I build software with ownership, clarity, and care.
Ahmad began learning software development as a personal interest in the seventh grade. What started as a hobby developed into formal university study and, from 2021 onward, professional software engineering work.
He is motivated by solving practical, real-world problems, especially when software can make an everyday task easier to manage, remove physical barriers, and help people make decisions or take action more efficiently.
His development combines three complementary paths: an early foundation in self-directed learning, formal university education, and extensive growth through hands-on responsibility in production environments.
The most rewarding moment is seeing a complete, dependable system working and recognizing that it was built from an initial idea into something real and useful.
Develops and operates enterprise fintech systems within the HesabPay ecosystem, with responsibilities spanning backend architecture, payment workflows, asynchronous processing, third-party integrations, deployment, and production operations. Since May 2025, the role has expanded to include full-stack delivery and close collaboration with backend, frontend, and mobile engineers, banks, and fintech partners.
Progressed from Software Developer to Full-Stack Developer while serving as the primary end-to-end engineer for internal operations and external client products. Designed, implemented, deployed, and maintained systems spanning media streaming, content management, e-commerce, and field service operations. Worked directly with clients and delivered a technician platform that connected customer-care ticket creation with mobile assignments, location-aware field execution, evidence capture, and management reporting.
Designed software and database architectures across multiple products
Developed reliable internal and customer-facing applications
Implemented frontend, backend, and integration layers
Deployed and maintained every assigned production application
Worked directly with clients on requirements and delivery
Guided and reviewed limited UI work completed by a colleague
Continued development of an existing media-streaming platform
Joined Zirak Oxus as a Backend Developer and received a formal promotion to Mid-Level Full-Stack Developer after approximately six months. Architected Laravel and MySQL systems, built REST APIs, developed a Flutter marketplace application, managed deployment and maintenance, and collaborated within a five-person engineering team. The most significant contribution was Bazar AFG's custom internal messaging capability and the supporting marketplace backend used by a publicly listed application with more than 10,000 downloads.
Designed application and backend architectures
Designed relational databases
Built Laravel REST APIs and supporting backend systems
Developed a Flutter mobile application
Built an internal customer-to-customer messaging system without Firebase or a third-party chat provider
Deployed applications and maintained production services
Improved application performance and reduced manual workflows
Participated in limited code review, task coordination, and client communication across separate projects
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Computer Science Teacher
Emaad Private High School · Full-time with a schedule later adjusted around university studies · Shaheed Square, Qala-e-Fathullah, Kabul, Afghanistan
Taught computer science to approximately 150 students across six classes from grades 7 through 12. Designed lesson plans, assessments, practical exercises, and curriculum covering computer fundamentals, Windows, Microsoft Office, internet literacy, and introductory programming. Managed the computer laboratory, designed a software system for the school, and trained teachers to complete academic and administrative work more effectively with digital tools.
Designed lesson plans and the instructional curriculum
Prepared examinations, assessments, and practical exercises
Delivered classroom and laboratory-based instruction
Managed the school computer laboratory
Designed a software system for the school
Trained teachers in practical computer and Microsoft Office skills
Supported teachers with mark sheets, examination papers, and other digital documents
Education
The foundation behind the practice.
Formal study paired with continuous learning through real systems and changing technology.
2019 - 2022
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science
Software Engineering
Dunya University of AfghanistanKabul, Afghanistan
Earned a bachelor's degree in Computer Science with a specialization in Software Engineering, graduating with an overall result of 92.82%. Academic work covered software-development lifecycles, algorithms, and computer architecture, culminating in a full school-management system.
2017 - 2019
Grade 14 Technical Diploma
Database Track
Afghan Institute of TechnologyKabul, Afghanistan
Completed a Grade 14 technical program focused on backend development and database systems, including PHP, Microsoft SQL Server, data-entry application development, and database maintenance. Graduated with an overall result of 91.97%.
2004 - 2016
Grade 12 Secondary School Diploma
General education
Habibia High SchoolKabul, Afghanistan
Completed primary and secondary education through grade 12 with a broad general curriculum, graduating with an overall result of 84.83%.
Working together
Trusted for the work behind the interface.
“Ahmad Zaki built our e-commerce platform with exceptional attention to detail. The Nilsad store is user-friendly, fast, and established a new online sales channel for our company. He is a highly professional and reliable developer.”
NL
Nilsad Ltd
“The Uzbekpedia platform has become a dedicated resource for our community. Ahmad Zaki's technical expertise and cultural understanding helped create a platform that truly serves our people. Outstanding work!”
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Dr. Ahmed Yurtash, Uzbekpedia
Uzbekpedia Cultural Organization
“Working with Ahmad Zaki on Lush Collects was seamless. He delivered a beautiful, functional website that perfectly represents our brand and manufacturing capabilities. His responsiveness and problem-solving skills are top-notch.”
LC
Lush Collections Ltd
“The Timur Association platform has given us a dedicated way to share our cultural work. Ahmad Zaki understood our mission and delivered a solution that helps connect our community. We appreciate his dedication.”
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Nasir Ahmad Ozbek Oghli, Director of Programs, Timur Association
Director of Programs
· Timur Association
“Ahmad Zaki's work on the Afghanistan Cancer Foundation website helped us share cancer-awareness and donor information with a broader audience. The platform is easy to use and supports our public outreach.”
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Dr. Shafaq Shinwari, Director General and CEO, Afghanistan Cancer Foundation
Director General and CEO
· Afghanistan Cancer Foundation
“Ahmad Zaki helped us establish a clear online presence using WordPress. The website gives us a practical way to present our mission and community work. We appreciate his professional service.”
NU
Nations United AFG Team
Nations United AFG
“During the development of the Etebar financial platform, Ahmad Zaki treated security and user experience as key priorities and worked professionally throughout the engagement. The project was later postponed by its owner before completion.”
EF
Etebar Financial Platform
Let’s build something useful and durable.
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