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About Me

Hi, I'm Muchammad Gema Akbar 👨‍💻

I turn coffee into code and complex problems into scalable solutions. As a Backend Engineer based in Jakarta, Indonesia, I'm passionate about building applications that make a real impact and I'm always exploring how AI can make them even better.

My Journey

What started as curiosity about how things work behind the scenes has evolved into a career focused on backend engineering. I love the challenge of designing systems that are not just functional, but efficient, scalable, and maintainable.

What I Do

I specialize in Golang backend development, crafting robust microservices architectures and squeezing every bit of performance out of databases. Currently, I'm working as a Backend Engineer at Paper, where I'm contributing to core backend infrastructure for B2B payment and invoicing flows serving Indonesian SMEs.

My toolkit includes PostgreSQL, Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud platforms like Google Cloud and AWS. But beyond the tech stack, I'm passionate about solving real-world problems and building solutions that create tangible value.

Beyond the Code

When I'm not debugging or optimizing queries, you'll find me exploring the AI field, especially how machine learning can be integrated into practical applications. I'm fascinated by the intersection of traditional backend engineering and emerging AI technologies, and I love participating in hackathons to push the boundaries of what's possible.

Achievements

  • 🏆 Finalist BI OJK Hackathon 2025 - Built Tara, an AI as a Service (AIaaS) learning & onboarding platform
  • 🏆 Top 59 Team GenAI Asia Pacific Hackathon 2024 - Created Bytes, revolutionizing how young Indonesians learn technology
  • 🥉 3rd Place PolarDB Global Hackathon 2023 - Developed QReel, digitizing the receipt experience for offline stores

Let's Connect

I'm always open to discussing technology, collaborating on interesting projects, or just having a chat about backend engineering, AI, or the latest tech trends. Feel free to reach out, I'd love to hear from you!

Experience

Experience

Software Engineer II (Backend) | Paper

March 2026 – Current | Indonesia

Paper is B2B fintech platform for SME invoicing and payments.

  • Contributing to core backend infrastructure for B2B payment and invoicing flows serving Indonesian SMEs.

Tech Stack: Golang, MySQL, RabbitMQ

Backend Engineer | SawitPRO

Jul 2024 – March 2026 | Indonesia

SawitPRO is the leading agri-tech powerhouse transforming Indonesia's palm oil industry.

  • Integrated QRIS and Virtual Account (VA) payment gateways with Midtrans API, implementing idempotent payment processing
  • Automated document scanning using OCR, reducing manual form submissions by 40%
  • Enhanced chatbot AI accuracy through integration with Lark, streamlining internal communication and knowledge sharing
  • Built and integrated export functionality for summary reports in Excel and PDF formats, improving user accessibility and streamlining reporting workflows; feature adoption contributed to generating more than IDR 1 million GMV
  • Implemented Google Single Sign-On (SSO) using OAuth2 to enhance security and streamline the login process, resulting in smoother user onboarding and improved user retention
  • Improved PostgreSQL query performance, reducing execution time from 79.152 ms to 1.805 ms, achieving over 97% reduction and significantly enhancing backend responsiveness
  • Collaborated with a cross-functional team to develop a campaign program that increased incremental FFB and generated over IDR 100 million in GMV

Tech Stack: Golang, PostgreSQL, Grafana, Pub/Sub, Docker, Kubernetes

Backend Engineer | Synapsis

Feb 2024 – Jun 2024 | Indonesia

Synapsis is an innovative IoT solutions provider revolutionizing connectivity and automation.

  • Designed and implemented scalable microservices architecture, reducing system downtime
  • Processed sensor data from over 5 devices every 5 minutes, achieving real-time analytics

Tech Stack: Golang, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Kafka, Docker, Microservices

Software Development Intern | Telkomsel

Aug 2023 – Dec 2023 | Indonesia

Telkomsel is a leading telecommunications company in Indonesia.

  • Improved data retrieval speeds by 90% using Redis DB to optimize employee overtime systems
  • Enhanced Moana app engagement by adding features for hashtag management and comment replies, increasing user retention

Tech Stack: Golang, MySQL, Redis, Docker

Backend Developer Intern | Telkom Indonesia

Jan 2023 – Jun 2023 | Indonesia

Telkom Indonesia is Indonesia's largest telecommunications enterprise driving digital transformation.

  • Developed a customer analytics dashboard for Tamaska, enabling better decision-making & customer satisfaction
  • Integrated IoT data into web applications, enhancing data accuracy and reducing processing time

Tech Stack: Golang, PostgreSQL, Docker

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science | IPB University
Aug 2020 – Jul 2024

  • Final Project: Developing Full Stack Web-Based E-commerce Application Kang Poksu using Extreme Programming Methodology
Projects

Portfolio

Tara (2025)

AI-Powered Learning & Onboarding Platform

A learning & onboarding platform that leverages AI to generate courses and guides from a company's existing knowledge base. Tara is an AI as a Service (AIaaS) solution designed to streamline employee training and knowledge management.

Achievement: Finalist in BI OJK Hackathon 2025

Role: Backend Engineer

Bytes (2024)

Revolutionary Mobile Learning App

A revolutionary mobile app that changes the way people learn about technology. Bytes is the app that's changing how young Indonesians use their phones, moving away from endless scrolling to meaningful learning experiences.

Achievement: Top 59 Team in GenAI Asia Pacific Hackathon 2024

Role: Backend Engineer

GitHub

QReel (2023)

Paperless Receipt App

An app that transforms receipts into QR code to reduce paper waste. QReel supports the digitization of users' journeys during their transactions at any partnered offline store, converting paper receipts into digital receipts.

Achievement: 3rd Place in PolarDB Global Hackathon 2023

Role: Backend Developer

GitHub

Kang Poksu

Full Stack Web-Based E-commerce Application

A full-stack e-commerce application developed as a final project for my Bachelor's degree. Built using Extreme Programming methodology, this project demonstrates comprehensive software development skills from design to deployment.

Technologies: Golang, Full Stack Web Technologies

GitHub

Chatbot AI

FastAPI GPT-2 Chatbot

A chatbot API built using FastAPI and GPT-2. The chatbot is designed to generate and complete messages based on user input, showcasing AI integration in backend systems.

Technologies: Python, FastAPI, GPT-2

GitHub

Blog
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