Hello, I'm
Halik Gasimli
Senior Software Engineer
Worked as a UI developer mainly for e-government projects for over 5 years. Currently continuing my career as a senior software engineer.
Professional Summary
Senior Software Engineer with a Master's degree in Software Engineering from Hacettepe University, and over 14 years of experience in e-government projects, SaaS platforms, and enterprise systems.
Expert in blending complex business rules with Domain-Driven Design (DDD) principles to build scalable and modern frontend architectures.
Capable of developing high-performance user interfaces in the React ecosystem, modernizing legacy systems, and providing technical leadership to international teams by combining strong academic background with field experience.
Technical Skills
Languages / Core
Frameworks & Libraries
Architecture & Methodologies
Tools & DevOps
Languages
Work Experience
Senior Software Engineer
- Designed and developed frontend architectures of TradeCalculus and TradeAtlas AI platforms from scratch using React. Presented complex international trade datasets with interactive maps and data visualization modules using amCharts.
- Established Next.js based architecture of HsCalculusAI project, led development processes, and built secure frontend-approved endpoints in Next.js API layer.
- Developed TradeAtlas's new shipment system end-to-end.
- Conducted R&D on Micro-frontend architectures and Domain-Driven Design (DDD) principles to build scalable frontend structures, directing the technical vision of the company.
- Improved overall team efficiency and code quality by conducting code reviews and providing technical mentoring to junior developers.
Software Engineer
- Solely handled all frontend (UI) processes of a Java Spring MVC based SaaS assistant platform, converting complex, large-scale requirements into user-friendly page designs.
- Developed dynamic data display and UI interactions using Vanilla JS and jQuery in the initial phases, ensuring smooth API integrations with backend teams.
- Planned and executed the migration of the legacy codebase to modern React architecture and the rebuilding of the project from scratch in line with the company's technological transformation goals.
- Successfully managed processes within Agile/Scrum methodologies by working 100% remotely with an international team across different time zones.
Frontend Developer
- Executed UI designs and pixel-perfect frontend development of nationally critical e-government projects (ASAN Visa, Government Payment Portal, AZERP) for the Azerbaijani government.
- Built interactive web pages with high fidelity using jQuery, Vanilla JS, and Bootstrap from PSDs for the Central Bank Statistics Portal and National Archive Department platforms.
- Provided smooth API integrations into complex Java and C# based backend architectures during a period when frontend frameworks were not yet standardized.
- Independently planned and implemented the UI modernization process of the legacy iframe-based AzERP system to modern web standards.
Education
Software Engineering (MSc)
Hacettepe University
2018 – 2020
International Business (MBA)
Azerbaijan State Economic University (UNEC)
2016 – 2018
Mechanical Engineering (BSc)
Azerbaijan State Oil and Industry University
2012 – 2016
Certifications & Volunteering
- 2009 | INFOMAS Summer Computer Camp - Certificate of Achievement
- 2005 | NASA S.U.N. Solar Ultra News - Certificate of Participation
- Volunteering | Baku 2015 European Games & Baku 2017 Islamic Solidarity Games Press/Team Member