＋ A PERSONAL EXPEDITION / EST. 2011

Built with purpose.
Led by
curiosity.

I’m Paiman. I build software, grow teams,
and take the long way to a good view.
Come in. There’s a story in every object.

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YOGYAKARTA ↔ SINGAPOREENGINEERING AT ALTITUDE

01THE BASECAMPA LITTLE CURIOSITY GOES A LONG WAY.

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THE COMPLETE FIELD JOURNAL

A life of building & exploring.

All the stories from basecamp, in one place.

01 / THE EXPLORER

A builder at heart.
A guide by instinct.

Guide the work. Grow the people.

From hands-on engineer to CTO, Director of Engineering, and Founder — I’ve built products, shaped teams, and shipped software across Go-Jek, Smartfren, and multiple startups since 2011.

I’m based between Yogyakarta and Singapore. My mornings are for lifting weights or going for a run. My days are for turning ideas into things that work. And my curiosity takes me from learning Arabic and Spanish to the trails of Java, Borneo, and Nepal.

The best part of getting to the top is the people you get there with.

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02 / THE EXPEDITION LOG

Every stop.
A new perspective.

19 roles, from my first teaching work to leading engineering teams and founding products.

01 May 2026 - Present Tech Lead Send (Send Services Pte Ltd) ＋

Singapore, Hybrid (Full-time)

Established team KPIs, standardized the Jira workflow, and built a healthy environment that made the team solid — while leading the migration from React Native to Expo.

Leading the developer team to build the Send Food Delivery product from the ground up.
Driving full-stack architecture decisions and technical direction for the food delivery platform.
Collaborating cross-functionally to deliver a scalable, high-performance delivery experience.

Tech LeadFood DeliveryFull-stackSingapore

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02 Feb 2026 - Present Founder Sesambungan (PT Formlez Sesambungan Pakaryan) ＋

Klaten, Indonesia (Part-time)

Founded and built Sesambungan, a single-page platform letting entrepreneurs and small businesses create storefronts, take orders, and process payments.

Founded and built Sesambungan - a platform enabling entrepreneurs, freelancers, and small businesses to create storefronts, receive orders, and process payments in one page.
Architected the full system using Elixir Phoenix, PostgreSQL, and Redis for a scalable, real-time backend.

ElixirPhoenixPostgreSQLRedisPaymentsSaaSFounder

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03 Oct 2025 - Present Co-Founder & CTO Waqfuel (PT Waqf Quantum Falah) ＋

Jakarta, Indonesia, Remote (Part-time)

Co-founded Waqfuel and architected its platform as a Rust microservices system, leading all technology strategy and development.

Co-founded Waqfuel and leading all technology strategy and development.
Architected the Waqfuel platform as a microservices system using Rust, PostgreSQL and Redis.
Built the frontend with Next.js and Tailwind CSS for a modern, responsive user experience.

RustPostgreSQLRedisgRPCNext.jsTailwind CSSMicroservices

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04 Sep 2025 - Dec 2025 Full Stack Software Engineer Svexa (Silicon Valley Exercise Analytics Inc) ＋

Delaware, US, Remote (Full-time)

Built a cross-platform mobile application with Capacitor, delivering a single codebase deployable across multiple platforms.

Built mobile application using Capacitor for cross-platform deployment.

CapacitorMobileFull-stackRemote

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05 Sep 2024 - May 2025 Director of Engineering RecruitABLE (PT ABLE APP BALI) ＋

Bali, Indonesia, Hybrid (Full-time)

Led the engineering team across the full development lifecycle and partnered with the CEO to shape the company technology roadmap.

Led the engineering team, overseeing the full software development lifecycle from ideation to deployment, ensuring high-quality, scalable solutions.
Drove full-stack development with Flutter, Next.js, Tailwind CSS frontend & Golang, PostgreSQL, Redis backend.
Optimized DevOps workflows using AWS, Docker, Jenkins, and Grafana to enhance infrastructure performance and CI/CD efficiency.
Conducted thorough code reviews, upholding coding standards and fostering a culture of excellence.
Partnered with CEO to shape the company's technological roadmap and strategic vision.
Spearheaded technology stack decisions ensuring scalability, performance, and business alignment.

GolangFlutterNext.jsPostgreSQLAWSDockerJenkinsRedis

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06 May 2024 - Jun 2025 Chief Technology Officer Creds (WenNews LLC) ＋

California, US, Remote (Part-time)

Led the development team to build a 3D-asset-based certification platform, defining its technical architecture and strategy end to end.

Led the development team to build a certification system based on 3D assets.
Defined technical architecture and strategy for the 3D certification platform.
Oversaw end-to-end product development from concept to deployment.

CTO3D AssetsCertificationLeadershipRemote

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07 Aug 2023 - Dec 2023 Engineering Manager PrimaKu (PT Cipta Medika Informasi) ＋

Jakarta, Indonesia, Remote (Full-time)

Led the engineering team and its leads on strategic planning, engaging the CEO and aligning technical solutions with product goals.

Reported directly to the Head of Engineering, engaging with the CEO on strategic matters.
Led the engineering team and oversaw engineering leads, focusing on strategic planning and direction.
Actively assisted in resolving technical challenges faced by the team.
Collaborated closely with the product team to align technical solutions with product goals.

Engineering LeadershipStrategyMentorshipProduct Collaboration

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08 Feb 2022 - Jul 2023 Engineering Lead PrimaKu (PT Cipta Medika Informasi) ＋

Jakarta, Indonesia, Remote (Full-time)

Built a healthy team environment and a strong engineering culture where people took ownership and did their best work.

Led the engineering team across full-stack development: Flutter, React.js, Next.js, Vue.js, Nuxt.js, Angular.js for frontend; Express.js, Nest.js, MySQL, Redis, MongoDB for backend.
Implemented DevOps pipelines with GCP, AWS S3, Docker, Kubernetes, Jenkins, and ArgoCD.
Provided mentorship to team members, aiding in personal development and team cohesion.
Conducted code reviews to uphold high standards and best practices.
Oversaw development of the "PrimaKu" app ecosystem. Reported directly to the CEO.

FlutterReactNest.jsKubernetesGCPArgoCDMongoDBRedis

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09 Jul 2021 - Jan 2022 Sr. Full Stack Engineer & Team Lead Smartfren (PT Smartfren Telecom Tbk) ＋

Jakarta, Indonesia, Remote (Full-time)

Led the team to build an Applicant Tracking System from scratch using Node.js, Flutter, MongoDB, Docker, and Kubernetes.

Led the team to build an Applicant Tracking System (ATS) from scratch using Node.js, Flutter, MongoDB, Docker, and Kubernetes.
Fostered team growth through mentorship and guidance, enhancing team synergy and performance.
Maintained highest code quality standards through meticulous review processes.
Collaborated closely with Head of Engineering on strategic direction.

Node.jsFlutterMongoDBDockerKubernetesFull-stack

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10 Jun 2020 - Jul 2021 Team Project Leader IDE2SEN (PT Ide Dua Sen) ＋

Jakarta, Indonesia, Hybrid (Full-time)

Led a software team to develop Nupos, a Point of Sale application built with Flutter, Golang, MySQL, and Docker.

Led a software development team, nurturing innovation and fostering a collaborative environment.
Developed Nupos (Nusantara POS), a cutting-edge Point of Sale application using Flutter, Golang, MySQL, and Docker.
Conducted regular code reviews to uphold high standards of code quality and security.
Reported directly to the CEO, providing timely updates for executive decision-making.

GolangFlutterMySQLDockerPOSTeam Lead

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11 Aug 2019 - May 2020 Full Stack Developer Viatick (Viatick Pte. Ltd.) ＋

Singapore, Remote (Full-time)

Delivered IoT apps and web interfaces with React Native, ReactJS, Java, NodeJS, and MySQL, owning projects from inception to delivery.

Worked remotely as an individual contributor, owning project responsibilities from inception to delivery.
Developed IoT apps and web interfaces using React Native, ReactJS, Java, NodeJS, and MySQL.
Maintained regular communication with the Project Manager, reporting on project progress.

React NativeReactJSJavaNode.jsMySQLIoT

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12 Jul 2017 - May 2019 Director & CTO DKS (PT Dan Kawan Semua) ＋

Yogyakarta, Indonesia, Hybrid (Full-time)

Led the product team and steered development direction, building software with Golang, Scala, Java-Android, and MySQL.

Led the product team, steering product development direction while fostering a collaborative environment.
Developed software using Golang (Revel), Scala (Lift), Java-Android, and MySQL.
Reported directly to the CEO as an essential communication bridge between executive and product team.

GolangScalaJavaAndroidMySQLLeadership

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13 Jan 2017 - May 2017 Senior Software Engineer Atmatech ＋

Yogyakarta, Indonesia, Onsite (Full-time)

Built robust, user-friendly web platforms using Scala with the Lift framework, Semantic UI, JQuery, and MongoDB.

Developed websites utilizing a comprehensive technology stack including Scala with the Lift framework, Semantic UI, JQuery, and MongoDB, creating robust and user-friendly online platforms.
Reported regularly to the Team Lead, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure project alignment and successfully meeting project milestones.

ScalaLiftSemantic UIJQueryMongoDB

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14 Sep 2015 - Jan 2017 Senior Product Engineer Go-Jek Indonesia (PT Aplikasi Karya Anak Bangsa) ＋

Yogyakarta, Indonesia, Onsite (Full-time)

Crafted API services at Go-Jek using Scala (Play Framework), Slick, Elastic Search, and MariaDB while mentoring junior engineers.

Crafted API services using Scala (Play Framework), Slick, Elastic Search, and MariaDB.
Guided and mentored junior engineers, nurturing growth and maintaining quality standards.
Collaborated across teams, lending expertise to elevate Golang coding endeavors.
Orchestrated communication with Scrum Master/Project Manager, harmonizing agile methodologies.

ScalaPlay FrameworkElastic SearchMariaDBGo-JekAgile

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15 Jan 2015 - Sep 2015 Enterprise Developer Cashlez (PT Cashlez Worldwide Indonesia) ＋

Jakarta, Indonesia, Onsite (Full-time)

Built a back-office web platform with PHP (Laravel) and a responsive AngularJS UI, backed by secure MySQL data solutions.

Developed back-office website using PHP (Laravel Framework) for robust functionality.
Built responsive UI using AngularJS and Bootstrap.
Implemented MySQL database solutions optimizing data retrieval and secure information management.

PHPLaravelAngularJSMySQLBootstrap

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16 Sep 2012 - Dec 2014 Programmer C2MFG (PT C2MFG Indonesia) ＋

Jakarta, Indonesia, Onsite (Full-time)

Developed desktop, web, and mobile applications using C# .NET, PHP, and Sencha Touch, backed by hands-on on-site client support.

Developed software applications using C# .NET (desktop), PHP (web), and Sencha Touch (mobile).
Crafted user manuals ensuring seamless user experiences.
Provided unwavering client support beyond phone support with on-site visits.

C# .NETPHPSencha TouchDesktopMobile

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17 Aug 2011 - Apr 2012 Junior Consultant Time Excelindo (PT Time Excelindo) ＋

Yogyakarta, Indonesia, Onsite (Full-time)

Developed robust, user-friendly websites with Java (Spring MVC, EJB, Hibernate/JPA) and PHP (CodeIgniter, Smarty) to deliver optimal web solutions.

Leveraged a diverse toolkit including Java (Spring MVC, EJB, Hibernate/JPA) and PHP (CodeIgniter, Smarty) to develop websites that were both robust and user-friendly, integrating the strengths of these technologies to create optimal web solutions.

JavaSpring MVCEJBHibernatePHPCodeIgniter

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18 May 2011 - Aug 2011 Quality Assurance Gameloft (PT Gameloft Indonesia) ＋

Yogyakarta, Indonesia, Onsite (Full-time)

Identified and documented bugs with detailed reproducible reports, collaborating with developers to improve product reliability and performance.

Diligently identified and documented bugs, providing detailed reports that included the issue description, the expected outcome, and the steps to reproduce the bug to facilitate a swift resolution.
Collaborated closely with the development team to report bugs, ensuring clear communication and understanding of the issues at hand, and actively contributed to finding solutions to enhance the product's reliability and performance.

QABug TrackingTestingGaming

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19 2011 Programming Instructor IMDKOM (LKP IMDKOM Yogyakarta) ＋

Yogyakarta, Indonesia, Onsite (Part-time)

Taught programming fundamentals in Java and PHP, breaking down complex concepts and fostering hands-on learning for beginners.

Instructed individuals in the fundamentals of programming using Java and PHP, breaking down complex concepts into understandable segments and fostering a foundational understanding in learners.
Created a nurturing and responsive learning environment where students could explore the basic functionalities and applications of Java and PHP, encouraging hands-on experience and facilitating growth through practical knowledge.

JavaPHPTeachingEducation

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03 / FIELDWORK

Ideas, out in the wild.

Products I build and maintain. Each one started with a question worth exploring.

FIELD NOTE / 01

Cacumen ↗

A multilingual aggregator for global hiking & trekking — mountains and trails worldwide, daily news, gear reviews, real-time mountain weather, and interactive maps. Everything categorized, tagged, and always backed by a live, clickable source URL.

HikingAggregatorMultilingualSourcedMaps

FIELD NOTE / 02

Postmortem ↗

Dissecting what went right and wrong — from startup failures and successes — so we can all learn and do better. AI agents do deep research from public sources, separate facts from claims, and link every claim to its source.

AI ResearchStartup AnalysisLearning

FIELD NOTE / 03

Discernere ↗

Evidence-based information analysis platform. AI Agents run daily deep research on viral claims and narratives — separating facts from noise using a 6-tier verdict scale, per-claim analysis, and fully cited sources.

AI AgentsFact CheckingClaudeDeep Research

FIELD NOTE / 04

Atlas Bellorum ↗

An atlas of world warfare across the ages — mapping decisive battles from antiquity to the modern era with strategy, commanders, casualty figures labeled by reliability, and lessons told from multiple perspectives. Fully sourced, in Indonesian.

Military HistoryAtlasAI ContentSourced

FIELD NOTE / 05

Warismatika ↗

Learn Islamic inheritance law (faraidh) through four scholarly pathways — bilingual, with fully worked case studies, a faraidh calculator, a family-tree builder, and points of scholarly disagreement honestly marked.

FaraidhEducationBilingualCalculator

FIELD NOTE / 06

Formlez ↗

The parent company behind Sesambungan and Pakaryan — building tools for entrepreneurs, freelancers, and small businesses in Indonesia.

CompanySaaSIndonesia

FIELD NOTE / 07

Sesambungan ↗

One-page storefront platform — create a shop, receive orders, and process payments without a developer. Built with Elixir Phoenix.

ElixirPhoenixPaymentsSaaS

FIELD NOTE / 08

Pakaryan ↗

AI-powered web builder — describe what you want and it builds your web app. Like Lovable, but built from scratch.

AIWeb BuilderLLMNo-Code

04 / THE EQUIPMENT

Well equipped.
Always learning.

Backend & systems

Nest.js · Phoenix · Fiber · Axum
PostgreSQL · MongoDB · Redis

Web & mobile

Next.js · Astro · Tailwind CSS
Flutter · Expo · React Native

AI & infrastructure

Qdrant · LangChain · pgvector
Docker · AWS CDK · GitHub Actions

Engineering leadership

System design · Technical strategy
Mentorship · Code review · Agile

THE FOUNDATION / 2007–2012

Bachelor of Informatics Engineering

STMIK AMIKOM Yogyakarta

05 / TRAILS & SUMMITS

Some lessons
need a longer walk.

Summit pushes and high-altitude trails — from the volcanoes of Java to Borneo and the Himalayas.

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Annapurna BC

Nepal

4,130 m

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Mt. Kinabalu

Sabah, Malaysia

4,095 m

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Poon Hill

Nepal

3,210 m

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Mt. Merbabu

Central Java

3,145 m

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Mt. Sindoro

Central Java

3,136 m

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Mt. Ciremai

West Java

3,078 m

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Mt. Guntur

West Java

2,249 m

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Mt. Manglayang

West Java

1,818 m

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Sarangkot Hill

Nepal

1,592 m

06 / THE NEXT EXPEDITION

Good things
start with a hello.

A team to grow. A product to build.
An idea that won’t leave you alone.

Tell me where you’re headed. Let’s see what we can build together.

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