Yousef Kakhki

System Architect & Infrastructure Lead

Bridging hardware-level efficiency with cloud-scale distributed systems

1,200+
Concurrent Users
WebRTC/HLS
Sub-100ms
Latency
Trade Execution
78%
Cost Reduction
Infrastructure
M.Sc. System DesignTehran PolytechnicIELTS 7.5EU Blue Card Eligible

Who I am?

Head of Software & System Architect with an M.Sc. in System Design from Amirkabir University of Technology (Tehran Polytechnic – Iran's #1 ranked university in Computer Science). Expert in bridging hardware-level efficiency with cloud-scale architecture.

Proven track record in leading cross-functional teams, optimizing Linux kernels, and architecting hybrid WebRTC/HLS infrastructures for high-concurrency Fintech and Media platforms. Career trajectory spans embedded systems (Linux kernel optimization, IoT firmware), high-frequency trading engines (sub-100ms matching with ACID compliance), to enterprise cloud infrastructure (Docker Swarm orchestration, ELK stacks, disaster recovery).

Current focus: designing production-grade distributed systems that serve thousands of concurrent users while maintaining operational excellence (99.9%+ uptime, sub-100ms latency, measurable cost optimization).

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Best Booth Award – ITEX 2024

AI Hologram Project Lead – Capitalino

Experiences

Solutions Architect

HonarAmoozesh (Remote/Contract)

(Jul 2025 - Present)
WebRTC (LiveKit), HLS, NATS JetStream, Go
  • Architected a hybrid dual-stream system serving 1,200+ concurrent users.
  • Engineered sub-100ms signaling via NATS JetStream and reduced infrastructure costs by 78% using intelligent HLS fallbacks.

Head of Software & AI Development

Capitalino

(Oct 2023 - Jun 2025)
Docker Swarm, Python (AI), Node.js, Odoo ERP
  • Led a 4-person team in building a $2M/month crypto-to-fiat gateway.
  • Winner of Best Booth at ITEX 2024 for the AI Hologram Project.
  • Directed ERP customization and internal network security.

Senior Backend Engineer

Avin Avisa

(Apr 2021 - Sep 2023)
Greedy Algorithms, Web3.js, PostgreSQL, Redis
  • Designed a sub-100ms P2P matching engine using Greedy Knapsack algorithms.
  • Implemented ACID-compliant ledgers for high-frequency trading.

Systems Engineer (Embedded Linux)

Batna

(Sep 2019 - Mar 2021)
Yocto, C++, Linux Kernel
  • Concurrent with M.Sc. studies.
  • Optimized Linux kernel boot times by 40% and designed atomic OTA update pipelines for 5,000+ IoT devices.

Android Systems Developer

Azma Data Structure

(Apr 2016 - Aug 2019)
Android NDK, C++, Java
  • Developed native C++ modules for GPS sensor fusion.
  • Engineered offline-first state synchronization engines.

Skills

Languages & Runtimes

Node.jsTypeScriptGoPythonC++Java

Databases & Messaging

PostgreSQLRedisMongoDBNATS JetStreamRabbitMQ

Infrastructure & DevOps

Docker SwarmKubernetesHAProxyNginxPrometheusGrafanaELK Stack

Streaming & Real-time

LiveKitWebRTCHLSFFmpeg

Systems & Embedded

Linux KernelYoctoEmbedded LinuxOTA Updates

PROJECTS

Award-Winning AI Hologram Project

Award-Winning AI Hologram Project

Spearheaded the design and development of an innovative AI-powered hologram installation. The project was a major success, combining complex backend logic with an interactive user experience, resulting in the company winning the prestigious Best Booth at ITEX 2024.

Role:Technical & AI Team Lead
PythonAI/ML LibrariesFastAPIWebSocketDocker
Digital Investment Management Dashboard

Digital Investment Management Dashboard

Architected and coded the heavy computational logic for a data-intensive investor dashboard, providing real-time analytics and portfolio management features for Capitalino's clients.

Role:Lead Backend Architect
Node.jsTypeScriptREST APIsMongoDBData VisualizationDocker
Crypto-to-Fiat Payment Gateway

Crypto-to-Fiat Payment Gateway

Designed and implemented a secure, high-performance gateway to bridge cryptocurrency transactions with traditional fiat payment systems. This mission-critical project enabled seamless and reliable currency exchange for users of the platform.

Role:Technical Architect
Node.jsREST APIsDatabase SecurityPayment Processing APIsNginx
Financial Trading Gamification Platform

Financial Trading Gamification Platform

Engineered and launched a competitive gamification platform for financial trading simulations. The platform debuted at the Shiraz ITEX 2023 international exhibition to drive user engagement and demonstrate real-time data handling capabilities.

Role:Senior Software Engineer
Node.jsReactNext.jsWebSocketTailwind CSS
Secure Over-the-Air (OTA) Update System

Secure Over-the-Air (OTA) Update System

Led the end-to-end engineering of a secure software delivery pipeline for embedded Linux devices. This involved creating the package generation process, server-side infrastructure, and client-side update application, alongside performing deep, low-level kernel optimizations.

Role:Systems Engineer
LinuxCBashPythonJenkinsCI/CDNetwork Security
GreedyLearner: Gamified Algorithm Tutor

GreedyLearner: Gamified Algorithm Tutor

Developed as my Master's thesis, 'GreedyLearner' is an Android application that gamifies complex computer science algorithms to improve student motivation and learning outcomes through a guided discovery approach. The app was successfully published on app stores.

Role:Solo Developer & Researcher
JavaAndroid SDKAndroid StudioGamificationNoSQL
P2P Cryptocurrency Trading Platform

P2P Cryptocurrency Trading Platform

Architected and built a complete Peer-to-Peer cryptocurrency trading platform from the ground up. A key feature was the implementation of atomic transactions in MongoDB to guarantee financial data integrity, along with secure integration with the Ethereum blockchain via Web3.js.

Role:Lead Backend Developer
Node.jsTypeScriptMongoDBWeb3.jsEthereumREST APIsDocker
Blockchain-Based Virtual Coin System

Blockchain-Based Virtual Coin System

As a member of the university's Blockchain Committee, I developed a proof-of-concept virtual coin and reward system. The project utilized Hyperledger Sawtooth and Node.js to enable users to earn blockchain-based tokens from real-world transactions.

Role:Researcher & Developer
Hyperledger SawtoothNode.jsBlockchainREST APIs

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

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"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

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Educations

Master of Science in Computer Science

Amirkabir University of Technology

2018 - 2021
  • 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.

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

Bojnurd University

2012 - 2017
  • Served as a Teaching Assistant (TA) for the Data Structures course.

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.

Direct Contact

[email protected]

Profiles

Location

Tehran, Iran