Hello, I'm Yousef Kakhki,
a Technical Lead & Backend Architect.
Building the Future of FinTech and Blockchain
I build secure, high-performance backend systems for the digital finance and blockchain space. From P2P crypto trading platforms to award-winning AI installations, I lead teams and write the code that powers complex, data-intensive applications.
Who I am?
For nearly a decade, my career has been driven by a passion for solving complex backend challenges and building the robust infrastructure that powers innovative technology. My focus lies in the demanding worlds of FinTech and blockchain, where security, performance, and scalability are paramount. My journey has taken me from deep, hands-on systems programming—optimizing the Linux kernel and building secure software delivery pipelines—to leading talented teams as a CTO. I thrive on architecting systems from the ground up, whether it's a P2P cryptocurrency exchange, a secure crypto-to-fiat payment gateway, or an award-winning AI installation. I lead by example, contributing directly to the codebase while managing the full IT and DevOps lifecycle. I believe in creating environments where engineers can do their best work. I am always seeking ambitious challenges where I can contribute to building impactful technology and help a talented team succeed.
Experiences
(Oct 2023 - Jun 2025)
Technical & AI Team Lead
Capitalino (A CITEX spin-off venture)
- Recruited by the former Vice President of CITEX to lead the technical team for this new venture, managing all IT/DevOps operations and playing a key role in the team's growth.
- Provided hands-on technical leadership, architecting and coding core financial systems including RESTful APIs, an investor dashboard, and a secure crypto-to-fiat payment gateway.
- Spearheaded high-impact projects, including an award-winning 'AI Hologram' (Best Booth, ITEX 2024) and a competitive gamification platform for the Shiraz ITEX 2023 exhibition.
(May 2021 - May 2022)
Systems Engineer
Batna
- Led the end-to-end design and implementation of a secure Over-the-Air (OTA) software delivery pipeline for embedded Linux systems.
- Executed deep, system-level optimizations on the Linux kernel and core services to meet specialized performance and hardware requirements.
(Nov 2019 - Dec 2020)
Back End Developer
Avin Avisa
- Architected a P2P cryptocurrency trading platform from the ground up, leading backend development with Node.js, TypeScript, and MongoDB.
- Guaranteed financial data integrity by engineering a system for atomic transactions and integrating securely with the Ethereum blockchain.
(Apr 2018 - Mar 2021)
Application Developer
Azma Data Structure
- Developed large-scale client applications with a sharp focus on robust and efficient integration with backend REST APIs for real-time data synchronization.
Skills
PROJECTS
Award-Winning AI Hologram Project
Technical & AI Team Lead
Digital Investment Management Dashboard
Lead Backend Architect
Crypto-to-Fiat Payment Gateway
Technical Architect
Financial Trading Gamification Platform
Senior Software Engineer
Secure Over-the-Air (OTA) Update System
Systems Engineer
P2P Cryptocurrency Trading Platform
Lead Backend Developer
Blockchain-Based Virtual Coin System
Researcher & Developer
Testimonials
"Mr. Kakhki is a highly capable, disciplined, and solution-oriented professional whose presence adds value at every stage of a project—from design through delivery."
Ali Mohammadian
CEO, Capitalino
"His ability to bridge technical depth with strategic thinking made a significant contribution to the company's technical evolution and overall performance."
Emran Mohades
COO, Capitalino
Educations
2018 - 2021
Master of Science in Computer Science
Amirkabir University of Technology
- As a member of the Blockchain Committee, developed a virtual coin reward system using Hyperledger Sawtooth & Node.js.
- Thesis: Developed 'GreedyLearner,' a gamified application for learning computer science algorithms.
2012 - 2017
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
Bojnurd University
- Served as a Teaching Assistant (TA) for the Data Structures course.
BLOGS
Scalable Virtual Classrooms: Building 1000+ User Rooms with LiveKit and NATS
A technical deep-dive into building 1000+ user virtual rooms using LiveKit WebRTC, NATS JetStream signaling, and a custom Node.js orchestration layer for seamless user promotion.
Building a Premium Bilingual Portfolio with Next.js 15
A deep dive into creating a modern, bilingual developer portfolio with glassmorphism UI, RTL support, and production-ready Docker deployment.
Leading Technical Innovation at Capitalino: Building FinTech Infrastructure from Scratch
How I led the technical team at Capitalino, a CITEX spin-off, building core financial systems, award-winning AI installations, and scalable infrastructure from the ground up.
Building a Secure OTA Update System for Embedded Linux: Deep Systems Engineering
How I designed and implemented a complete Over-the-Air software delivery pipeline for embedded Linux systems, including kernel optimizations and secure package management.
Architecting a P2P Cryptocurrency Trading Platform: Atomic Transactions and Blockchain Integration
How I architected and built a complete P2P cryptocurrency trading platform from scratch, implementing atomic transactions in MongoDB and secure Ethereum blockchain integration.
Building Large-Scale Client Applications: REST API Integration and Real-Time Data Synchronization
My foundational experience developing large-scale client applications with robust REST API integration and real-time data synchronization at Azma Data Structure.
Contact with me
Contact with me
If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact me. I am open to any work opportunities that align with my skills and interests.