Hi, my name is

Sait Kaya.

I build scalable software solutions.

I'm a Full Stack Engineer and Solutions Architect specializing in cloud solutions and scalable software development. Currently focused on building innovative digital products and mentoring development teams.

About Me

I'm a Full Stack Engineer and Solutions Architect with extensive experience in designing scalable software and cloud solutions. With a strong background in both frontend and backend development, I specialize in creating efficient, maintainable, and scalable applications.

Currently working as a self-employed Full Stack Engineer, I've led numerous successful projects including QuickServe, a real-time restaurant order management system, and various cloud-based solutions using AWS and GCP.

I'm passionate about mentoring developers and implementing best practices in software development. My experience includes leading cross-functional teams and driving efficiency improvements across various projects.

Here are a few technologies I've been working with recently:

  • Python
  • JavaScript/TypeScript
  • AWS
  • Node.js
  • Angular
  • React
  • Docker
  • Terraform
  • Git
  • CI/CD

Certifications

AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate

AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate

May 2023 – May 2026

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Sait Kaya

Experience

Full Stack Engineer

Self-employedSarajevo, Bosnia and HerzegovinaNov 2024 – Present(Present)

Architecting and developing QuickServe, a comprehensive restaurant management platform that revolutionized order processing with 30% faster service and 25% fewer errors. Leveraging Angular, Node.js, Python, and GCP to create a seamless experience, while implementing real-time pager notifications that boosted customer satisfaction by 40%. Streamlined CI/CD pipelines with GitHub Actions, achieving 50% faster deployments.

Tech 387

Sarajevo, Bosnia and HerzegovinaDec 2020 – Nov 2024(4 years)

Solutions Architect

May 2022 – Nov 2024(2 years 7 months)

Transforming cloud infrastructure with AWS solutions that cut operational costs by 20% while boosting performance by 30%. Pioneered infrastructure-as-code practices across 50+ projects using AWS CloudFormation, while mentoring 20+ team members in cloud technologies. Established best practices for scalable architecture and deployment automation.

Lead Developer / Data Engineer

May 2021 - May 2022(1 year 1 month)

Spearheading cross-functional development initiatives across frontend, backend, and data science teams. Elevated team performance by 35% through technical mentorship of 12 developers. Engineered high-throughput data processing systems handling 1M records per minute for affiliate marketing platforms.

Back-end Developer

Dec 2020 - May 2022(1 year 6 months)

Architected scalable backend systems that supported exponential user growth from 1,000 to 50,000 while improving response times by 35%. Optimized RESTful APIs for 40% higher throughput and implemented robust data processing pipelines ensuring system reliability and data integrity.

Software Engineer

Well BPSarajevo, Bosnia and HerzegovinaNov 2019 – Dec 2020(1 year 2 months)

Revolutionized PVC manufacturing workflows with a sophisticated web-based drawing system. Led full-stack development using ReactJS, MobX, and Material-UI for the frontend, while building a secure RESTful API backend with PHP, MySQL, and JWT authentication. Integrated PDF generation capabilities for automated documentation.

Featured Projects

QuickServe

A cutting-edge real-time restaurant order management system that reduced order processing times by 30% and minimized service errors by 25%. Integrated customer pager device notifications, boosting customer satisfaction scores by 40%.

AngularNode.jsPythonGCPGitHub Actions

E387 – EV Charging System

Led the architectural design of an EV charging system, integrating complex communication protocols with backend infrastructure. Integrated POS payment system and Monri payment gateway, with a wallet-based credit system for users.

PythonNode.jsAWS ServerlessDynamoDBFlutter

Goblin

An internal automation tool to streamline backend resource generation. Standardized backend automation processes that reduced developer time on routine tasks by 40%, enabling a 25% increase in time spent on innovation.

PythonAWS LambdaSQSCloudFormation

FooodDude

A scalable food ordering platform with resilient API development for real-time orders and payment processing. Achieved 99.9% uptime during peak ordering times while processing 5,000 transactions daily.

PythonAWS LambdaStripeDynamoDBAmazon SQSAWS Amplify

Get in Touch

I'm currently open to new opportunities and collaborations. Feel free to reach out if you'd like to connect!