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

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.