profile.photo
Sydney
Yafie Farabi
Software Engineering Student
Product-minded builder
Sydney, Australia
Software engineering, product thinking, and testing-focused project work.
software engineering
product-minded
build · test · refine
01 // about.init
Software engineering with product thinking, stakeholder awareness, and reliable execution.
I'm Yafie, a software engineering student based in Sydney. I build web, mobile, cloud, and AI-assisted products with a focus on clear interfaces, reliable workflows, and practical user outcomes. My work combines frontend development, QA, stakeholder communication, and project delivery.
about_me.ts
Yafie
Software Developer
1 const profile = {
2 role: "Software Developer",
3 location: "Sydney, Australia",
4 focus: ["Frontend", "Full-stack",
"Cloud", "QA"],
5 strengths: ["Stakeholder Communication",
"Product-minded engineering", "End-to-end delivery"],
6 recognition: "UTS 2026 Tech Fest Nominee",
7 mode: "build · test · refine",
8 }
5+ Projects
Web / Mobile / Cloud
Stakeholder-Aware Builds
02 // story.context
Profile & Education
A grounded overview of my software engineering journey, academic background, and the experiences shaping how I work.
profile.summary
Software engineering student building practical, product-minded systems.
software engineering student
practical project builder
web · mobile · backend
I'm studying software engineering and building hands-on projects across web applications, mobile interfaces, backend logic, cloud deployment, and AI-assisted workflows. I use projects to connect technical concepts with real user needs, product decisions, and maintainable implementation.
My goal is to grow into a software engineer who can contribute across the software lifecycle — understanding requirements, building usable interfaces, designing reliable logic, testing important flows, and communicating clearly with a team.
credential.01
Expected completion: 2026
University of Technology Sydney
Bachelor of Information Technology
Major: Enterprise Software Development
Sub-major: Business Information Systems Management
credential.02
Diploma Completion
UTS College
Diploma of Information Technology
Foundation in programming
Web systems, databases, and software fundamentals
supporting.signal
Hospitality leadership background
My hospitality leadership experience helped me build communication, reliability, quality control, and calm problem-solving in fast-paced team environments.
stakeholder communicationteam coordinationquality assurance mindsetcalm problem-solving
03 // technical.stack
Technical Capabilities
Languages, frameworks, and tools I'm actively using or developing through university projects, personal builds, and software engineering practice.
Experience bars represent learning exposure and practical usage duration, not mastery.
language.layer
Languages
[01]
3 yrs max
Programming languages I use across coursework, projects, data handling, and application logic.
JavaScript
3 years
actively using
TypeScript
2 years
actively using
SQL
2 years
actively using
Python
1.5 years
familiar
Java
1 year
familiar
Swift
1 year
learning
C++
5 months
learning
language.layer
Languages
[01]
3 yrs max
Programming languages I use across coursework, projects, data handling, and application logic.
JavaScript
3 years
actively using
TypeScript
2 years
actively using
SQL
2 years
actively using
Python
1.5 years
familiar
Java
1 year
familiar
Swift
1 year
learning
C++
5 months
learning
framework.layer
Frameworks
[02]
3 yrs max
Frameworks and libraries I use to turn requirements into web, mobile, and backend software.
React
2 years
actively using
Next.js
1.5 years
actively using
Node.js / Express
1.5 years
familiar
NestJS
6 months
learning
Flask
1 year
familiar
SwiftUI
1 year
learning
Tailwind CSS
2 years
actively using
Salesforce Force.com
5 months
learning
delivery.layer
Tech & Developer Tools
[03]
3 yrs max
Tools I use to develop, test, debug, collaborate, and prepare practical applications for delivery.
Git & GitHub
3 years
actively using
VS Code
3 years
actively using
Jira
2 years
familiar
Figma
1 year
familiar
Postman
1.5 years
familiar
AWS
6 months
learning
PostgreSQL / MySQL / SQLite
2 years
familiar
Testing & Debugging
1.5 years
familiar
CI/CD basics
6 months
learning
04 // capability.map
How I work with people and problems.
Soft skills are strongest when they are connected to real behaviour. These are the habits I'm continuing to build through work, study, and team projects.
Hover / tap each card to see how I apply it.
[01]
Adaptability
Adjusting quickly to changing requirements, tools, and project constraints.
Applied in practice
I clarify shifting requirements, turn ambiguity into structured tasks, and keep implementations flexible enough to absorb change without losing delivery momentum.
[02]
Growth Mindset
Continuously improving through feedback, iteration, and hands-on learning.
Applied in practice
I seek feedback early, learn tools when the project requires them, and turn knowledge gaps into small action plans that improve both code quality and collaboration.
[03]
Creative Problem Solving
Turning unclear problems into practical steps and workable solutions.
Applied in practice
Used when translating rough ideas into product flows, system logic, or implementation plans.
[04]
Communication
Explaining ideas clearly and keeping collaboration aligned.
Applied in practice
Applied through demos, documentation, group work, and stakeholder-style discussions.
[05]
Team Collaboration
Working respectfully with different roles, perspectives, and working styles.
Applied in practice
Built through shared repositories, group assignments, project planning, and feedback cycles.
[06]
Leadership & Influence
Supporting momentum by taking ownership and helping others move forward.
Applied in practice
I lead by example, create clarity when teams are uncertain, help peers unblock problems, and keep momentum through communication and accountability.
[07]
Emotional Intelligence
Understanding people, pressure, and communication dynamics.
Applied in practice
I read team dynamics, adjust communication for different people, handle pressure calmly, and keep collaboration constructive when opinions differ.
[08]
Critical Thinking
Evaluating trade-offs and making reasoned decisions.
Applied in practice
I check assumptions before jumping into solutions, compare trade-offs, and choose maintainable approaches that balance user needs, constraints, and delivery practicality.
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[01]
Adaptability
Adjusting quickly to changing requirements, tools, and project constraints.
view application
Applied in practice
I clarify shifting requirements, turn ambiguity into structured tasks, and keep implementations flexible enough to absorb change without losing delivery momentum.
[02]
Growth Mindset
Continuously improving through feedback, iteration, and hands-on learning.
view application
Applied in practice
I seek feedback early, learn tools when the project requires them, and turn knowledge gaps into small action plans that improve both code quality and collaboration.
[03]
Creative Problem Solving
Turning unclear problems into practical steps and workable solutions.
view application
Applied in practice
Used when translating rough ideas into product flows, system logic, or implementation plans.
[04]
Communication
Explaining ideas clearly and keeping collaboration aligned.
view application
Applied in practice
Applied through demos, documentation, group work, and stakeholder-style discussions.
[05]
Team Collaboration
Working respectfully with different roles, perspectives, and working styles.
view application
Applied in practice
Built through shared repositories, group assignments, project planning, and feedback cycles.
[06]
Leadership & Influence
Supporting momentum by taking ownership and helping others move forward.
view application
Applied in practice
I lead by example, create clarity when teams are uncertain, help peers unblock problems, and keep momentum through communication and accountability.
[07]
Emotional Intelligence
Understanding people, pressure, and communication dynamics.
view application
Applied in practice
I read team dynamics, adjust communication for different people, handle pressure calmly, and keep collaboration constructive when opinions differ.
[08]
Critical Thinking
Evaluating trade-offs and making reasoned decisions.
view application
Applied in practice
I check assumptions before jumping into solutions, compare trade-offs, and choose maintainable approaches that balance user needs, constraints, and delivery practicality.
05 // working.style
The way I approach work.
A simple framework that guides how I contribute to projects and teams.
Iterative, feedback-driven, and product-aware.
discovery
Understand
Start with the user, goal, and workflow before jumping into implementation.
implementation
Build
Create clean, practical solutions that match the problem and constraints.
validation
Test
Check important flows, edge cases, and usability before calling work complete.
alignment
Communicate
Explain decisions clearly through demos, documentation, and team updates.
iteration
Improve
Use feedback to refine the product, code, and process.
06 // beyond.code
Beyond the code.
A few things that make my work style more personal and grounded.
[01]
Curious Builder
I enjoy learning by building, testing ideas, and turning abstract concepts into usable products.
[02]
Calm Under Pressure
Hospitality experience taught me to stay composed, prioritise clearly, and keep moving during busy situations.
[03]
Detail-Oriented
I care about small details in interface quality, communication, documentation, and final polish.
[04]
Long-Term Growth
I'm focused on becoming a software engineer who can contribute meaningfully, keep learning, and grow with a strong team.
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[01]
Curious Builder
I enjoy learning by building, testing ideas, and turning abstract concepts into usable products.
[02]
Calm Under Pressure
Hospitality experience taught me to stay composed, prioritise clearly, and keep moving during busy situations.
[03]
Detail-Oriented
I care about small details in interface quality, communication, documentation, and final polish.
[04]
Long-Term Growth
I'm focused on becoming a software engineer who can contribute meaningfully, keep learning, and grow with a strong team.
07 // employer.signal
What I bring to a team.
A grounded mix of technical learning, real-world work habits, and product-focused thinking.
[01]
Practical Engineering Mindset
I care about building software that works, makes sense, and can be improved over time.
[02]
Real-World Reliability
My work background shaped habits around accountability, communication, and delivering under pressure.
[03]
Product & User Awareness
I think about how software feels to people, not only how the code works.
Let's build something thoughtful.
I'm open to graduate opportunities, internships, and software engineering conversations where I can contribute, learn, and grow with a strong team.