Sami Al-Dury

CV

I'm a software engineer with 7+ years of experience, mostly building large‑scale analytics and observability platforms, with a recent focus on integrating AI assistants into enterprise systems.

Most of my experience is within the JS/TS ecosystem, but I see programming languages as tools rather than identities - I'll pick whatever best fits the problem.

Work experience

  • Software Engineer at Splunk

    9/2024 - 12/2025Brno, CZ (hybrid)

    Building Digital Experience Analytics (DEA) within Splunk Observability Cloud - a platform correlating APM data with product analytics to surface customer behavior insights.

    • Led integration of DEA data into the Splunk AI Assistant, acting as domain point of contact and collaborating with product, frontend, and AI teams to design query semantics for natural-language analytics exploration
    • Designed AI-facing APIs and schemas (GraphQL over Java REST services) to make complex analytics data reliably consumable by LLM tooling
    • Implemented MCP-based function calling and prompt optimizations to improve correctness and relevance of AI-generated analytics answers
    • Designed and deployed cloud-native backend services on Kubernetes, including CI/CD pipelines and observability
    PythonNode.jsMCPK8sAWS
  • Software Engineer at Cisco

    7/2023 - 8/2024Brno, CZ (hybrid)

    Worked on Cisco AppDynamics, an APM platform for cloud and hybrid environments. Focused on a new storage model powered by OLAP databases.

    • Evaluated and load-tested OLAP databases (ClickHouse, Druid, Pinot) for multi-terabyte event storage; delivered PoC reducing query latency by ~60%
    • Contributed to design of a new analytics storage model used by core AppDynamics workflows
    • Implemented remote configuration system for web and mobile SDKs, enabling dynamic behavior changes without app releases across hundreds of enterprise customers
    • Mentored two backend teams on Node.js best practices, testing, and developer tooling
    Node.jsGoSQLK8sAWS
  • Backend Developer at Smartlook

    11/2021 - 6/2023Brno, CZ

    Worked on a large-scale user behavior analytics platform processing events, sessions, and crash data.

    • Built session analytics APIs aggregating high-volume event data from Elasticsearch
    • Developed anti ad-block proxy solution, recovering ~20% of previously blocked tracking data
    • Developed crash reporting service handling 1M+ mobile crash events monthly (iOS & Android)
    • Maintained RBAC and auth system supporting 400k+ users
    • Improved CI/CD pipelines in GitHub Actions, reducing build times by ~30% and improving developer feedback loops
    Node.jsTypeScriptGraphQLReactAWS
  • Fullstack Developer & Systems Engineer, Self-employed

    6/2017 - 10/2021Brno, CZ

    Designed and delivered fullstack systems and infrastructure for small and medium businesses, with focus on automation, integrations, and cost-efficient cloud architectures.

    • Built reservation system with Telegram bot and email automation (500+ monthly bookings)
    • Developed CRM with Apple Wallet passes and Dotykacka POS integration
    • Migrated 5+ legacy web applications to AWS, reducing hosting costs by 60%
    • Designed and deployed 10+ smart home networks (UniFi, Home Assistant)
    Node.jsTypeScriptReactPostgreSQLAWS

Specialization

  • AI integration in production systems (LLM tools, workflow automation, data exposure for AI assistants)
  • Analytics & event-driven architectures
  • Backend APIs for data-heavy products
  • Cloud-native infrastructure and deployment

Education

  • EDUCAnet Brno

    High School Diploma, Information TechnologyBrno, CZ

    Thesis: Design and implementation of an online electronics marketplace. Used Node.js, React, Docker, and AWS.

    NetworkingLinuxHardwareDatabases