Ali Hassan
Verified Expert in Engineering
Software Engineer and Developer
Sialkot, Punjab, Pakistan
Toptal member since July 3, 2026
Ali is a seasoned software engineer with 8+ years of experience leading product development, engineering teams, and technical strategy for startups and growing businesses. He has built scalable SaaS platforms, AI-powered automation systems, and high-traffic web applications using Ruby on Rails, React, Svelte, Node.js, Python, PostgreSQL, Redis, AWS, Docker, and modern AI technologies. Ali will be a great addition to any team.
Portfolio
Experience
- Ruby on Rails (RoR) - 7 years
- Python - 6 years
- Artificial Intelligence (AI) - 5 years
- OpenAI - 4 years
- AI Automation - 3 years
- Claude - 3 years
- Svelte - 3 years
Work Experience
Founder & Lead Engineer
MemoryStory AI
- Founded and built MemoryStory AI, an AI-powered SaaS platform that generates personalized, illustrated children's bedtime storybooks from 3-5 uploaded family photos.
- Designed an end-to-end agentic AI pipeline using Claude (Anthropic) for narrative generation and image-generation models for custom illustrations, delivering a complete story in one session.
- Implemented Claude API with structured prompting and multi-turn conversation design to produce age-appropriate, emotionally resonant stories for children aged 3-8.
- Built a full-stack app with secure photo upload, AI processing queue, PDF generation, and private family share link delivery, targeting same-night story creation.
- Integrated preview-before-purchase flow at $9.99 one-time price with 14-day money-back guarantee and privacy-first photo handling.
AI Automation Expert
Zaturn
- Developed AI-powered automation workflows using n8n for social media management, content generation, and campaign planning.
- Built AI agents (Chloe and Gabriel) using Claude and OpenAI to automate trend analysis, influencer discovery, and multi-platform notifications.
- Designed and integrated Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers to connect AI agents with external data sources, enabling context-aware agentic decision-making.
- Integrated OpenAI Codex for code-generation tasks and automated developer tooling within client workflows.
- Connected REST APIs, Slack API, and BunnyCDN, reducing manual workload by 40%.
Software Engineer
Witfoo
- Rebuilt Witfoo's cybersecurity platform using Svelte, enhancing performance and scalability.
- Designed reusable UI components, improving feature delivery speed by 30%.
- Collaborated with back-end teams for smooth API integration and data pipeline optimization.
Chief Technology Officer
TheDevPort
- Directed a technical strategy and led a cross-functional team delivering scalable AI-driven SaaS solutions for international clients.
- Architected and deployed agentic AI workflows using Claude API, OpenAI, n8n, and MCP servers, cutting client operational costs by 30%.
- Leveraged OpenAI Codex for automated code generation and developer productivity tooling.
- Oversaw AWS cloud architecture and dockerized infrastructure to boost scalability and uptime.
Full-stack Software Engineer
InTechGiants
- Built full-stack applications using Python, Ruby on Rails, Node.js, and React for international clients.
- Implemented API integrations (Slack and Discord) and optimized algorithms, achieving 25% faster load times.
- Collaborated on Agile sprint cycles and contributed to AI-augmented feature development.
Associate Software Engineer
CodingCops
- Developed REST APIs and front-end features in Ruby on Rails and AngularJS.
- Enhanced maintainability with TDD and structured code reviews.
- Worked directly with clients to translate requirements into functional features.
Experience
MemoryStory AI
http://memorystory.aiAs the lead engineer, I oversaw the system architecture, back-end development, AI integrations, cloud infrastructure, database design, and deployment processes. I built scalable APIs, implemented AI-driven content generation workflows, integrated third-party services, and optimized the platform for performance and reliability. I worked closely with stakeholders to transform the product vision into a production-ready application while ensuring security, scalability, and an exceptional user experience.
Showday
As a senior software engineer, I designed and developed core platform features, including live streaming integrations, social media content importers, analytics dashboards, background processing systems, and payment workflows. I worked extensively with Ruby on Rails, React, PostgreSQL, Redis, AWS, Mux, and third-party APIs to ensure scalability and performance for a growing user base.
FileEaters
http://fileeaters.comAs the lead engineer, I designed the platform architecture, implemented secure file-upload pipelines, optimized large-scale video-processing workflows, and built collaboration features for distributed teams. The solution leveraged Ruby on Rails, Electron.js, Go, AWS S3, multipart uploads, Sidekiq, PostgreSQL, and modern front-end technologies to efficiently handle large media assets.
Witfoo Reporter UI
As a senior engineer, I led the migration of the reporting platform from Angular to SvelteKit, developed advanced analytics dashboards, integrated complex data visualization components, and optimized front-end performance. I collaborated closely with stakeholders to build scalable reporting experiences using SvelteKit, TypeScript, APIs, and the Carbon Design System.
Zaturn AI Automation Platform
http://zaturn.aiI architected and developed the multi-agent automation system using AI models, workflow orchestration tools, and cloud services. The platform automates content calendars, trend discovery, influencer research, and content generation, and integrates with multiple third-party APIs. My responsibilities included system architecture, AI integrations, workflow design, and deployment infrastructure.
Shopify Virtual Tryon
As the lead developer, I designed and built the complete MVP, including AI image generation workflows, user management, back-end services, and front-end experiences. The platform was developed using SvelteKit, Supabase, OpenAI technologies, and modern cloud infrastructure.
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science
University of Lahore - Lahore, Pakistan
Skills
Libraries/APIs
React, REST APIs, Node.js, Facebook API, Shopify API, Google Calendar API, OpenAI API, API Development, Google Maps API, Claude API, Slack API, Google APIs, Stripe, Instagram API
Tools
n8n, Claude, Claude Code, Amazon Elastic Container Service (ECS), Git, Hotwire, Whisper, Bitbucket, Google Analytics, Adobe, Adobe CC, Figma, Amazon Simple Queue Service (SQS), Slack, Jenkins, Jira, RSpec, Cucumber, Codex, GitHub, ChatGPT
Languages
Python, Ruby, JavaScript, TypeScript, GraphQL, SQL, HTML, CSS, HTML5, Go, Java
Frameworks
Svelte, Tailwind CSS, Ruby on Rails (RoR), NestJS, AngularJS, Django, Angular, Next.js, Agentic Frameworks, Selenium, Ruby on Rails 6, Electron
Paradigms
App Development, Automation, Microservices, REST, Agile, Database Design, Role-based Access Control (RBAC), ETL, Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Testing, Unit Testing, DevOps, Test-driven Development (TDD), Agile Software Development, UI Design, HIPAA Compliance
Platforms
Docker, Calendly, Vercel, Netlify, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Kubernetes, Mobile, Databricks, Mapbox, AWS Lambda, Firebase, Shopify, Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
Storage
PostgreSQL, Databases, MongoDB, Data Pipelines, MySQL, Elasticsearch, Database Architecture, JSON, Redis
Industry Expertise
Project Management
Other
OpenAI, LangChain, Agentic AI, Artificial Intelligence (AI), AI Automation, SaaS, System Architecture, AI Agents, Minimum Viable Product (MVP), Anthropic, Software Architecture, Large Language Models (LLMs), Web Crawlers, Web Scraping, Data Scraping, Workflow Automation, Full-stack Development, OAuth, API Integration, Integration, Third-party Integration, Full-stack, LLM Integration, Vibe Coding, APIs, Data Structures, Technical Leadership, Communication, Financial APIs, Multi-tenant Architecture, Back-end, Front-end, Agentic Coding, Web Development, Lovable, Problem Solving, Product Management, Back-end Development, API Design, AI Voice Agents, ElevenLabs Solutions, Cursor AI, Shopify Customizations, Workflow, Software Development, Software Engineering, Front-end Development, Single-page Applications (SPAs), FastAPI, LinkedIn Sales Navigator, Booking Systems, User Experience (UX), Architecture, Row-level Security (RLS), Multitenancy, Solution Architecture, Speech-to-Text (STT), SEO Tools, Ruby on Rails 8, Data Aggregation, Data Modeling, GeoJSON, AI Design, AI Programming, Object Detection, Computer Vision Algorithms, Cloud, Supabase, Authentication, 2D Image Processing, Image Processing, Amazon API Gateway, Amazon EventBridge, Identity & Access Management (IAM), Multi-tenant SaaS, Debugging, Application State Management, Responsive UI, Enterprise Systems, Third-party APIs, AI Engineering, AI Integration, AI-assisted Development, Startups, Team Leadership, Video Streaming, Agentic Workflow Design, Streaming, CTO, BunnyCDN, Discord, CI/CD Pipelines, Retrieval-augmented Generation (RAG), Natural Language Processing (NLP), MCP Servers, Prompt Engineering, Linear, hetzner, Deployment, SvelteKit, TikTok, HIPAA, UI Development, User Interface (UI), Security, Monday.com, Real Estate, Amazon Bedrock AgentCore, Cross-browser Compatibility, Technical Writing, Web Standards, AI Tools, Document Parsing, Web Applications, CSV, Data Processing, Gmail
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