Almaty, Kazakhstan · Originally from Afghanistan
Ali Zafar Zafar
Software Engineer & IT Manager
Data Engineer · AI & Machine Learning Engineer · Data Scientist
About me
A builder between cultures
I am a software engineer and IT leader from Afghanistan, based in Almaty, Kazakhstan. I hold a Master's in Management of Information Systems from Satbayev University and a Red-Diploma Bachelor's in Information Systems from Al-Farabi Kazakh National University — completed fully in English with a GPA of 3.82. Today I work as Senior Technology Officer and Database Manager at Lakeside Minerals.
Alongside my professional work I have designed and built more than 50 web and software projects. Most of them exist because someone in my community — a doctor, a small-business owner, a student, a family separated by borders — needed something that did not exist for them. I also volunteer as a lecturer for Afghan women denied higher education, and teach computer science to refugee students.
Each of us can choose to leave the door a little more open behind us than we found it.
Languages
Projects shipped
Languages spoken
Countries of work
Honors & awards
Projects
Projects
A record of work shipped across Afghanistan, Kazakhstan, and Canada.
Noskhe Zafar
A digital prescription system that lets doctors generate clear, structured, printable prescriptions in seconds — with patient profiles, drug catalogues and dosage logic, built for the realities of Afghan clinics. Used by 1,000+ doctors and hospitals across Afghanistan — most running the offline version built for low-connectivity clinics.
Julia — AI Math Tutor
A friendly AI math tutor for children: it speaks with kids using Edge TTS, walks through problems on a live interactive board that writes step-by-step, and gives parents a dashboard to follow progress.
UltraReport
A clinical-grade ultrasound reporting platform for sonography clinics: patient registration, report drafting, examination-type classification, and a daily activity dashboard — replacing copy-pasted Word templates with a structured, exportable system.
School № 58 of Kazakhstan
The official website of School Number 58, Kazakhstan — built and maintained as the institution's primary digital presence.
Maple Global
Corporate website for Maple Global — international operations and services.
Skills
Skills & Technologies
Technologies I work with daily
Programming Languages
6 skillsFrameworks & CMS
5 skillsDatabases
2 skillsDevOps & Hosting
6 skillsTools
5 skillsDesign
2 skillsSpecializations
7 skillsExperience
Work Experience
Senior Technology Officer & Database Manager
Lakeside Minerals
Leading technology operations and database management for a mineral exploration company — overseeing data systems, infrastructure, security, and field-operations tooling.
Senior Information Technology Officer
Arras Minerals Corporation
Led IT operations and digital infrastructure for an exploration and mining corporation — systems, security, field-operations software, and geospatial tooling (QGIS, MapInfo).
IT Manager
Zenith Eclipse Co
Led the development and optimization of the company's digital infrastructure for an agro-commodities and logistics business — corporate website, networks, cybersecurity, databases, and IT procurement.
Web & Software Developer
Global Response for Daily Bread (NGO)
Designed, developed, and maintained responsive websites for an Ontario-based NGO supporting humanitarian outreach — integrating SEO, managing hosting, and training junior volunteers.
Education
Education
Satbayev University
Master's Degree
Management of Information Systems
Achievements
Al-Farabi Kazakh National University
Bachelor's Degree
Information Systems (taught fully in English)
Achievements
Al-Farabi Kazakh National University
Pre-University Foundation Year
Kazakh & Russian languages, History of Kazakhstan
Achievements
Sayed Hedayatullah Naqshbandi High School — Balkh, Afghanistan
Secondary Education (12th grade)
Mathematics & Science programme
Achievements
Honors
Honors & Recognition
Awards and titles earned along the way, from Afghanistan to Kazakhstan.
Kazakh Language Certification — C1 (Advanced)
QAZTEST certification at C1 level — 92.5% Reading, 90% Listening.
Bachelor's Red Diploma — With Distinction
The highest level of academic distinction at Al-Farabi (GPA 3.82 / 4.0).
Future Leader Title
Awarded at Turan University and the Future Leaders Summit for leadership potential.
British Council English Proficiency
English language proficiency certificate, equivalent to IELTS standards.
Model United Nations — American Space Almaty
Participation in diplomatic simulation, debate, and international policy discussion.
Mathematics Star — Northern Afghanistan
Regional mathematics competition by ALC and ANAFAE / DVV International (Germany).
Volunteer
Volunteer & Community
A consistent commitment to expanding access for women and girls denied the right to learn.
Volunteer Lecturer — Afghanistan Online Academy for Women (University)
Online · 2025
After the ban on women's higher education in Afghanistan, I teach information technology and software fundamentals to Afghan women otherwise denied access to formal study.
Computer Science & Web Design Instructor — Afghan Girls & Syrian Students
Cross-border · Online · Ongoing
Teaching computer science and web design to Afghan girls and Syrian students — giving each the chance to build a portfolio of real work.
Board Member & Technical Lead — GOT Global
Pro-bono · Web infrastructure
Designed and built the website for GOT Global, an organisation helping Afghan girls access education, with ongoing technical support at no cost.
gotglobal.orgTechnical Contributor — AfghanHelp.net
Almaty, Kazakhstan · Volunteer
Built and maintain a volunteer welfare network supporting Afghan students in Kazakhstan — food assistance, medical-care access, and educational support.
afghanhelp.netContact
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