Hey, I am Raafid

Thinking, Building & Exploring

A software engineer focused on turning ideas into products. I enjoy building and shipping across web, app, AI, automation, and data-driven systems.

About

Building practical software across full-stack, backend, automation, and data-driven systems.

I'm an Integrated M.Tech Software Engineering student at VIT, focused on building practical software through full-stack apps, backend APIs, automation tools, and data-driven systems. I like turning ideas into usable products and improving them through clean code, debugging, and continuous learning.

Full-Stack Development

React, Next.js, TypeScript, Node.js, and database-backed apps.

Backend Engineering

REST APIs, authentication, database design, and business logic.

Automation & Testing

Workflow automation, visual regression testing, and CI/CD pipelines.

Data & Systems

Kafka pipelines, C++ systems projects, and IoT prototypes.

Skills

Languages

Java
Python
JavaScript
TypeScript
SQL
C++
C

Frontend

React.js
Next.js
TypeScript
Tailwind CSS
HTML
CSS

Backend

Node.js
Express.js
Java
Spring Boot
REST APIs
FastAPI

Databases

MongoDB
PostgreSQL
MySQL
Supabase

Tools & DevOps

Git
GitHub
Docker
GitHub Actions
Postman
Vercel
Render

Data / Automation / Testing

Kafka
Airflow
Spark
BackstopJS
Playwright
Selenium
Visual Regression Testing

Experience

Statentics DSoft Ltd

Statentics DSoft Ltd

  1. Software Engineer Intern

    • Designed scalable backend services using Node.js and MongoDB, supporting high-concurrency SaaS workflows and database-backed modules.
    • Delivered frontend and backend features across multiple SaaS modules, working from implementation to deployment with structured API workflows.
    • Optimized database queries and API logic, improving average response time and overall application performance.
    • Collaborated in an Agile-style workflow with regular deliverables, debugging, testing, and code improvements.

Education

Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore

Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore

Integrated M.Tech in Software Engineering

  • CGPA: 8.49
  • Focused on software engineering fundamentals, backend development, databases, operating systems, computer networks, cloud computing, software testing, and full-stack project development.
Aug 2022 - Jun 2027
Islamiah Higher Secondary School, Pernambut

Islamiah Higher Secondary School, Pernambut

Higher Secondary Education

  • Aggregate: 88.5%
  • Completed higher secondary education with a strong foundation in mathematics, science, and problem-solving.
Aug 2020 - May 2022

Projects

AOP

Automated Outreach Pipeline

Node.js
JavaScript
Tavily
Prospeo
APIs

Node.js outreach pipeline that discovers companies, enriches verified emails, and safely sends outreach through real providers.

LF

LeadFlow CRM

Next.js
Node.js
Express
MongoDB
REST APIs

Full-stack lead management CRM with CRUD, search, filters, pagination, status tracking, and backend APIs.

SL

StockLock

Next.js
TypeScript
Prisma
Supabase
Redis

Inventory reservation system with atomic stock locking, idempotent checkout, countdown reservations, and expiry handling.

GS

GitScope API

Node.js
Express
MySQL
GitHub API

REST API that analyzes GitHub profiles, repositories, stars, forks, languages, and stores insights in MySQL.

HR

HR Workflow Designer

React
TypeScript
React Flow
Zustand
Vite

Visual no-code HR workflow builder with drag-and-drop nodes, dynamic forms, validation, and workflow simulation.

CN

Campus Priority Notification System

React
TypeScript
API Integration
Logging Middleware

React TypeScript notification dashboard with protected API usage, viewed-state tracking, priority inbox, and logging middleware.

Hackathon Achievements

BitNBuild'24 Tamil Nadu Regional Round, Google DSC

BitNBuild'24 Tamil Nadu Regional Round, Google DSC

Winner - 1st Place

  • Secured first place in the Tamil Nadu regional round.
BH

BitNBuild'24 Hackathon, Mumbai

National Finalist

  • Qualified for the national finals.
NN

Neural Nexus'24 AI/ML Hackathon, Vijaybhoomi University

Top 3 Finalist

  • Reached the top three finalist group in the AI/ML hackathon.
IS

IBM Skills Network

Certification

  • SQL and Relational Databases 101.
ET

EY Techathon 5.0

Advanced through Initial Screening Round

  • Cleared the initial screening stage.
AM

ADGViT ML Domain

Senior Core Member

  • Led technical workshops and mentored junior members on AI and software engineering practices.