SHAHMAR
Backend Engineer|
Building distributed systems that scale. From Baku to the world.
Hi, I'm Shahmar
I'm a backend engineer with a passion for building high-performance distributed systems. Currently pursuing AI studies while architecting scalable platforms that serve thousands of concurrent users.
Baku, Azerbaijan
Open to remote
Studying AI/ML
Self-taught & always learning
Building
Meetzy & NovaLingua
I'manentrepreneurandabackendengineerwithapassionforbuildinghigh-performancedistributedsystems.CurrentlypursuingAIstudieswhilearchitectingscalableplatformsthatservethousandsofconcurrentusers.
MyjourneyspansfromfintechateManattogovernmentdigitalinfrastructureatIDDA,andnowbuildingcasinoplatformsprocessingreal-timetransactionsatmassivescale.Ibringasystems-thinkingapproachtoeverychallenge.
WhenI'mnotcoding,you'llfindmecompetinginalgorithmicprogrammingcontests,exploringnewcloudarchitectures,ormentoringthenextgenerationofengineers.
Work Experience
Senior Software Engineer
NDA
Working under NDA as a senior software engineer. Designing and building backend systems, infrastructure, and services for a high-scale product. Details are confidential.
Software Engineer
IDDA / Cypho
Developed secure digital infrastructure solutions for government agencies. Built encrypted communication systems and digital identity verification platforms with strict security compliance.
Backend Developer
eManat
Contributed to Azerbaijan's leading payment terminal platform. Developed payment processing APIs, integrated third-party services, and optimized transaction handling for 50,000+ daily users.
Backend Engineer
Miloy
Built scalable backend services for a London-based startup. Implemented RESTful APIs, real-time notification systems, and automated deployment pipelines serving users across the UK.
Skills & Technologies
The tools and technologies I work with daily
Languages
Backend & Frameworks
Databases
DevSecOps
Security
Cloud & Messaging
My Projects
Products I'm building and shipping
NovaLingua
AI-Powered Language Learning
An intelligent language learning platform that adapts to each user's proficiency level. Integrates NLP models for grammar correction, speech-to-text for pronunciation analysis, and spaced repetition algorithms for vocabulary retention.
Meetzy
Social Discovery for Gen Z
A next-generation social platform designed for authentic connections. Combines proximity-based verification with university communities, gamified interactions, and real-time location features.
Awards & Achievements
2x ICPC NERC Finalist
Two-time finalist in the ICPC Northeastern European Regional Contest, solving complex algorithmic challenges under time pressure against top teams across the region.
Presidential Award
Received the 2026 Presidential Award for outstanding contributions to technology and innovation in Azerbaijan.
Microsoft Imagine Cup AI Hackathon — 2nd Place
Secured 2nd place in the Microsoft Imagine Cup AI Hackathon, building an innovative AI-powered solution competing against teams worldwide.
FLL Winner
Won the First Lego League competition, demonstrating early passion for engineering, robotics, and creative problem-solving.