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Emus Cakir

Senior Software Developer · Full-stack · TypeScript · Node.js · React · AWS · Firebase · Cloud Enterprise Integration · AI Systems · Automation · Agentic Systems · Open-Weight LLMs · Serverless AI
Email
info@emus.nl
Web
emus.nl
LinkedIn
linkedin.com/in/emus-cakir
Location
Harderwijk, Netherlands
Profile
Software engineer with 20+ years of experience designing and building scalable cloud-native systems and modern web applications. Specialized in TypeScript, AWS serverless, enterprise integrations and event-driven architecture. Equally comfortable delivering pixel-perfect interfaces, full-stack products, backend platforms and automated CI/CD pipelines. Experienced in solution design, technical leadership, mentoring engineers and raising engineering standards through pragmatic, hands-on guidance. Recently focused on custom agentic systems, AI-enabled development and self-hosted open-weight LLM infrastructure, applying AI where it creates measurable engineering value rather than hype.
20+ xp
Years building production software
Full-stack
Frontend to cloud infrastructure
Cloud
Serverless and event-driven specialist
AI
Custom agents and open-weight LLM systems
Core expertise
TypeScriptNode.jsNestJSReactNext.js AWS LambdaSNS / SQSDynamoDBSAM / CloudFormation SAP S/4HANAEnterprise IntegrationEvent-driven Architecture CI/CDSystem DesignTechnical Leadership
AI engineering
Agentic SystemsCustom AgentsOpen-weight LLMs Local & Serverless InferenceTool CallingRAG MCP IntegrationsModel EvaluationAI-assisted SDLC
What I bring
  • End-to-end ownership from user interface to self-healing cloud backend.
  • Architecture decisions grounded in operability, maintainability and business value.
  • Strong bridge between product, engineering, operations and external enterprise systems.
Leadership
  • Lead technical discussions and translate complex requirements into executable plans.
  • Mentor junior, medior and senior engineers through reviews and hands-on pairing.
  • Raise quality through automation, standards, observability and knowledge sharing.
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Experience & background
Selected engagements across cloud, commerce, media and enterprise platforms
Professional experience
Drukwerkdeal.nl / Cimpress
2021 - Present
Senior Full-stack Software Engineer · Enterprise Integration

Modernized financial and order-processing systems by moving Symfony and Kotlin workloads toward a unified TypeScript/NestJS landscape. Designed and built AWS serverless, event-driven middleware for SAP S/4HANA integrations, including reliable order synchronization, asynchronous processing and operational automation.

TypeScriptNestJSReactAWS LambdaSNSSQSDynamoDBSAP S/4HANA
Bluefront B.V. / Adesso NL
2018 - 2026
Senior Full-stack Consultant

Built TypeScript RIA/SPAs and micro-frontends with React and Next.js, backed by NestJS, Express and Node.js APIs. Delivered cloud-native services on Docker, Kubernetes and AWS serverless infrastructure for enterprise clients.

ReactNext.jsNode.jsNestJSDockerKubernetesAWS
Nationale Postcode Loterij
2019 - 2021
Full-stack Developer

Contributed to a greenfield replacement of a Symfony monolith with React micro-frontends and service-oriented backends. Helped decouple player, ticket and lottery capabilities while modernizing the frontend-facing architecture.

TypeScriptReactSymfonyJavaMicroservicesDocker
Ahold Delhaize
2018 - 2019
Frontend Developer

Modernized ah.nl account onboarding and Bonus experiences by replacing BackboneJS modules with TypeScript, React and Redux components communicating through a Node.js middle-layer API.

TypeScriptReactReduxNode.jsBackboneJS
Dr. Oetker
2018 - 2018
Frontend Developer

Owned frontend component development for bakken.nl using React, Redux and a headless Sitecore architecture with isomorphic server-side rendering.

ReactReduxSitecoreSSRHeadless CMS
Xlab Cloud Services · Sanoma NL
2013 - 2017
Full-stack Developer

Developed and maintained SaaS and media platforms, including back-office integrations, third-party coupling solutions and content-distribution capabilities used across partner publications.

PHPJavaScriptSaaSMySQLAPIsIntegrations
Zietuwel / Eurolutions · Mediacollege Amsterdam
2007 - 2013
Full-stack Developer · Developer/Consultant

Delivered web applications, integrations, deployment infrastructure and online platforms. Also reviewed final-year web-development examinations with a focus on technical quality and professional readiness.

PHPJavaScriptCakePHPMagentoMySQLSOAPPlesk
Cerme ICT B.V.
2003 - 2006
Frontend / Web Developer

Designed and implemented websites and web applications for small and medium-sized service organizations, covering both frontend and backend delivery.

HTMLCSSJavaScriptPHPWeb Development

Education

University of Amsterdam
Postgraduate Software Engineering · 2012 - 2013
Utrecht University
BSc Science & Innovation Management · 2005 - 2011
Kyoto University
KUINEP International Exchange · 2008 - 2009

Languages

Dutch
Native proficiency
English
Full professional proficiency
Nogai
Limited working proficiency
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Beyond the code
Personal details, interests & what drives me
Personal details
Date of birth
16 December 1984
Born in
Harderwijk, Netherlands
Nationality
Dutch
Family
Married, father of three
Languages
Dutch (native), English (fluent)
Driver's license
B (since 2004)

How I work

I don't tolerate half-finished work and always prioritize planning and considering all possible outcomes. Stress and pressure are not in my vocabulary — I prioritize quality over quantity. I effortlessly switch between tasks while maintaining a calm demeanor, continuously seeking to learn and grow. With a positive attitude and an open mind, I bring a "we can do it" mentality to every team I join.
Pixel-perfect philosophy
Making useful and beautiful apps is not just coding — it's the experience and feeling it portrays. I wear multiple disciplinary hats and get involved in the whole process: full-stack development + UX + CI/CD. The UX/DX is just as important as the tech behind it. A considered weakness? I am pixel-perfect. I consider CSS/SCSS equally important as any other language; you should know how to style.
Hobbies & interests
Sci-Fi Tech & Gadgets League of Legends Japan World of Warcraft Travel (Asia) Open-weight AI Self-hosting
Early education
VWO — RSG 't Slingerbos, Harderwijk
Physics & Science (Natuur & Techniek) / Informatica · 1998 - 2005
Build with purpose. Ship with pride. Automate the boring stuff.
— Emus Cakir
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