👋🏻 Hi! My name is Afif Zafri.

I'm a full stack developer based in Malaysia.

Specializing in Laravel backend engineering and leading teams to build scalable enterprise solutions.

About Me

With 6+ years of experience, I lead and actively contribute to development teams building enterprise web applications, specializing in Laravel-based solutions. I work hands-on across the full stack, from database design and API development to frontend interfaces and cloud deployments.

I'm also involved in company-wide solution implementation, including server setup, internal tooling, and platform evaluations. My focus is on scalable, production-ready systems that solve real business problems.

What I Do

Team Leadership

Lead full-stack development teams and coordinate project delivery

Client Engagement

Conduct requirement studies and technical consultations with enterprise clients

Full-Stack Development

Build end-to-end web applications from database to user interface

Infrastructure Management

Setup and maintain cloud and on-premise server environments

DevOps & Deployment

Experience working with CI/CD pipelines and containerized deployment workflows

Tech Stack

Backend Development

PHPLaravelRESTful APIsWebSocketMySQLPostgreSQLOracle DB

Frontend Development

ReactNext.jsVue.jsjQueryBootstrapMaterialize CSSHTML5CSS3JavaScript

DevOps & Infrastructure

DockerCI/CDLinuxAWSAzureAlibaba Cloud

Authentication & Security

OAuth 2.0SAML SSOJWT-based Authentication

AI Integrations

OpenAIGeminiAnthropicPrompt Engineering

Additional Technologies

Multi-tenant ArchitectureAndroidGit

My Experience

Jan 2024 – Present

Full-time

Selangor, Malaysia

  • Lead and manage the development team to ensure timely delivery and high-quality standards across projects
  • Continue hands-on backend development using PHP and Laravel
  • Work closely with clients to gather requirements and deliver tailored enterprise solutions
  • Foster effective communication, collaboration, and technical alignment within the team
  • Introduced new tools to boost productivity and incorporate AI and LLM technologies into the development workflow

Jul 2019 – Jan 2024

Full-time

Selangor, Malaysia

  • Specialized in Laravel web application development and RESTful API design for enterprise-level solutions
  • Delivered multiple large-scale projects for enterprise clients
  • Led the migration of legacy systems to modern, Laravel-based applications
  • Mentored and trained interns and junior developers, ensuring adherence to best practices and code quality standards

Feb 2019 – Jul 2019

Web Developer Intern

Red Ant Technology Sdn Bhd
Internship

Selangor, Malaysia

  • Introduced the Laravel framework to the team and led the transition for ongoing development
  • Initiated backend development for Leaf CRM as the sole backend developer
  • Collaborated with the mobile app team to design and implement RESTful APIs

Dec 2016 – Jan 2017

Part-Time Laravel Programmer

Code Technology Sdn. Bhd.

Part-time

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (Remote)

  • Developed a Laravel web application with RESTful APIs
  • Built a hybrid mobile application

Apr 2016 – Jun 2016

IT Intern & Web Application Programmer

Cement Industries of Malaysia Berhad (CIMA)

Internship

Perlis, Malaysia

  • Developed intranet web and hybrid mobile applications for inventory management and infrastructure department
  • Assisted the Infrastructure team with networking and IT support tasks

Work Projects

Leaf CRM

Multi-Tenant Lead Management Platform

Backend Developer (Full Stack)
Leaf CRM screenshot

A multi-tenant SaaS platform for capturing, assigning, and tracking leads from digital marketing channels with real-time analytics.

Key Contributions

  • Integrated third-party lead sources (Facebook, Google, TikTok, WordPress)
  • Built APIs and webhooks for external integrations and mobile app
  • Applied OWASP Top 10 and SANS 25 security best practices
  • Developed reporting dashboards with export capabilities
  • Built admin features for multi-tenant configuration management

Integration Points

Facebook Lead AdsGoogle AdsTikTok Lead GenerationEmail Marketing PlatformsAWS S3

Tech Stack

LaravelPHPMySQLRedisJavaScript

Mar 2019 - Present

ClaimNow

AI-Powered Contest Management System

Backend Developer (AI Integration & Analytics)
ClaimNow screenshot

A multi-tenant SaaS platform that streamlines promotional claims processing through AI automation. The system handles end-to-end claim submission, validation, and fulfillment workflows.

Key Contributions

  • AI-powered chatbot integration with messaging platforms
  • Multi-language support for customer interactions
  • Analytics dashboard for cost tracking and usage monitoring
  • Intelligent conversation management system
  • Customer support interface with live chat capabilities

Integration Points

WhatsApp Cloud APIOpenAIGoogle GeminiGoogle Vision OCRAWS S3

Tech Stack

LaravelPHPMySQLPostgreSQLRedisJavaScript

Jun 2024 - Present

Additional client solutions delivered for Panasonic, Great Eastern Takaful, Toyo Tires, Prudential, and more

Personal Projects

IPTV Player Web App

Browser-Based IPTV Channel Player

A simple web application for loading and playing IPTV channels from M3U playlists, featuring channel search and a built-in video player.

JavaScriptHTML5

Nov 2023 - Present

Whatsapp Express

Quick WhatsApp Messaging

A simple tool to send WhatsApp messages directly to any number without saving contacts, utilizing WhatsApp's click-to-chat URL scheme.

  • Works on both mobile and desktop browsers
  • No contact saving required
  • Utilizes WhatsApp URL scheme
JavaScript

Mar 2017 - Present

Coaching Assessment System

Freelance

Employer-Employee Evaluation Portal

A web-based coaching evaluation platform enabling organizations to assess coaching relationships through structured surveys, performance tracking, and automated reporting.

  • Role-based user management (admin, employer, employee)
  • 7-question coaching evaluation with automated scoring
  • Results dashboard with employee feedback
  • Email notifications for account management
  • Session control and security enforcement
LaravelMySQLBootstrapPHP

Aug 2019 - Aug 2020

Web Comic Reader

Digital Comic Book Reader

A browser-based reader supporting CBR/CBZ/CBT comic formats, allowing users to read digital comics directly in the browser.

HTML5JavaScript

Apr 2017 - Present

UiTM Timetable Generator

Automated Class Schedule Generator

A web application that fetches and generates class timetables from UiTM's iCress system automatically, simplifying schedule management for students.

PHPJavaScript

Apr 2016 - Present

E-NR Student Registration System

Freelance

Non-Resident Student Management

A registration system for managing non-resident student records at UiTM Seremban with administrator access and data management capabilities.

PHPJavaScriptMySQL

Jul 2018 - Dec 2018