SSShervin ShahidiSoftware Developer
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2025
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California Catering Platform

A web platform connecting users with catering businesses across California, supporting authenticated customer/vendor portals and messaging workflows.

ReactDjangoDjango REST FrameworkPostgreSQL

Design focus

Performance-aware, modular structure with clear seams between simulation, rendering, and configuration so mechanics can evolve without refactoring core systems.

California Catering Platform

React, Django, Django REST Framework, PostgreSQL • Fall 2025

Overview

A web platform connecting users with catering businesses across California, supporting authenticated customer/vendor portals and messaging workflows.

Technical Highlights

  • Designed and developed a web platform connecting users with catering businesses across California, featuring authenticated user and vendor portals.
  • Implemented secure user authentication and profile management, enabling customers to sign in, browse caterers, and initiate conversations.
  • Built backend REST APIs to support messaging between users and caterers, handling data validation and access control.
  • Designed relational database models to manage users, vendors, conversations, and service listings.
  • Validated end-to-end workflows from user signup through vendor communication with a focus on usability and reliability.

Design Focus

Usability and reliability through clear onboarding flows and resilient messaging services that keep discovery responsive.