About Me
Full-Stack Software Engineer with 6+ years of experience designing and leading development of scalable web applications using PHP, Laravel, JavaScript, ReactJS, TailwindCSS, MySQL, PostgreSQL and Oracle. Holds an MSc in Information Systems Engineering and is pursuing a PhD focused on blockchain systems. Skilled in DevOps operations, RESTful APIs, Payment Gateway Integrations, CRM/CMS platform developments, and mentoring junior developers, with a proven track record of optimizing performance and delivering user-focused solutions.
Work Experience
Senior Software Engineer
Turkcell Northern Cyprus
Lifecell Digital - CRM Team
Oct 2021 - Present
- •Led a team of 4 developers as Team Leader and Scrum Master since Dec 2024, implementing agile methodologies with Jira.
- •Developed and maintained applications using PHP, Laravel, ReactJS, PostgreSQL, Active Directory, GitLab, and TFS, deploying on Redhat OS for corporate stability.
- •Integrated with Oracle Procedures, ensuring seamless connectivity to enterprise backbone systems.
- •Built Python and NodeJS scripts for CPE management and base station monitoring, enhancing operational efficiency.
- •Tracked system logs with Graylog, visualized CPE devices usage and base station monitoring via Grafana, enabling proactive optimization and capacity planning.
- •Integrated payment gateways, increasing system payments by 45% and streamlining revenue collection with seamless transactions.
- •Applied SOLID principles, delivering clean, scalable code for CRM systems serving 30,000+ customers and more than 1000 active system users.
Senior Software Engineer
Cyprus International University
Software Team
2019 - 2021
- •Built and enhanced university systems (Dormitory Management, HR Portal, Decision Support System, public CMS) using PHP, Laravel, AngularJS, ReactJS, MySQL, and LDAP.
- •Optimized Student Management System sub-modules, supporting 20,000+ students and faculties with improved UX and 15% faster load times.
- •Collaborated cross-functionally to integrate scalable solutions, boosting operational efficiency for campus-wide platforms.
Software Developer
Cyprus International University
Software Team
2018 - 2019
- •Developed web apps with PHP, Laravel, ReactJS, MySQL, and LDAP, including sub-modules for the Student Management Portal.
- •Contributed to the university's mobile app using Java and Android SDK, increasing student engagement by integrating bus schedules of university.
- •Assisted other developers in building sub-modules for the student management portal, fostering team collaboration and knowledge sharing.
Freelance Web Developer
Upwork | Independent
2016 - Present
- •Delivered 20+ projects over 9 years, including AI chatbot back-ends, mobile app APIs, and CRM systems using PHP Laravel, ReactJS, AngularJS, InertiaJS, NodeJS, ExpressJS, TailwindCSS and payment integrations (Stripe, PayPal).
- •Managed full project life cycles for clients, achieving 100% satisfaction and completing 90% of deliverables ahead of schedule.
Education
Ph.D in Computer Engineering
Cyprus International University
2021 - 2025
Ongoing
M.Sc in Information Systems Engineering
Cyprus International University
2018 - 2021
Thesis: SQL Injection Detection Using Machine Learning – Built ML models with 90% accuracy
B.Sc in Information Systems Engineering
Cyprus International University
2013 - 2018
Technologies & Skills
Back-End
Front-End
DevOps
Databases
Other
Projects
Docujar - PDF Engagement Platform
Software Architect
Nov 2023 - Present
A platform for companies to send PDF documents and track metrics like total page visit times, heatmaps, and top-viewed pages.
Technologies Used:
Key Highlights:
- •Built an MVP platform for companies to send PDF documents (catalogs, offers) and track metrics like total page visit times, heatmaps, and top-viewed pages.
- •Designed a heatmap algorithm to provide PDF interactions of users for enhancing client insights.
- •Integrated an AI chatbot for PDFs via a custom developed document training and chat system.
- •Deployed on Hostinger with Ubuntu server and Cloudflare R2 for PDF storage, configuring web services for scalability and performance.
Certifications
Docker & Container Technologies Fundamentals
October 2024
Interests
- •Passionate about blockchain systems, AI developments and entrepreneurship.
- •Enjoy swimming and watching sci-fi movies.