Technical Product Developer
Shahrom
Ali
I help teams go from concept to shipped.
Work
Projects
Sunblock
Built solar-powered server infrastructure for a Minecraft community — reduced energy costs while keeping 200+ concurrent players online with zero downtime.
View projectMaterializing Design
Co-founded a research group at the intersection of design and technology. Produced published research and led collaborative projects across multiple universities.
View projectArtreach
Designed and developed a platform for Milieux Institute that connects academic designers and artists to broader communities — increasing public engagement with university research.
View projectLife on the Edge: Analytics Engine
Built a game analytics engine that tracks player behaviour in an educational game, turning gameplay data into measurable learning outcomes for researchers and educators.
View projectZelospace
Co-founded and built the product for a startup connecting university students through shared interests — from concept to launch, growing to 500+ active users on campus.
View projectprose
Reimagined the academic article as a digital-native interactive experience — a research project exploring how design can make scholarly work more accessible and engaging.
View projectReflective Surfaces
Created an interactive research paper that demonstrates new forms of academic communication in game design — published and presented at an international conference.
View projectSentiments
Designed an interactive journal exploring academic nostalgia through research-creation — blending AI-driven conversation with personal reflection.
View projectHow I Work
I partner with founders, product teams, and research groups to turn ideas into working products — bridging design and engineering so nothing gets lost in translation.
Product Design & Development
End-to-end product builds — from concept through design to a shipped, production-grade application.
Interactive & Learning Experiences
Games, simulations, and educational platforms that engage users and produce measurable outcomes.
Technical Strategy & Prototyping
Rapid prototypes and architecture decisions that de-risk your build before you commit resources.
Who I Am
I sit at the intersection of design and engineering — translating complex needs into products that work, and work beautifully. With a background spanning software development, design research, and startup building, I help leaders move from idea to execution, fast.
Whether it's a new product from zero, a research platform, or a technical proof of concept — I bring the rigor of engineering and the clarity of design to every problem I touch.
- Product Design
- Full-Stack Development
- Design Research
- Rapid Prototyping
- Systems Thinking
Let's build something.
Looking for a technical partner for a product build, research platform, or proof of concept? I'm currently available for new engagements.
Flexible on scope and timeline — from focused sprints to longer-term product partnerships.
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