I am an experienced frontend-heavy, full-stack developer with an interest in creating seamless user experiences. Over the years, I've developed a significant expertise in the React ecosystem, but I've also worked with other Javascript frameworks and libraries. I've collaborated with diverse, cross-functional, remote-first teams across various industries, delivering impactful web solutions. My background in startups, as both an individual contributor and a co-founder, gives me a strong foundation from which I can help shape amazing software that users love. Let's create something awesome together!

Meryem Yanar

I am an experienced frontend-heavy, full-stack developer with an interest in creating seamless user experiences. Over the years, I've developed a significant expertise in the React ecosystem, but I've also worked with other Javascript frameworks and libraries. I've collaborated with diverse, cross-functional, remote-first teams across various industries, delivering impactful web solutions. My background in startups, as both an individual contributor and a co-founder, gives me a strong foundation from which I can help shape amazing software that users love. Let's create something awesome together!

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I am an experienced frontend-heavy, full-stack developer with an interest in creating seamless user experiences. Over the years, I’ve developed a significant expertise in the React ecosystem, but I’ve also worked with other Javascript frameworks and libraries. I’ve collaborated with diverse, cross-functional, remote-first teams across various industries, delivering impactful web solutions. My background in startups, as both an individual contributor and a co-founder, gives me a strong foundation from which I can help shape amazing software that users love. Let’s create something awesome together!

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Experience Level

Expert

Language

English
Fluent
Turkish
Intermediate
Portuguese
Beginner
German
Beginner

Work Experience

Frontend Developer at LeadOn Sales
June 1, 2025 - June 1, 2025
Develop and maintain SaaS platform for sales representatives using React, Remix, Vite, Mantine UI, TailwindCSS. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement new features and drive sales optimization.
Freelance Web Developer at Self-Employed
November 1, 2023 - October 27, 2025
Design and build websites from scratch for diverse clients, handling hosting issues and feature implementation. Provide one-on-one modern web development instruction.
Frontend Developer at Wonderway
June 1, 2023 - June 1, 2023
Collaborated with design and product teams to ideate, plan, and build new features using React and styled-components. Maintained existing features as part of a small development team.
Frontend Developer at Kamion
February 1, 2022 - February 1, 2022
Sole frontend developer in 3-person team, planned and built redesigned customer-facing shipper platform and admin platform. Created custom component library based on atomic design principles using React, Redux, Next.js, Gatsby.
Co-Founder & Frontend Developer at Sharedrobes
June 1, 2021 - June 1, 2021
Collaborated with co-founders to develop revamped secondhand clothing sharing and rental marketplace.
Frontend Developer at Saloodo!
December 1, 2020 - December 1, 2020
Built and maintained digital freight platform as part of 3-5 person frontend team using React, Redux, Node.js, Next.js. Optimized sites for speed/performance, implemented internationalization including RTL language support. Performed code reviews in agile Scrum environment.
JavaScript Developer at Modash
December 1, 2018 - December 1, 2018
Built platform connecting brands and influencers using Vue.js, Node.js, Express, MongoDB.
Freelance JavaScript Developer at MindInn
July 1, 2018 - July 1, 2018
Designed and built questionnaire app using React.
Junior JavaScript Developer at Spechy
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018
Built real-time chat application for customer service using Node.js, Socket.io, Express, Redis, jQuery.

Education

Full Stack Web Development Bootcamp at Thinkful
October 1, 2017 - October 1, 2017
Master of Arts at Indiana University, Bloomington
March 1, 2016 - March 1, 2016
Bachelor of Arts at Reed College, Portland, Oregon
May 1, 2007 - May 1, 2007

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Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment