Full Stack Developer • React, Next.js & Node.js

Building Modern Web
Applications
With Clean Code
And Strong Architecture.

Hi, I'm Ali Zayed — an IT graduate from Sana'a Community College who creates production-ready React and Next.js experiences, real-time collaboration tools, and scalable backend services.

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800+GitHub contributions

Technologies I work with

React

Next.js

TypeScript

Node.js

Socket.io

MongoDB

PostgreSQL

Tailwind CSS

GraphQL

Express

Sanity CMS

React

Next.js

TypeScript

Node.js

Socket.io

MongoDB

PostgreSQL

Tailwind CSS

GraphQL

Express

Sanity CMS

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About Me

Building modern web products with balance and precision.

I'm an IT graduate from Sana'a Community College and a Full Stack Developer focused on creating scalable, production-ready web applications using React, Next.js, Node.js, and real-time tools.

My work spans polished dashboards, collaboration platforms, and API-driven systems. I prioritize performance, clean architecture, and code that's easy to maintain.

I also enjoy contributing to open-source, refining workflows, and sharing knowledge with the developer community.

“I build products that are as intuitive to use as they are reliable under the hood. Good design and sound architecture go hand in hand.”

Clean Architecture

Building maintainable systems with reusable components.

Performance

Delivering fast, reliable interfaces across devices.

Collaboration

Partnering with teams to solve problems and ship value.

Innovation

Keeping projects modern with the latest web practices.

Featured Work

Projects that make an impact.

A selection of my recent work, from complex web applications to innovative tools that solve real-world problems.

Universal Engine

The universal-engine is a production-grade, headless e-commerce monorepo built for high performance, scale, and content flexibility. Designed to move away from rigid, hardcoded storefronts, it separates the frontend presentation layer from the backend content management system. The architecture is highly dynamic; it uses a modular component system driven entirely by a content management schema. This allows you to power complex, content-rich e-commerce experiences, while maintaining a lightning-fast staging and production environment.

Next.jsTypeScriptReactTailwind v4Sanity CMSpnpm (Workspace) MonorepoNext AuthStripe

Atomic Habits

Atomic Habits is a minimalist, high-performance habit tracker built to help you build momentum and stay consistent. Inspired by the philosophy of James Clear, this application focuses on small changes that lead to remarkable results.

ReactJavaScriptNodeJSExpressMongoDBTanStack

Fragrance E-commerce

A full-stack e-commerce platform with a public storefront, admin dashboard, and REST API — built with Turborepo, React, Express, and PostgreSQL.

ReactTypeScriptShadcin-uinext-authTailwind v4

CineRegistry

CineRegistry is a modern movie management dashboard designed for film enthusiasts to track, rate, and organize their personal cinematic vault. Built with the latest React ecosystem and a focus on sleek, responsive UI.

ReactTanStackMongoDBTailwindNodeJS

Sync Board

A real-time collaborative Kanban board built with the MERN stack and Socket.io. Multiple users can create boards, manage tasks, and see changes instantly across all connected clients.

ReactSocket.io ClientTailwind CSS@hello-pangea/dndReact Router DOM

Phonebook Application

A full-stack phonebook application that allows users to manage contacts with names and phone numbers. The application features a React frontend and an Express.js backend with MongoDB database integration.

ReactExpressMongoDBNodeJS

Career Journey

Experience that speaks volumes.

A timeline of my professional growth, from curious beginner to engineer building products at scale.

2023 — Present

Full Stack Developer

Open-source & Freelance

Building scalable, production-ready web applications and libraries. Focus on React, Next.js, and Node.js — maintain public projects such as Next.js Dashboard, Sync-Board and real-time-chat.

ReactNext.jsNode.jsSocket.ioMongoDBSanity CMSPostgreSQL

2021 — 2023

Open Source Contributor

Personal Projects

Authored and contributed to multiple repositories; implemented real-time features, authentication flows, and performance improvements. Focused on testable, maintainable code and deployment best practices.

TypeScriptTailwind CSSNode.jsReactMongoDBJavaScript

2019 — 2021

Web Developer

Personal Projects

Built several web apps and websites for graduation projects; responsible for full-stack implementation, UX polish.

JavaScriptReactExpressMongoDB

2018 — 2019

IT student & Learner

Sana'a Community College

Completed IT studies and multiple certifications (Full Stack Open), focusing on modern JavaScript, web architecture, and testing.

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Certifications

Full Stack Open Credentials.

Recognitions from the University of Helsinki’s Full Stack Open curriculum — focused on modern web development, React, Next.JS, GraphQL, and TypeScript.