About Dony
Hi, I'm Dony Alior, a Senior Product Engineer with over a decade of experience building scalable web applications and AI/ML systems. Currently shaping the future of e-commerce at Rakuten Group, where I lead the development of AI-powered product classification systems handling over 200M+ items.
My journey in tech has been driven by a passion for solving complex problems and creating impactful user experiences. From developing enterprise-scale applications to founding startups, I've worn many hats and learned invaluable lessons along the way.
Professional Journey
At Rakuten, I'm currently leading a 5-person cross-departmental team, where we're revolutionizing product classification through AI and machine learning. Prior to this, I served as Director of Software Engineering at Infinity LLC, where I developed over 20 full-stack applications and helped numerous clients achieve their digital transformation goals.
My experience at NTT DATA gave me deep insights into enterprise data science and digital transformation, where I worked with Fortune 500 companies to implement advanced analytics and cloud solutions. During my time at Gipocrat LLC, I specialized in full-stack development, creating custom solutions for over 30 enterprise clients.
Technical Philosophy
I believe in building systems that are not just functional, but also maintainable and scalable. My approach combines:
- Pragmatic problem-solving
- User-centered design thinking
- Continuous learning and adaptation
- Strong focus on code quality and best practices
Skills & Expertise
My technical toolkit includes:
- Frontend: React, Next.js, Vue.js, Remix Run
- Backend: Node.js, Express.js, Python
- AI/ML: TensorFlow, PyTorch, NLP
- Cloud: AWS, GCP, Azure
- Languages: JavaScript, TypeScript, Python
- Databases: SQL, MongoDB, Firebase
Beyond Code
When I'm not coding, I'm passionate about sharing knowledge and contributing to the tech community. I hold a BBA in Economics and Innovation from Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University and am fluent in both English and Japanese.
Let's connect and build something amazing together!