Senior C# .NET Backend Engineer | Microservices | AWS Community Builder | AI & Workflow Automation Enthusiast
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I build scalable backend systems and help teams move faster with better engineering practices.
With 6+ years of experience in C# and .NET Core (3–9), I specialize in designing microservices architectures, building high-performance APIs, and integrating complex systems across multiple partners — especially in SaaS and supply chain environments.
My work goes beyond writing code. I focus on building systems that are reliable, maintainable, and ready to scale — while enabling teams to deliver faster through better workflows, CI/CD, and automation.
- 🔭 Currently Head of Engineering at SimpliDOTS — leading engineering strategy & hands-on backend development
- ⚙️ Core stack: C# / .NET Core, ASP.NET Core Web API, Microservices, SQL Server, Docker, AWS, Azure
- 🤖 Actively exploring AI/LLM & workflow automation (n8n) to reduce repetitive engineering work and improve real productivity
- 🌏 ~6 years fully remote — strong async collaboration in distributed teams
- 📫 Reach me at ivan.zalukhu97@gmail.com
I'm particularly enthusiastic about how AI can be applied practically inside development teams — not just as hype, but as real impact.
- 🏅 AWS Community Builder for AI Engineering (Mar 2025 – Present)
- 🔧 Building workflow automations with n8n to streamline engineering processes
- 🧠 Exploring LLM/GPT integration for developer productivity and AI-assisted workflows
- 🎓 Certified: Azure AI Engineer Associate, Azure AI Fundamentals, Foundation of Generative AI
- 🟠 AWS Community Builder for AI Engineering — sharing knowledge through talks, articles, and mentorship
- 🤝 Co-Organizer, AWS User Group Medan — coordinating meetups, workshops, and knowledge-sharing sessions
- 🎙️ Regular speaker at Google Developer Group Medan, university events, and local tech meetups
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| Category | Technologies |
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| Backend / .NET | C# (.NET Core 3.1–9, .NET Framework 4.6), ASP.NET Core Web API, MVC, Entity Framework 6 & Core, LINQ, REST API |
| Database | MS SQL Server, Azure SQL Server, T-SQL, Stored Procedures, Query Optimization |
| Cloud — AWS | ECS, Lambda, SQS, CloudWatch, S3 |
| Cloud — Azure | App Service, WebJobs, Blob Storage, Azure SQL, Azure DevOps (CI/CD) |
| Infrastructure / DevOps | Docker, Azure DevOps CI/CD Pipelines, Containerized Deployments |
| Messaging / Integration | RabbitMQ, Amazon SQS, REST API Integration with External Systems |
| Testing | xUnit (C# Integration/E2E), Cypress (Frontend E2E) |
| AI & Automation | LLM/GPT Tools, GitHub Copilot, n8n Workflow Automation |
| Other | Microservices Architecture, System Design, Complex Business Logic, Engineering Leadership |
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