Ali Kayani

About Me

Passionate about creating innovative solutions

Hi! I'm Ali, a student at UC Irvine studying informatics with a HCI specialization. Over the past few years, I’ve worked on projects that combine problem solving, building, and real impact. I like taking ideas from nothing to something, figuring out what actually matters, and creating products that people find useful.

Professional Experience

Building real-world solutions and driving innovation

Software Engineer Intern

ForOurLastNames - Irvine, CA

September 2024 - December 2024

Collaborated with a cross-functional team to design and develop mobile app features, focusing on seamless integration of customer service tools.

• Led end-to-end feature testing and implemented refinements based on user feedback, ensuring 100% Section 508 compliance across mobile platforms

• Developed automation prototypes to streamline customer support flows, improving efficiency by 40% before engineering implementation

• Integrated AI functionalities into mobile app to enhance user interaction and ensure smooth interoperability across core app features

Engineering Intern – CDH Subsystem Lead

NASA L'SPACE - Remote

January 2024 - April 2024

Spearheaded the Command and Data Handling (CDH) subsystem of a conceptual Mars rover, including telecommunications, data computing, and software architecture subassemblies.

• Designed software architecture workflows and generated procurement plans, aligning with NASA's project management standards

• Directed 8 cross-functional engineers to deliver a 219-page Preliminary Design Review, presented to NASA staff

• Created foundational specifications for Mars rover architecture used as engineering implementation guide

Project Management Intern

All State Restoration - Brooklyn, NY

June 2023 - September 2023

Streamlined construction project management processes while ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards.

• Streamlined permitting with NYC/NJ agencies, reducing project delays across multiple residential sites

• Operated construction equipment to support residential builds while ensuring OSHA compliance standards

Toolkit

Tools and skills I use to build and ship products

Languages

JavaScript Python TypeScript Java SQL

Frontend

React Next.js Vue.js HTML/CSS Tailwind CSS SASS

Design & Prototyping

Figma Miro Framer FigJam Wireframing User Journey Mapping

Data & Analytics

SQL Google Analytics Excel / Sheets Tableau Notion

Featured Projects

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ParsePro.dev

Advanced AI-powered resume parser that leverages natural language processing to extract key insights and intelligently match candidates with relevant job opportunities. Streamlines recruitment processes while improving accuracy and efficiency.

Node.js Java OpenAI API RESTful API Integration Express.js Prompt Engineering

Live Site Source Code

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NASA Mars Rover CDH

Lead the Command & Data Handling (CDH) subsystem for a Mars Rover simulation as part of a multidisciplinary engineering team. Focused on fault-tolerant communication protocols and autonomous decision-making in extreme environments.

CAD Project Management Systems Engineering Systems Engineering

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ARIA

ARIA is a learning app that helps people understand stocks in a more interactive and simple way. It combines short lessons, real examples, and AI-driven feedback to make learning about investing less intimidating and more engaging.

Product Development Python Expo OpenAI API TypeScript JavaScript

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