Shamis Ali

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ABOUT SHAMIS ALI

Hi, I’m Shamis Ali! A full‑stack engineer who loves turning complex ideas into fast, reliable products that feel effortless for the people who use them. Over the past few years I’ve built everything from automated C/C++ build pipelines that cut regression time to AI‑powered web apps that nudge users toward healthier financial habits. Whether I’m refining a React UI, wiring up a NestJS API, or spinning up infrastructure as code on AWS/GCP, I anchor every decision in three principles: clarity, resiliency, and ethical design.I thrive in high‑ownership environments. As a Software Division Lead and a Project Manager for the Schulich Space Rover Team, I guided 70 teammates through rapid iterations on multi‑camera streaming, robotic arm control, and real‑time telemetry, shipping field‑ready features weeks ahead of schedule. That experience taught me how to keep cross‑functional teams aligned, how to communicate when things break, and how to balance “ship it now” urgency with long‑term maintainability.What I’m good at:Front end: React, Next.js, React Native, TailwindBack end: Node.js / NestJS, Express, Java / Spring Boot, PythonCloud & DevOps: AWS (Lambda, API Gateway, S3, DynamoDB), GCP, Docker/K8s, Terraform, GitHub Actions, CI/CD, DevSecOpsData & Auth: REST / GraphQL APIs, PostgreSQL, Firebase/Firestore, Redis, JWTWays of working: Agile, code reviews, test‑driven development, documentation that people actually readI’m especially excited about AI‑native, fintech, and mission‑driven products where performance, security, and responsible user experience matter in equal measure. If you’re building something ambitious and need a developer who can span idea, code, and cloud.Let’s connect!