# Navid Y.

> Founding Software Engineer | Problem Solver | AI lover

Location: Walnut Creek, California, United States
Profile: https://flows.cv/navid

A social justice advocate proficient in isomorphic JavaScript, I’m an empathetic engineering leader who seamlessly merges front-end and back-end into strong, scalable systems using DevOps and microservices. With a passion for innovation and continuous learning, I guide diverse teams to deliver groundbreaking products that drive real social impact.

## Work Experience
### Founding Software Engineer @ ApexEngine
Jan 2026 – Present

### Founding Software Engineer @ GetBlok Farms
Jan 2024 – Jan 2026 | Pennsylvania, United States
- Architected and developed a multi-vendor farm management system with a fully integrated in-house e-commerce solution.

- Module managing container farms.
   Features of the crop life cycle, including seeding, transplanting, and harvesting, were implemented.
   Data visualization tool for the tracking and comparative reporting system

- Administrative Module to handle vendor operations, inventory, and orders
   discounts and manage customers.

- Safe payment processing
    Integrated third-party APIs for payments (Stripe)

### Founding Software Engineer @ The Wine Foundry
Jan 2021 – Jan 2024 | Napa, California, United States
- Developed a multi-vendor platform, empowering over 100 e-commerce wine stores, generating upwards of $100,000 per month in sales.

- Engineered a GraphQL API utilizing NestJS and MariaDB, with Redis for job queuing.
- Implemented two distinct storefronts: a Next. js-powered customer-facing store and a Create React App for admin management.

- Designed a fully customizable storefront, allowing store owners to modify everything from logos and fonts to button colors.

- Integrated an advanced user permission system for enhanced security and customization.
- Implemented a sophisticated inventory and stock management system.
- Established an advanced online ordering system, integrated with Stripe for secure payment processing, including features for saving customer cards, using Stripe Elements, and managing payment holds and releases.

- Developed a built-in email marketing and transaction system for comprehensive communication strategies.

- Automated wine club batch processing of orders through scheduled cron jobs.
- Refined product and asset management capabilities for streamlined operations.
- Successfully migrated data for over 100 stores, including products, orders, payment details, customers, and email templates, to the new system.

### Senior Software Engineer @ Inspected
Jan 2020 – Jan 2021
- Managed the software engineering roadmap and oversaw daily activities of the Development team through Agile/Scrum methodologies.

- Organized and supervised code reviews and developer mentorship sessions.
- Implemented a scheduling system powered by Google Calendar API.
- Developed a WEBRTC video calling feature, supporting both 1-on-1 and group calls, tailored specifically for inspector requirements.
- Implemented a comprehensive UI using Next.js and TypeScript, integrated with Ant Design and styled-components, powered by PostgreSQL and a NestJS REST API.

### Web Development Manager/ Lead Full Stack Engineer @ The Last Mile
Jan 2019 – Jan 2020 | San Francisco Bay Area
- handled ownership of software engineering roadmap and experience with managing the day-to-day activities of the Development team using Agile/Scrum processes.
- Strategic planning & management of current and prospective projects
- Development and implementation of team-building and professional development activities
- Organization and supervision of code review and mentorship sessions between developers and outside contractors
- Technical analysis and scope of work advisement for new client projects
- Leading development meetings and strategic sessions with developers
- Development of coding standards and best practices
- Evaluation and implementation of technology stacks and tools for developers and staff
- Implementing New feature on all projects

### Full Stack Engineer @ Bone,Robertson & McBride Inc.
Jan 2018 – Jan 2019 | Walnut Creek, CA
- Build Web applications & Websites right from scratch.
- Use leading JS frameworks like ReactJS & Enterprise level JS Frameworks like ExtJS.
- Am also involved in writing C++, Node.js  counterparts and Database codes.
- Keep exploring new JS libraries & frameworks to decide what suits our project best.
- Handle cross-browser compatibility issues at priority
- Most importantly, am ready to learn any new web technology, because it is fun to do so!

### Full Stack Engineer / Co-founder @ zoopify.com
Jan 2016 – Jan 2018 | San Francisco Bay Area
- Build a state of Art Real Estate Web application.
- Complex database design and schema mapping.
- Design and Develop secured REST Api as Services for real estate Agents.
- Use leading JS frameworks like ReactJS & Redux.
- UX-UI design based on the use cases with Sketch app.
- Handle cross-browser compatibility issues as well as mobile-first design at top priority.


## Education
### Bachelor of  Computer Science
UC Berkeley Extension
Jan 2011 – Jan 2017


## Contact & Social
- LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/navidyousefzai
- Website: https://www.navidy.com

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Last updated: 2026-03-20