Risky Kurniawan

Professional Summary

I’m a backend software engineer with over 7 years of experience in software development, including 3.5 years of real-world experience in production-grade systems at companies. My core specialization lies in Golang and PHP, focusing on building scalable, efficient, and maintainable backend systems. I’ve worked extensively with Kafka, REST APIs, gRPC, and large-scale databases handling millions of records monthly. I’m comfortable working in environments powered by Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions or Jenkins.

Key technical strengths:
- Performance and memory optimization
- Asynchronous processing (workers and message queues)
- Feature flagging and gradual deployment
- Observability and APM (logging, tracing, profiling)

I believe that great engineering solves real-world problems and drives real impact. I enjoy iterating on system design, debugging complex cases, and delivering robust solutions that scale in production.

Technical Skills

• Languages: Go, PHP (Laravel, CodeIgniter), Python, C++, JavaScript, HTML, VB.NET
• Databases: PostgreSQL, MySQL, MariaDB, MongoDB, Redis
• Infrastructure: Microservices, Apache Kafka, Apache Airflow, REST API, gRPC
• Testing/Monitoring: k6, JMeter, Elastic Stack (ELK), Grafana
• CI/CD & DevOps: Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab, Bitbucket, Docker, cPanel, Heroku
• Tools & Others: Git, Systems Analysis, IoT, Microsoft Office, Feature Flagging

Professional Experience

Risoftinc – Owner

Aug 2025 – Present | Pangandaran, West Java

• Founded and currently managing Risoftinc, focusing on creating open-source products that help streamline application development processes.
• Developing multiple open-source projects with core expertise in Golang, REST API, gRPC, CLI processes, and software architecture.
• Building tools and frameworks that enhance developer productivity and simplify complex development workflows.

Career Break – Desa Inggris Bandung – Speaking Class

Jun 2025 – Jul 2025 | Sumedang, West Java

• Took a career break to focus on personal development, specifically to improve English speaking skills through an intensive class at Desa Inggris Bandung (intensive speaking program).
• The program aims to build confidence and fluency in professional communication, open global job opportunities, and support collaboration in international work environments.

Majoo Indonesia – Backend Senior Associate – Core Backend Engineering Team

Jan 2022 – May 2025 | Remote

As part of the Core Backend Engineering Team, I was responsible for the development and maintenance of key business modules, including Transactions, Inventory, Products, and Accounting. My role was focused on three main areas:

• 🛠 Feature Development
  - Designed and implemented backend features using Golang, following clean architecture principles and REST API standards.
  - Collaborated closely with Frontend engineers, QA testers, and Product teams to deliver reliable and user-aligned functionality.
• 🐞 Bug Fixing & Maintenance
  - Handled production bugs and issues by performing log analysis, tracing, and root cause investigation.
  - Optimized complex SQL queries and batch processes managing millions of records.
  - Utilized Kafka, MySQL, and various observability tools for stability and monitoring.
• 🌱 System Improvement
  - Refactored legacy modules to improve code quality, performance, and maintainability.
  - Improved memory efficiency in high-load processes—e.g., using stream-based Excel generation to export large reports without loading all data into memory.
  - Reduced execution time of intensive operations to under 5 seconds.
  - Implemented feature flagging using GoFeatureFlag to manage rollout strategies.

CI/CD pipelines were managed using Jenkins, with containerized deployment via Docker and Kubernetes. Production environments were monitored using Elastic APM, Grafana, etc.

PT GITS Indonesia – Backend Developer (MSIB Program)

Aug 2021 – Jan 2022 | Remote | Internship

As part of a structured backend training program at GITS Indonesia, I focused on learning and applying Golang for web development. The program culminated in a capstone project titled "Dorplas", a web application developed using Go (Golang) and PostgreSQL.

• 📌 Key Responsibilities:
- Built backend API endpoints using Golang, implementing basic CRUD and relational logic.
- Managed PostgreSQL integration and schema design.
- Handled deployment and environment configuration using Heroku, including build pipeline and config variables.
- Gained hands-on experience in version control (Git), RESTful API design, and collaborative development.

This experience gave me a strong foundation in Golang-based web development, including both programming and deployment aspects.

PT Bina Juara Indonesia – IT Specialist (Project-based)

Aug 2021 – Nov 2021 | Remote | Internship

I was responsible for the end-to-end development of a custom learning management system (LMS) for PT Bina Juara Indonesia. The project involved full-cycle software development, from requirement analysis to system deployment.

• 📌 Key Contributions:
- Conducted requirement analysis and designed system architecture tailored to educational workflows.
- Developed the web application using Laravel (PHP) and MySQL as the main stack.
- Built core features such as material management, user roles, and computer-based testing (CBT) modules.

Education

Universitas Adhirajasa Reswara Sanjaya (ARS University)
Bachelor's Degree – Information Systems | Sep 2018 – Sep 2022
Graduated with honors (GPA: 3.95). Graduated with distinction as the top student in the Information Systems program. Recognized with the Best Graduate Award for academic excellence and consistent performance.

Thesis: Construction and Optimizing Domain Driven Design Principles and Twelve Factor Application Methodology for Software Backend Architecture

Universitas Galuh (UNIGAL)
Accounting Program (Non-degree) | 2017 – 2018
Attended one semester before deciding to shift focus from accounting to information systems. This transition marked the beginning of a dedicated path in technology and software engineering.

SMK Negeri 1 Pangandaran
Vocational High School – Software Engineering (RPL) | 2015 – 2017
Graduated as Best Graduate and achieved 1st rank in class. Received two formal awards in recognition of academic excellence in software engineering.

Languages

• Bahasa Indonesia (Native)
• English (Basic Communication)

Notes

I am not open to placement in capital financing or loan companies, as well as conventional banking institutions.