Hi, I’m Haris Ali, a Full Stack Software Engineer based in Melbourne, Australia. I have 8+ years of experience building scalable web applications across the MEAN/MERN stack, Laravel, and PHP ecosystems. I’m passionate about clean architecture, REST APIs, and turning complex business requirements into elegant, maintainable software. I’m open to US-based remote contracts and enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver enterprise-grade solutions for education, energy, and e-commerce domains. In my work, I thrive on building reusable components, API-first design, and performance-minded development. I’ve led multiple client projects, mentored teammates, and contributed to Agile processes to ship features on schedule. When I’m not coding, I enjoy exploring new technologies and staying up-to-date with industry trends.

Hi, I’m Haris Ali, a Full Stack Software Engineer based in Melbourne, Australia. I have 8+ years of experience building scalable web applications across the MEAN/MERN stack, Laravel, and PHP ecosystems. I’m passionate about clean architecture, REST APIs, and turning complex business requirements into elegant, maintainable software. I’m open to US-based remote contracts and enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver enterprise-grade solutions for education, energy, and e-commerce domains. In my work, I thrive on building reusable components, API-first design, and performance-minded development. I’ve led multiple client projects, mentored teammates, and contributed to Agile processes to ship features on schedule. When I’m not coding, I enjoy exploring new technologies and staying up-to-date with industry trends.

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Hi, I’m Haris Ali, a Full Stack Software Engineer based in Melbourne, Australia. I have 8+ years of experience building scalable web applications across the MEAN/MERN stack, Laravel, and PHP ecosystems. I’m passionate about clean architecture, REST APIs, and turning complex business requirements into elegant, maintainable software. I’m open to US-based remote contracts and enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver enterprise-grade solutions for education, energy, and e-commerce domains.

In my work, I thrive on building reusable components, API-first design, and performance-minded development. I’ve led multiple client projects, mentored teammates, and contributed to Agile processes to ship features on schedule. When I’m not coding, I enjoy exploring new technologies and staying up-to-date with industry trends.

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Work Experience

Web Infrastructure Engineer at Schoolbox Pty Ltd
May 1, 2024 - Present
Architect and develop full-stack features using Laravel, React.js, and Node.js/Express for a platform serving thousands of K-12 schools. Build and maintain REST APIs integrating complex data pipelines with MySQL and MongoDB. Drive Agile/Scrum ceremonies, collaborating across multiple engineering teams to ship solutions on schedule. Develop reusable component libraries in React and Blade, accelerating feature delivery by 30%.
Software Engineer at ID Digital
February 1, 2019 - May 1, 2024
Led full-stack development across 10+ client projects including Mt. Buller, United Petroleum, and Armstrong Flooring using Laravel, Vue.js, React, and Node.js. Built a 3D room visualisation tool for Armstrong Flooring with Vue.js and Laravel, enabling real-time tile design previews. Developed Google Maps integration for United Petroleum to locate fuel stations along a user-defined route. Engineered energy reporting system for EnergyLab integrating with Sustainability Victoria APIs to generate NABERS-style star ratings. Delivered REST APIs, e-commerce integrations, and HubSpot CRM implementations for enterprise clients.
Software Engineer – Team Lead at HYFA Tech
July 1, 2018 - January 31, 2019
Led a team of developers to deliver full-stack Angular + Node.js projects on time and within scope. Managed client communication in Scrum stand-ups and sprint planning, ensuring alignment on requirements. Designed RESTful APIs with Node.js/Express and MongoDB for multiple enterprise SaaS applications.
Software Engineer at OneByte LLC
March 1, 2017 - July 31, 2018
Developed single-page applications using Angular and Node.js/Express with MySQL and MongoDB backends. Translated UI/UX wireframes into responsive, cross-browser-compatible frontends. Built reusable code libraries reducing development time on subsequent projects by 20%.
WordPress / PHP Team Lead at OneByte LLC
December 1, 2016 - March 31, 2017
Led WordPress and custom PHP development projects, delivering theme and plugin development for multiple clients.

Education

Master of Information Technology at Charles Sturt University
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2021
Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering (BSSE) at COMSATS Institute of Information Technology + Lancaster University, UK
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2016

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Industry Experience

Education, Software & Internet, Energy & Utilities, Professional Services, Retail