Introduction to Blockchain for Financial Services

Responsive Web Design

Web Security: OAuth and OpenID Connect

JavaScript Algorithms and Data Structures

Learning Docker

Advanced Node.js

Cert Prep: Scrum Master

Software Architecture: Domain-Driven Design

Blockchain, Cryptoassets, and Decentralized Finance

Helped club events and meetings. Organizer of club's biggest event Ask, Para, Girisim(Love, Money, Entrepreneurship) - conference & financial role play game that continues for 3 hours.

Event Coordinator, Member

Created internship opportunities for European students in Turkey.

Member

Participated algebra, logic and probability lectures. Volunteered for maintenance jobs of the village/institute.

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Bachelor of Engineering - BE

Spearheaded blockchain research and development as the first non-founder member. Prepared in-depth technical reports and designed Web3 product architectures. Built cross-chain ERC-20 tokens for transparent grant distribution on EVM networks and created YUMAK, a Python/Flask/Web3.js application enabling trustless micropayments and charitable giving.

Blockchain Developer & Researcher

Web Development Intern

Developed custom WordPress plugins for image color analysis and dynamic text effects to enhance the user experience of a news website.

Web Developer

Groundskeeper

Transitioned from a research role to lead the development of trading software in TypeScript. Managed the development process and arranged external consultations to enhance the company's technical expertise. Built aggregated orderbooks by integrating WebSocket and API services from major crypto exchanges for optimal price fulfillment. Departed after the company stalled operations.

Software Developer

Engineering Leadership: Formed and scaled teams around the products, functioning as the primary technical liaison to the board. Established development workflows (Sprints, Kanban, Tech Grooming) to ensure fast iterations with minimal communication overhead.

Product Launches: Led the end-to-end development and launch of BiLira Kripto (Crypto Exchange) and BiLira Direct, utilizing a stack of Node.js, TypeScript, React, and MongoDB. Leading both product & tech over a year.

Regulatory & Compliance: Served as the primary technical lead for financial audits and regulatory relationships (MASAK, SPK, Independent Audits) across the 2023–2025 fiscal years. Developed first automated independent audit software after SPK III-35B.1, which is used for major companies in the Turkish crypto ecosystem.

Infrastructure & Licensing: Spearheaded the technical transformation required for exchange licensing. Directed integrations with TÜBİTAK and MKK, onboarded InfoSec teams, and architected a compliant, s

Tech Lead

Core Infrastructure: Architected and maintained the core API (Node.js/Fastify/PostgreSQL) controlling stablecoin circulation, ensuring high availability and data integrity.

BiLira ID & OAuth: Developed and launched BiLira ID, a centralized OAuth platform. Successfully migrated the entire user base to a new KYC flow and integrated third-party partners, enabling them to use BiLira as an embedded on/off-ramp infrastructure.

Operational Efficiency: Built comprehensive back-office functionalities and transaction automation systems (auto-approval workflows), which significantly reduced operational bottlenecks and manual workload.

Transitioned to the Tech Lead role to take full responsibility for the engineering team and drive technical strategy.

Collaborated with the fixed network team and designed various network topologies using the eNSP network simulation tool.

Network Intern

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Product Engineer And Solo Founder | Launching Drumbeats

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