I took on the technical challenge of building a voice-first social platform that required real-time capabilities and complex data relationships. I led the development of key infrastructure components, focusing on creating a scalable backend while ensuring a smooth user experience. The project showcases my ability to architect complex systems, from implementing real-time WebSocket notifications to designing efficient database schemas for social relationships. Working within a team environment, I delivered enterprise-grade features that formed the backbone of the platform.

Key Features

  • Real-time notification system using WebSockets and Supabase Realtime for instant updates
  • Custom social graph implementation with bidirectional friend connections in PostgreSQL
  • RESTful API layer with optimistic updates for responsive friend operations
  • Secure file upload system integrated with Supabase storage
  • Robust authentication flow with multiple providers
  • WebSocket connection management with automatic reconnection handling

Frontend

  • Integrated the backend services with the team's Next.js/React frontend.
  • Implemented Tanstack Query for efficient state management and optimistic updates, significantly improving perceived performance.
  • Built reusable hooks for WebSocket management and real-time data synchronization.

Backend

  • Architected and implemented a real-time notification system using WebSockets and Supabase
  • Realtime, ensuring reliable message delivery across multiple client sessions.
  • Designed an efficient social graph schema in PostgreSQL, optimizing friend relationship queries and management.
  • Built RESTful APIs with comprehensive validation and error handling.

Infrastructure

  • Implemented a secure authentication flow using Supabase, supporting multiple providers and session management.
  • Built a scalable file upload system with proper access controls and storage optimization.
  • Set up WebSocket infrastructure with connection pooling and automatic recovery.