Hello, I'm Khanim Gurbanli

Software Engineer with Project Management & Mentorship Experience

I design and deliver scalable applications with the technology stack required by the project and lead execution from scope to release. I align engineering decisions, product priorities, and team mentorship to deliver measurable business outcomes.

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Khanim Gurbanli

Available for work

Remote & On-site

About Me

I bring 5+ years of software engineering experience delivering backend platforms, APIs, and full-stack products across e-commerce, B2B, and enterprise domains. I build reliable architectures, optimize performance, and deliver production-ready systems for international clients.

Over the last 2+ years, I have led project planning, stakeholder alignment, and delivery tracking while mentoring engineers and startups. I manage teams of up to 10 and translate business goals into executable technical roadmaps.

5+

Years Experience

20+

Projects Completed

3

Languages

Languages

Azerbaijani
English
Turkish

Experience

03/2023 - Present

Software Engineer

Mebra.az

Technical Delivery Highlights
  • Developed full-stack e-commerce and B2B supply modules using .NET and modern web stacks, improving transaction reliability.
  • Implemented web scraping pipelines and document management workflows, accelerating data collection and operational processing.
  • Optimized critical backend services and queries, improving core platform performance by 70%.
Product/PM Contributions
  • Led feature prioritization with product stakeholders, improving UX quality and workflow efficiency.
  • Delivered roadmap-aligned releases through cross-functional planning and clear execution ownership.
mebra.az aga-tek.ru artek.az doclab.az
2022 - Present

Freelance Development & Support

Multiple International Clients

Technical Contributions
  • Developed Angular-driven frontend modules integrated with .NET APIs for international products, improving usability and delivery speed.
  • Architected API-first backend services and CI/CD pipelines, reducing release risk and improving deployment speed.
Project/Leadership Contributions
  • Established backend quality standards and review routines, helping distributed teams deliver stable releases on schedule.
modernaqua.az
Ongoing

Architected scalable backend services with .NET and automated CI/CD pipelines, improving deployment reliability.

06/2025 - Present .NET · API · CI/CD
Live Demo
highlightevent.com
Completed

Delivered a full-stack event platform and coordinated requirements, improving release clarity and execution speed.

05/2025 Next.js · API · PostgreSQL
Live Demo
mizrakmakine.com
Completed

Implemented backend integrations for a corporate platform, improving runtime stability.

05/2025 Next.js · REST API · CI/CD
Live Demo
ibsasport.org
Completed
05/2025 Next.js · API · Sprint Delivery
Live Demo
rundigital.com.tr
Completed

Built reusable architecture components for multi-client delivery, improving scalability and maintenance efficiency.

05/2025 Next.js · API · Roadmap Execution
Live Demo
victorygroup.az
Completed

Developed messaging and search capabilities with reliable backend architecture, improving operational responsiveness.

08/2024 .NET · Search · Messaging
Live Demo
legalis.az
Completed

Delivered centralized platform components with maintainable architecture, reducing release friction.

08/2024 .NET · API · Delivery Coordination
Live Demo
2025-09 / 2026-02

Backend Developer & Startup Mentor

Veyseloglu Group (OBA Market)

Backend Developer (Parallel Role)
  • Designed resilient database schemas and service contracts, improving reliability and maintainability at scale.
Startup Mentor (Parallel Role)
  • Mentored startup teams to define MVP scope, prioritize features, and accelerate product validation.
  • Led planning cadence and stakeholder communication, improving execution clarity and decision speed.
2022 - 2023

Instructor

Code Academy

Technical & Mentorship Contributions
  • Mentored junior developers on career planning and technical growth, increasing job-readiness.
2021 - 2022

Backend Developer

Fracex LLC

Technical Contributions
  • Developed .NET Web API services for Roses.az and Lilac, enabling reliable business workflows.
  • Implemented Oracle integrations and API-based synchronization, improving data consistency across systems.
roses.az lilac.az
2025-06 / 2025-09

Angular Developer (Training)

Andersen Lab

Angular Development Focus
  • Built Angular interfaces and component-based UI flows, applying clean code practices and reusable architecture patterns.
  • Implemented integration-ready frontend modules with API-driven data handling to strengthen production readiness.

Education & Certifications

Formal Education

Bachelor of Science

Azerbaijan State University of Economics
2018 - 2022
Baku, Azerbaijan

Completed formal studies in management.

Professional Development

Full-Stack Web Development

Holberton School
2024

Intensive program covering modern web development technologies, algorithms, and software engineering best practices.

The Path to Seniority

Tural Suleymani
01/2025 - Present
Baku, Azerbaijan

Advanced mentorship program focused on senior-level software engineering practices, leadership skills, and architectural design patterns.

Software Engineering Training Program

Andersen Lab
2021

Engineering-focused training program covering coding standards, API development practices, and software architecture fundamentals.

Bootcamps & Training

Professional Development Program (Intensive Advanced Bootcamp)

Code Academy
08/2022 - 10/2022
Baku, Azerbaijan

Intensive bootcamp focusing on advanced programming concepts, modern development frameworks, and industry best practices.

Software Development Bootcamp

State Employment Agency
02/2022 - 05/2022
Baku, Azerbaijan

Government-sponsored intensive training program covering fundamental programming concepts, software development lifecycle, and practical project implementation.

Certifications & Courses

COP29 Participation Certificate

United Nations Climate Change Conference
10/2024 - 11/2024
Baku, Azerbaijan

Coordinated high-volume operations and stakeholder communication during COP29, strengthening practical project coordination and logistics planning capabilities.

SAGE Entrepreneurship & Innovation Awareness

SAGE HQ - Students Academy for Global Entrepreneurship & Idda Azerbaijan
02/2025
Baku, Azerbaijan

Program focused on innovation strategy, business modeling, and execution planning, supporting product thinking and decision-making in technical projects.

The First Step to Pedagogical Activity

Educational Institute of the Republic of Azerbaijan
10/2022
Baku, Azerbaijan

Certification program for teaching methodologies and educational practices, preparing for instructional roles in technical education.

Skills

Engineering Skills

.NET ASP.NET Core SQL PostgreSQL MySQL REST API CI/CD Microservices Entity Framework Full-Stack Delivery

Product / PM Skills

Agile Scrum Planning Team Management Stakeholder Communication Sprint Planning Roadmapping Mentorship

Tools

Jira Atlassian Git GitHub Jenkins Trello Postman

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Let's work together

I am open to mid-to-senior Software Engineer and Project Manager roles where technical leadership and delivery ownership are essential. Let’s discuss how I can help your team build scalable products and deliver outcomes.

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Location

Baku, Azerbaijan