Ali Raza

Backend-Focused Full-Stack Software Engineer

Ali Raza builds the backend systems, software depends on.

I build the parts of software that don't show up in a screenshot: the systems that keep data safe, keep accounts secure, and keep things running when a lot of people show up at once. Most of my experience comes from building complete products on my own — from the database up to the interface — with a focus on making backend systems reliable, secure, and fast.

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Ali Raza
APIs & backend architecture
Authentication & security
Databases & data pipelines
Applied AI (practical, not hype)

Selected work

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01

SentinelAuth

A security system that can tell when a login looks suspicious — like someone signing in from two countries within an hour of each other.

Hono.jsTypeScriptPostgreSQLRedis
02

FlowDesk

A project-management tool built for solo freelancers, with a real-time drag-and-drop task board.

TypeScriptReactExpress.jsSupabase
03

DevBrief

Turns a rough business idea into a clear technical plan — for founders who aren't engineers.

TypeScriptReactExpress.jsSupabase

Experience

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  1. 2023 — Present

    Full-Stack Developer · Independent / Self-Employed

    Designing and building complete SaaS products end to end — APIs, databases, authentication, and the interfaces on top. This is where most of the projects on this site come from.

  2. May 2026 — Present

    Fellow · DevWeekends

    Part of a fellowship for developers building real products on weekends, alongside regular open-source contribution work.

  3. July 2025 — November 2025

    Software Engineering Intern · CodesFix

    Hands-on experience contributing to production software as part of a team, following professional engineering practices.