Jobs
RESTful APIs, Sidekiq job processing, and reliable data sync across systems.
Cloud & DevOps
AWS deployment, CI/CD pipelines, and NGINX — solo backend and DevOps ownership when needed.
Capabilities That Ship
Practical strengths from 8+ years of building platforms, automations, and integrations in production.
Full-Stack Development
End-to-end web platforms with Ruby on Rails, React, Next.js, and Node.js.
Workflow Automation
Certified automation work with n8n, Make, and Zapier — 100+ workflows shipped.
AI Agent Development
Building intelligent agents with LangChain and LangGraph for real business workflows.
Integrations & Data
Payments, CRM, accounting, and commerce integrations wired into production apps.
Background Jobs & APIs
Reliable Sidekiq jobs, REST APIs, and async processing for scalable platforms.
Auth & Access Control
Secure authentication patterns with OAuth, JWT, and role-based access where projects need them.
Cloud & DevOps
AWS deployment, CI/CD pipelines, and NGINX — including solo backend/DevOps ownership.
Platform Migrations
Framework migrations and modernization — including Django-to-Rails and React frontend work.
Selected Work
Real platforms I've built and shipped — web apps, marketplaces, travel-tech, and automation-heavy products.
Construction Pro (CORE)
Time & Shift Management
Platform enabling team leaders and workers to log daily hours in a flexible, customizable environment with real-time notifications, dynamic time recording, and seamless admin oversight.
Toaster Home
Shopify Inventory Management
Custom Shopify solution managing inventory across multiple warehouses, reducing shipping costs by 20% through automated order placement and optimized warehouse selection algorithms.
Tshirt Deal GPT
AI Chatbot
GPT-powered chatbot deployed for Tshirtdeal, automating 95% of customer queries with multilingual support and live agent escalation across WhatsApp, Messenger, and Instagram.
MYSMSF
SMSF Property & Asset Admin
SMSF property, crypto, and gold administration platform with payments and accounting integrations.
iRevise
Study Platform
Study platform for students and teachers with subscription billing, Zapier automation, and background job processing.
Teleport / Radiangen
3D Modeling & Design
3D modeling and design platform with Craftcloud API integration. Solo ownership of backend and DevOps.
AirAsia (Vidi)
Travel-Tech Booking
Activity booking platform within AirAsia's travel-tech stack — bookings, Rails/React services, and AWS CI/CD.
Intocities
360° Virtual Tours
360° virtual tour platform for German cities, built with Rails and Vue.js on AWS.
Dear Brightly
Teledermatology
Teledermatology platform — led Django-to-Rails migration and React frontend work.
KitchenConnection
Live Cooking Community
Live cooking class community with Rails, React, and Shopify commerce integration.
Simply Made Local
Handmade Goods Marketplace
Marketplace for handmade goods, built with Ruby on Rails and served via NGINX.
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