Hi, I'm Baris Idil

Software Engineering Leader & Solutions Architect

Designing scalable, event-driven platforms for growth

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About Me

Baris Idil

I'm a software architect with over 19 years of experience building robust, scalable solutions and an academic foundation that bridges theory with practice. Throughout my career, I've been driven by a singular mission: to join forces with forward-thinking companies and achieve extraordinary things through innovative technology and strategic design.

Beyond the keyboard, I'm a dedicated programmer who believes great software is both an art and a science. When I'm not architecting systems or writing code, you'll find me immersed in science fiction novels, following the latest space exploration missions, or leveling up in my favorite games. This unique blend of professional expertise and passionate curiosity fuels my approach to solving complex technical challenges.

Technical Skills

Languages & Frameworks

C# .NET / .NET Core TypeScript JavaScript Python Java Java Spring Node.js Xamarin Ionic

Frontend

React Redux Angular Vue HTML5 CSS3 Bootstrap jQuery ASP.NET MVC

Cloud & DevOps

Google Cloud (GCP) Azure AWS Kubernetes Docker Terraform Jenkins GitLab CI/CD Argo CD Argo Rollouts Flux GKE Rancher Docker Swarm

Architecture & Design

Microservices Event-Driven Architecture CQRS Design Patterns Web API Multi-Tenant Applications WPF WCF ASP.NET SOAP

Databases

PostgreSQL MS SQL Server MongoDB Neo4j Redis Oracle 10g Entity Framework Entity Framework Core NHibernate

Message Brokers & Tools

RabbitMQ Google PubSub MassTransit NServiceBus Hangfire SignalR WebSocket Firebase

Monitoring & Testing

Prometheus New Relic AppDynamics Stackdriver Elastic Search Kibana GrayLog Sentry XUnit Pact Testing SonarQube Fluent Assertions Selenium

Additional Tools & Libraries

Polly Serilog Fluent Validations PostSharp Keycloak Octopus CheckMarx Trivy NPM NuGet IIS

AI & Machine Learning

XGBoost Support Vector Machines GEN AI Parallel Programming

Professional Experience

Lead Engineer

Dunnhumby, Berlin November 2021 — Present
  • Spearheaded the architectural design and development of a mission-critical advertisement management platform serving major retail clients, ensuring scalability and high availability
  • Built and mentored a high-performing engineering team through strategic hiring, technical coaching, and fostering a culture of innovation and best practices
  • Drove technical excellence for one of the company's highest revenue-generating systems, directly impacting business growth and client satisfaction
  • Architected event-driven microservices infrastructure on Google Cloud Platform, leveraging Kubernetes for containerized deployments
C# .NET Node.js TypeScript React Redux Vue Kubernetes Docker Google Cloud PostgreSQL Entity Framework Core Google PubSub Jenkins XUnit Terraform Python XGBoost GitLab GKE Argo CD New Relic MassTransit

Senior Backend Engineer

Popcore, Berlin October 2020 — November 2021
  • Engineered robust and scalable back-end infrastructure for mobile gaming platform, supporting lots of concurrent users with low-latency performance
  • Designed and implemented event-driven microservices architecture using NServiceBus and MassTransit, improving system reliability and maintainability
  • Optimized application performance through strategic implementation of caching strategies with Redis and efficient message queuing with RabbitMQ
  • Collaborated cross-functionally with platform engineering teams to deliver general-purpose applications and shared services
C# .NET Core Kubernetes Docker Flux Azure AWS NServiceBus MassTransit PostgreSQL Entity Framework Core RabbitMQ Redis Jenkins XUnit Prometheus Hangfire Polly XGBoost

Tech Lead

Dunnhumby, Berlin July 2019 — September 2020
  • Directed cross-functional engineering team in delivering enterprise-grade advertisement management platform for tier-1 retail clients
  • Implemented CQRS pattern and event-driven architecture, resulting in improved system performance and separation of concerns
  • Established CI/CD pipelines using GitLab and containerization with Docker/Kubernetes, accelerating deployment cycles and reducing production incidents
  • Championed Agile methodologies and fostered technical excellence through code reviews and architectural decision-making
C# .NET Core Angular Kubernetes Hangfire Prometheus CQRS Docker GitLab CI/CD Elastic Search Web API Entity Framework Core Google Cloud PostgreSQL Kibana TypeScript

Solutions Architect

Knowledge Experts, Ankara February 2018 — June 2019
  • Led technical strategy and architectural vision for enterprise-scale applications serving government agencies and large corporations
  • Designed and implemented microservices-based solutions utilizing diverse data persistence strategies including MongoDB and Neo4j graph database
  • Established software engineering best practices, development standards, and architectural guidelines across multiple teams
  • Delivered secure, scalable, and maintainable solutions aligned with client requirements and regulatory compliance standards
C# .NET Core Angular Keycloak Sentry Jenkins Docker GitLab CI/CD WCF GrayLog Elastic Search MongoDB Neo4j RabbitMQ Web API Microservices Entity Framework Core PostgreSQL SignalR Redis Docker Swarm TypeScript

Software Architect

LogicX, Vienna September 2017 — January 2018
  • Established and structured R&D team from ground up, defining processes, roles, and technical workflows to enable rapid innovation
  • Architected dynamic web framework utilizing modern technologies, providing flexible foundation for rapid application development
  • Designed scalable Angular-based frontend architecture integrated with .NET Web API backend and Firebase for real-time capabilities
  • Implemented modular design patterns and component-based architecture enabling code reusability and maintainability
Angular .NET Web API Firebase HTML5 CSS3 Bootstrap jQuery JavaScript TypeScript NPM Design Patterns

Team Lead

BITES Defence & Aerospace, Ankara January 2013 — December 2017
  • Directed software engineering team in delivering mission-critical defense, aerospace, and computer-based training solutions for government and enterprise clients
  • Architected and delivered multi-platform applications using WPF, Angular, and Xamarin, ensuring consistent user experience across desktop and mobile devices
  • Implemented microservices architecture and cloud deployment strategies on Azure, modernizing legacy systems and improving operational efficiency
  • Coordinated with stakeholders to define technical requirements and ensure successful project delivery within strict security and compliance constraints
C# .NET .NET Core WPF WCF NHibernate Angular RabbitMQ Web API Microservices Entity Framework Entity Framework Core Java Java Spring Azure MS SQL Server PostgreSQL SignalR ASP.NET MVC TypeScript Ionic Xamarin Node.js WebSocket

Software Developer & Lecturer

Ufuk University, Ankara October 2009 — December 2017
  • Managed software development team and architectural oversight for comprehensive information management systems serving university operations
  • Delivered 50+ undergraduate and graduate courses covering core programming, software engineering, artificial intelligence, and parallel computing
  • Bridged academic research with practical software development, incorporating machine learning and AI techniques into enterprise solutions
  • Mentored students and junior developers, fostering technical growth and preparing them for successful careers in software engineering
C# .NET WPF WCF NHibernate Angular Entity Framework Azure MS SQL Server SignalR ASP.NET ASP.NET MVC TypeScript Oracle 10g Parallel Programming Support Vector Machines AI Machine Learning

Research Assistant

Baskent University, Ankara September 2006 — September 2009
  • Conducted research on Support Vector Machines and Gene Expression Data analysis, contributing to advancements in machine learning applications
  • Assisted in teaching and mentoring 20+ undergraduate engineering courses in computer science and software engineering
  • Co-authored internationally published research article: "The Validation of MNRead Acuity Charts, Turkish Version"
  • Developed software solutions and research tools supporting academic projects and laboratory work
Machine Learning Support Vector Machines Research Data Analysis

Education

Master of Science in Computer Engineering

Baskent University, Ankara September 2006 — June 2009
  • Awarded full scholarship in recognition of academic excellence and research potential
  • Completed Master's thesis on "Support Vector Machines and Gene Expression Data Analysis," contributing to advancements in machine learning applications for bioinformatics
  • Served as Teaching Assistant for 20+ undergraduate engineering courses, including programming fundamentals, data structures, and software engineering
  • Co-authored and published peer-reviewed international research article: "The Validation of MNRead Acuity Charts, Turkish Version"
  • Developed expertise in artificial intelligence, machine learning algorithms, and statistical data analysis methodologies

Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering

Baskent University, Ankara September 2002 — June 2006
  • Completed capstone graduation project focusing on Artificial Neural Networks and Image Processing, demonstrating practical application of machine learning concepts
  • Comprehensive curriculum covering core computer science fundamentals including algorithms, data structures, software engineering, and system architecture
  • Specialized minor coursework in Artificial Intelligence and Web Technologies, establishing foundation for modern software development
  • Built strong theoretical and practical foundation in computer engineering principles that enabled successful career in software architecture

Languages

TR Turkish Native
GB English Fluent
DE German Basic

Certifications

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Angular Crash Course for Busy Developers

Udemy

August 2017

Comprehensive Angular framework training covering components, services, routing, forms, and modern web application development practices.

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💻

C# Advanced Topics: Prepare for Technical Interviews

Udemy

July 2017

Advanced C# concepts including generics, delegates, lambda expressions, LINQ, events, asynchronous programming, and advanced OOP principles.

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🔷

C# Intermediate: Classes, Interfaces and OOP

Udemy

July 2017

In-depth training on object-oriented programming in C#, covering classes, interfaces, inheritance, polymorphism, and design patterns.

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📘

C# Basics for Beginners: Learn C# Fundamentals by Coding

Udemy

July 2017

Foundational C# programming course covering syntax, data types, control structures, debugging, and fundamental programming concepts.

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✅

C# Programming Test

TestDome

Certified

Validated C# programming skills through practical coding assessments covering algorithms, data structures, and problem-solving abilities.

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🏅

Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP)

Microsoft

October 2017 • Credential ID: G390-7669

Official Microsoft certification demonstrating expertise in Microsoft technologies and professional-level skills in software development and platform solutions.

Published Books

Bilinmeyene Yolculuk Book Cover

Bilinmeyene Yolculuk

Novel

A science fiction journey into the unknown, exploring themes of discovery and human potential.

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Adaletin Keskin Kılıcı: Kral Arthur Book Cover

Adaletin Keskin Kılıcı: Kral Arthur

Novel

A reimagining of the legendary King Arthur tale, weaving justice, honor, and timeless heroism.

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Published Articles

Development and validation of the Turkish version of the MNREAD visual acuity charts

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences, Vol. 41(4), 2011, pp. 565–570, DOI: 10.3906/sag-1008-1

Design and validation of a Turkish MNREAD chart set using high-frequency vocabulary; 125 candidate sentences refined through speed and error analysis with adults and students. Reading speed correlations across chart versions and print sizes confirmed reliability. Provides a robust continuous-text acuity assessment for normal and low vision populations.

Authors: Şefay Aysun İdil, Deniz Çalışkan, Namık Barış İdil

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I'm always open to new opportunities and collaborations. Feel free to reach out!

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