Erdem Bektas

07/2024 - Present

Architected and orchestrated the full lifecycle of microservices via Terraform, provisioning isolated VPC networks, managed databases (RDS/DocumentDB), and IAM security policies without relying on external DevOps teams.
Established automated CI/CD pipelines and containerization strategies (Docker), enabling rapid and reliable deployment of high-performance async workers.
Engineered a Zero Data Loss messaging infrastructure using RabbitMQ and Redis Sentinel, ensuring reliable data synchronization across services.
Eliminated critical technical debt by refactoring startup-legacy code into scalable, polymorphic architectures, improving system stability.
Optimized AWS Cloud resources through architectural improvements, directly reducing monthly operational costs while handling aggressive company growth.
Accelerated development cycles by integrating AI-powered tools into the workflow for efficient problem solving.

06/2022 - 11/2023

Designed and deployed scalable cloud architecture on AWS, integrating decentralized storage solutions (IPFS/Pinata) with traditional backend services.
Developed high-performance backend services using TypeScript, Next.js, and MongoDB, acting as a bridge between game logic and blockchain networks (Ethereum, Polygon, BSC, Solana).
Engineered a secure P2E (Play-to-Earn) game marketplace and a custom token swap system, handling complex state management via Express.js and Redis.
Implemented automated CI/CD pipelines for both server-side applications and smart contract deployments, ensuring seamless updates across the blockchain ecosystem.
Created robust APIs to facilitate real-time token operations and sales, serving as the backbone for the project's tokenomics distribution.

03/2021 - 01/2022

Orchestrated the end-to-end digital infrastructure for the 'Drlinee' brand, overseeing both technical development and operational strategy.
Developed custom API integrations using Python and PHP to synchronize e-commerce inventory with external platforms and logistics providers.
Optimized platform performance and SEO infrastructure, significantly improving search engine visibility and user access speeds.
Automated daily operational tasks and data reporting using Python scripts, reducing manual workload.

07/2018 - 08/2018

Designed and developed an internal "Daily Control System" using ASP.NET within the Information Technologies Department, utilized for monitoring branch activities.

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