About Burak
Python & AWS serverless backend architect — FastAPI, Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB, SQS/SNS, EventBridge. Microservices in Python/Node.js; Docker, PostgreSQL, Kafka. Remote-first (EU).
I build real-time, event-driven microservices in Python and Node.js with strong observability and operationally simple designs. Currently shipping an asset-agnostic paper-trading engine with a metrics API (PnL, win rate, max drawdown), signals ingest, and notifications—actively shortening paths for lower latency. Stack: Python (FastAPI); AWS (Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB, SQS/SNS, EventBridge); Node.js/NestJS. Tooling: Docker, CI/CD. Primary domains: algorithmic trading and iGaming; open to others as well. Earlier work in C#/.NET and Java; today I specialize in Python/AWS and TypeScript backends.
Auch verfügbar für Projekte im DACH-Raum (remote, EU-Zeitzone).
Turkish
Native or bilingual
English
Fluent
German
Fluent
Remote only
Primarily works remotely
Experience
- Self-EmployedBackend / Software Architect (Python | TypeScript | Node.js | AWS | Event-Driven Architecture)December 2013 - Today (12 years and 6 months)I run a backend architecture practice focused on real-time, event-driven systems. Primary stack: Python + Amazon Web Services (AWS) — FastAPI, Lambda, SQS/SNS, DynamoDB — plus TypeScript backends (Node.js/NestJS) with queues, caching, resilience, tests, and CI/CD.Current build: an asset-agnostic algorithmic trading engine (paper-trading loop + metrics API for PnL, win-rate, max drawdown) with companion services (signals ingest, notifications). I’m actively developing low-latency capability and applying it as I build; HFT is a defined growth track. Exploring AI/ML pragmatically (pandas/NumPy, scikit-learn; early LLM integrations).Typical outcomes: faster, safer releases; clearer metrics/observability; fewer incidents; simpler operations.Selected deliverables:- Serverless IPTV backend (Austria) — AWS + Node.js/JavaScript: Designed and built a serverless backend with API Gateway, AWS Lambda (Node.js/JavaScript), DynamoDB, and EventBridge; developed and launched the Samsung Tizen TV client and an administration panel consuming these APIs.- Assistance operations platform (Türkiye) — ASP.NET MVC + C# + EF + SQL Server: Built a case/workflow web app; redesigned the database schema, implemented Entity Framework data access, and delivered C# / ASP.NET MVC features that reduced average file cycle time by ~33%.- Medical translation portal (Türkiye) — ASP.NET MVC + C# + EF + SQL Server: Developed request intake, job assignment, and billing; handled database design, Entity Framework mappings, and C# / ASP.NET MVC implementation.- Calm Radio (Canada): Android, Windows Phone 8, Android TV, Amazon Fire TV, and Samsung Tizen TV apps.- Living Scriptures (USA): Samsung Tizen TV app.- Car Radio (USA): Backend and Android client for in-car head units.- TVizio (BG) & Prime Asia TV (CA): Samsung Tizen TV and LG webOS apps.(Operating as a sole proprietorship / şahıs şirketi.)
- ProxifySoftware EngineerFebruary 2022 - March 2024 (2 years and 1 month)Contracted via Proxify on short EU engagements (2–5 months). Worked on backend services, API endpoints, maintenance, and small service refactors across TypeScript/Node.js and .NET stacks.Engagements:- (Austria) Senior backend engineer — Worked on adding new features to in-house automation software to fit different products on a specific body-part scan.Stack: .NET (C#), microservices, GraphQL (Hot Chocolate), TypeScript, Node.js, Python, Vue.js, Azure DevOps.- (Netherlands) Senior backend engineer — Worked on integration and improvement of repair/revision processes for a company focused on repair, overhaul, refurbishment, and recycling of batteries.Stack: TypeScript, Node.js, Express, MariaDB, SQL.- (Belgium) Senior backend engineer — Developed a tool that generates Microsoft PowerPoint presentations, including complex charts (HTML→image), using data fetched from Amazon DynamoDB and written to files passed as arguments.Stack: TypeScript, Node.js, Express, PptxGenJS, Puppeteer.Member of the Proxify network; available for new backend engagements.Skills: TypeScript · Node.js · Express.js · REST APIs · API Design · SQL · MariaDB · Docker · CI/CD · Git · Azure DevOps Services · Microservices · Software Architecture · .NET · C# · ASP.NET Core · GraphQL · Python (Programming Language) · Optimizing Performance
- FreelanceSoftware Engineer & Business Development (Freelance)October 2011 - December 2013 (2 years and 2 months)Freelance engineer with parallel responsibility for product and commercial outcomes. Built and shipped web and mobile products; grew a small software venture to profitability and exit.Selected work:- E-pin sales web app (online games) — Designed and developed the product from scratch in 24 days and established the business model. Achieved steady revenue growth, operated profitably, and successfully exited.Stack: ASP.NET MVC, C#, .NET Framework, Microsoft SQL Server.- Calm Radio — Developed and launched mobile apps on BlackBerry and Android.
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Education
- Master of BusinessYeditepe University2008Master of Business Administration (MBA)
- B. Sc. in Electrical EngineeringIstanbul Technical University2002B. Sc. in Electrical Engineering