About Me
Growing up with a strong passion for sports, discipline has always been a defining part of my life. As a licensed kickboxer with experience in multiple athletic fields, I learned early on the value of consistency, focus, and resilience — qualities that have shaped both my personal growth and my approach to engineering.
My interest in technology started at a young age and naturally evolved into a deeper commitment during university, where I immersed myself in software development. What began as curiosity quickly became a long-term pursuit, leading me toward backend engineering and modern web technologies. Over time, I gravitated toward the .NET ecosystem, scalable backend design, and the principles of clean, maintainable code. Working with technologies like ASP.NET Core, React, SQL Server, Redis, and RabbitMQ helped me build a strong engineering foundation centered around problem-solving and system reliability.
Alongside software development, I took my first step into entrepreneurship by founding LLux, an e-commerce business I launched during university. Managing product development, operations, and customer workflows gave me hands-on experience in building small real-world systems — and taught me the practical value of ownership, adaptability, and delivering results.
I also have a long-standing personal interest in financial markets. For over six years, I have been involved in trading and long-term investing as an individual investor. This experience deepened my understanding of market behavior, risk, and strategy, adding another dimension to how I analyze complex problems and make decisions.
My latest professional step was joining SunExpress Airlines within the Business Airline Solutions team, where I contributed to enterprise-level internal applications. Working in a real corporate engineering environment strengthened my understanding of scalable architecture, Agile practices, CI/CD pipelines, and teamwork in large-scale systems.
Today, I continue to focus on backend engineering with .NET, cloud-based development, and system design — while also expanding my knowledge in AI and machine learning. My goal is to combine these areas into meaningful, high-impact technological work throughout my career.
Education
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Software Engineering
Bahçeşehir University, Istanbul
September 2021 – November 2025
(Scholarship)
English Preparatory Program
Bahçeşehir University, Istanbul
September 2020 – January 2021
Certifications & Achievements
Academic Achievements
Honour Degree
Bahçeşehir University
2024 - 2025 Spring Semester
Professional Certifications
CS50's Web Programming with Python and JavaScript
Harvard University
January 2025
Mastered full-stack web development through hands-on projects and comprehensive coursework in Python, Django, and JavaScript. Applied software engineering best practices including version control (Git), database design (SQL), and responsive web design. Delivered 5 production-ready web applications and completed a capstone project involving complex web application architecture, user authentication and database integration.
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KOSGEB Entrepreneurship Training Certificate
KOSGEB (Small and Medium Enterprises Development Organization)
September 2023
Credential ID: KSB01UGE0111331136
Official entrepreneurship training covering business planning, market analysis, and startup fundamentals.
Introduction to Programming with Java
BTK Academy
2024
Comprehensive Java programming fundamentals course covering core concepts and practical applications.
Java (Basic) Certificate
HackerRank
July 2025
Credential ID: 65D7AE07D761
Fundamental Java programming concepts including object-oriented programming, data structures, and algorithms.
Introduction to User Experience Design
Georgia Institute of Technology
March 2024
Foundational course in UX design principles, user research, and design thinking methodologies.
Introduction to User Experience Principles and Processes
University of Michigan
June 2024
Advanced UX course covering user research, prototyping, usability testing, and design iteration.
Foundations of Project Management
August 2024
Google's comprehensive project management course covering Agile, Scrum, and project lifecycle management.
GNÇYTNK'25 Gelişim Rotası
Turkcell
July 2025
Professional development program focusing on technology trends, leadership skills, and career advancement strategies.
Aviation Security Certificate
Directorate General of Civil Aviation
August 2025
Certified in aviation security procedures, regulations, and best practices to ensure compliance with international civil aviation safety standards.
Leadership & Activities
Delegate
FIMUN (Final Model United Nations) Conference
20-22 April 2018 - Adana, Turkey
Actively participated in discussions on child labor to address global human rights challenges. Developed public speaking and cross-cultural communication abilities through networking with students from diverse backgrounds.
Career Goals
As I move forward in my career, my primary goal is to deepen my expertise in backend engineering. I aim to continue developing scalable, high-performance systems using .NET, cloud-native architectures, distributed systems, and modern DevOps practices. Becoming highly proficient in designing reliable APIs and robust system infrastructures is a key part of this path.
At the same time, I am actively expanding my knowledge in artificial intelligence and machine learning. My medium-term goal is to integrate AI-driven approaches into backend development — creating smarter, data-enhanced systems and contributing to products that benefit from automation, prediction, and intelligent decision-making.
In the long term, I aspire to specialize in industries where technology meets high-impact engineering: aviation, space, and defense. These fields demand precision, reliability, and innovation — values that align closely with my personal motivations and technical interests. My vision is to contribute to mission-critical systems and advanced technological solutions within these sectors, combining backend engineering, AI capabilities, and a strong drive for continuous improvement.