Syed Affan

I build AI-powered tools that turn messy data and inbox chaos into simple, automated workflows.

For startups and small teams who are drowning in CSVs, email, and manual processes.

What I Can Ship For You

AI Data Assistant

Query your CSVs and Sheets in plain English. Auto-generate summaries and reports without writing SQL or formulas.

Inbox & Calendar Assistant

Summarize emails, surface action items, and reduce manual triage. Get a daily snapshot of what actually matters.

Internal Tools & Dashboards

Custom UIs on top of your existing systems. Connect CRMs, APIs, and databases into one clean interface.

AI Agents & Chatbots

Custom AI agents, chatbots, and OpenAI/LLM integrations. From conversational assistants to autonomous workflows.

Web & Mobile Apps

Full-stack websites, web apps, and mobile applications. React, Next.js, React Native — from idea to production.

Experience

Software Engineer@ReefnBid

October 2025 – Present
Remote
  • Designed and built the Messenger feature and its API for real-time buyer-seller communication
  • Implemented a bulk "magic table" editor for efficient listing management across the platform
  • Built ratings and moderation flows for both sellers and buyers to ensure marketplace trust
  • Contributed to homepage architecture and improved overall platform UX
  • Participated in Vue → React migration, modernizing the frontend codebase
  • Tightened SDLC and QA practices, improving code quality and release reliability
  • Leveraged AI-assisted development tools (Cursor, Gemini, Claude Code) for planning, tests, and large refactors

Key Projects:

Messenger System

End-to-end messaging feature enabling real-time communication between buyers and sellers, including API design and frontend implementation.

Magic Table Editor

Bulk editing tool for managing multiple listings at once, streamlining seller workflows and reducing manual effort.

Ratings & Moderation

Trust and safety features including seller/buyer ratings, reviews, and moderation workflows to maintain marketplace quality.

Case Studies

Real problems solved with AI-powered tools. Less "look at this cool stack," more "here's the business pain and what changed."

DuckPilot

DuckPilot

Data Analysis

AI analytics over CSVs

DuckDB-WASMOpenAI APIJavaScriptWebAssembly+1
IndependentWeb
Plexar

Plexar

Productivity

Inbox & calendar AI assistant

React NativeGmail APICohere AIGoogle Calendar API+1
PlexarAndroid, iOS
Academic Ally

Academic Ally

Education

Your go-to source for academic resources!

JavascriptReact-NativeFirebasereact-redux
DefunAndroid, iOS
Voice-Controlled Email Assistant

Voice-Controlled Email Assistant

AI

Hands-free email management powered by AI

Node.jsExpress.jsOpenAI APISupabase+3
OmiAndroid, iOS
Deck

Deck

AI

Create professional presentations with AI using voice commands

AI IntegrationVoice RecognitionOpenAI APIPresentation Generation+1
OmiAndroid, iOS
FinTrack

FinTrack

Finance

Smart financial tracking for students

JavaScriptReactChart.jsCSS+1
IndependentWeb
Academic Ally Web App

Academic Ally Web App

Education

Your go-to source for academic resources!

JavascriptReactMaterial UIFirebase+1
DefunAndroid, iOS
ULikeMe

ULikeMe

dating apps

Connecting Hearts, One Like at a Time.

React-NativeFirebaseJavascript
DefunAndroid, iOS
Worketzy

Worketzy

Career Services

Hiring Just Got Better!

React-NativeFirebaseExpoJavascript
DefunAndroid, iOS
IEEE Nsakcet

IEEE Nsakcet

Student Organizations

Student club

ReactJsFirebase
NSAKCETAndroid, iOS
JawesomeScript

JawesomeScript

Programming

Unleashing JavaScript Awesomeness, One Project at a Time.

HTMLCSSJavascript
DefunAndroid, iOS

Let's Build Something

Ready to automate the chaos?

If you're a founder or team lead and want a custom AI tool to replace manual reporting or inbox triage, tell me what's broken and I'll reply with a simple plan and timeline.

Or just say hello if you want to chat about AI, automation, or building products.

Location

New York City, USA

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