Hi, I'm Syed Rafay Jamal 👋🏻

I am a MERN Stack Developer (MongoDB, Express.js, React.js, Node.js) with experience in building scalable, performant, and real-time web applications. My work spans frontend development with responsive user interfaces, backend API design, WebSocket integrations, cloud deployments, and performance optimization. I have hands-on experience with both monolithic and microservices architectures and frequently integrate services like Redis, Firebase, MongoDB, PostgreSQL, and AWS to deliver high-performance applications.

🚀 My Favorite Tech Stack
React.js logo
React.js
Built dynamic UIs, SPAs, and dashboards with hooks, context, and advanced state management.
Next.js logo
Next.js
SSR, SSG, API routes, optimized images, and authentication for production-grade apps.
Zustand logo
Zustand
Lightweight state management with minimal boilerplate, perfect for React apps.
Tailwind CSS logo
Tailwind CSS
Styled modern, responsive UIs with utility-first CSS and custom themes.
NextAuth.js logo
NextAuth.js
Implemented secure authentication and role-based access in Next.js apps.
Node.js logo
Node.js
Developed scalable REST APIs, real-time servers, and microservices.
Express.js logo
Express.js
Built robust backend APIs, middleware, and authentication flows.
MongoDB logo
MongoDB
Designed schemas, aggregations, and optimized queries for large datasets.
Mongoose logo
Mongoose
ODM for MongoDB: schema validation, population, and advanced queries.
Redis logo
Redis
Used for caching, pub/sub, and message queues (BullMQ) in real-time apps.
Firebase logo
Firebase
Realtime database, Firestore, file storage, and push notifications.
PostgreSQL logo
PostgreSQL
Structured data, advanced queries, and access control.
Socket.IO logo
Socket.IO
Real-time communication for chat, presence, and notifications.
Vercel logo
Vercel
Deployed Next.js and Node.js apps with CI/CD and custom domains.
Railway logo
Railway
Cloud deployment and managed databases for full-stack projects.
GitHub logo
GitHub
Version control, PR automation, and CI/CD with GitHub Actions.
AWS logo
AWS
Cloud infrastructure, S3 storage, CloudFront CDN, and more for scalable deployments.
Typescript logo
Typescript
Typed JavaScript for safer, scalable codebases.
JavaScript logo
JavaScript
Core language for all frontend and backend development.
CSS3/HTML5 logo
CSS3/HTML5
Semantic, accessible markup and modern CSS for responsive design.
Material UI logo
Material UI
Component library for fast, beautiful React UIs.
Shadcn UI logo
Shadcn UI
Modern, accessible React component library for custom UIs.
Framer Motion logo
Framer Motion
Created smooth, interactive animations and transitions in React apps.
Postman logo
Postman
API testing, automation, and collaboration for backend and frontend integration.
Zod logo
Zod
TypeScript-first schema validation for robust API and form validation.
TanStack logo
TanStack
Powerful React data management (React Query, Table, Router, and more).
Three.js logo
Three.js
3D graphics and interactive visualizations in the browser.
Prisma logo
Prisma
Next-generation ORM for Node.js and TypeScript, enabling type-safe database access.
Drizzle ORM logo
Drizzle ORM
TypeScript ORM for SQL databases, focusing on type safety and migrations.
...and much more! logo
...and much more!
Always learning, always building. My stack is always growing!
💼 Last Project Experience
🎓 Education & Training
Work Experience
01/08/2025 – Present
City: Karachi   |   Country: Pakistan
Lead Full Stack Engineer
  • Build and deploy serverless backend services with AWS Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB, S3, and CloudFront using the Serverless Framework
  • Develop and optimize responsive frontends in React (Vite), integrate with serverless APIs for seamless UX.
  • Own project deliverables end-to-end, managing scope, timelines, and client expectations.
  • Integrate third-party APIs (auth, payments, data services) into AWS-based architecture.
  • Monitor and optimize system performance via CloudWatch, improving API efficiency.
01/07/2024 – 30/07/2025
City: Karachi   |   Country: Pakistan
Lead Full Stack Engineer
  • Led architecture and development of a real-time job and chat platform (Next.js, Express.js, MongoDB, Firebase, Redis).
  • WebSocket backend with Socket.IO and Redis for low-latency messaging.
  • AWS IAM-style access control (PostgreSQL, NeonDB, Drizzle ORM).
  • Integrated Redis caching with Firestore for chat history (70% faster loads).
  • Dynamic chat room system with 6+ communication pathways and fallback handling.
  • Secure file upload/retrieval (Firebase Storage, CloudFront, signed cookies).
  • Stripe integration for online payments.
  • CI/CD on Railway, Firebase, Redis; mentored 5 junior devs.
01/07/2023 – 30/06/2024
City: Karachi   |   Country: Pakistan
Fullstack Developer
  • Top scores in GTmetrix & Google PageSpeed for Next.js sites.
  • Boosted user engagement by 80% with Tailwind CSS UIs.
  • Best SEO practices: SSR, dynamic sitemaps, first-page Google rankings.
  • Secure APIs, role-based access for security and usability.
  • Stack: Next.js, React.js, Typescript, Tailwind, Redux, HTML, CSS, Shadcn UI, Material UI, Daisy UI, Tanstack, Prisma, MongoDB.
Let's Connect

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