Ali Derbak

Ali Derbak

Backend Engineer & AWS Cloud Architect

Istanbul, TR

ali@derbak.net

+90 538 776 30 05

AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional
May 2023 - Present

Skills

AWS 95%

Node.js 90%

Python 85%

Docker 90%

Kubernetes 85%

Go 75%

SQL/NoSQL 90%

Cybersecurity/PKI 80%

Azure 75%

CI/CD 85%

Languages

English 85%

Turkish 95%

Arabic 100%

Professional Profile

AWS-certified cloud architecture professional with a proven track record in backend development and IoT integration. Skilled in designing scalable, secure, and efficient cloud solutions using AWS services, Docker, Kubernetes, and Node.js. Experienced in leading complex projects, including PKI implementation, cybersecurity initiatives, and data pipeline development. Adept at collaborating across teams to deliver impactful software solutions.

Work Experience

Oct 2022 - Present

Backend Engineer

TOGG, Gebze Türkiye
  • Designed and deployed scalable backend services for OTA software updates within TOGG's internal team.
  • Implemented cybersecurity solutions, including ECU unlock, key provisioning, and service unlock protocols.
  • Led a TÜBİTAK-supported PKI project, managing all stages from planning to execution.
  • Built microservices and REST APIs using Node.js to enhance TOGG's software infrastructure.
  • Developed backend services for Variant Coding and CMAC calculation in the "End of Line" division.
  • Implemented containerization and orchestration using Docker and Kubernetes.
  • Worked on Aftersales as a separate project, collaborating on backend service development.
Feb 2022 - Oct 2022

IoT / Backend Engineer

Innoppia, İstanbul Türkiye (Remote)
  • Developed IoT data acquisition systems using Node-RED, RabbitMQ, Mosquitto, and AWS IoT Core.
  • Implemented data preprocessing, machine learning models, and anomaly detection mechanisms.
  • Designed alerting systems to monitor IoT devices and improve operational efficiency.
Oct 2020 - Feb 2022

Software Engineer

Innoppia, İstanbul Türkiye (Remote)
  • Built serverless applications using AWS SAM, Lambda, API Gateway, and DynamoDB.
  • Developed data pipelines for IoT applications using AWS IoT Core, MQTT, and AWS services.
  • Worked extensively with AWS services including S3, SQS, SES, SNS, CloudWatch, and Cognito.

Education

Aug 2017 - Mar 2021

Computer Engineering

İstanbul University, İstanbul

Completed coursework in cloud computing, distributed systems, databases, programming, networking, and IoT applications.