Sayid Akhundov
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👉 https://sayidakhundov.com
Detailed system designs, backend architectures, enterprise platforms, and technical implementations available here.
Professional Summary
Software Architect and Senior Java Backend Engineer with 15+ years of experience designing and delivering scalable enterprise systems, microservices architectures, and high-performance backend platforms.
Strong background in financial systems, data-driven platforms, big data processing, and large-scale service integration. Proven ability to build systems from scratch — from architecture and database modeling to deployment and optimization. Expert in Spring ecosystem, distributed systems, secure system design, and complex business logic.
Former University Lecturer in Computer Science with deep knowledge of OOP design patterns, software architecture principles, and microservices design methodologies. Published researcher (Springer) with a strong academic foundation, combining teaching and practical industry experience to deliver robust, maintainable software solutions.
Fluent in four languages and strongly experienced in leading cross-functional teams, coordinating global stakeholders, and mentoring developers. Passionate about designing scalable systems, architecting complex backend infrastructures, and building engaging, well-designed game systems.
Core Architecture & Engineering Strengths
Technical Skills
Professional Experience
Full-Stack Software Engineer & Software Architect (Freelance) | Self-Employed
2023 - Present
- Building full-stack AI assistants integrated with backend systems, web platforms, and enterprise applications.
- Specializing in Java-based backend systems, microservices architecture, and enterprise-grade financial and data-driven applications.
- Designing and building scalable systems from scratch, including backend services, databases, and desktop or web-based user interfaces.
- Delivering full-cycle software engineering solutions using Spring Boot, Spring Cloud, React, Next.js, and Java desktop technologies.
- Architecting microservices-based systems, designing system architecture, database models, and service communication patterns.
- Developing financial applications, big data pipelines, web crawlers, and custom management platforms.
- Implementing secure APIs, authentication and authorization mechanisms; optimizing performance, scalability, and reliability.
- Integrating third-party services, APIs, and external platforms; ensuring clean architecture and maintainable code.
Faculty Member / Lecturer | Khazar University
2018 - 2024
- Senior Faculty Member - Computer Science & Engineering; designed and delivered accredited undergraduate programs.
- Authored 12+ course syllabi; developed university's first OOP Design Patterns and Microservices Architecture curriculum.
- Mentored 300+ BSc/MSc students and supervised 100+ graduation projects with 87% course completion rate.
- Taught courses in Enterprise Java Development (Spring Boot, REST API, Spring Security, Hibernate), Automation Software Design, Game Development, OOP Principles, Microservices Architecture, Computer Graphics, Multimedia Design, and Enterprise Systems Architecture.
- Bridged theoretical computer science with practical software engineering practices and industry-relevant applications.
Automation Engineer & Software Engineer | ESCO Azerbaijan
2020 - 2024
- Designed and implemented SCADA/DCS networks, PLC-based control solutions, and industrial automation systems.
- Configured hardware/software, performed data acquisition and analysis, and ensured system reliability.
- Installed and integrated automation equipment from vendors such as Siemens, Schneider, and ABB.
- Developed functional specifications for DCS/SCADA/HMI/PLC software, performed system testing, and troubleshooting.
Automation Engineer & Software Engineer | IMA Energy
2017 - 2020
IT & Automation Engineer | Advantec International Inc
2014 - 2018
Education, Projects & Research
MSc, Mining Engineering — Middle East Technical University
2013 - 2017
BSc, Geology & Mining Engineering (Double Major) — Baku State University
2004 - 2009
Selected Projects & Research Highlights
- Published in Springer for developing Draglayout, a computer-aided decision-support system for dragline machine selection based on geological and operational parameters.
- Prediction of Rock Mass Strength Parameters Using Diamond Drill Information
- Detection and Monitoring of Oil Spills via Image Synthesis
- Improvements on H&S of Mines Using Engineering Controls & Proximity Detection Systems in Underground Mines
- Automation in Mining Processes
- New Technologies for H&S at Mine Sites
- New Technologies in Proximity Detection in Underground Mines
Languages
English – Fluent | Turkish – Fluent | Russian – Fluent | Azerbaijani – Native