Toygar Onbay
Fullstack Software Engineer // Creative Technologist
Building immersive digital experiences with a blend of robust engineering and creative passion. Exploring the intersection of code, design, and game development.
About Me
With over 7 years crafting software solutions, I thrive on bridging the gap between complex back-end systems and intuitive, engaging front-end experiences. My journey spans full-stack development, cloud architecture (AWS), scalable system design, and API creation, always with a user-centric focus.
I have a deep passion for game development concepts and enjoy building visual tools that empower users. Whether optimizing workflows or architecting new platforms, I bring a collaborative spirit and a commitment to high-quality, innovative software.
Experience
Software Development Engineer II
Amazon Dev Centre Canada ULC
December 2022 - November 2024 | Toronto, Canada
- Architected and implemented an automated A/B testing and scenario analysis workflow using Python, AWS Lambda, and S3, significantly reducing manual effort for labor planners.
- Spearheaded the complex restructuring of data flows within a legacy system, enhancing data quality and providing a clear migration path (Python, Data Engineering).
- Led the development of a multi-regional auditing and traceability platform (React, TypeScript, AWS Lambda, DocumentDB), improving debugging efficiency and data validation across NA/EU.
- Managed on-call rotations, ensuring system stability through proactive monitoring and effective incident response coordination.
Lead Engineer
Vyond (formerly GoAnimate)
September 2015 - June 2022 | Hong Kong
- Progressed from Junior to Lead Engineer, mentoring a team of three and driving technical and project leadership.
- Enhanced the core animation platform's UX using ReactJS, NodeJS, and HTML Canvas, collaborating closely with Product/UX teams.
- Engineered optimized video processing pipelines with AWS SQS and WebSockets, enabling real-time collaboration monitoring and instant downloads.
- Fostered a high-performing Agile team culture focused on quality and timely delivery.
- Developed a widely adopted ExcelJS-based batch text replacement tool, streamlining content localization for internal teams and clients like Amazon.
- Coordinated company hackathons and team events to boost innovation and morale.
Education
Masters in Information Technology
Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
2015 - 2016 | Hong Kong
GPA: 3.67/4.3
Key Courses: Multimedia App Dev, Computer Networks, Mobile App Dev.
Project: Android location-based game with map visualization.
Bachelors in Computer Engineering
Gediz University
2010 - 2014 | Izmir, Turkey
Project: Webcam-based game using OpenCV and C++ for object tracking.