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I have honed my team leadership skills by heading diverse teams on consultancy projects. My proficiency spans across Azure Cloud Services, Terraform, Go, Terratest, NodeJS, and the OpenAI API. I have collaborated on open-source projects and have a knack for writing. I'm also passionate about advocating for mental health in the workplace and have had the rewarding experience of mentoring engineers.Led a team of six, including individuals from both our company and the client’s side, in a consultancy project for one of the world’s largest financial organizations. The project entailed curating Azure cloud services to ensure full compliance with the bank’s security regulations and developing a self-service platform for the application teams. The work was carried out using Terraform and all the tests for the IaC modules were created using Terratest with Go.Utilized AI technology to enhance marketing strategies by developing a Slack bot. This tool was built using NodeJS as the backend and the LangChain library to interface with the OpenAI API. It indexed all blog posts published on container-solutions.com, generated marketing tweets, and autonomously published them on Twitter.Designed the architecture of Compliance Framework, an open source tool for automated compliance. Currently finalizing the development of assessment runtime, which executes compliance checks against resources using a plug-in architecture. The framework follows to the OSCAL standard. Additionally, I contribute to the Common Cloud Controls project under the Financial Open Source (Finos) group working with the creator of OSCAL.Contributed to the ESO project, a well-known open source initiative, by publishing articles on the topic on InfoQ, which now has more than 15.000 views.Actively advocated for mental health in the workplace, delivering multiple talks on burnout and workplace psychology. Also served as a mentor for several engineers, concentrating on issues related to burnout and delegation.

Developed a cost management platform for Kubernetes clusters, streamlining the process of cost measurement based on resource usage for middleware teams. This project was created using NodeJS for backend and React for frontend. The platform served as the primary tool for calculating costs for each organization to which our company provided data center services. This innovative solution earned recognition by being featured in a RedHat customer case study.Constructed the architecture of a mobile application for a human resources performance management system, currently in use by over 5000 employees and available on the AppStore. The application was developed using React Native, with MobX utilized for state management and Storybook for UI testing.Designed the architecture for a CISO dashboard product, specifically developed for one of the largest energy providers in Turkey. The dashboard gathers information from hundreds of sources, assessing the compliance of these resources. The backend was developed with Go, while the frontend was created with React.Facilitated numerous event storming workshops with product teams, fostering collective creativity and problem-solving skills. Additionally, these workshops served to upskill the product and marketing teams, enhancing their understanding of the technical aspects of our products.Contributed to the architecture of an insurance application, adapting technical expertise to meet diverse industry requirements and project scopes.

Worked as an architect for a modernization project for an existing legacy product, skillfully balancing respect for established technologies with the demand for contemporary, efficient solutions. Collaborated closely with teams from ThoughtWorks and Boston Consultancy Group, enhancing my proficiency in both technical and business aspects of the project.Conceptualized, designed, and executed a comprehensive cookie management solution to address the escalating need for data privacy and stringent regulatory requirements. This project utilized MongoDB Atlas as the database, React for the front-end, and NodeJS for the back-end, and currently processes hundreds of thousands of cookie consents daily.Facilitated multiple training sessions on a variety of software development topics, fostering a culture of learning and elevating the overall technical acumen within the organization.Developed an in-house software development framework for both back-end and front-end application development, optimizing development processes and promoting a shared understanding of industry best practices. This framework, designed for Vue, leverages various toolchains to ensure a seamless development experience for developers.Acted as a consultant, conducting thorough analysis and optimization of clients' value streams. Assessed their efficiency and quality of deliveries, providing insightful solutions to enhance performance and drive success.

Istanbul, Turkey

Developed an innovative solution that enabled Microsoft Lync users to communicate via web browsers, a groundbreaking achievement completed in collaboration with Microsoft R&D Turkey. This marked the first instance of Microsoft Lync being utilized within a web browser, earning widespread acclaim from Microsoft Partners in the country. The project was developed using C++ as an ActiveX component, necessitating a profound understanding of the communication protocols employed by the product.In partnership with the Turkish Informatics Association, I delivered comprehensive training and providing bespoke software solutions to various organizations. This demonstrated a strong commitment to knowledge dissemination and continuous learning.As a leader, I facilitated numerous training sessions on software development, thereby nurturing a culture of perpetual learning and continuous improvement within the IT industry.

As a seasoned software professional and a Microsoft Certified Trainer, I have utilized my technical expertise to positively impact individuals and organizations alike. Over the years, I've had the privilege of training hundreds of people on software development, sharing my deep knowledge and passion for technology to empower others in their professional journeys.In addition to my role as an educator, I have served as a consultant to a variety of organizations, providing them with valuable insights and practical assistance. Leveraging my comprehensive software development skills, I have guided these organizations towards improving their technological capabilities, fostering a more efficient and innovative operational environment.

Istanbul, Turkey

In my role as a software professional and educator, I have had the unique opportunity to share my expertise with a diverse range of individuals and organizations. A key part of my role has been training hundreds of IT professionals across almost all of the group companies within Koç Holding. Adding to my accomplishments, I was a crucial team member in the implementation of a company-wide learning management system. This project, which also included providing training on the system itself, showcases my collaborative skills in working on large-scale projects. Being a part of such a cooperative effort, I have contributed to the successful adoption of new tools and technologies, underlining my abilities as a strong team player.Beyond corporate settings, I have had the privilege of imparting my knowledge to the next generation of IT professionals. I've lectured on software development at various colleges, offering students practical skills from my experience in the field.

Following an early career phase as a Software Developer, I progressed to a Team Lead role where my responsibilities expanded to guide and influence the direction of our team's efforts.During my tenure, I had the opportunity to design our in-house CRM project, which has streamlined our customer relationships and has made significant contributions to the efficiency of our company's operations. I also put my skills to use creating various infrastructural tools, from e-mail management systems to service provisioning tools. These initiatives have significantly enhanced the productivity of our infrastructure teams and enabled faster delivery times.Another integral part of my role involves maintaining and improving our RADIUS server used for delivering ADSL to our clients. I have successfully managed numerous bug fixes and optimizations that have directly improved the performance and reliability of our service.As a Team Lead, my commitment lies in fostering an environment of growth, innovation, and efficiency, ensuring that the software we produce meets the highest standards and effectively meets the needs of our clients.