Software Engineer · Kabul, Afghanistan

About Ali Reza Habibi

Ali Reza Habibi — known online as ahabibidev — is a Full-Stack Software Engineer based in Kabul, Afghanistan, with 3+ years of professional experience and a specialisation in frontend development. He builds seamless digital experiences across web, mobile, and desktop using React, Next.js, and TypeScript, with PHP and Laravel on the backend.

He is currently a Software Engineer at FirstRate Inc, where he works on complex problems that demand thoughtful architecture and clear communication. Previously he taught front-end development at Ulearna Educational Center in Kabul, built full-stack products for Ulearna Technologies in Dubai, and delivered WordPress and design work for MOWJ Pty Ltd in Sydney.

He holds a BSc in Software Engineering from Kabul University. His work spans personal finance tooling, real-time price tracking, hospital administration systems, and agency websites — all documented on the projects page.

Portrait of Ali Reza Habibi, Software Engineer

Work experience

  1. Software Engineer

    Current

    FirstRate Inc

    Nov 2025 - Present · TX, USA | Kabul Office

  2. Front-End Instructor

    Ulearna Educational Center

    Aug 2024 - Sept 2025 · Kabul, Afghanistan

  3. Full-Stack Developer

    Ulearna Technologies

    Jun 2024 - May 2025 · Dubai, UAE

  4. WordPress Developer & Graphic Designer

    MOWJ Pty Ltd

    Jan 2025 - Jun 2025 · Sydney, Australia

Education

  1. BSc in Software Engineering

    Kabul University

    2023 - 2025

  2. Diploma in Information Systems

    Afghan Institute of Technology

    2020 - 2022

  3. DEL (Diploma in English Language)

    Hope Worldwide Afghanistan

    2013 - 2014

Skills and technologies

  • React
  • Next.js
  • TypeScript
  • JavaScript
  • Node.js
  • NestJS
  • Tailwind CSS
  • Flutter
  • PHP
  • Laravel
  • Python
  • WordPress
  • Frontend Development
  • Full-Stack Development
  • Web Performance
  • Responsive Web Design

Profiles elsewhere

The following accounts all belong to Ali Reza Habibi (ahabibidev):

Frequently asked questions

Who is Ali Reza Habibi?

Ali Reza Habibi, known online as ahabibidev, is a Full-Stack Software Engineer based in Kabul, Afghanistan, with 3+ years of professional experience. He specialises in frontend development with React, Next.js, and TypeScript, and currently works as a Software Engineer at FirstRate Inc.

What is ahabibidev?

ahabibidev is the username used by Ali Reza Habibi across GitHub, LinkedIn, X, Stack Overflow, and Dev.to. His official website is ahabibi.dev — every ahabibidev profile you find online belongs to the same person.

Where is Ali Reza Habibi based?

Ali Reza Habibi is based in Kabul, Afghanistan. He works from the Kabul office of FirstRate Inc, a Texas-based company, and takes on remote client work worldwide.

What technologies does Ali Reza Habibi work with?

He works primarily with React, Next.js, TypeScript, JavaScript, Tailwind CSS, Node.js, and NestJS on the frontend and Node side, and with PHP and Laravel on the backend. He also builds mobile apps with Flutter and has experience with Python, WordPress, MySQL, and SQLite.

How can I hire or contact Ali Reza Habibi?

You can reach him at contact@ahabibi.dev or through the contact form at ahabibi.dev. He is based in Kabul, Afghanistan and is available worldwide for web, mobile, desktop, and WordPress development work.