Hi, I’m Atilla Baspinar, a Senior Frontend / Full-Stack Engineer and Technical Lead with over 7 years of experience delivering enterprise-grade web applications. I specialize in React, Next.js, TypeScript, and modern frontend architectures, with backend experience in Node.js and NestJS. I enjoy turning complex problems into scalable, maintainable systems and collaborating with product and UX teams to ship value. I’ve led small to mid-size teams, built design systems, mentored engineers, and contributed to architecture decisions in cross-functional setups across German and international companies. I’m comfortable in fast-paced environments, advocate for high-quality code, and continuously seek opportunities to learn and improve.

Atilla Baspinar

Hi, I’m Atilla Baspinar, a Senior Frontend / Full-Stack Engineer and Technical Lead with over 7 years of experience delivering enterprise-grade web applications. I specialize in React, Next.js, TypeScript, and modern frontend architectures, with backend experience in Node.js and NestJS. I enjoy turning complex problems into scalable, maintainable systems and collaborating with product and UX teams to ship value. I’ve led small to mid-size teams, built design systems, mentored engineers, and contributed to architecture decisions in cross-functional setups across German and international companies. I’m comfortable in fast-paced environments, advocate for high-quality code, and continuously seek opportunities to learn and improve.

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Hi, I’m Atilla Baspinar, a Senior Frontend / Full-Stack Engineer and Technical Lead with over 7 years of experience delivering enterprise-grade web applications. I specialize in React, Next.js, TypeScript, and modern frontend architectures, with backend experience in Node.js and NestJS. I enjoy turning complex problems into scalable, maintainable systems and collaborating with product and UX teams to ship value.
I’ve led small to mid-size teams, built design systems, mentored engineers, and contributed to architecture decisions in cross-functional setups across German and international companies. I’m comfortable in fast-paced environments, advocate for high-quality code, and continuously seek opportunities to learn and improve.

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Language

Turkish
Fluent
English
Advanced
German
Advanced

Work Experience

Senior Web Developer at AERQ
March 20, 2022 - March 1, 2025
Developed frontend application for time-critical IFE system, created a design system aligned with UX, and built the AERENA platform for user and content management (front and back end) enabling IFE system configuration. Managed multiple frontend and backend tasks in parallel, utilized Git and CI/CD with GitLab, and maintained applications on Azure Cloud with Kubernetes. Contributed to inter-application architecture decisions and mentored junior developers.
Full Stack Software Developer at Acrontum GmbH
April 1, 2020 - March 1, 2022
Developed frontend apps with Angular, RxJs, NgRx and CSS frameworks; built backend with Node, Express, Sequelize, TypeOrm and PostgreSQL; performed Docker-based deployments; utilized Git, Jira and Confluence for project workflow.
Senior Software Developer at ISRA Vision AG
February 1, 2018 - April 1, 2020
Led frontend web apps with Angular, Typescript, Bootstrap, Plotly.js, NgRx, RxJS and SignalR; contributed to mass-production defect reporting web apps using ASP.NET MVC, DevExpress, Razor, and JQuery; developed a User Management System with Angular.
Senior Software Developer at ISRA Vision AG
September 1, 2013 - February 1, 2018
Involved in developing big data reporting applications for mass production defect analysis; built REST services with ASP.NET Web API and web server with ASP.NET MVC, DevExpress, Razor; contributed to Colored Glass Inspection and other QT/C++ projects.
Senior Software Developer at Lely
November 1, 2009 - August 1, 2013
Completed embedded software for feeding robots and electronics boards running Linux and RTOS; implemented .NET WinForms/C# and QT/C++; developed motor control software in C++; worked with CANBus and Ethernet communications.
Software Developer at Airties Wireless
January 1, 2008 - September 1, 2008
Implemented Remote Management Protocol (TR-069) on modem software and customized IPTV software stack for Broadcom IPTV IC.
Software Developer at STMicroelectronics SA
April 1, 2005 - December 1, 2007
Software development in C/C++ with RTOS for an integrated digital TV processor; worked on DVB/ATSC stream decoding.
Researcher at TUBITAK
June 1, 1998 - April 1, 2005
Participated in security system, psychomotor and driving attitude tests, GPS control card implementation, and embedded software for home appliances.
Software Developer at KAREL Electronics
January 1, 1997 - June 1, 1998
Embedded software development for home appliances electronics and PCB design; microcontroller programming.
Senior Software Developer at AERQ (Lufthansa Technik & LG JV)
March 1, 2022 - March 1, 2025
Developed time-critical frontend applications for in-flight entertainment (IFE) systems. Designed and implemented a scalable design system in close collaboration with UX teams. Built the AERENA platform for user, content, and configuration management for IFE systems. Worked across multiple frontend and backend applications in a cross-functional team of 8–12 engineers, contributing to architectural decisions and inter-application communication strategies. Supported deployment and maintenance on Azure Kubernetes infrastructure. Actively mentored 2–3 junior and mid-level developers, conducted code reviews, and acted as a technical point of contact within the team.
Full - Stack Software Developer at Acrontum GmbH
April 1, 2020 - March 1, 2022
Developed complex frontend applications using Angular, RxJS, NgRx as part of an agile team of 4–8 developers, collaborating closely with product owners and UX designers. Implemented backend services with Node.js, Express, PostgreSQL, and ORM layers. Designed and consumed OpenAPI-based APIs with code generation. Managed containerized deployments using Docker. Worked in agile teams using Git, Jira, and Confluence.
Senior Software Developer at ISRA Vision AG
January 1, 2011 - September 1, 2013
(Istanbul) Led development activities for industrial analytics and inspection software in a cross-functional environment, collaborating with teams on frontend and backend components and integrating with existing enterprise solutions.
Software Developer at STMicroelectronics
January 1, 2005 - Present
Embedded systems software for digital TV and related hardware (C/C++, RTOS).
Researcher at TÜBİTAK
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 2005
Security systems & embedded software development.
Electronics Designer at Karel Telecom
January 1, 1996 - January 1, 1998
PCB Card design and microcontroller programming.

Education

B.Sc. at Ortadogu Teknik University
January 1, 1991 - January 1, 1996
B.Sc. Electrical & Electronics Engineering at Orta Dogu Technical University (METU), Ankara, Turkey
January 1, 1991 - January 1, 1996

Qualifications

TELC German B2 Certification
January 11, 2030 - December 16, 2025
TELC German B1 Certificate
January 11, 2030 - April 2, 2026

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Manufacturing