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Senior iOS Developer
Oct 2016 – May 2017 | Istanbul, Türkiye

Led mobile development for FanFan, a real-time social and messaging application, owning architecture, performance, and delivery.

Impact & Responsibilities
* Designed and built end-to-end iOS architecture using Swift, Protocol-Oriented Programming, and MVP
* Implemented unidirectional data flow and Test-Driven Development (TDD) for scalable feature delivery
* Built real-time messaging infrastructure using Firebase and microservices
* Developed RESTful API integrations and notification systems
* Implemented CI pipelines, beta distribution, and crash reporting workflows
* Delivered advanced iOS capabilities: App Groups, Background Modes, Push Notifications
* Collaborated in Agile/Scrum teams using Jira and Bitbucket

Tech stack
Swift · iOS · Firebase · MVP · POP · TDD · REST APIs · CI/CD · Agile

Senior IOS Developer

Senior iOS Developer | Fintech & Digital Banking
May 2016 – Oct 2016 | Istanbul, Türkiye

Mateli, a fintech venture and digital banking spin-off of Global Kapital Group, during its UK banking license authorization phase.

Impact & Responsibilities
* Designed and built iOS application architecture using Swift, MVVM, and Protocol-Oriented Programming
* Implemented payment flows and financial microservices via secure REST APIs
* Integrated biometric security features including Face Recognition and Voice Recognition
* Built fraud prevention and payment-related services aligned with fintech compliance needs
* Implemented enterprise CI pipelines using TeamCity
* Collaborated in Agile delivery models with backend, security, and product teams
* Delivered production-ready features under banking-grade security and reliability constraints

Tech stack
* Swift · iOS · MVVM · POP · REST APIs · Financial Microservices · Biometrics · TeamCity · Agile

Expert Mobile Consultant (tvOS / iOS Platforms)
Dec 2019 – Jun 2020 | Istanbul, Türkiye

Served as a senior mobile consultant for Turkcell TV+, one of Turkey’s largest digital streaming platforms, with a focus on Apple TV (tvOS) and multi-platform architecture.

Impact & Responsibilities:
* Led development of Turkcell TV+ for Apple TV (tvOS) delivering a high-performance living-room streaming experience
* Designed a multi-platform Swift architecture, enabling shared UI and logic across iOS / tvOS
* Migrated existing iOS applications to tvOS, accelerating time-to-market
* Built video streaming pipelines (HLS) for live TV and VOD at scale
* Implemented Digital Quality Management & analytics (live + VOD)
* Integrated Huawei SEQ and monitoring for streaming performance
* Enabled CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins for mobile DevOps
* Worked in Agile / Scrum environments with cross-functional product teams

Tech stack:
Swift · iOS · tvOS · TVUIKit · HLS · CI/CD · Jenkins · Agile

Expert Mobile Consultant

Turkcell is a Turkey-based technology company communications operator. It is GSM, 2G, 3G, 4G, and 4.5G operator. It provides services using GSM 900, UMTS2100, LTE800, LTE900, LTE1800, LTE2100, LTE2600 technologies. - Dedicated on Turkcell TV+ (Apple 4K Development) in Mobile Applications at Turkcell - Experience in tvOS platform, built Multi-Platform Application Architecture in Swift - Experience in TVUIKit to show common user interface elements from Apple TV - Experience in Cross-Platform Native IOS Application Development including IOS / TVOS Target and migrated IOS application to TVOS Platform - Experience in Mobile Video Streaming with HLS for TV+ - Experience in HUAWEI SEQ, Digital Quality Management implementation for live streaming, and V.O.D analytics and reporting. - Using Jenkins for CI for DevOps enabled projects - Working in an Agile development model using the Scrum framework. Contributed Turkcell projects See in App-store: Tv+

Expert Mobile Application Consultant

Co-Founder (Technical) | AI Tutoring Platform  Nov 2024 – Present | Remote  
Co-founded and led the technical design, architecture, and development of an AI-powered tutoring platform delivering personalized, adaptive learning experiences through conversational AI.  

Key Responsibilities & Achievements:  
> Architected a scalable, cloud-native platform for real-time conversational AI applications.  
> Designed and implemented adaptive learning workflows using LLMs, prompt engineering, and contextual AI.  
> Led end-to-end software development across backend services, AI integration, APIs, and user experience.  
> Built secure, high-performance backend services with Python, FastAPI, and REST APIs.  
> Developed AI orchestration, conversation management, and knowledge retrieval capabilities.  
> Designed scalable system architecture with a focus on performance, reliability, and maintainability.  
> Implemented security, monitoring, and continuous improvement practices for production syst

Co-Founder

Mobile Chapter Lead (IOS) - Jun 2020 – May 2022 | Baku
Built and led the iOS Engineering Chapter from the ground up, growing it into a high-performing ABB organization supporting digital banking initiatives across Azerbaijan, Turkey, and Ukraine. Owned and built engineering standards, architecture, talent development, and delivery excellence for mobile banking platform at the bank.

Key Achievements:
> Established the iOS Engineering Chapter, defining engineering practices, career frameworks, technical standards, and ways of working.
> Designed the architecture and system design for ABB’s next-generation mobile banking application.
> Improved application crash-free rate from 60% to 99.9% within 3 months through engineering quality initiatives.
> Increased unit test coverage from 0% to 90%, significantly improving code quality and release confidence.
> Reduced release cycles by 30% by implementing CI/CD pipelines, automation, and engineering best practices.
> Introduced modern iOS archi

Mobile Chapter Lead

Senior iOS Engineer
May 2017 – Dec 2019 | Istanbul

Worked on large-scale e-commerce platform of EBAY used by millions of users.

Highlights:
* Built iOS architecture using Objective-C (SOA) and Swift (MVVM)
* Implemented secure payments (PCI DSS Level 1)
* Delivered Guest Checkout, Instant Refunds, Campaign Management, Payment System Integrations
* Integrated analytics, marketing SDKs, and deep-linking
* Ran CI/CD with Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes in infra level deployments

Team Leader, Applications (Digital Banking)  May 2022 – Dec 2024 | Dubai, UAE  

Led the architecture, delivery, and operational governance of mission-critical digital banking platforms serving millions of retail banking customers across the UAE on iOS, Android, and web channels.  
Leadership & Scope : 
> Led cross-functional teams of 12+ software engineers, mobile developers, QA engineers, business analysts, and solution architects. 
> Managed end-to-end software delivery, release management, production support, and application stability. 
> Collaborated with Security, Risk, Audit, Infrastructure, and business stakeholders to deliver secure, compliant banking solutions. 
> Chaired the Change Advisory Board (CAB) for Personal Banking Group digital channels, ensuring regulatory compliance and controlled production releases. 
> Ran Agile delivery, engineering governance, SDLC best practices, and continuous process improvement.  

Key Achievements: 
> Delivered strategic digital banking p

Team Leader, Applications

Engaged as a senior contractor to support Historide, a location-based travel storytelling platform, contributing across iOS and backend systems.

Impact & Responsibilities
* Contributed to iOS application development using Swift, delivering new user-facing features
* Supported backend architecture and services, collaborating closely with the core engineering team
* Acted as software consultant, providing guidance on architecture, performance, and implementation
* Delivered production-ready features within a short, fixed-term engagement

Tech stack
* Swift · iOS · Backend Services · Software Architecture · Consulting

Senior Software Developer - (Contractor)

Senior iOS Developer | Digital Banking
Jun 2015 – May 2016 | Istanbul, Türkiye

Contributed to the development of ING Turkey Mobile, delivering secure, high-traffic digital banking features for retail customers.

Impact & Responsibilities:
* Developed core iOS features using Swift for ING Turkey’s mobile banking application
* Built and integrated financial services APIs including Payments, Money Transfers, and e-Turuncu
* Implemented banking-grade mobile capabilities: App Groups, Background Modes, Push Notifications
* Expertise in Enterprise-grade tooling and secure development standards
* Acted as Hackathon Mentor (2015–2016), supporting events with 200+ participants
* Collaborated closely with backend, security, and product teams in Agile environments

Tech stack
* Swift · iOS · REST APIs · Mobile Banking · Secure Transactions · Agile

Lead Software Developer
May 2012 – Jun 2015 | Istanbul, Türkiye

Led engineering delivery at a startup software agency, building and scaling web and mobile products for startups and SMEs across multiple domains.

Impact & Responsibilities:
* Led end-to-end development of web and mobile applications from concept to production
* Designed and built backend systems using Ruby on Rails
* Developed iOS applications using Swift, owning architecture and release readiness
* Acted as technical lead for client projects, translating business requirements into scalable solutions
* Mentored junior developers and established coding standards and delivery practices
* Collaborated directly with founders and stakeholders in fast-paced startup environments

Tech stack
* Ruby on Rails · Swift · iOS · REST APIs · Web & Mobile Architecture · Startup Delivery

Software Engineering Team Lead

BUPAT GLOBAL LLC · Full-time
May 2010 – May 2012 · 2 yrs 1 mo
Ankara, Turkey

Built company websites, including bupat.com.tr, elektronikvadisi.net, and kurumsalperformans.net. Contributed to web development and system improvements for a military equipment sales company.

Key Contributions:
* Developed and maintained multiple company websites using PHP and other technologies.
* Managed CRM workflows and integrations for sales and customer management.
* Supported backend processes to improve operational efficiency.

Skills: PHP · Web Development · CRM Management · Backend Systems

Software Developer

In Usefulideas startup software agency, worked as Lead Developer. Built web/mobile applications using Ruby On Rails and Swift.

Lead Software Developer

Built PHP & Python web apps, IE browser extensions

Developer

After the school, I built web apps using PHP ve Python for my customers and personal projects. Asistanbar.com - Developed Windows based, IE browser extension, customizable. Webuum - Built CMS system using PHP

Software Engineer

AI Delivery & Solution Architect/Consultant

AI Delivery & Solution Architect | Enterprise | Fintech & Banking (UAE/GCC) | Azure | AI Systems | Ex-ING / CBD / eBay

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