I'm a software developer and open-source enthusiast focused on building practical, scalable web and cross-platform tools. I enjoy turning ideas into useful products, collaborating with the community, and learning new technologies. I'm currently contributing to FolderHost, building a documentation website, and exploring full-stack development with React, TypeScript, Go, SQLite, and Docker.

Mert Sami

I'm a software developer and open-source enthusiast focused on building practical, scalable web and cross-platform tools. I enjoy turning ideas into useful products, collaborating with the community, and learning new technologies. I'm currently contributing to FolderHost, building a documentation website, and exploring full-stack development with React, TypeScript, Go, SQLite, and Docker.

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I’m a software developer and open-source enthusiast focused on building practical, scalable web and cross-platform tools. I enjoy turning ideas into useful products, collaborating with the community, and learning new technologies.

I’m currently contributing to FolderHost, building a documentation website, and exploring full-stack development with React, TypeScript, Go, SQLite, and Docker.

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Work Experience

Software Engineer / Open Source Contributor at FolderHost
January 1, 2025 - Present
Developed an open-source self-hosted alternative to Nextcloud used by hundreds of users. Built a documentation website with VitePress (folderhost.org). Implemented CI/CD pipelines and conventional commit practices for maintainable code. Tech stack included React.js, TypeScript, JavaScript, Go, SQLite, GitHub Actions, Vite, TailwindCSS, Git, WebSocket, Axios and Docker.
Software Developer (Chess Game) at Personal Project
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
Built a chess game with own algorithms, integrated CI/CD, and implemented core chess features. Practiced deep OOP by modeling chess entities and interactions.
Software Developer (Various Projects) at Personal / Freelance Projects
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2025
Worked on multiple projects including Insurance App (Electron.js, SQLite, HTML/CSS/JS), Forum Website (React.js, Go, unit tests, TailwindCSS, TypeScript), Snake Game (C#, CLI), Simple Drawing Board (HTML/CSS/JS), Simple World Defender (Java, Minecraft server plugin) and Chat Rooms (React.js, Node.js, Express.js, Socket.io).

Education

Certificate (IT Skills and Career Training) at National Program IT Skills and Career Training of the Ministry of Education and Science (MES)
January 1, 2023 - January 21, 2026
Diploma in Software Engineering at Software Engineering High School SU “Hristo Botev”
January 1, 2024 - January 21, 2026

Qualifications

Certificate in IT Skills and Career Training (MES National Program)
January 1, 2023 - January 21, 2026

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Computers & Electronics, Media & Entertainment, Education

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