Ali Alper Ak
About Ali Alper Ak
Ali Alper Ak is a Staff DevOps Engineer based in Berlin, Germany, with extensive experience in various engineering roles across multiple companies. He has a strong background in DevOps, site reliability, and IT systems, holding degrees in Statistics and Business Administration, as well as a Master's in Information Technology.
Work at Onfido
Ali Alper Ak currently holds the position of Staff DevOps Engineer at Onfido, a role he has occupied since 2024. Prior to this, he worked as a Senior DevOps Engineer at the same company from 2023 to 2024 for 11 months. Both positions were based in Berlin, Germany. His responsibilities include overseeing DevOps practices and enhancing operational efficiencies.
Previous Experience in DevOps
Before joining Onfido, Ali Alper Ak served as a Senior Site Reliability Engineer at Trendyol Group from 2021 to 2023, also in Berlin. His career includes a role as a Senior Development Operations Engineer at NewStore, Inc. from 2019 to 2021. He has also worked as a DevOps Engineer at Comodo and Nurd Innovation Center Turkey, contributing to various projects and initiatives in these positions.
Education and Expertise
Ali Alper Ak has a strong educational background in technology and management. He earned a Master of Science (MSc) in Information Technology from Hacettepe University from 2006 to 2009. He also holds two Bachelor's degrees from Ufuk Üniversitesi, one in Statistics (2002-2004) and another in Business Administration and Management (2002-2006). His academic foundation supports his expertise in DevOps and site reliability engineering.
Background in IT Systems
Ali Alper Ak has extensive experience in IT systems and network engineering. He worked at Ufuk Üniversitesi in various roles, including Chief IT Systems Engineer and Head of IT Department, accumulating a total of 12 years in different capacities from 2004 to 2018. He also founded AAA Bilişim Araştırma Geliştirme, where he worked for four years, further solidifying his background in IT.
Focus on Automation and Security
Ali Alper Ak is passionate about automating processes to improve efficiency and reliability in engineering projects. He emphasizes a security-first mindset in all tasks, advocating for best practices in security. His hands-on experience with AWS and Google Cloud platforms enhances his ability to implement effective DevOps solutions.