👋🏻 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 development teams delivering multi-tenant SaaS platforms and enterprise solutions end-to-end
Client Engagement
Run requirement studies and technical consultations, translating business needs into system architecture
Full-Stack Development
Build production Laravel backends with RESTful APIs, real-time integrations, and React/Vue frontends
Infrastructure Management
Provision and maintain AWS, Azure, and on-premise environments for enterprise clients
DevOps & Deployment
Implement CI/CD pipelines with Docker-based containerized deployments across cloud providers
Tech Stack
Backend Development
Frontend Development
DevOps & Infrastructure
Authentication & Security
AI Integrations
Additional Technologies
My Experience
Feb 2019 – Present
Team Lead
Red Ant Technology Sdn BhdSelangor, 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
- 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
- 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.
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)
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)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
Tech Stack
ClaimNow
AI-Powered Contest Management System
Backend Developer (AI Integration & Analytics)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
Tech Stack
AI Chatbot
Multi-Tenant AI Chatbot Platform
Lead DeveloperA country-scoped SaaS platform for deploying AI-powered chatbots with multi-provider support, RAG-based knowledge retrieval, and real-time streaming responses. Serves enterprise clients across Malaysia, Philippines, and Vietnam with multilingual support.
Key Contributions
- Built RAG pipeline with document parsing, vector embeddings, and semantic search using pgvector
- Integrated multiple AI providers (OpenAI, Gemini, Qwen, DeepSeek) via factory pattern
- Implemented smart conversation memory with 60-80% token savings through summarization
- Developed analytics dashboard with auto question categorization and feedback collection
- Built real-time streaming responses via Server-Sent Events
- Added vision-based document parsing for charts, tables, and diagrams
Integration Points
Tech Stack
Additional client solutions delivered for Panasonic, Great Eastern Takaful, Toyo Tires, Prudential, and more
Personal Projects
ModKit Swatch
Gunpla & Model Kit Paint Color Matcher
Upload a reference photo of your Gunpla or scale model, click to sample any color, and instantly get ranked paint matches across Mr. Color, Tamiya, Gaianotes, Jumpwind, Hobby Mio, and more. Uses CIE2000 Delta E color science for perceptually accurate matching. Fully client-side, no backend required.
E-NR Student Registration System
FreelanceNon-Resident Student Management
A registration system for managing non-resident student records at UiTM Seremban with administrator access and data management capabilities.
Link2Book
Web Article to EPUB Converter
Converts web article links into clean EPUB books. Uses Playwright with stealth to render JavaScript-heavy pages, extract full article content, and package it with embedded images into a valid EPUB 3 file — ready for Apple Books, Kindle, or any e-reader.
Coaching Assessment System
FreelanceEmployer-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