Curriculum Vitae
Muhammad Rafly Ritonga
A final-year Computer Science student with a strong passion for Software Engineering and proven expertise as a Backend Engineer. Skilled in designing and deploying scalable microservices architectures and RESTful APIs using Go, PHP, and Node.js. Demonstrated success in boosting system efficiency — achieving a 15% faster data retrieval rate across 150,000+ records and a 65% reduction in deployment time through containerization and clean architecture principles. Experienced in building and integrating AI-driven solutions with robust knowledge of databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, Firebase, MongoDB), and adept at delivering production-ready features using Agile best practices and Git workflows. Eager to leverage these skills to contribute to high-impact engineering teams and drive innovation.
Sedang berjalan
Universitas Sumatera Utara
S1 • Ilmu Komputer • IPK 3.87
Maret 2025 - Sekarang
Backend Engineer
USU Circularity Center • Part Time
- Designed scalable backend systems with optimized PostgreSQL database schemas and query optimization to support high-concurrency operations across multiple applications.
- Developed and maintained RESTful APIs using Go (Golang), serving the Circula Mobile App ecosystem, daily waste collection operations platform, and web dashboard with comprehensive authentication, Redis caching, rate limiting, and request throttling.
- Implemented clean architecture patterns including dependency injection, repository pattern, and SOLID principles, resulting in a highly modular, testable, and maintainable codebase.
- Conducted thorough API testing and validation using Postman to ensure optimal performance, response consistency, and error handling across various edge cases.
- Managed codebase versioning using Git/GitHub with structured branching strategies, implementing code review processes, and pull request workflows.
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September 2024 - Januari 2025
Project Manager
Squareclouds Studio • Contract Base
- Initiated the 10+ ideas for the Minecraft marketplace content based on comprehensive trend analysis, aligning our offerings with current market demands.
- Successfully managed over 5+ Minecraft marketplace content projects and 2+ custom Minecraft commission projects, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to quality standards.
- Communicated and negotiated with over 10+ vendors to secure competitive pricing, optimize project budgets and enhance profitability.
- Oversaw and maintained the company's Minecraft servers, ensuring optimal performance and a seamless experience for clients and users at every stage.
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September 2024 - Desember 2024
Software Engineer - Backend Development
PT Telekomunikasi Selular • Magang
- Designed and implemented modular RESTful APIs using PHP Codeigniter 4 and PostgreSQL for the dashboard monitoring system, enhancing visibility and analytical capabilities while improving data accessibility up to 50%.
- Optimized database queries and table structures to efficiently process 150,000+ sales records, achieving 15% improvement in data retrieval speed through query optimization, database normalization, and implementation of efficient data pagination techniques.
- Participated in Agile/Scrum methodologies and collaborated with cross-functional development teams to ensure timely delivery of integration features and maintain the code.
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Agustus 2024 - Sekarang
Program Coordinator
Sobat Bumi Medan • Organisasi
- Planned and coordinated 4+ environmental programs in collaboration with local communities
and volunteers, spearheading digital advocacy campaigns that significantly increased public
engagement to support climate action initiatives.
- Served as Head of Energy Program for the Desa Energi Berdikari (DEB) initiative, designing
and implementing a 2 KW solar-powered greenhouse system in Sei Nagalawan, North
Sumatra, enhancing local SMEs production while promoting sustainable energy.
- Conducted feasibility studies and technical assessments for renewable energy installations,
developing detailed system planning documentation and delivering hands-on community
training programs on solar technology implementation and maintenance.
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Oktober 2023 - Desember 2024
Web Administrator
Balai Bahasa Provinsi Sumatera Utara • Contract Base
- Refactored legacy systems using PHP, WordPress, HTML/CSS, and JavaScript, customized WordPress themes, plugins, and backend logic to enhance functionality and user experience.
- Managed the database using PHP and MySQL for 800+ products, enabling high availability data, data integrity and backup, and optimizing query performance.
- Monitored system access logs using security tools and implemented routine vulnerability scans, reducing potential attack by 30% and ensuring continuous IT compliance.
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Mei 2024
AWS Knowledge: Cloud Essentials
Amazon Web Services Training and Certification • 54d53c47-c7ce-4893-b780-0a65d0851ab7
April 2024
Data Engineering Foundations
IBM • VDQPQC26P3JK
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Maret 2024
Crash Course on Python
Google • 4CFEUVJHUN3A
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Februari 2023
Belajar Membuat Aplikasi Back-End untuk Pemula
Dicoding • QLZ92N4YDX5D
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Oktober 2022
Technical Support Fundamentals
Google • B3ZYL3VBKATX
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Oktober 2024
The Best Presentation Award
Indonesia-Malaysia-Thailand Growth Triangle (IMT-GT) • 0
Memenangkan Presentasi Esai Ilmiah Terbaik dengan penelitian yang berjudul Empowering Diversity: Fostering Inclusivity Through Student Leadership (Case Study: Universitas Sumatera Utara).
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November 2023
Peraih Pendanaan bidang PKM-KC
Kementerian Pendidikan, Kebudayaan, Riset, dan Teknologi • 7308/E2/DT.01.00/2023
Menerima dana penelitian dari Kementerian Pendidikan melalui Program Kreativitas Mahasiswa (PKM) bidang Prototipe (KC).
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Oktober 2023
Silver Award
Malaysian Academy of SME & Entrepreneurship Development (MASMED) Universiti Teknologi MARA • -
Meraih medali perak dalam klaster seni dan industri kreatif di The International Millenipreneur Innovation and Commercialization Exhibition (IMInE).
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