Building useful things, one thoughtful detail at a time.
A little about me
I’m Jafar, a software engineer who enjoys figuring out how things work—and making them work better.
Over the past 4+ years, I’ve built web applications and backend systems across fintech and SaaS. My work lives mostly in PHP, Laravel, and Node.js, with React and Next.js bringing the other side to life.
At Cloudstack, I contribute to We-Connect—from a Node.js MCP server and CRM integrations to Stripe billing, AI service integrations, background jobs, and real-time updates. I also work on API performance and resolving customer issues.
I like owning a problem from the first conversation to the final deployment. Outside my day-to-day work, I build side projects, explore new technologies, and find small things worth making.
Here are a few things I’ve builtSelected work
PeediaFEATUREDAn online store. A WhatsApp conversation. One connected commerce experience.Laravel · Node.js · Next.js
COMMERCE & AUTOMATION
- Built a full-stack, multi-vendor e-commerce platform with a Laravel backend, Node.js microservice, and React / Next.js frontend.
- Created a WhatsApp shopping bot so customers can browse products, place orders, and complete payments within a conversation.
- Designed multi-tenant architecture with isolated store data, role-based access, custom domains, and automated store provisioning.
- Integrated multiple payment gateways, customizable store themes, and real-time order tracking.
En–ML DictionaryEnglish to Malayalam, just a message away. A dictionary that lives in Telegram.Laravel · Telegram API · OLAM
LANGUAGE & MESSAGING
- Built an English-to-Malayalam dictionary bot using open-source OLAM data.
- Implemented real-time translations and similar-word suggestions when an exact match is unavailable.
Tune WaveA personal YouTube music player, with song management through a Telegram bot.React · Tailwind CSS · Laravel
MUSIC & MESSAGING
- Built a React and Tailwind frontend with a Laravel backend for an ad-free YouTube music player.
- Integrated a Telegram bot for managing songs and creating a personal player through a unique link.
E-ParkA simpler way to manage books, members, and everything in between.Laravel · Bootstrap · jQuery
LIBRARY MANAGEMENT
- Created a library management application with book discovery and availability for members.
- Built administrative tools for books, members, check-ins, check-outs, fines, and transaction reports.
CashflowA clear picture of income, expenses, and profit for individuals and small businesses.React · Material UI · Laravel
PERSONAL FINANCE
- Built an accounting application for tracking income and expenses, organizing items, and categorizing transactions.
- Added date-range reports and summaries of income, expenses, and profit, using React with Material UI and a Laravel backend.
Along the way
csCloudstackCurrentSenior Software EngineerNov 2024 — Present
- Contributed new backend features and improvements to existing We-Connect functionality.
- Designed and developed the We-Connect MCP server in Node.js, integrating it with the existing Laravel backend.
- Integrated HubSpot, Zoho CRM, Salesforce, and Slack to support data synchronization and automated workflows.
- Enhanced Stripe billing with add-on and credit purchases alongside subscription plans, including feature access based on add-ons and seat allocations.
- Implemented background job processing for asynchronous operations and integrated WebSockets for real-time communication and updates.
- Integrated internal AI services into additional platform features to extend automation capabilities.
- Optimized existing APIs to improve response times and application performance.
- Investigated customer tickets, troubleshot backend issues, and implemented fixes.
zZil MoneySoftware EngineerApr 2022 — Oct 2024
- Built and maintained backend systems for a fintech product serving thousands of users.
- Developed a credit wallet system and integrated financial APIs and payment gateways.
- Managed subscription and billing pipelines with Zoho Subscriptions, and integrations with QuickBooks Online & Desktop and Zoho Billing & Books.
- Designed and maintained versioned REST APIs for web and mobile clients.
My everyday toolkit
The foundations
Bachelor of Computer Applications
University of Calicut
MCAS, VengaraPlus Two — Commerce
HSE Kerala
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