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Aydın Akyol

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Engineering Lead with expertise in Java and Cloud technologies.

United Kingdom

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What I'm looking for

I am seeking a role that fosters innovation and allows me to leverage my technical expertise in a collaborative environment, focusing on AI integration and cloud technologies.

I am an Engineering Lead with over 6 years of experience in consulting, technical architectural design, and software system integration. My journey has been marked by a commitment to excellence and innovation, particularly in the omni-channel sector. At Deloitte Digital, I have pioneered engineering leadership across various projects, significantly improving engineering quality and product delivery assurance through enhanced software engineering practices.

My technical proficiency spans Java, Microservices, and Cloud technologies, where I have successfully led teams in delivering robust backend APIs and microservices using Java 11 and AWS. I am passionate about integrating AI into software systems to drive efficiency and am dedicated to mentoring my team members to elevate their technical skills. My academic background includes a Master’s degree in Advanced Software Engineering from King’s College London, where I was awarded the Overall Best Performance in my program.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Software Engineering Lead

Current

Deloitte Digital

Aug 2019 - Present (5 years 9 months)

Pioneered engineering leadership across omni-channel sector projects. Led the team through delivery, build and releases, and improved engineering quality by 60% through enhanced software practices. Mentored team members and developed backend APIs using AWS and Java.

AWS Java Microservices API Design Software Engineering Team Leadership Cloud Technologies Mentoring Agile Methodologies TDD

Current

Social & Activities - Gaming Lead

Current

Deloitte Digital

Apr 2023 - Present (2 years 1 month)

Managed social activities related to video gaming in the office, including events and logistical processes.

Event Management Team Leadership Communication Organizational Skills Project Management Budget Management Community Engagement Problem Solving

Drummer

The Vesta

Apr 2018 - Jul 2019 (1 year 3 months)

Participated in multiple bands since university, contributing to musical performances and events.

Performance Team Collaboration Event Coordination Communication Time Management Public Speaking Networking

Software Engineer Intern

TaleWorlds Entertainment

Jul 2015 - Aug 2015 (1 month)

Designed and developed a custom Jira integration using C# and ASP.NET. Orchestrated integration tests in a distributed environment.

C++ASP.NET Jira Software Testing Distributed Systems Agile Methodologies Team Collaboration Technical Documentation Problem Solving Software Development

Senior Java Software Engineer

Portaltech Reply

Sep 2017 - Aug 2019 (1 year 11 months)

Worked on various omni-channel eCommerce projects, focusing on design and development of features in Hybris. Implemented database procedures and maintained cron jobs for data output.

Java Hybris Spring Framework MySQL Software Development Agile Methodologies API Development Microservices Team Collaboration

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

King's College London

Master of Science, Software Engineering

2016 - 2017

Grade: Distinction

Completed a Master's program in Advanced Software Engineering with a focus on software development methodologies and practices. Achieved a distinction with a score of 80 out of 100 and was awarded Overall Best Performance in the Advanced Software Engineering Masters Program.

Sabancı University

Bachelor of Science, Computer Science and Engineering

2012 - 2016

Grade: 3.05

Pursued a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science and Engineering, focusing on software development, algorithms, and systems design. Graduated with a GPA of 3.05 out of 4.00.