About Ali Yılmaz
Background, experience, current focus, and selected work of software engineer Ali Yılmaz across backend systems, web applications, and applied AI.
- Currently
- XON Technology Inc.
- Education
- M.Sc. in Computer Engineering
- Focus
- Backend · Web · Applied AI
Profile
I’m Ali Yılmaz, a software developer working on backend services, web applications, and AI-assisted product features. My work focuses on API design, system integration, observability, performance, security, and long-term maintainability.
I currently work on APIs, workflow automation, and AI features at XON Technology Inc. I am also continuing my M.Sc. in Computer Engineering at Yalova University.
Areas of work
- Backend services, APIs, and system integrations
- AI features added to existing products and LLM-backed workflows
- Observability, debugging, performance, and operational reliability
- Design, development, and delivery across web and mobile products
Experience
Software Developer · XON Technology Inc.
2023 - Present
- I build API and service layers that support core product workflows.
- I integrate AI features and automation workflows into existing systems.
- I improve security, performance, debugging, and reliability.
Team Lead & Flutter Developer · Vessac Game Studios
2022 - 2023
- I led the development and release lifecycle of mobile applications.
- I was responsible for technical direction, task planning, and delivery quality.
- I worked on performance and maintainability in Flutter applications.
Independent Developer
2022 - Present
- I have worked across architecture, development, and delivery for web and mobile products.
- I have built internal tools, admin panels, and automation workflows.
- I have defined practical technical scopes and first versions for early-stage products.
Technical capabilities
- Backend and APIs: Node.js, FastAPI, Express, REST, GraphQL, PHP
- Web and mobile: React, Astro, Flutter, TypeScript, JavaScript, Dart
- Data and infrastructure: PostgreSQL, MongoDB, MariaDB, Redis, Docker, Nginx
- Applied AI: OpenAI API, LangChain, PyTorch, TensorFlow
- Other languages: Python, Go
I prefer to simplify a problem around its data flow, service boundaries, failure behavior, and maintenance cost before choosing an implementation. A useful system should be observable, debuggable, and safe to evolve as well as functional.
Projects and technical writing
My projects document applications and tools I have built. My original technical writing is currently published in Turkish and covers backend systems, APIs, security, infrastructure, and applied AI.
Education and community
M.Sc. in Computer Engineering
Yalova University · 2025 - Present
B.Sc. in Computer Engineering
Yalova University · 2018 - 2025
- Organizing and sharing technical knowledge within Yalova University AI Community
- Supporting events and content within Google Developer Groups Yalova
- Mentoring students and early-career developers through technical conversations
Contact
Feel free to reach out about backend systems, AI integrations, developer tools, or engineering problems that directly affect a product.
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