Designer & Developer (Solo Build)
Convertle
Free, private file converter running entirely in your browser via WebAssembly. Converts images, video, audio, and documents locally without server uploads.
WebAssemblyBrowser APIsNext.jsTypeScript
Shayan Ali
Software developer and final-year CS student at SZABIST Islamabad. Building web applications with Next.js, TypeScript, and Python. Founder of HostSage.
Projects
Selected production systems and open-source tools.
Founder & Full-Stack Engineer
HostSage
Cloud infrastructure and VPS benchmarking guide. Features automated benchmark scripts, latency testing, and MDX-based documentation.
Next.jsReactMDXTailwind CSSCloud VPS
Full-Stack Engineer
ZiviTV
Movie and TV discovery engine. Streamlined an 800+ URL legacy sitemap into a fast 16-page application with optimized PostgreSQL queries.
Next.js 15SupabaseDrizzle ORMPostgreSQL
Lead Developer & Designer
SOOR
Custom e-commerce store for an urban streetwear label. Custom Shopify Liquid theme optimized for fast mobile checkout velocity.
ShopifyLiquidJavaScriptCSS
Backend Architect
Simple Social Timeline
Decoupled REST API backend featuring JWT authentication, asynchronous media processing pipelines, and high-concurrency feeds.
PythonFastAPISQLitePydanticAsyncIO
Experience
Work history, internships, and education.
2024 – Present
- Built and run independent VPS and cloud benchmarking platform.
- Engineered performance tests tracking CPU, disk I/O, and network latency.
- Implemented headless MDX content pipeline with 100/100 Core Web Vitals.
Software Engineering Intern · TransWord.AI
2024- Ran latency and output fidelity benchmarks against DeepL and HeyGen APIs.
- Collaborated with core engineering team to map feature roadmaps into production.
Freelance Software Developer · Independent Practice
2023 – Present- Built full-stack logistics portal with automated AI quote assistant for Prime Lane Logistics.
- Engineered custom Shopify Liquid storefront and conversion flow for SOOR.
BS Computer Science · SZABIST Islamabad
2023 – Present- Final-year student. Core focus: data structures, distributed systems, algorithms, and web systems.
Writing
Notes on development, hosting benchmarks, and tooling.
I Built a File Converter That Never Uploads Your Files
Most online converters send files to a server. Convertle runs entirely in your browser using WebAssembly and media APIs, so your files never leave your device.
Building HostSage: A Research-Driven Cloud Infrastructure Guide
After fixing technical SEO across ZiviTV, I started HostSage: a hosting and cloud infrastructure guide built on actual search data instead of recycled listicles.
How I Rebuilt ZiviTV: Fixing the SEO Mistakes That Killed My First Domain
After losing my first domain to index bloat and corrupted XML, I rebuilt ZiviTV from scratch with strict sitemap rules, clean routes, and a deliberate content roadmap.
Contact
Available for software engineering roles, contracts, and collaboration.