I started in Biomedical Engineering in Turkey and discovered software development through my coursework. After relocating to the UK, I pursued formal training and internships, successfully pivoting into the tech industry. Today, I am a Frontend Software Engineer with 3+ years of experience, specializing in high-performance, scalable web applications using React.js and Next.js. I’m proficient in REST API integration and thrive in Agile environments, with foundational knowledge of Java and Spring Boot for effective full-stack collaboration. I enjoy turning ideas into polished user interfaces, collaborating across teams, and continuously learning new technologies. I’m open to opportunities in Belfast and the wider UK, and I’m eager to contribute to ambitious projects with a focus on maintainable code, strong UX, and measurable impact.

Funda Gungor Alkan

I started in Biomedical Engineering in Turkey and discovered software development through my coursework. After relocating to the UK, I pursued formal training and internships, successfully pivoting into the tech industry. Today, I am a Frontend Software Engineer with 3+ years of experience, specializing in high-performance, scalable web applications using React.js and Next.js. I’m proficient in REST API integration and thrive in Agile environments, with foundational knowledge of Java and Spring Boot for effective full-stack collaboration. I enjoy turning ideas into polished user interfaces, collaborating across teams, and continuously learning new technologies. I’m open to opportunities in Belfast and the wider UK, and I’m eager to contribute to ambitious projects with a focus on maintainable code, strong UX, and measurable impact.

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I started in Biomedical Engineering in Turkey and discovered software development through my coursework. After relocating to the UK, I pursued formal training and internships, successfully pivoting into the tech industry. Today, I am a Frontend Software Engineer with 3+ years of experience, specializing in high-performance, scalable web applications using React.js and Next.js. I’m proficient in REST API integration and thrive in Agile environments, with foundational knowledge of Java and Spring Boot for effective full-stack collaboration.

I enjoy turning ideas into polished user interfaces, collaborating across teams, and continuously learning new technologies. I’m open to opportunities in Belfast and the wider UK, and I’m eager to contribute to ambitious projects with a focus on maintainable code, strong UX, and measurable impact.

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Language

English
Fluent
Turkish
Fluent

Work Experience

Frontend Developer at InovaForce
January 1, 2025 - June 30, 2025
Developed customizable UI components and transitioned styling from legacy CSS to SCSS to boost developer efficiency and shorten development cycles.
Intern at Nobel Learning PBC
July 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
Gained experience in analytical thinking and teamwork through various group projects and completed professional development courses.
Full Stack Developer Intern at Speedyli
June 1, 2023 - March 1, 2024
Improved full-stack features, built and enhanced React.js and Next.js interfaces, and created RESTful API integrations for seamless communication.
Frontend Software Engineer at Finaghy IT Consultancy
July 1, 2025 - Present
Developed and maintained scalable React.js applications for consultancy client projects; built reusable and modular component architecture to improve maintainability and development efficiency; integrated RESTful APIs with authentication flows and protected routes; collaborated with backend teams to define API contracts and validate request/response structures; optimized performance using lazy loading, memoization, and structured state management; debugged cross-layer issues between frontend logic and backend endpoints; contributed to architectural decisions ensuring scalability and clean project structure.
Frontend Developer at InovaForce
March 1, 2024 - May 31, 2025
Built a library of 15+ reusable React components, standardizing design and speeding up feature development; refactored CSS into organized SCSS with centralized variables and mixins for maintainable and consistent styles; created Next.js page templates for common layouts, reducing boilerplate and ensuring UI consistency; worked in an Agile environment with 2-week sprint cycles to deliver responsive, user-focused interfaces.
Full Stack Developer Intern at Full Stack Developer Bootcamp
February 1, 2023 - January 31, 2024
Improved full-stack features contributing to scalable and high-performance application architecture; built React.js and Next.js interfaces with full CRUD functionality, delivering responsive, reusable, and maintainable components; created RESTful API integrations for seamless communication between front-end and back-end; implemented centralized state management with Redux to improve performance and maintainability; applied Bootstrap, Tailwind CSS, and media queries to create consistent, accessible, and responsive UIs; followed Agile/Scrum and SDLC methodologies to deliver features on schedule and maintain organized development workflows.

Education

B.Sc. Biomedical Engineering at Afyon Kocatepe University
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2018
B.Sc. in Biomedical Engineering at Afyon Kocatepe University
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2018
B.Sc. Biomedical Engineering at Afyon Kocatepe University, Turkey
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2018

Qualifications

SheCodes Plus, Basic – Frontend Development
January 1, 2022 - December 4, 2025
Full Stack Developer Bootcamp
January 1, 2024 - December 4, 2025
Professional Scrum Master
January 1, 2025 - December 4, 2025
SheCodes Plus
January 1, 2022 - June 19, 2026
Full Stack Developer Bootcamp
January 1, 2024 - June 19, 2026
Professional Scrum Master
January 1, 2025 - June 19, 2026

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Education, Healthcare, Professional Services
    School Management Website

    – Engineered a full-stack application using Java, Spring Boot, and React, implementing 4 core CRUD operations
    and building RESTful APIs to ensure efficient and structured data management across the system.
    – Used Redux for centralized state management in the React frontend, improving data flow consistency and boosting
    overall application performance by approximately 20–30%.
    – Ensured a fully responsive and user-friendly interface by using 10+ media queries, Bootstrap components, and
    multiple NPM packages, achieving consistent usability across 3 primary device types (mobile, tablet, desktop).
    – Followed structured development practices by participating in daily Scrum meetings and adhering to 5 SDLC
    phases, supporting accurate progress tracking, team alignment, and high-quality software delivery.

    Alkan Foreign Trade Website

    – Produced a corporate website for Alkan Foreign Trade featuring 6+ core pages (Home, About Us, Services, Products,
    Contact, Inquiry Form) to clearly present the company’s international trade operations and corporate identity.
    – Designed a 100% responsive and SEO-optimized interface, improving usability across 3 primary device
    categories (mobile, tablet, desktop) and strengthening brand credibility.
    – Structured a modular architecture with 10+ reusable components, enabling fast content updates and scalable future
    expansion without structural redesign.
    – Integrated a client inquiry system that streamlines communication by consolidating 1 centralized form to handle
    customer requests efficiently and support lead-generation processes.

    Ozkapan Website

    – Developed a modern e-commerce web application using Next.js, implementing SSR and SSG for high performance,
    improved SEO, and scalable architecture.
    – Planned and structured the application with a clean, modular, and maintainable architecture, focusing on usability
    and efficient development practices.
    – Built responsive UI components to ensure a consistent and streamlined user experience across all devices.
    – Utilized Sass (SCSS) to create reusable, organized, and scalable style components for improved maintainability and
    design flexibility.