Beyond JSON: Achieving Sub-millisecond Latency with Go, NATS, and Protobuf
Why traditional HTTP/JSON architectures fail at scale, and how a binary-first, event-driven stack delivers real-time performance.
Metehan Ariman
Go Specialist | Distributed Systems & Secure Real-Time Communication Engineer
I am focused on simplifying complex systems and building the future of secure communication. Rooted in Mathematical Engineering, I approach distributed architectures not just as code, but as logical problems to be solved with precision and rigorous security.
Technical Skills
Languages
Go (Expert) Java Python SQL
Infrastructure
NATS gRPC Protobuf Redis PostgreSQL Couchbase Docker
Security & Standards
GDPR HIPAA E2E Encryption Zero-Trust
Experience
Software Engineer
2023 - PresentRealTyme
Implementing and optimizing distributed systems within a strict zero-trust environment for governments and enterprises. Engineered microservices using Go and NATS to achieve sub-millisecond latency for real-time encrypted messaging. Enhanced service-to-service efficiency with Protobuf and optimized data models on PostgreSQL and Couchbase.
Software Engineer
2022 - 2023United Payment
Developed critical fintech solutions and money transfer infrastructures for global partners like Wise and Remitly. Managed high-traffic microservices architectures and API integrations, prioritizing security and system continuity.
Founder & CEO
2020 - 2022Swoddy Inc.
Built an end-to-end interactive ed-tech platform supporting over 50 languages. Developed high-concurrency backend systems to power multiplayer games and live educational sessions.
İTÜ Big Bang 2021 | Startup Pitch
Qualified for the Top-80 startups (out of 500+) in the ITU Cekirdek Big Bang 2021
Junior Software Developer
2018 - 2020Linxa
Contributed to large-scale billing and data processing systems for Tier-1 telecom operators (e.g., Deutsche Telekom, Turk Telekom). Developed robust ETL pipelines for complex data synchronization and financial reporting engines.
IT Intern
2017 - 2018DenizBank
Developed a full-scope corporate portal using ASP.NET MVC, featuring instant messaging and social feed capabilities, deployed for bank-wide internal use.
Education
Yildiz Technical University
Mathematical Engineering
The theoretical ground where my passion for the logic behind distributed systems was ignited.
2013 - 2018
Languages
Turkish Native
English Professional
Japanese Basic - JLPT N4
Russian Limited