👋 Hey, I'm Abdul Rafay Chatriwala

Full-Stack Developer · Product Builder · UI/UX Enthusiast

I turn ideas into digital products — from the first wireframe to the final deployment.

I build web applications, experiment with new technologies, and share what I learn along the way.

I'm Abdul Rafay, a developer and builder from Karachi, Pakistan.

I started coding because I wanted to understand how things work on the internet. Somewhere along the way, coding turned into something bigger — building products, working with real organizations, teaching others, experimenting with ideas, and eventually starting my own studio.

Today, I work across development, product design, UI/UX, and digital experiences.

I'm particularly interested in the space where:

        DESIGN
           ↓
     USER EXPERIENCE
           ↓
        SOFTWARE
           ↓
       REAL IMPACT

I don't just want to write code that works.

I want to build things people actually enjoy using.

Founder · Digital Craftsmanship Studio

I run Chatriwala, a design and development studio focused on helping businesses, schools, organizations, and changemakers turn ideas into polished digital experiences.

30+ projects shipped and counting.

→ Visit Chatriwala

I enjoy explaining technical concepts in a way that actually makes sense.

Through Rafay Guides, I share content around:

• 💻 Web development
• 🎨 UI/UX
• 🧠 Programming fundamentals
• 🤖 AI & emerging technology
• ⚡ Productivity & tools
• 📚 Things I'm learning while building

I've also created educational content explaining AKUEB Computer Science practicals for other students.

→ @rafay.guides

• 🥇 Led a team to 1st place in the IBA Computer Science Society ProBattle Web Development module
• 🥇 Won 1st place in a TechTics Club web development competition
• 💼 Worked as a Web Developer / Full-Stack Intern at ConnectHear
• 🌍 Initiated and architected Beyond YLC
• 🧑‍🏫 Taught web development and computer science concepts
• 🎤 Participated in technology, leadership, and youth-focused events
• 🚀 Built products for real clients and organizations

Youth Leadership & Social Action Platform

A community platform where YLC participants and alumni can showcase Social Action Projects, document their progress, and make their impact visible.

Next.js React Tailwind CSS Supabase

→ beyondylc.sol.edu.pk

Good software isn't just functional.

It should be understandable, maintainable, accessible, and pleasant to use.

location: Karachi, Pakistan

role:
  - Full-Stack Developer
  - Founder @ Chatriwala
  - Co-Founder @ Prime Creators
  - Student

currently_learning:
  - System Design
  - AI & Agentic Systems
  - Software Architecture
  - Product Development

currently_building:
  - SaaS ideas
  - Developer tools
  - Education platforms
  - Digital products

interests:
  - Full-Stack Development
  - UI/UX
  - AI
  - Startups
  - Developer Tools
  - Education

I believe the best way to learn technology is to build with it.

That's why you'll probably find me doing one of these:

💻 coding · 🎨 designing · 🧠 learning · 🎥 creating · 🚀 building

And sometimes all five at once.

I'm especially interested in meeting people who are building interesting things — whether that's a startup, open-source project, community, or simply a crazy idea that needs someone willing to build it.