ali arain

full stack developer & ai product architect

realaliarain@gmail.com
pakistan
https://aliarain.com

full stack developer and ai product architect building technology that serves humanity. founder of raptrx, shipping ai-powered platforms used by 15,000+ people globally. worked with 50+ startups and enterprises to turn problems into products. aerospace engineer turned developer, combining systems thinking with rapid execution. currently leading development of multiple ai applications while maintaining 98% client satisfaction rate.

Experience

chalogee.com

•tech lead at chalogee.com, building tourism marketplace serving 3,000+ travelers and 200+ local guides
•architected comprehensive admin dashboard reducing management time by 60% using tanstack table and react query
•built fastapi backend handling 10,000+ api requests daily with 99.8% uptime
•deployed kubernetes cluster on aws ec2 achieving 40% cost reduction vs traditional hosting
•integrated stripe payment processing enabling $50,000+ monthly transaction volume
•implemented real-time notifications increasing booking completion rate by 35%
  • next.js
  • react
  • typescript
  • tanstack table
  • react query
  • fastapi
  • postgresql
  • redis
  • aws ec2
  • docker
  • kubernetes
  • stripe
  • jwt
  • websocket
  • elasticsearch

zepyoc

•co-founding zepyoc — audio-first recruitment platform processing 500+ voice interviews in beta phase
•built voice ai matching algorithms achieving 78% candidate-role fit accuracy vs 45% with text resumes
•integrated openai whisper and custom nlp models reducing screening time by 70%
•currently testing with 15 early-access companies, collecting data to improve matching algorithms
•designed interview system capturing 3x more candidate signals than traditional text applications
  • python
  • tensorflow
  • pytorch
  • openai api
  • speech recognition
  • nlp
  • react
  • next.js
  • aws

shippingapps.dev

•leading shippingapps.dev agency, shipping 8+ products with 12,000+ combined monthly active users
•built novawriter ai writing assistant reaching 2,500+ users with 92% satisfaction rate
•published 40+ technical articles reaching 50,000+ developers monthly
•delivered 15 client projects on time with 100% completion rate
•mentored 8 junior developers improving their shipping velocity by 45%
•open sourced 5 tools with 4,000+ total downloads
  • next.js
  • react
  • typescript
  • node.js
  • postgresql
  • aws
  • vercel
  • ai/ml

raptrx

•founded raptrx, parent company generating $120k+ annual revenue across multiple products
•scaled ai platforms to 15,000+ users globally with 99.5% uptime
•established rapid development framework reducing mvp launch time from 3 months to 2 weeks
•built reusable ai infrastructure cutting development costs by 65%
•grew from solo founder to team of 5, maintaining 98% client satisfaction rate
•achieved profitability within first year while bootstrapped
  • ai/ml
  • react
  • next.js
  • python
  • fastapi
  • openai api
  • aws
  • docker

virlo.ai

•delivered complete ui/ux for virlo.ai in 4 months, 2 weeks ahead of schedule
•built 45+ responsive components achieving 95+ lighthouse performance score
•implemented design system used across 20+ screens reducing development time by 40%
•collaborated with 6-person product team through weekly sprints and daily standups
•achieved pixel-perfect implementation with 98% design-to-code accuracy
•optimized bundle size by 35% improving load time to under 2 seconds
  • react
  • next.js
  • typescript
  • tailwind css
  • framer motion
  • figma
  • ai/ml integration

proviral.ai

•founded proviral.ai serving 3,500+ content creators across youtube, tiktok, and instagram
•built ai models predicting content virality with 72% accuracy, 2.5x industry average
•processed 25,000+ videos generating optimization suggestions increasing engagement by 45%
•developed dashboard tracking 50+ metrics across platforms, used 150,000+ times monthly
•implemented ml pipeline analyzing 1m+ data points daily to identify trending patterns
•achieved $8k mrr within 6 months of launch
  • next.js
  • python
  • fastapi
  • tensorflow
  • postgresql
  • aws
  • social media apis
  • machine learning

freelance

•delivered 50+ projects for clients across 12 countries generating $200k+ total revenue
•maintained 98% client satisfaction rate across 50+ projects with 95% repeat client rate
•built solutions for 15 startups that raised $2m+ total funding
•specialized in rapid mvp development with average delivery time of 3 weeks
•provided technical consulting generating $50k+ value through architecture optimization
•consistently delivered projects 20% under budget while exceeding quality expectations
  • react
  • next.js
  • typescript
  • node.js
  • mongodb
  • postgresql
  • aws
  • vercel

aerospace projects

•designed spacecraft systems for 5 academic projects improving trajectory efficiency by 25%
•developed matlab simulation software reducing mission planning time by 40%
•led satellite design team of 6 students completing structural analysis 3 weeks ahead of deadline
•applied systems engineering to aerospace projects with 100% successful validations
•built python automation tools cutting repetitive calculations from 4 hours to 15 minutes
•published capstone research on ml-optimized satellite trajectories used by 3 follow-up teams
  • matlab
  • cad software
  • systems engineering
  • python
  • simulation
  • analysis

Skills

frontend development:

react,next.js,typescript,javascript,tailwind css,framer motion,vue.js,html5,css3

backend development:

node.js,python,express.js,fastapi,django,flask,graphql,rest apis,serverless,microservices

python & data science:

python,pandas,numpy,scikit-learn,jupyter notebooks,matplotlib,seaborn,data analysis,data visualization,statistical analysis,kaggle competitions,google colab

databases & storage:

postgresql,mongodb,redis,supabase,firebase,aws s3,database design,query optimization,prisma,sqlalchemy

ai & machine learning:

tensorflow,pytorch,keras,scikit-learn,openai api,langchain,hugging face,natural language processing,computer vision,deep learning,neural networks,model training,model deployment,mlops,prompt engineering,ai integration,kaggle expert

cloud & devops:

aws,vercel,docker,github actions,ci/cd,serverless architecture,infrastructure as code

aerospace engineering:

rocket design,orbital mechanics,systems engineering,matlab,cad,simulation,mission planning

leadership & business:

team leadership,product strategy,startup execution,technical consulting,project management,agile methodologies

Education

bachelor of science in aerospace engineering

2018 - 2022

university of engineering & technology

specialized in spacecraft design, orbital mechanics, and propulsion systems. completed capstone project on satellite trajectory optimization using machine learning algorithms.

software development & ai specialization

2017 - present

self-taught & online platforms

continuous learning in modern web technologies, ai/ml, and software architecture through platforms like coursera, udemy, kaggle, and hands-on project development. built and deployed multiple machine learning models from scratch.

machine learning & data science

2020 - present

kaggle & data science competitions

active kaggle participant with experience in data analysis, model building, and competitive machine learning. built native ml models using tensorflow, pytorch, and scikit-learn for various real-world problems including classification, regression, and nlp tasks.

professional development

2019 - present

various certifications

aws cloud practitioner, google analytics, advanced react patterns, tensorflow developer certificate, deep learning specialization, and multiple ai/ml courses from coursera and udemy.

Projects

SLCT

active

a minimal ats with premium candidate experience and ai screening. create jobs fast, collect better signal, decide, communicate outcomes, and close roles.

next.js •react •tailwind css •fastapi •postgresql •azure •openai •claude

ProductizeSpace

active

a zen focused productivity app for creative professionals. a distraction free workspace inspired by Rick Rubin's The Creative Act. combines pomodoro timers, ambient soundscapes, breathing exercises, and mindfulness journaling in one calm interface.

next.js •react •tailwind css •zustand •web audio api

freewritex

active

ai-powered writing assistant that helps users overcome writer's block and improve their writing quality. features intelligent suggestions, grammar checking, and creative prompts powered by advanced language models.

react •next.js •openai api •typescript •tailwind css •supabase

chalogee

active

social platform connecting people through shared interests and activities. built with real-time messaging, event planning, and community features to foster meaningful connections.

react native •node.js •mongodb •socket.io •express.js •aws

finpilot

active

ai-driven financial planning and investment advisory platform that provides personalized financial advice and portfolio management using machine learning algorithms.

next.js •python •fastapi •postgresql •tensorflow •aws

proviral

active

content marketing automation tool for social media management. helps businesses create, schedule, and analyze social media content with ai-powered insights.

react •node.js •mongodb •aws •social media apis •analytics

virlo.ai

active

ai-powered virtual assistant for business process automation. streamlines workflows, handles customer inquiries, and provides intelligent business insights.

python •langchain •openai api •fastapi •react •postgresql

raptrx platform

active

internal development platform and toolkit for rapid ai application development. includes reusable components, ai model integrations, and deployment automation.

react •next.js •python •docker •kubernetes •ai/ml pipeline

zepyoc

in development

audio-first recruitment platform reimagining hiring through voice ai and dynamic audio interviews. leveraging speech recognition, speaker embeddings, and conversational AI to evaluate candidate signals beyond text resumes.

react •next.js •python •speech recognition •openai api •nlp •aws

Achievements

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founded raptrx — $120k+ arr

2022

bootstrapped ai-focused technology company to $120k+ annual revenue. scaled to 15,000+ users globally while maintaining 99.5% uptime and 98% satisfaction rate

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50+ projects, $200k+ revenue

2019-2024

delivered 50+ applications across 12 countries with 98% client satisfaction. helped 15 startups raise $2m+ total funding. maintained 95% repeat client rate

•

ai products serving 15,000+ users

2023-2024

shipped ai applications used by 15,000+ people globally. built virality prediction achieving 72% accuracy (2.5x industry avg). processed 25,000+ pieces of content

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ml models in production

2020-2024

built and deployed ml models from scratch using tensorflow and pytorch. active kaggle participant. reduced screening time 70% with voice ai. processed 1m+ data points daily

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open source — 4,000+ downloads

2022-2024

published 5 open source tools with 4,000+ combined downloads. active community contributions helping 100+ developers. maintained packages with 95% uptime

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team leadership

2020-2024

grew team from 0 to 5 developers. mentored 8 junior developers improving their velocity by 45%. established processes reducing mvp time from 3 months to 2 weeks