Kaveh Sarkhanlou

Senior Cloud & Software Engineer specializing in back-end systems, AI-agent workflows, and scalable infrastructure. With 14+ years of experience in full-stack development, LLM inference, and DevOps automation, I architect robust cloud native platforms using Docker, Kubernetes, Node.js, and PHP. Proven track record building end-to-end systems for fintech, e-Commerce, and IoT, with a growing focus on multi-agent systems, tool integration, and on-premise AI deployment.

Skills

Backend & Systems Programming
  • C/C++ (High-performance & Embedded)
  • PHP (Laravel)
  • Python (Flask, FastAPI)
  • Node.js
  • MySQL
  • MongoDB
  • SQLite
  • Redis
  • RESTful APIs
DevOps & Infrastructure
  • Linux (Ubuntu, Debian)
  • Systemd
  • UFW/IPTables
  • MikroTik
  • pfSense
  • Docker
  • Kubernetes
  • Ansible
  • Makefile
  • Nginx
  • HAProxy
  • Proxmox
  • ESXi
  • KVM
  • AWS EC2/S3
  • Google Cloud
  • Cloudflare Tunnels
  • CI/CD (GitHub Actions, GitLab CI)
Embedded Systems & Automation
  • IoT Device Design
  • ESP32/ESP8266
  • TinyUSB
  • Battery BMS Design
  • PCB Design
  • Home Automation
  • Fusion 360 (CAD)
  • Physical Product Design
AI, Simulation & LLMs
  • C++ Monte Carlo Simulation
  • AI Heuristics
  • Whisper.cpp (Offline STT)
  • TensorFlow (OCR)
  • JSON Game Modeling
  • Real-time Strategy Evaluation
  • Ollama (Local LLM Inference)
  • API-based LLM Integration
  • On-premise AI Model Hosting
Frontend & Mobile
  • Flutter
  • Firebase
Enterprise Integration & Security
  • PEP (Policy Enforcement Point)
  • XACML (Access Control)
  • Microsoft SharePoint
  • Microsoft Exchange
Tooling & Workflow
  • Git
  • GDB
  • tmux
  • VS Code
  • Vim
  • Valgrind
  • Bash scripting

Pasoor++

C++ engine for the traditional Persian card game Pasoor (Game of 11), with full rules, AI, and Redis integration.

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Alpaca SignalR Streamer

Real-time market data streamer using Alpaca's API and SignalR WebSocket broadcasting.

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CAPTCHA Redis Solver

An OCR-based CAPTCHA solver using TensorFlow, Redis pub/sub, and a modular training pipeline.

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TalkINK

A portable ESP32-based speech-to-text and translation device with an e-paper display.

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PHPTradingBot

A modular Laravel-based cryptocurrency trading bot with Binance and Mining Hamster signal support.

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phpIBSngApi

A lightweight PHP client for managing user accounts in IBSng (ISP Billing System Next Generation) via XML-RPC.

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Experience

Cloud Engineer & AI Workflow Developer

Freelance / Remote

Designed and deployed scalable on-premise and cloud infrastructures (AWS, Azure) to support LLM inference and automation workflows.

  • Built autonomous agent systems using multi-agent orchestration, context sharing, and tool integration.
  • Developed telemetry dashboards and MQTT pipelines for IoT data with human-in-the-loop (HITL) validation.
  • Automated SSL provisioning and deployments using Docker Compose, GitHub Actions, and HAProxy.
  • Created local API stack for memory-augmented and loop-based reasoning with Ollama.

2024 – Present

Full Stack Developer

Cydata Pty Ltd (Australia, Remote)

Developed modular backend and frontend components using Flutter and Firebase for large-scale cloud platforms.

  • Integrated serverless functions and cloud-native pipelines to support agent-based AI products.
  • Participated in AI infrastructure design using microservices and big data tooling.
  • Enhanced CI/CD pipelines for multi-stage deployments.

2023 – 2024

Linux and Cloud Consultant

Freelance / Remote

Migrated legacy applications to containerized services with modular tool integration and streamlined DevOps flows.

  • Architected Kubernetes environments with dynamic routing, observability, and SSL automation.
  • Deployed secure PHP/WordPress stacks with MikroTik firewalls, systemd automation, and UFW hardening.

2015 – 2020

Embedded Systems & Full Stack Developer

Freelance / Agency Projects

Designed custom IoT hardware/software solutions using ESP32 and MQTT for power tracking and telemetry.

  • Developed automation tools in PHP, Perl, and C++ for telecom and retail clients.
  • Built real-time dashboards and APIs for device control and infrastructure management.

2010 – 2015

Education

Fanni Herfei Technical High School

Diploma
Computer Technical Studies

Focused on computer hardware, basic programming, and network fundamentals

2002 – 2006
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