Snugs is a modern dating app designed to make online connections feel authentic, safe, and engaging. Unlike traditional platforms that feel transactional, Snugs emphasises warmth and comfort—helping people build meaningful relationships in a digital-first world.

I designed and developed the full MVP for Snugs, overseeing both product strategy and technical execution. The app was architected for scalability, with a focus on seamless and quick onboarding, secure user interactions, and real-time engagement features.

Designing the app architecture and user experience

Building the frontend with a clean, intuitive interface

Developing the backend to support authentication, chat, and matchmaking

Implementing secure user authentication and profile management

Integrating real-time features for chat and notifications

Established a maintainable mobile codebase using React Native with Expo.

Built a NestJS backend with modular APIs for authentication, matchmaking, and chat.

Set up a structured development workflow with environment configs, linting, and CI/CD readiness.

Developed a compatibility-based matching system for personalized suggestions.

Integrated real-time in-app chat powered by NestJS WebSockets.

Built push notifications via Expo to keep users connected and active.

Optimized database queries and API endpoints for speed and scalability.

Ensured smooth animations, fast load times, and offline-first resilience in the mobile app.

Conducted QA across iOS and Android to ensure a consistent cross-platform experience.

Results & Impact 🚀 Delivered a production-ready MVP with strong foundations for scaling into a full-featured dating platform. 💡 Differentiated Snugs through a focus on intentional connections and digital wellness. ⚡ Achieved a polished, secure, and engaging experience from onboarding to daily usage.

Frontend: React Native (Expo)

Backend: NestJS

Database: PostgreSQL (via NestJS)

Notifications: Expo push services

Media Handling: Cloudinary