My Journey into Ethical Web Scraping with Python
Best practices for responsible web scraping, including respecting robots.txt, rate limiting, and legal considerations when extracting data from websites.
I'm Abdur Rafay, an Artificial Intelligence student at Bahria University, passionate about building intelligent systems and full-stack web applications. I specialize in AI/ML, web scraping, automation, and modern web development.
Get to know the person behind the code
I'm an Artificial Intelligence student at Bahria University with a passion for developing intelligent systems and full-stack web applications. My expertise spans across AI/ML, web development, automation, and data analysis.
My journey started with curiosity about how intelligent systems work, leading me to specialize in AI while building practical web solutions. I love combining the power of artificial intelligence with modern web technologies to create innovative applications.
Artificial Intelligence Student at Bahria University
Wah Cantt, Pakistan
AI/ML, LLMs, Full-Stack Development
What I can do for you
Building intelligent systems using machine learning and deep learning. Experienced with LLMs, prompt engineering, fine-tuning, and working with TensorFlow and PyTorch.
Creating modern web applications using Flask, Django, React, and modern frontend technologies. From backend APIs to responsive user interfaces.
Expert in web scraping and automation using Python libraries like Requests, BeautifulSoup, and Selenium for data extraction and process automation.
Technologies I work with
Advanced proficiency in Python for AI/ML, web development, and automation
Database design, queries, and optimization for data management
Modern JavaScript for interactive web applications and frontend development
Semantic markup and modern HTML5 features for web development
Responsive design, animations, and modern CSS features
Deep learning models, neural networks, and AI application development
Currently learning PyTorch for research and advanced deep learning projects
Lightweight web framework for building scalable backend applications
Full-featured web framework for robust web applications and APIs
Modern React development with Vite for fast and efficient frontend builds
Relational database management, optimization, and complex query design
Primary development environment with extensive customization and extensions
Version control, branching strategies, and collaborative development workflows
My journey so far
Pursuing Bachelor's degree in Artificial Intelligence with focus on machine learning, deep learning, and intelligent systems. Gaining expertise in LLMs, prompt engineering, and AI model development.
Building web applications using Flask, Django, and React. Specializing in AI-powered web apps, automation tools, and data-driven solutions for various clients and personal projects.
Working with TensorFlow and learning PyTorch for machine learning projects. Exploring LLMs, fine-tuning techniques, and building AI-powered applications with focus on practical implementations.
Some of my recent work
Thoughts and insights on AI, development, and technology
Best practices for responsible web scraping, including respecting robots.txt, rate limiting, and legal considerations when extracting data from websites.
An overview of practical lessons learned while implementing Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) systems in a startup environment, highlighting how retrieval quality, data preprocessing, and system design impact the performance and reliability of LLM-based applications.
Professional certifications and course completions
This comprehensive professional certificate program covers the complete journey of AI-powered software development. It includes foundational knowledge in software engineering, artificial intelligence, and generative AI, progressing through practical application development using Python, Flask, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
This NVIDIA course provides foundational knowledge in AI infrastructure and operations management. It covers the essential concepts, tools, and best practices for deploying, managing, and operating AI systems at scale, focusing on the technical infrastructure required to support AI workloads effectively.
Let's connect and discuss opportunities
I'm always interested in hearing about new projects and opportunities. Whether you have a question or just want to say hi, feel free to reach out!