Ala Garbaa

Full-Stack Developer

AI Integration Specialist

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Self-Taught Developer Since 2006 → 20 Years Building Software

I started in 2006. I was that energetic teen who spent NON-STOP! hours in free internet cafés, trying to understand each line of code, how it worked, to make something alive in that very old computer. Now I'm bring the live to AI web apps and payment systems for companies whose core business is the technology that can make a HEAVY value on the market.

My journey in dev is split into two parts. The first is the pro arena from 2019 until today. I joined the company Sopra Steria, I dev, build & maintained full-stack solutions with AI integration during the early stages of AI revolution, when only a few collabs - YO! I could count them on one hand - knew about openai chatgpt and bard, yeah! It's like the magic - I worked on systems that take care over 3 million prod payment transactions monthly, UH this is HOT right ? y

Something wants to move out keeping up testing with the latest tech trends . am taking a new stuff and make them an exploitable apps that solve a touchable, real problems. Web dev : full-stack remains my specialty – particularly when we targeting AI overpower, routine todos anyone wishes would just go to /dev/null.

Got an idea? I respect your time, so let's have a talk for 15 minutes VC about it. I can for you build and deploy a working MVP within 2 weeks, giving you something you love to test with real users and start makign money. save your time, we start meeting, we create, we SHIP IT! RIGHT NOW. First, we talk to explore and start the business.

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Trusted by Enterprises & Startups

20
Years Building Software
Self-Taught Since 2006 → Professional Since 2019
2
Weeks to MVP
Idea to Deployable Product in 14 Days
3M+
Monthly Payment Transactions
Scalable Payment Systems in Production

Built mission-critical AI & payment systems for:

Sopra Steria
Global Enterprises
12+ High-Impact Tech Startups

20 Years: Self-Taught Developer to AI & Payment Systems Expert

From internet cafés in 2006 to building AI-powered payment systems at Sopra Steria — here's the real, transparent journey. No hype. Just results.

Professional Experience (2019–Present)

Full-Stack Developer — Sopra Steria

6+ years (as of November 4, 2025)

  • Developing and maintaining full-stack applications using modern web technologies
  • Collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable and high-quality software solutions
  • Contributing to frontend and backend architecture, performance optimization, and DevOps workflows

Formal Education

Degree in Software Engineering

University

Bachelor's Degree in Multimedia and Web & Mobile Development

University

Baccalaureate in Technology

High School

Self-Taught Foundations (2006–2016)

2006: No degree. Just a 10-year-old in a noisy internet café, learning to code on a 2001 IBM Thinkpad. That's where it all began.

What I Build

Full-stack development services that turn ideas into revenue-generating products

Web Development

AI-Powered Web App Development

I build production-ready AI web apps using Next.js, React, and the latest AI APIs. Whether you're starting from scratch or scaling an existing product, I can take you from MVP to launch in 15 days. The AI world moves fast—I help you keep up.

  • ✓Next.js 16 + React 19
  • ✓AI integration with OpenAI, Anthropic, and more
  • ✓PostgreSQL + Drizzle ORM for solid data handling
  • ✓TailwindCSS v4 for modern, responsive design
  • ✓SEO-optimized from day one
Payment Systems

Payment System Integration

I've built payment workflows at Sopra Steria that process 100k+ sessions daily. Now I bring that same enterprise-grade reliability to startups and growing businesses. If you need payments that just work—no matter the volume—I've got you covered.

  • ✓Stripe, PayPal, and custom gateway integration
  • ✓PCI compliance (because security isn't optional)
  • ✓High-volume processing without breaking a sweat
  • ✓Zero downtime deployments
  • ✓Real-time transaction monitoring and alerts
DevOps

DevOps & Infrastructure

Deployment shouldn't be scary. I set up production-ready pipelines with Docker, CI/CD, and monitoring so you can ship fast and scale even faster. No more 'it works on my machine' excuses—just reliable, automated deployments.

  • ✓Docker containerization for consistency
  • ✓CI/CD pipelines that actually work
  • ✓Database optimization (because slow queries kill apps)
  • ✓Performance monitoring and alerting
  • ✓Automated testing to catch bugs before users do
Consulting

MVP Development (15-Day Sprint)

Got an idea? Let's turn it into a revenue-generating product in 15 days. I skip the endless meetings and focus on what matters: shipping code that works. You'll have a live product, real users, and actual feedback before your competitors finish their first planning session.

  • ✓Rapid prototyping (speed matters)
  • ✓Full-stack development from database to UI
  • ✓Smart database design that scales
  • ✓Authentication and authorization built-in
  • ✓Deployment and hosting handled for you

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AI Insights & Education

Demystifying AI and technology through practical explanations and real-world examples

You Think AI Understands You? Here's What's Really Going On

You Think AI Understands You? Here's What's Really Going On

We all depend on AI every day — whether it's brainstorming ideas, composing emails, or answering random questions. But have you ever asked yourself: does it even understand what it's saying? In this video, we'll take a quick glance at what is really going behind artificial intelligence — how it generates responses, why sometimes it even seems human, and what "intelligence" really is when it is from a machine.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about working with me

For MVPs and smaller projects? 15 days from our first chat to deployment. I'm serious—no months-long timelines here. Larger enterprise stuff takes longer, obviously, but I keep things moving with weekly deployments. The key is staying focused on what actually matters: getting your product in front of users fast.
Right now, I'm all-in on Next.js 16, React 19, TypeScript, and PostgreSQL with Drizzle ORM. TailwindCSS v4 for styling, and I integrate AI like it's second nature (OpenAI, Anthropic, you name it). But here's the thing—I've been doing this for 20+ years, so I've also built payment systems, DevOps pipelines, and enterprise architecture. Whatever your stack needs, I've probably worked with it or something close enough.
Both! I've built payment pipelines at Sopra Steria that handle massive enterprise loads, and I've helped over a dozen startups go from 'just an idea' to actual revenue. The approach changes depending on who I'm working with—startups need speed and scrappiness, enterprises need reliability and scale. I can do either.
I keep it simple: project-based pricing for MVPs (those 15-day sprints I mentioned), and hourly rates for ongoing work. Every project is different, so let's chat about what you need and I'll give you a straight answer on cost. No hidden fees, no surprises.
Absolutely. This is one of my favorite things to do, actually. Whether you've got a Next.js app, a React frontend, or a Node.js backend, I can plug in modern AI APIs—OpenAI, Anthropic, whatever fits best. We're talking content generation, chatbots, semantic search, custom workflows... the works. AI integration doesn't have to be complicated.
Yep. I offer maintenance packages for bug fixes, new features, and performance tweaks. I'll also document everything and do knowledge transfer if you want your team to take over eventually. I'm not trying to lock you in—I want you to succeed, whether that's with me or on your own.
I'm based in Tunisia and work with clients all over—UK, France, US, you name it. Time zones? Not a problem. I'm flexible and I keep communication clear through async tools like email and Slack, plus scheduled calls when we need to sync up in real-time. It's 2025—remote work is easy if you do it right.
Honestly? I just cut the BS. No endless meetings, no vague timelines, no 'we'll figure it out later.' I've been doing this for 20+ years, worked with giants like Sopra Steria, and I know what works: focus on revenue-generating features, ship fast, and iterate. You'll have a working product in 15 days, not months. That's the difference.

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I build AI-powered web apps in 15 days. No meetings. No fluff. Just results — from idea to revenue.

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