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Abdul Arif

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About Me

I'm Abdul Arif

Lead Software Engineer

Based in Jakarta, Indonesia

Innovative and results-oriented Lead Software Engineer with over 5.5 years of experience delivering enterprise-scale backend solutions for websites and mobile applications. Expertise in backend development using PHP and .NET technologies (C#, ASP.NET Core, Entity Framework Core), with strong knowledge of cloud platforms. Proven ability to lead teams, design scalable architectures, and implement clean coding practices. Experienced with Azure DevOps and GitLab CI/CD pipelines for reliable automated deployments. Successfully contributed to 20+ projects across diverse industries. Passionate about software quality, Test Driven Development (TDD), and Clean Architecture, with strong consulting and problem-solving skills.

Explore my educational background and professional experience.

  • Education

    • Bachelor of Computer Science

      Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM)
      2015 - 2019

  • Experience

    • Lead Software Engineer

      Suitmedia Digital Agency
      Jan 2023 - Present
      • Led a team of engineers (senior, junior, interns) to deliver projects on time and within scope.
      • Acted as technical consultant, advising on stacks, architecture, and best practices.
      • Conducted the recruitment process for campus interns, which involved screening tests and interviews.
      • Implemented standardized internal development processes and base code to ensure efficiency and consistency.
      • Built and optimized backend systems with focus on scalability and performance.
      • Deployed and maintained applications across multiple cloud environments.
      • Maintained existing client projects to meet service level agreements (SLAs) and improve technical performance.

    • Senior Software Engineer

      Suitmedia Digital Agency
      Mar 2022 - Jan 2023
      • Delivered high-quality web and mobile applications while overseeing the work of junior software engineers.
      • Developed and optimized backend systems for web and mobile applications to ensure high performance and scalability.
      • Successfully delivered applications on time and within scope, meeting client expectations.
      • Developed and optimized backend systems for web and mobile applications to ensure high performance and scalability.
      • Maintained existing client projects to meet service level agreements (SLAs) and improve technical performance.

    • Junior Software Engineer

      Suitmedia Digital Agency
      Feb 2020 - Mar 2022
      • Contributed to the development of web and mobile applications, collaborating with senior software engineers to deliver high-quality solutions.
      • Assisted in backend system development and optimization, learning and implementing best practices under the guidance of senior team members.
      • Played a key role in delivering applications on time and within scope, gaining valuable experience in project management and execution.
      • Supported the maintenance of existing client projects, troubleshooting and resolving issues to uphold service level agreements (SLAs).

  • My Skills

    Overview of my core technical expertise, development practices, and leadership capabilities that enable delivery of scalable, maintainable, and high-quality software solutions.

  • Programming Languages

    C#, PHP, C++, JavaScript

  • Frameworks

    ASP.NET Core, Entity Framework Core, Laravel, Vue.js, Nuxt.js

  • Databases

    SQL Server, MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB

  • Front-End

    Vue.js, Bootstrap, jQuery, CSS

  • Cloud Platforms

    Microsoft Azure, AWS, GCP, DigitalOcean, IDCloudHost

  • DevOps & Deployment

    Azure DevOps, GitLab CI/CD, Docker, automated pipelines, backend/frontend deployment management

  • Practices

    Clean Coding, TDD, Design Patterns, Clean Architecture, Microservices, RESTful API, Security Practices, Performance Optimization

  • Other

    Team Leadership, Mentoring, Consulting, System Architecture Design, Documentation, Code Review, Troubleshooting

Project Portfolio

Successfully contributed to and delivered 20+ web and mobile application projects. Each project is currently live, actively serving its intended users.

  • Website & Retail (Private)

    Eiger Omnichannel Website & Retail Systems

    Integrated nationwide retail POS + marketplace (Shopee, etc.) synchronization for inventory, sales, and reporting with near real-time central ↔ store data flow.

  • Website (Private)

    Jasamarga Digitalisasi Arsip

    Enterprise digital archival platform improving accessibility, compliance and lifecycle management for large-scale document assets.

  • Mobile & Web

    ITB Projects (MySix, Akademik, FinAid)

    Backend & service integration for student engagement, attendance, academic requests & financial aid systems.

  • Mobile App (Private)at

    UPH Mobile App

    Campus mobile platform enabling student attendance, academic workflows and service interactions.

  • Website (Public)

    Dompet Dhuafa

    Donation & philanthropy platform with secure payment integration and donor reporting dashboards.

  • Website (Public)

    Alifmart e-commerce

  • Website (Public)

    Emtek

  • Website (Public)

    Klarsmile

  • Website (Public)

    EmtekEdu

  • Website (Public)

    IAEI

  • Mobile App (Public)

    CSI e-commerce

  • Website (Private)

    APL Ipesta

  • Website (Private)

    APL Oneclick

  • Website (Private)

    Sampoerna - Iqademy (Philippines)

  • Website (Private)

    Sampoerna - Iqademy (Indonesia)

  • Website (Public)

    Frisian Flag Omela

  • Website (Public)

    His Travel