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Istanbul, Türkiye

As the Chief Software Architect at Turna.com, I lead the design and implementation of the company's overall software and system architecture. My responsibilities include defining the technical vision, ensuring the scalability and reliability of our platforms, and integrating innovative technologies to enhance our products. I collaborate with cross-functional teams to align technical solutions with business objectives, ensuring that our architecture supports future growth and adapts to changing market demands.Key Responsibilities: - Defining and implementing the technical strategy and architecture. - Leading the design and development of scalable, reliable software solutions. - Integrating new technologies to optimize and innovate our platforms. - Collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with business goals. - Ensuring best practices in software development and system design.Skills: - System Architecture - Technical Strategy - Scalability and Reliability - Cross-functional Collaboration - Innovation and Technology Integration

Istanbul, Turkey

During my tenure at Özgür Yazılım, I have been providing project consultancy as an external resource to Hitit, a company offering IT solutions to airlines, including Pegasus in Turkey and various other airlines internationally. My collaboration with Hitit focused on developing a dynamic caching application atop their Availability service, enhancing the efficiency of retrieving the cheapest flights across thousands of routes for up to 365 days and offering these data through weekly, monthly, and annual services.Key contributions include developing a system capable of caching and intelligently refreshing inventory and price information in response to continuous changes and numerous business rules. This framework significantly improved data accuracy and retrieval speed for service users.Leveraging the cached raw data, I also developed various projects for Pegasus Airlines, such as budget-based flight searches, highlighting promotional routes with the best prices, non-flight days, and fare alerts. These projects deepened my experience with airline availability systems and pricing business rules.Skills Mastered: - Technological Expertise: Advanced proficiency in Jenkins, Apache Camel, Git, Continuous Integration with Spring Boot, Cloud Computing with Openshift, and managing distributed systems. - Software Development: Extensive experience in Java, OOP, web services development, and utilizing Docker and Kubernetes for deployment and orchestration. Familiarity with Hazelcast for in-memory data management. - Leadership: Demonstrated capability in team leadership, project management, and fostering a collaborative environment for problem-solving and innovation.This role has allowed me to gain substantial insights into airline IT solutions, enhancing my skills in developing scalable, high-performance applications and leading diverse projects to success.

Istanbul, Turkey

In my role as the End-User Services Team Leader at Kartaca, I spearheaded the development and productization of a multi-channel campaign engine aimed at digital marketing. My responsibilities encompassed the entire lifecycle of the product development process, from conducting technical interviews to build a competent team, to deciding on the final architecture post-POC, and initiating coding efforts. I led technical meetings to integrate team members into the project effectively and determined how decisions made in product development meetings would be technically implemented, ensuring a collaborative problem-solving approach.Key Responsibilities: - Team Building and Leadership: Established and guided a technical team towards developing the campaign engine, aligning with our digital marketing goals. - Architecture and Coding: Made critical decisions on the product's final architecture and kick-started the coding process, setting the foundation for a scalable solution. - Technical Oversight: Facilitated technical meetings to communicate how product development decisions would be implemented, fostering an environment of open collaboration and innovation.Skills Mastered: - DevOps and Cloud Management: Took on the DevOps role to ensure continuity, leveraging my experience and self-development in Kubernetes to manage the cloud deployment and operations of our distributed product. - Technological Expertise: Utilized a range of technologies including Jenkins, Git, Apache Kafka, PostgreSQL, and Continuous Integration to enhance development and integration processes. - Product Development: Employed languages and frameworks such as Python, Java, Spring Boot, and Django to develop dynamic and scalable web services.Throughout my tenure at Kartaca, I gained extensive knowledge and experience in k8s and the cloud ecosystem, significantly contributing to the development and success of the project while supporting the growth of every team member.

Istanbul, Turkey

As the Owner of mobilada, I was instrumental in the company's inception and growth, actively participating in every phase from establishment to expansion. My leadership extended across various departments—management, sales, marketing, accounting, human resources, and software engineering—ensuring comprehensive oversight and strategic direction.Key Responsibilities: - Strategic Leadership: Guided the company through its formative years, setting the vision, and establishing strong operational foundations across all business areas. - Departmental Management: Oversaw diverse functions, including sales, marketing, and technical development, fostering an integrated approach to business growth and client satisfaction. - Product and Service Development: Directed the creation and enhancement of innovative solutions, leveraging technologies such as Django, Redis, and Docker to meet market demands.Skills Mastered: - Technical Proficiency: Developed expertise in Jenkins, Git, PostgreSQL, and Continuous Integration, facilitating efficient development processes and product excellence. - Software Development: Led software engineering efforts using Python, Perl, and PHP, emphasizing OOP principles and web services to create scalable web applications. - Leadership and Collaboration: Cultivated a culture of teamwork and leadership, ensuring alignment of departmental goals with the company's strategic objectives.Throughout my tenure, I played a pivotal role in mobilada's journey, driving technological innovation, operational efficiency, and market competitiveness, contributing to its sustained success and industry recognition.

Istanbul, Turkey

As CTO of 8digits, a startup focused on web personalization and marketing tools, I led the technical department, managing the entire product lifecycle and team dynamics. I ensured our product's continuous improvement, stability, and alignment with market needs through hands-on leadership and strategic planning.Key Responsibilities: - Team Leadership: Built and led a high-performance technical team, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. - Product Strategy: Directed the development and optimization of our product using technologies like Spring Boot, Apache Kafka, and Cloud Computing, ensuring scalability and reliability. - Customer Engagement: Actively engaged with customers to understand their needs, leading to product enhancements that improved satisfaction and value.Skills Mastered: - Technologies: Proficient in Jenkins, Git, Continuous Integration, and Docker, enabling efficient deployment and operations. - Development: Advanced skills in Java, SQL, NoSQL, and web services, focusing on creating robust, scalable web applications. - Leadership: Demonstrated expertise in project management, team building, and DevOps practices, driving project success and operational excellence.As CTO, I significantly contributed to 8digits' growth by leading the technical team towards innovation, ensuring product excellence, and fostering strong relationships with customers and stakeholders.

Istanbul, Turkey

As a Co-Founder of Gen3 Creative, I played a pivotal role in the company's inception, actively participating in all phases of its establishment. My responsibilities spanned across managing multiple facets of the business, including software engineering, management, accounting, and human resources, showcasing a comprehensive leadership approach.Key Achievements: - Cross-Functional Leadership: Successfully oversaw various departments, demonstrating versatility and strategic oversight in steering the company towards its goals. - Business Foundation: Contributed to the foundational aspects of the business, from conceptualization to operational setup, ensuring a cohesive strategy across all operations. - Technical Expertise: Led the software engineering department, employing a range of technologies such as Python, Django, PostgreSQL, and more to develop innovative web solutions. - Team Building and Management: Cultivated a strong, collaborative team environment, facilitating team building and leadership, which resulted in a highly motivated and efficient workforce.Skills Mastered: - Proficient in Git, Subversion for version control; PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQL for database management; GNU/Linux, Ubuntu, Debian for system administration. - Advanced Web Development skills using Python, PHP, Perl, Django, jQuery, JavaScript, focusing on creating scalable and user-friendly web applications. - Strong leadership in Software Project Management, Team Leadership, Team Building, and Project Management, ensuring projects are delivered on time and meet quality standards.In founding Gen3 Creative, I leveraged my multidisciplinary expertise to establish and grow a dynamic business, integrating technical innovation with effective business management to lay the groundwork for success.

Istanbul, Turkey

At Parkyeri, I spearheaded the development and management of innovative software solutions. Leading the application development department, I ensured projects aligned with business objectives, enhancing team efficiency. I worked with technologies such as PostgreSQL, GNU/Linux, Python, developing robust web applications.Key Contributions: - Team Management: Managed application development projects using Agile methodologies, promoting collaboration and productivity. - Technical Expertise: Utilized a diverse tech stack to contribute to the development of robust web applications and services. Innovated solutions using PHP, Perl, JavaScript, and various Linux distributions. - Problem-Solving: Developed scalable systems to meet complex business needs, successfully navigating technical and creative challenges.Skills Mastered: - Database Management: Expertise in SQL and MySQL for database design and optimization. - Programming: Proficient in Object-Oriented Programming, creating modular and maintainable codebases. - Web Development: Enhanced user experiences with dynamic web applications and services. - Leadership: Led teams to deliver projects on time and within budget through effective team leadership and management.In this role, I leveraged my technical leadership and team management skills to play a pivotal role in achieving Parkyeri's software development goals. Bridging technology and business, I delivered impactful solutions.

Istanbul, Turkey

As a Software Developer at ATV Group, I played a pivotal role in the development of itsakiss.com, one of Turkey's first portal sites. This project provided me with an opportunity to utilize and expand my web development expertise, showcasing my ability to guide projects from inception to launch successfully.Key Achievements: - Pioneering Development: Led the development of itsakiss.com, establishing a benchmark for digital portals in Turkey. This included everything from initial site architecture to coding, demonstrating my capability to manage end-to-end development processes. - Technical Proficiency: Utilized a diverse tech stack, including SQL, OOP principles, JavaScript, and other web development technologies to create a robust and user-friendly platform, enhancing ATV Group's digital presence. I was responsible for the front-end development of the website, optimizing the user interface to enhance end-user experience. - Problem-Solving: Overcame complex technical challenges throughout the development process, improving site performance and user engagement. - Collaboration and Leadership: Collaborated closely with a team of developers, designers, and project managers, fostering a collaborative environment and ensuring the project aligned with the company's strategic goals.Skills Developed: - Advanced proficiency in Web Development, focusing on creating scalable and dynamic web applications. - In-depth understanding and application of SQL for database management and data-driven functionality. - Mastery of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) to structure high-quality, modular code. - Extensive use of JavaScript to improve site interactivity and user experience.

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Computer Science