Alihan Çelikcan

Software engineer specializing in performance, tooling, and debugging production systems

Developer
Backend
Game Dev

Performance & Debugging

Profiling and fixing performance bottlenecks in production systems, from Unity main-thread stalls to Rust-based query engines and CI race conditions.

Backend & Tooling

Building and extending backend systems using Rust, C#, and JavaScript, including data pipelines, internal tools, and developer-facing infrastructure.

Game Systems

Designing and maintaining multiplayer, mobile, and live game systems with a focus on stability, resource usage, and player experience.

Selected Work

Take a look below at some of my featured work for clients from the past few years.

  • Query Engine Performance & CI Stability

    Improved Rust-based streaming data system by fixing CI race conditions and optimizing query execution paths, resulting in a 20% performance gain.

  • Multiplayer Lag & Main Thread Stalls

    Eliminated 500ms+ lag spikes in a Photon-based Unity mobile game by restructuring save systems and introducing object pooling.

  • Internal Management Tooling

    Developing internal sales and management software with a focus on maintainability and developer ergonomics.