Alkim Kaya
Systems-Oriented Backend Engineer | Computer Engineer
Professional Summary
Systems-oriented Backend Engineer with 3+ years of combined experience across corporate software development and startup co-founding. Currently pursuing an M.Sc. in Computer Engineering at Yaşar University focusing on Distributed AI Systems. Deeply specialized in Go (Golang), Clean/Hexagonal Architecture, concurrency primitives, and high-throughput systems design.
Technical Skills
Languages
Go (Golang), Rust, C#, .NET Core, SQL, Python, C++
Systems & Architecture
Distributed Systems, Clean Architecture, Hexagonal Architecture, Concurrency (Goroutines/Channels), REST API Design, Domain-Driven Design (DDD)
Databases & Tools
PostgreSQL, Redis, RabbitMQ, Elasticsearch, Kafka, Docker, Linux, Git
Frameworks & Libraries
Gin, Fiber, WebSockets, Qt
Work Experience
Career Break
Career Break 02/2026 – 08/2026- Following my role at Ericsson, I resigned to intentionally pivot my career toward systems engineering and distributed AI. Over six months, I immersed myself in Go, distributed systems fundamentals, and modern AI technologies through self-directed study and hands-on projects. I documented this journey through technical writing on my personal blog, covering advanced Go concurrency patterns and system design. This period of focused exploration clarified my long-term trajectory, leading me to pursue graduate studies in Distributed AI Systems at Yaşar University.
Ericsson
Software Developer 09/2024 – 01/2026- Telecom Backend Services: Developed high-availability .NET Core backend services for a major telecom operator, handling 100K+ daily requests and managing end-to-end UAT and production deployments. Optimized complex SQL queries and designed stored procedures, achieving a 40% improvement in API and system responsiveness.
- International Process Automation: Engineered a field mission tracking application using Microsoft Power Apps, eliminating manual Excel processes for 50+ concurrent international missions in Africa.
- Testing Leadership: Managed end-to-end software testing processes as an external resource across 4 concurrent critical projects with a 100% success rate.
Insight Bilişim
Co-Founder & Software Developer 01/2022 – 06/2023- Technical Leadership: Co-founded the startup and led core architectural decisions, delivering full-lifecycle IoT and B2B SaaS solutions.
- Pre-Billing & Inventory Systems: Engineered a robust, transactional pre-billing engine and modular inventory tracking software using Python, ensuring data consistency and secure financial processing.
- E-commerce Infrastructure: Designed an end-to-end e-commerce platform capable of handling complex product catalogs, secure payment gateways, and high-volume order management workflows.
Semafor Teknoloji
Software Developer 05/2023 – 08/2023- Full-Stack Development & Security: Built a healthcare appointment system serving 500+ monthly users; implemented role-based JWT authentication and reduced data redundancy by 60% via PostgreSQL normalization.
Education
Yasar University
M.Sc. in Computer Engineering
08/2026 – Present
- Focus Area: Distributed Systems & AI Engineering
Yasar University
B.Sc. in Computer Engineering
2019 – 2024
- English Proficiency: C1 Certified Level (1-year intensive prep)
- Founder & Chairman, YUCHAIN (Blockchain and Finance Club)
- Management Board, IEEE Yasar University — Sponsorship Coordinator
Projects
proglog
A distributed log service that manages state across nodes, utilizing Go's concurrency primitives (Mutexes, Channels) to ensure thread-safety and high performance.
dist_file_storage
Designed and implemented a distributed file storage system from scratch in Go, focusing on node-to-node communication, data replication, and fault tolerance.
Autonomous-Surround-Detection-Vehicle
Co-designed and developed an autonomous Unmanned Ground Vehicle (UGV) for data collection in high-risk, human-inaccessible disaster zones. Integrated LiDAR for real-time mapping, thermal imaging, and camera feeds with a Qt (C++) control dashboard supporting manual and autonomous driving modes.
vaults
Developed a high-security, local-first desktop secret manager app written in Rust, ensuring zero-knowledge privacy for personal credentials. Implemented strict end-to-end local encryption, utilizing Rust's memory safety guarantees to prevent memory leaks and protect sensitive data at rest and in motion.