Hi, I'm Ali Habibullah
Research Engineer at KAUST specializing in Software Development and Machine Learning.
About Me
I'm a Software Developer and Machine Learning Engineer with a strong foundation in both web development and AI technologies. I excel in creating and managing innovative software solutions, from full-stack applications to complex AI-driven systems.
My technical skills are complemented by a proven ability to lead development teams and improve operational efficiencies significantly. With a keen interest in applying cutting-edge technology to practical challenges, I am continually seeking opportunities to drive technological advancements and enhance user experiences.
Core Skills
Python
PyTorch
Tensorflow
Django
MySQL
Git
Laravel
Unity
Work Experience
Research Engineer
- Supervised 92 students during their summer training program in CV, GNNs, GenAI, RL, and NLP.
- Working on a Reinforcement Learning-based project for predicting stock sales decisions.
- Helped teach 2 Master courses, and supervised more than 3 master projects.
- Managed the KAUST Academy AI specialization program, which had over 10,000 applicants for the 2025 batch.
Software Developer
- Was involved in the product management of GA_Universe, a local low-code/no-code platform, by writing new features and enhancing existing ones.
- Oversaw the JIRA ticketing system, writing over 700 tickets to streamline feature implementation and enhancements, increasing process efficiency by 35%.
- Involved in Quality Assurance for most submitted tickets, enhancing project reliability and adherence to standards.
- Developed onboarding materials and designed the launch website using HTML, CSS, and PHP.
- Managed the documentation website as an open-source project on GitHub using Docusaurus.
- Led a subsidiary project focusing on an e-commerce platform designed for wholesale transactions.
Teaching Assistant
- Served as a Head Teaching Assistant for the Artificial Intelligence track, focusing on stages two and three.
- Assisted in teaching over 500 students the fundamentals of machine learning and deep learning using PyTorch.
- Worked across three different universities: University of Jeddah (UJ), King Abdulaziz University (KAU), and King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST).
Intern
- Resolved critical issues in the admin dashboard and other sections.
- Developed user interfaces and backend logic with Laravel, HTML, Tailwind CSS, and React JS for various functionalities.
- Led the AZIZ account request feature development, integrating email alerts, attachment processing, and tracking request history.
- Selected for a leadership role as an intern due to outstanding performance.
- Managed and mentored a team of 8 interns, overseeing project tasks.
- Maintained version control of the website on GitHub, enhancing team workflow and collaboration.
Education
Computer Science Bachelor's Degree
GPA: 4.98 / 5.0
Featured Projects & Research
English-to-Arabic Translation
Neural Machine Translation model using the Transformer architecture (TensorFlow & Django) trained on the CCMatrix dataset.
Review IT Platform
A Laravel-based review platform for media (movies, games, etc.) featuring user reviews, trailers, and interactive elements.
Get In Touch
While I'm not actively looking for new roles, I'm always open to connecting and discussing technology, research, or potential collaborations. Feel free to reach out!