# Furqan Afzal — Web & System Apps Engineer Full-stack developer building SaaS, AI tools, and MERN stack applications. - **Location:** Islamabad, Pakistan (works remotely worldwide) - **Experience:** 6+ years - **Apps shipped:** 72+ projects - **Upwork status:** Top Rated - **Awards:** Awwwards Winner, Hackfest 3.0 Runner Up (Remotebase) - **Education:** Bachelor in Software Engineering — COMSATS University Islamabad - **Languages:** English, Urdu, Punjabi - **Email:** furqanistic@gmail.com - **Website:** https://www.furqan.cc - **Studio:** https://www.furba.org (FURBA) - **LinkedIn:** https://www.linkedin.com/in/furqanistic/ - **GitHub:** https://github.com/furqanistic - **Toptal:** https://www.toptal.com/developers/resume/furqan-afzal?preview - **X (Twitter):** https://x.com/Furqanware ## Services ### Full-Stack Web Development Full-stack web development is the end-to-end design and engineering of a web application — covering user interface, application logic, APIs, and database — delivered as one shippable product. I build complete web applications from idea to production: interface design, frontend engineering, backend APIs, data modeling, authentication, payments, and deployment. Typical engagement ships a production-grade app in 4 to 12 weeks depending on scope. - **Tech:** React, Next.js, TypeScript, Node.js, PostgreSQL, MongoDB - **Starting price:** $6,000 USD — Starting price for a scoped MVP; fixed quotes after discovery. - **Deliverables:** - Production web application (frontend + backend) - REST or GraphQL API with auth and roles - Database schema and migrations - CI/CD pipeline and deployment (Vercel / AWS) - Documentation and handoff ### SaaS Platform Development SaaS platform development is building a multi-tenant, subscription-billed product served over the web — with teams, billing, usage metering, and recurring revenue built in. I design and build SaaS products end to end: multi-tenant data architecture, subscription billing with Stripe, usage metering, role-based access, admin dashboards, and onboarding flows. Optimized for recurring revenue and low operational overhead. - **Tech:** React, Next.js, Node.js, PostgreSQL, Stripe, Redis - **Starting price:** $12,000 USD — Most SaaS builds land between $12K and $40K depending on scope. - **Deliverables:** - Multi-tenant SaaS application - Stripe subscriptions with usage metering - Team workspaces, roles, and invitations - Admin dashboard and analytics - Onboarding, billing, and email flows ### AI Application Development AI application development is building software products that integrate language, vision, or voice models — turning OpenAI, Anthropic, or custom models into shipped user-facing features. I build AI-powered products: RAG search, AI agents, voice and SMS automation, image and video generation pipelines, and custom model integrations. I handle the full pipeline from model selection and prompt engineering to production reliability and cost control. - **Tech:** React, Node.js, Python, OpenAI, Anthropic, Vector DB - **Starting price:** $8,000 USD — AI features commonly range $8K–$30K depending on model complexity. - **Deliverables:** - AI-powered product or feature integration - Prompt engineering and evaluation suite - Streaming, vector search, or agent pipelines - Cost controls, rate limits, and observability - Safety, moderation, and fallback flows ### MERN Stack Development MERN stack development is building web applications with MongoDB, Express, React, and Node.js — a single JavaScript/TypeScript toolchain across the full stack. I have shipped 55+ production apps on the MERN stack. I build with a clean separation between a typed React/Next.js frontend and an Express/Node API over MongoDB or PostgreSQL — fully TypeScript, fully testable, fully deployable. - **Tech:** MongoDB, Express, React, Node.js, TypeScript - **Starting price:** $5,000 USD — MERN MVPs typically start at $5K and scale with feature scope. - **Deliverables:** - MERN application (frontend + API + database) - Typed codebase with shared schemas - Authentication and role-based access - Tested API and deployment pipeline - Migration path to PostgreSQL when needed ### Real-Time & WebSocket Systems Real-time systems engineering is building applications that push live data to users — chat, trading dashboards, collaboration tools, and multiplayer state — over WebSockets or event streams. I build low-latency, real-time applications: trading dashboards, live order books, collaboration tools, notification systems, and sync engines. I handle backpressure, reconnection, and scaled fan-out with Redis pub/sub and WebSocket gateways. - **Tech:** React, Node.js, WebSockets, Redis, PostgreSQL - **Starting price:** $7,000 USD — Real-time systems start around $7K and scale with concurrency needs. - **Deliverables:** - Real-time frontend with live updates - WebSocket or SSE backend with scaling - Presence, typing, and state sync - Reconnection, backpressure, and fallbacks - Monitoring for latency and drops ### Web3 & Blockchain Applications Web3 and blockchain application development is building products that read or write to a blockchain — wallet login, on-chain payments, token gating, and smart-contract interaction. I build Web3 frontends and integrations: wallet connection, on-chain payments, token-gated access, transaction history, and human-readable UX for complex blockchain flows. Focused on clarity and security for non-crypto-native users. - **Tech:** React, TypeScript, Web3, Node.js, Tailwind CSS - **Starting price:** $6,000 USD — Web3 work typically starts at $6K and scales by chain complexity. - **Deliverables:** - Web3 frontend with wallet flows - On-chain read/write interactions - Transaction history and status tracking - Security-focused, human-readable UX - Mobile-responsive layouts ### E-Commerce & Marketplace Builds E-commerce development is building an online store or marketplace — catalog, cart, checkout, payments, and admin — engineered for conversion and high-consideration purchases. I build e-commerce platforms and marketplaces: product catalogs with variants, configurators (including 3D), Stripe checkout, order management, and admin CMS. Optimized for conversion, SEO, and high-consideration buyer flows. - **Tech:** Next.js, React, Stripe, MongoDB, PostgreSQL - **Starting price:** $8,000 USD — E-commerce builds usually start at $8K; marketplaces quote higher. - **Deliverables:** - Storefront with catalog, variants, and search - Stripe checkout and order management - Admin CMS for inventory and collections - SEO-friendly product and category pages - Optional 3D or visual configurators ### Award-Winning Interfaces & Motion Award-winning interface design is engineering high-craft, animation-rich frontends — GSAP motion, design systems, and bespoke interactions recognized by platforms like Awwwards. I design and engineer high-craft interfaces with motion, micro-interactions, and design systems — the kind of work recognized by Awwwards. Pairing performance with strong art direction: smooth GSAP scroll, kinetic UI, and pixel-tight layouts that load fast. - **Tech:** React, GSAP, Framer Motion, Tailwind CSS, TypeScript - **Starting price:** $4,000 USD — Marketing/landing work typically starts at $4K and scales by scope. - **Deliverables:** - High-craft marketing site or product surface - GSAP scroll, transitions, and micro-interactions - Design system and component library - Lighthouse-optimized, Core Web Vitals green - Awwwards-submission-ready build ## Selected Work ### FameTrap AI - **Category:** AI · Video · SaaS - **Duration:** Ongoing - **Source:** Personal - **Live:** https://fametrap.com/ **Tagline:** Your avatar. Any video. Ultra-realistic AI replacement that preserves motion, expression, and timing. **Overview:** FameTrap AI (FrameTrap) is an AI avatar video replacement platform. Creators upload a real motion clip and an avatar reference, then generate output that swaps the on-screen person while preserving original movement, facial expression, and lip-sync timing — at production quality. **Stack:** React, Node.js, AI/ML, Stripe, TypeScript, AI/ML pipelines, Tailwind CSS ### Manara Design - **Category:** AI · Interior Design - **Duration:** 5 Months - **Source:** Personal - **Live:** https://manaradesign.ai/ **Tagline:** AI interior design — moodboards, floor plans, and 3D visualization in one workspace. **Overview:** Manara Design is an AI-powered interior design platform for creating moodboards, floor plans, and 3D visualizations — from first concept to export-ready assets. **Stack:** React, Node.js, Three.js, Stripe, OpenAI, Express, MongoDB, Tailwind CSS ### The Orion School - **Category:** EdTech · AI - **Duration:** 6 Months - **Source:** Personal - **Live:** https://theorionschool.com/ **Tagline:** AI-based school management — admissions, academics, and operations in one system. **Overview:** The Orion School platform powers admissions, academics, attendance, communications, and admin operations for a modern AI-enabled school ecosystem. **Stack:** React, Node.js, MongoDB, PostgreSQL, Express, Tailwind CSS ### Radiant AI · CxR Systems - **Category:** AI · Med Spa · CRM - **Duration:** 4 Months - **Source:** FURBA - **Live:** https://radiantmdconsulting.com/ **Tagline:** Med spa marketing automation and patient CRM — AI lead response plus human sales closers. **Overview:** RadiantMD (now CxR Systems) is a med spa growth engine combining hyper-targeted ads, local SEO, AI voice/SMS agents, and a custom patient CRM — built for aesthetic clinics scaling high-ticket treatments. **Stack:** React, GraphQL, MongoDB, Python, OpenAI, Node.js, PostgreSQL, Tailwind CSS ### Orbix Crypto - **Category:** FinTech · Web3 - **Duration:** 2 Months - **Source:** FURBA **Tagline:** Cross-border crypto payments on ZAH Blockchain — clear, trustworthy transfer UX. **Overview:** Orbix Crypto is a payments platform for streamlined cross-border transactions on the ZAH Blockchain — designed for clarity, speed, and user trust. **Stack:** React, TypeScript, Tailwind CSS, Web3, Node.js ### Finance & Exchange App - **Category:** FinTech · Exchange - **Duration:** 4 Months - **Source:** FURBA **Tagline:** Trading and exchange platform with portfolios, orders, and market dashboards. **Overview:** A finance and exchange application for tracking markets, placing orders, and managing portfolios with real-time data and a premium trading interface. **Stack:** React, TypeScript, Node.js, WebSockets, PostgreSQL, Tailwind CSS ### Sync Management App - **Category:** SaaS · Operations - **Duration:** 3 Months - **Source:** Personal **Tagline:** Operations hub for teams — tasks, sync status, and workflow automation. **Overview:** Sync Management is an internal operations platform for coordinating teams, monitoring sync jobs, and automating recurring workflows across services. **Stack:** React, Node.js, MongoDB, Redis, Express, Tailwind CSS ### Furniture Platform App - **Category:** E-Commerce · 3D - **Duration:** 4 Months - **Source:** Personal **Tagline:** Catalog, customization, and checkout for modern furniture brands. **Overview:** A furniture commerce platform with rich product catalogs, customization options, and a checkout flow built for high-consideration purchases. **Stack:** Next.js, React, Stripe, MongoDB, TypeScript, Tailwind CSS ## Client Reviews Aggregate rating: **4.9 / 5** across 55+ engagements on Upwork and direct. ## Frequently Asked Questions ### Who is Furqan Afzal? Furqan Afzal is a Top Rated full-stack developer based in Islamabad, Pakistan, with 6+ years of experience building SaaS, AI tools, and MERN stack applications. He has shipped 55+ apps, and his interface work has won an Awwwards award. ### What services does Furqan Afzal offer? Furqan offers full-stack web development, SaaS platform development, AI application development, MERN stack development, real-time WebSocket systems, Web3/blockchain applications, e-commerce platforms, and award-winning interface engineering. Projects run from a $5K MVP to a $40K+ production platform. ### Is Furqan Afzal available for hire? Yes. Furqan is available for freelance, contract, and founder collaborations worldwide. He works remote-first with clients across North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia, and is reachable directly at furqanistic@gmail.com or via his Upwork profile. ### How much does it cost to hire Furqan Afzal? Project pricing starts at around $5,000 for a scoped MERN MVP, $8,000 for an AI feature integration or e-commerce build, and $12,000+ for a multi-tenant SaaS platform. After a short discovery call you receive a fixed quote with milestones, timeline, and deliverables. ### Where is Furqan Afzal located, and does he work remotely? Furqan is based in Islamabad, Pakistan and works remotely with clients worldwide. He overlaps with US, EU, and Middle East time zones and has shipped projects for clients in all three regions. Local clients in Pakistan are welcome; most engagement is remote. ### What tech stack does Furqan Afzal use? Furqan builds primarily with React, Next.js, TypeScript, Node.js, Express, PostgreSQL, and MongoDB — the MERN stack plus modern tooling. For specialized work he uses Python, GraphQL, Redis, WebSockets, Stripe, OpenAI/Anthropic models, GSAP, and Tailwind CSS, deployed on Vercel or AWS. ### Does Furqan Afzal build AI applications? Yes. Furqan has built and shipped multiple AI products including FameTrap AI (AI avatar video replacement), Manara Design (AI interior design), and Radiant AI / CxR Systems (AI voice and SMS agents for med spas). He handles the full pipeline: model selection, prompt engineering, RAG, agents, and production cost control. ### How long does a typical project take? A scoped MVP usually takes 4 to 8 weeks, a SaaS platform 8 to 16 weeks, and a single feature or landing surface 2 to 4 weeks. Furqan ships in weekly milestones with demoable progress, so you see working software continuously rather than a single handoff at the end. ### How do I start a project with Furqan Afzal? Email furqanistic@gmail.com or message him on Upwork with a short brief — what you want to build, your timeline, and your budget range. You will get a discovery call within 1–2 business days, followed by a fixed written quote with milestones and deliverables. ### Why hire Furqan instead of an agency? Hiring Furqan means working directly with the engineer who designs and builds your product — no account managers, no junior handoffs, no agency overhead. You get 6+ years of production experience, an Awwwards-winning craft bar, and the flexibility of a freelancer at a lower cost than an agency team. ### What kind of clients has Furqan worked with? Furqan has shipped 55+ apps across SaaS, AI, fintech, Web3, EdTech, logistics, e-commerce, and med-spa verticals. Clients range from solo founders and Series-stage startups to productized agencies like FURBA. ### Does Furqan offer ongoing maintenance after launch? Yes. Every project ships with optional maintenance and support — bug fixes, dependency updates, performance monitoring, and feature iterations on a retainer or hourly basis. Most clients keep Furqan on for at least 1–3 months after launch to harden and iterate. ## Contact - **Email:** furqanistic@gmail.com - **Toptal:** https://www.toptal.com/developers/resume/furqan-afzal?preview - **LinkedIn:** https://www.linkedin.com/in/furqanistic/ - **Socials page:** https://www.furqan.cc/socials - **Project inquiry:** Send a short brief (what you want to build, timeline, budget) to furqanistic@gmail.com — typical response within 1–2 business days with a discovery call and a fixed written quote. --- Generated from https://www.furqan.cc. This file is the canonical AI-ingestable summary.