About Me
I'm a Second-Year BSc Computer Science student at University College London (UCL) with a minor in Mathematics, achieving a 1st Class standing (74.3%). Originally from Istanbul, Turkey, I'm passionate about software engineering and making people's lives easier through technology. I'm a founding member and treasurer of the UCL Game Development Society, and treasurer of the Turkish Society. My experience spans from high-frequency trading systems at Squarepoint Capital to accessible web development at Avanade.
Key Achievements
- Founding Member and Treasurer of UCL Game Development Society
- Treasurer of UCL Turkish Society
- President of Coding and Game Design Club at Uskudar American Academy
- 5/5 in AP Calculus BC, CS A, Statistics, Chemistry, Mechanics, Electricity & Magnetism, Macro & Microeconomics
Fun Fact
I've been playing video games for years - not just for fun, but for the knowledge they provide. They've been my gateway into computer science!
Experience
Software Engineering Intern
Squarepoint Capital
Key Achievements
- Investigated FIX messages from 10+ counterparties and trade input routing for 100,000 daily messages
- Individualized enrichment logic to reduce routing table size and improve message processing efficiency
- Built custom FIX message tests using Behave BDD framework with .feature files for validation
- Designed automated weekly cleanup process for 7,000-line JSON key-mapping table with CI schema validation
- Managed GitLab CI/CD pipelines and coordinated production releases with approval-driven workflows
Full-Stack Web Developer (Part Time)
Avanade
Key Achievements
- Partnered with Avanade on university-industry project to design and deploy Dialogue Hub using Azure tools
- Built and deployed services within Avanade's enterprise Azure environment
- Documented architectural decisions and followed structured DevOps workflows
- Developed accessible chatbot platform for community café supporting visual and auditory impairments
Software Engineering Intern
Ergun Holding - Koda Technologies
Key Achievements
- Developed Garanti Barter website and SQL-based database for 200+ companies using MVC architecture
- Implemented .NET and Entity Framework for full-stack development
- Shadowed full-stack team on 9-month B2B product for 500+ users
- Gained experience in enterprise software development and database management
Featured Projects
Dialogue Hub
An accessible chatbot platform for community café supporting people with visual and auditory impairments. Features screen reader support, font-size adjustment, high-contrast mode, and dyslexia-friendly options.
UniMenti
A mentorship web app for high school students built with MVC principles. Features authentication, search, filtering, and SQL storage for connecting students with mentors.
Patient Data Management System
Web system for uploading CSVs, converting to JSON, displaying patient profiles, and visualizing metrics. Built with Java and Maven following MVC architecture.
Horizon
A Python-based project showcasing data analysis and machine learning capabilities. Features data processing and visualization using modern Python libraries.
J.P. Morgan Virtual Experience
Used JPMorgan's Perspective to render live trading data in interactive graphs. Fixed broken local repository setup and gained experience with financial data visualization.
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Technical Focus Areas
I specialize in full-stack development, accessibility design, and enterprise software solutions. My expertise spans from high-frequency trading systems to accessible web applications, with a particular focus on creating inclusive and efficient solutions that make technology accessible to everyone.
Get In Touch
Let's Connect
I'm always interested in new opportunities and collaborations. Whether you have a question, want to discuss a project, or just want to say hello, feel free to reach out!