About Me

Introduction

Hello! I'm Rio Bahtiar, a full stack software engineer based in Yogyakarta, Indonesia. I build and maintain web applications, modernize existing systems, and integrate services, with experience at Sekolah.mu and Tokopedia alongside independent client work. In my free time, I enjoy reading technical literature, staying active with swimming, and exploring the possibilities of technology through science fiction.

Education & Background

I hold a Bachelor of Computer Science (S.Kom.) in Information Systems from Universitas AMIKOM Yogyakarta (2010-2014). My academic foundation, combined with continuous self-learning and professional development, has kept me close to modern software development practices and emerging technologies.

Professional Experience

Sekolah.mu (2022-Present) - Senior Web Engineer

Leading web product development across the Sekolah.mu learning and career ecosystem:

• Developing web applications with Vue.js and Nuxt.js
• Supporting products including Sekolah.mu, Karier.mu, Talentics.id and Rencanamu.id

Independent Software Engineer, Upwork (2019-2022)

Independent web development and ongoing client collaborations:

• Lifepal: frontend and backend work on the WordPress site, decoupling it through the WP JSON API and migrating the frontend to Next.js, then converting it into a Multisite network for Lifepal's microsites
• Aisconverse: early development of Treweler, a commercial WordPress mapping plugin built on Mapbox GL JS, including its admin settings interface
• Lingble: building and maintaining WordPress microsites, Ghost sites, and Klipfolio dashboards for data and metrics

Tokopedia (2016-2019) - Software Engineer → Senior Software Engineer

Developed web products and distributed services, progressing to lead the Microsites team and manage WordPress infrastructure. Selected projects:

• Promo Code Engine: distributed backend work with Golang, gRPC, Redis and PostgreSQL (2018-2019)
• Tokopoints Desktop: migrating the desktop application from Perl to React (2018)
• WordPress to Go microservices: rewriting several WordPress services as Golang microservices
• Careers page: moving from Workable to Workday through Workday's SOAP API
• Help Center: migrating from Zendesk to Salesforce Knowledge through its API

SoftwareSeni (2015-2016) - Frontend & WordPress Developer

Built frontend interfaces and WordPress solutions for client projects:

• WordPress Developer (2016): themes, plugins, WooCommerce features and payment integrations
• Front End Developer (2015-2016): HTML, CSS and JavaScript interfaces built with design and product teams

Earlier Experience

• Front End Web Developer, Local Tobacco (2015)
• Web Designer, Mata Terbuka Digital Agency (2014-2015)
• SEO Specialist, Muhammadiyah University of Yogyakarta (2013-2014)
• Computer Laboratory Assistant, STMIK AMIKOM Yogyakarta (2011-2012)

Technical Expertise

Professional Philosophy

My approach to software engineering is built on three core principles:

• Quality First: Writing clean, maintainable, and well-tested code that stands the test of time.
• User-Centric Design: Creating intuitive experiences that solve real problems and deliver genuine value.
• Continuous Growth: Staying current with technology trends while sharing knowledge with the community.

I'm passionate about building scalable solutions that make a positive impact, whether it's improving user experiences, optimizing system performance, or mentoring the next generation of developers.