I am Arya Mentary, a senior software engineering leader with 20+ years of experience building production-grade systems across fintech, AI, blockchain, and infrastructure. I specialize in scalable backend systems (Golang, Kotlin, Python) and end-to-end platforms that are correct, observable, and scalable. As a builder and mentor, I focus on delivering robust solutions for real-world environments—from secure banking systems to AI-powered SaaS and Web3 architectures. I enjoy developing DevOps tooling and infrastructure automation that empower teams and ensure reliability.

I am Arya Mentary, a senior software engineering leader with 20+ years of experience building production-grade systems across fintech, AI, blockchain, and infrastructure. I specialize in scalable backend systems (Golang, Kotlin, Python) and end-to-end platforms that are correct, observable, and scalable. As a builder and mentor, I focus on delivering robust solutions for real-world environments—from secure banking systems to AI-powered SaaS and Web3 architectures. I enjoy developing DevOps tooling and infrastructure automation that empower teams and ensure reliability.

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I am Arya Mentary, a senior software engineering leader with 20+ years of experience building production-grade systems across fintech, AI, blockchain, and infrastructure. I specialize in scalable backend systems (Golang, Kotlin, Python) and end-to-end platforms that are correct, observable, and scalable.

As a builder and mentor, I focus on delivering robust solutions for real-world environments—from secure banking systems to AI-powered SaaS and Web3 architectures. I enjoy developing DevOps tooling and infrastructure automation that empower teams and ensure reliability.

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Language

Indonesian
Fluent
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Freelance Software Engineer
January 1, 2023 - Present
Freelance software engineer delivering backend and frontend solutions, including production systems for EDC banking devices, MTM projects, and mobile banking apps.
Head of Software Engineering Department at MTM (Jatidigi)
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2023
Led the software engineering department; built and maintained systems for EDC-based banking (C/C++), UMB/USSD browser, PHP-based MTM Telkomsel/BPR projects, and mobile banking (Kotlin frontend, Golang backend); POS with Flutter frontend and Python backend.
Freelance Software Engineer
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2014
Delivered freelance software development for Telkomsel CAM Division, BPR, and other clients; contributed to media/news tracking, iPad billing-related tasks, and various web-based internal tools.
Web Programmer and Developer, IT Division at Telkomsel
March 1, 2005 - January 31, 2006
Web-based systems development for Telkomsel IT division, including Telkomsel School Community and related internal applications.
Data Mining, Customers Database Administrator at CAM (Corporate Account Management), Telkomsel
March 1, 2004 - March 31, 2005
Data mining and customer database administration for CAM, generating daily reports.
Lecturer at STIE MH Thamrin
January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2004
Lectured courses in Management Information Systems, Networking under Windows and Linux, PHP Web-based programming, and server administration.
IT Support at Lippo Bank Tbk
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2007
IT support; developed request-based networks and systems, including ATM and Credit Card machine handling.
Lecturer at STIE M.H Thamrin
January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2004
Lecturer teaching Management Information Systems and Networking; PHP/Web server related coursework.
Web Programmer and Developer at Telkomsel IT Division
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2006
Built web-based systems for Telkomsel CAM, Billing (KiSEl iPad Billing), and School Community projects; data mining for CAM.
Web Programmer and Developer at Telkomsel
March 1, 2005 - January 31, 2006
Built web-based systems for Telkomsel School Community; data mining in CAM; iPad billing system KiSEl; various internal systems.
Data Mining/Customer DBA at Telkomsel
March 1, 2004 - March 31, 2005
Data mining and customer database administration in CAM (Corporate Account Management).
Head of Software Engineering at MTM (Jatidigi)
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2023
Led engineering for EDC banking systems (C/C++), delivered mobile banking apps (Kotlin + Golang), built POS systems (Flutter + Python), and managed high-scale financial platforms. Emphasized correctness, observability, and scalability across multi-tier architectures.
Freelance Software Engineer at Independent / Freelance
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2014
Designed and delivered billing systems, enterprise reporting, and data-tracking solutions for clients across telecom and financial domains, applying Golang, Python, and Java across back-end services.
Freelance Software Engineer & AI Architect at Independent / Freelance
January 1, 2023 - Present
Architected AI systems using RAG for semantic retrieval; built blockchain SaaS and trading-monitoring platforms; designed infra automation pipelines (Docker + GCP); maintained Java-based backend services for financial systems.

Education

Bachelor's degree at Hasanuddin University of Makassar
January 11, 2030 - April 2, 2026
Bachelor Degree in Management at Hasanuddin University of Makassar
January 1, 2001 - April 2, 2026
Bachelor Degree at Hasanuddin University of Makassar
January 1, 2001 - April 2, 2026
Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology at Hasanuddin University
January 11, 2030 - April 21, 2026

Qualifications

Certification of Intermediate Level by LIA
January 1, 2003 - April 2, 2026
Certification of Intermediate Level
January 1, 2003 - April 2, 2026
Seminar: Linux Di Dunia Industri
January 1, 2002 - April 2, 2026

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Telecommunications, Financial Services, Education, Professional Services