Building the future of digital experiences.
I'm Ahmed Kerkeni, a Software Engineer specializing in Backend, Cloud & AI Specialist. Architecting scalable cloud-native platforms & bridging the gap between AI and Engineering.
About Me
Ahmed Kerkeni is a highly skilled Software Engineer with over 4 years of experience specializing in Backend, Cloud, and AI technologies. He excels in rapidly adapting to new tech stacks and developing scalable, cloud-native platforms using .NET and Python. Ahmed is an expert in designing distributed microservices, applying Domain-Driven Design patterns like CQRS and MediatR, and integrating AI/ML models in areas such as Bioinformatics and LLMs with tools like Ray Serve. His proven ability to lead complex projects from concept to production is complemented by his expertise in implementing robust observability stacks (OpenTelemetry, Grafana) and modern CI/CD pipelines on Kubernetes. A dedicated mentor and results-driven architect, Ahmed is committed to SOLID principles, clean code, and performance optimization. Outside of his professional work, Ahmed is also known as 'JimGordonTN' in the gaming community, an active content creator, and has a wide range of hobbies including sim racing, DJing, and self-teaching in Unity and Blender, showcasing a blend of technical depth and creative passion.
Education
National Engineering Diploma in Computer Science
ESPRIT (Private Higher School of Engineering and Technology) Tunis
Preparatory Classes for Engineering Studies
IPEIN (Preparatory Institute for Engineering Nabeul)
Interests & Hobbies
Experience
A timeline of my professional journey and key contributions to the tech industry.
Software Engineer
- Architect and ship production backends in .NET and Python for AI/Bioinformatics platforms (serving clients like BioNTech).
- Strategic Client Engagement: Represented the engineering team during on-site missions in Frankfurt, London, and Mainz, facilitating direct client collaboration, brainstorming, and planning sessions to align technical solutions with business requirements.
- Internal Tooling & Architecture: Co-developed a comprehensive internal .NET package ecosystem used across all company projects. Reusable and compliant libraries built from scratch for AWS/GCP (S3, SES, GCP Client), Auth0, Messaging (RabbitMQ, Google Pub/Sub) and Cron Jobs (Quartz). Enforced standardization through CQRS and Railway Oriented Programming (ROP) patterns to ensure code consistency and rapid delivery.
- Technical Leadership: Conducted company-wide engineering workshops and knowledge sharing sessions to upskill teams on modern stacks, presenting on Observability (OpenTelemetry), Argo Workflows, and the WolverineFX framework.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Bridged the gap between backend and frontend teams by leveraging a strong working knowledge of React and Next.js, ensuring seamless integration of complex architectural features.
- Led the implementation of observability stacks using OpenTelemetry, Loki, and Prometheus, creating actionable Grafana dashboards.
- Designed event-driven microservices using CQRS, MediatR, and RabbitMQ, ensuring high scalability for heavy computational workloads.
- DevOps & MLOps: Build robust CI/CD pipelines, manage K8s deployments, and develop internal SDKs/CLIs.
- Mentored 2 interns (2023 and 2025) to achieve top-tier evaluations and collaborated on-site with international labs.
Software Engineer Intern (End-of-Studies)
- Developed a visual Argo Workflows Builder using .NET 5, React and Kubernetes.
- Enabled drag-and-drop workflow design, YAML import/export, and one-click submission to Kubernetes clusters.
iOS Developer Intern
- Implemented a native iOS application for hotel management using Swift 4.
- Integrated Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) technology to enable digital room key functionality, allowing guests to unlock doors directly via the app.
- Developed features for room booking and secure user account verification.
Co-Founder & Graphic Designer
- Co-founded and managed a specialized store for interior decoration and custom printing (posters, stickers, apparel).
- Utilized Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop to design personalized visual assets and branding materials for clients.
- Scaled the business from a startup project to a profitable venture while studying full-time, culminating in a successful sale/acquisition in 2021.
Selected Projects
Designed and managed the full lifecycle of a scalable AI-powered Computer Vision web app for ELISpot analysis, driving its evolution from .NET 5 to .NET 9. Led the strategic migration to AWS in Oct 2025, implementing complex features and refactoring legacy dependencies (Windows Active Directory and MinIO) into modern cloud-native solutions including Auth0 and S3.
Tech Stack & Tools
AI Tools
- Cursor
- Claude Code
- Gemini CLI
Architecture & Data
- DDD
- CQRS
- MediatR
- Event-Driven
- PostgreSQL
- Entity Framework
- SQLAlchemy
- RabbitMQ
- Google Pub/Sub
Backend & Languages
- C# (.NET 5–9)
- Python (FastAPI, Pandas)
- ASP.NET Core
- gRPC
- SignalR
- REST
- Clean Architecture
- CLIs (Click, Typer)
Cloud & Infrastructure
- Kubernetes (EKS/GKE)
- Docker
- AWS (S3, RDS, SES, CloudFront)
- GCP
- Argo Workflows
DevOps & AI Integration
- GitHub Actions
- GitLab CI
- Ray Serve
- MLflow
- Claude Code
- MCP
- Dagster
Frontend & Integration
- React
- Next.js (Strong working knowledge for backend integration and full-stack features)
Observability
- OpenTelemetry
- Prometheus
- Grafana
- Loki
Other Technologies
- .NET MAUI
- Unity
- Blender
- Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro)
Let's Collaborate
Have a project in mind or want to discuss modern backend architecture? Drop me a line.