A scalable SaaS architecture for trusted campus networks.
BatchMates can grow from a focused campus MVP into a multi-university platform with clear service boundaries, reliable realtime systems, durable data storage, and AI pipelines that learn from consented product signals.
Layer 01
Next.js 15
Layer 02
NestJS APIs
Layer 03
PostgreSQL
Layer 04
Redis
Layer 05
Vector DB
Layer 06
Kubernetes
Frontend Experience
Next.js, React, TypeScript, Tailwind, Framer Motion, React Query, Zustand, and a mobile-first design system.
Backend Services
NestJS microservices with REST for public flows, GraphQL for product surfaces, WebSockets for realtime, and API gateway controls.
Data Layer
PostgreSQL for core relational data, Redis for cache and presence, MongoDB for flexible activity documents, and vector search for AI matching.
AI Pipeline
OpenAI/Gemini-powered NLP, embeddings, feature engineering, ranking jobs, moderation classifiers, and feedback loops.
Event-Driven Core
Queues and Pub/Sub for notifications, recommendation refreshes, analytics events, moderation workflows, and integration jobs.
Cloud Infrastructure
AWS or GCP with Kubernetes, managed databases, object storage, CDN, WAF, autoscaling, observability, and zero-downtime releases.