PetAid

Sr. MERN Stack Developer

Veterinary healthcare platform with real-time chat and video meetings

2022•7 months
ReactReduxMaterial UINest.jsExpressSocket.ioStripeTypeScriptAWS
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PetAid

Veterinary healthcare platform with real-time chat and video meetings

ReactReduxMaterial UINest.jsExpress
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Problem Solved

Brought veterinary care online with secure chat and video consultations — letting pet owners get expert advice without driving to a clinic, which was especially valuable for emergencies and follow-ups.

Overview

  • •Created chat system similar to WhatsApp for vet-patient communication
  • •Handled core application sections and authentication flow
  • •Built REST APIs and integrated with frontend UI
  • •Implemented Socket.io for real-time communication
  • •Integrated AWS Chime for video meeting capabilities

Key Skills Demonstrated

Real-Time Chat Architecture (Socket.io)Video Meeting Integration (AWS Chime)Healthcare Authentication & RBACStripe Payment IntegrationInternationalization (i18Next)Nest.js + Express Hybrid Backend

Challenges

  • •Building real-time chat system for healthcare
  • •Integrating video meeting capabilities
  • •Ensuring secure authentication for medical platform

Solutions

  • •Implemented Socket.io for WhatsApp-like real-time chat
  • •Integrated AWS Chime for secure video consultations
  • •Built robust authentication flow with role-based access

Key Achievements

  • Built WhatsApp-style chat tuned for vet-patient case threads
  • Integrated AWS Chime for HIPAA-conscious video consultations
  • Delivered role-based access for vets, support staff, and pet owners

Tech Stack

Frontend

React.jsReduxMaterial UITypeScripti18Next

Backend

Nest.jsExpress.jsSocket.ioAWS ChimeStripe

Deployment

Deployed on AWS with real-time communication via Socket.io and AWS Chime

Third-Party Integrations

Socket.ioAWS ChimeStripei18Next