About
I am Shayan Ali, a software developer and final-year Computer Science student at SZABIST Islamabad. Originally from Gilgit-Baltistan, currently based in Islamabad, Pakistan.
Background
I build full-stack web applications and backend services. Most of my work involves Next.js, TypeScript, Python, and PostgreSQL. Outside of university coursework, I build and maintain HostSage, an independent platform benchmarking cloud VPS performance and developer hosting.
Skills
TypeScript, JavaScript, Python, C++, SQL, HTML/CSS
React, Next.js, Node.js, FastAPI, Tailwind CSS, Express
PostgreSQL, Supabase, Drizzle ORM, SQLite
Git, Linux / VPS, Docker, Playwright, Vercel
Experience
Founded and built independent developer VPS benchmarking platform. Created automated test pipelines for CPU, disk I/O, and ping latency across global regions. Published in-depth technical guides with MDX.
Conducted automated latency, translation accuracy, and cost benchmark comparisons against DeepL and HeyGen. Collaborated on engineering roadmap integration.
Delivered custom web applications and e-commerce stores for clients, including an automated freight quoting portal for Prime Lane Logistics and custom Liquid themes for streetwear label SOOR.
Final-year computer science curriculum. Coursework in Data Structures & Algorithms, Operating Systems, Database Management Systems, and Computer Networks.
Contact
I am open to software engineering contracts and full-time opportunities.