Hi, I’m Hande Sena Yilmaz, a frontend and full‑stack developer with over two years of experience building web applications using JavaScript frameworks. I’m currently pursuing a Master of Science in Informatics at the Technical University of Munich and also engaging in AI/LLMs and academic research. I thrive in collaborative environments, adapt quickly, and bring strong communication and organizational skills to every project. I’ve built research-oriented web interfaces with React and Tailwind, led the design and implementation of LLM‑powered hybrid interview and visualization tools for AI research, and enjoy delivering polished, user‑centric software. I’m excited about opportunities in software engineering, AI‑driven product development, and research‑driven projects.

Hande Sena Yilmaz

Hi, I’m Hande Sena Yilmaz, a frontend and full‑stack developer with over two years of experience building web applications using JavaScript frameworks. I’m currently pursuing a Master of Science in Informatics at the Technical University of Munich and also engaging in AI/LLMs and academic research. I thrive in collaborative environments, adapt quickly, and bring strong communication and organizational skills to every project. I’ve built research-oriented web interfaces with React and Tailwind, led the design and implementation of LLM‑powered hybrid interview and visualization tools for AI research, and enjoy delivering polished, user‑centric software. I’m excited about opportunities in software engineering, AI‑driven product development, and research‑driven projects.

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Hi, I’m Hande Sena Yilmaz, a frontend and full‑stack developer with over two years of experience building web applications using JavaScript frameworks. I’m currently pursuing a Master of Science in Informatics at the Technical University of Munich and also engaging in AI/LLMs and academic research. I thrive in collaborative environments, adapt quickly, and bring strong communication and organizational skills to every project.

I’ve built research-oriented web interfaces with React and Tailwind, led the design and implementation of LLM‑powered hybrid interview and visualization tools for AI research, and enjoy delivering polished, user‑centric software. I’m excited about opportunities in software engineering, AI‑driven product development, and research‑driven projects.

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Work Experience

Full-Stack Developer, Research Assistant at Goethe-Universität Frankfurt
April 1, 2025 - Present
Developing research web interfaces using React.js and Tailwind CSS. Leading the design and implementation of LLM-supported hybrid interview and visualization tools for the BM T research group.
Frontend Developer, Working Student at Checkturio
April 1, 2023 - April 1, 2025
Collaborated closely with customers to develop innovative solutions tailored to customer needs. Identified key areas for enhancing usability and effectiveness of the product.
Software Engineer at NanoMagnets Instruments
April 1, 2022 - September 1, 2022
Developed a mobile controller for the RAD AT project funded by the Defence Ministry. Maintained user interfaces for scientific instruments.
SAP Consultant, Intern at NTT DATA Solutions
June 1, 2021 - September 1, 2021
Learned the cutting-edge modules including ABAP, Fiori-UI5, and Hana Cloud. Contributed to the development of the CRM system used by SISecam.
Software Engineer, Intern at Ankara BT (Ankara Information Tech.)
June 1, 2020 - September 1, 2020
Gained foundational knowledge about Java and Spring.
Finding Unsupervised Pete at Technical University of Munich
April 1, 2024 - October 1, 2024
Funded by the Bavarian Ministry for Digital Affairs; contributed to ethical evaluation and user trials post-release in collaboration with TUM’s Policies & Technology Department. Developed an immersive VR experience to introduce students to AI capabilities and ethical implications of AI, particularly LLMs, in education. Built the entire Unity-based VR environment and integrated LLM-powered AI agents for real-time interaction. See the online demo.
Great Staff at Technical University of Munich
April 1, 2024 - August 1, 2024
Built a full-stack web application in collaboration with Itestra GmbH to match employee skills and availability to project requirements, optimizing staffing in corporate environments. Used the MERN stack and implemented a skill-match algorithm for efficient project staffing. Conducted end-to-end testing with Playwright.
Senior Design Project at Bilkent University
September 1, 2021 - May 1, 2022
DeePaint – An AI-powered Android application using Flask and Kotlin which supports smart photo editing. Developed ML algorithms for real-time image processing and enhancement.
SAP Consultant Intern at NTT DATA Business Solutions
June 1, 2021 - September 1, 2021
Learned the cutting-edge modules including ABAP, Fiori-UI5, and Hana Cloud. Contributed to the development of the CRM system used by SISecam.
Software Engineer Intern at Ankara BT (Ankara Information Tech.)
June 1, 2020 - September 1, 2020
Learned foundational knowledge about Java and Spring.
Senior Design Project - Deep Paint at Bilkent University
September 1, 2021 - May 1, 2022
An AI-powered Android application using Flask and Kotlin; developed ML algorithms for real-time image processing and enhancement.
Interdisciplinary Project - Finding Unsupervised Pete at Technical University of Munich
April 1, 2024 - October 1, 2024
Funded by the Bavarian Ministry for Digital Affairs; contributed to ethical evaluation and user trials post-release in collaboration with TUM’s Politics & Technology Department. Developed an immersive VR experience to introduce students to AI capabilities and ethical implications of LLMs, building a Unity-based VR environment and integrating LLM-powered AI agents for real-time interaction.
Practical Project - GREAT STAFF at Technical University of Munich
April 1, 2024 - August 1, 2024
Built a full-stack web application in collaboration with Itestra GmbH to match employee skills with project requirements, optimizing staffing in corporate environments. Implemented a skill-matching algorithm and conducted end-to-end testing.
Interdisciplinary Project at Technical University of Munich
April 1, 2024 - October 1, 2024
Funded by the Bavarian Ministry for Digital Affairs and presented at the TUM Think Tank Hackathon. Contributed to the ethical evaluation and user trials post-release in collaboration with TUM’s Policy & Technology Department. Developed an immersive VR experience to introduce students to the capabilities and ethical implications of AI, particularly LLMs, in education. Built the entire Unity-based VR environment and integrated LLM-powered AI agents for real-time user interaction. See the online demo.
Practical Project at Technical University of Munich
April 1, 2024 - August 1, 2024
The project received strong positive feedback and was considered for a startup initiative. Built a full-stack web application in collaboration with IteStr a GmbH to match employees' skills and availability to project requirements, optimizing staffing in corporate environments. MERN stack and a skill-match algorithm were implemented for efficient project–employee assignment. Conducted full frontend development and end-to-end testing with Playwright.

Education

Master of Science (M.S.C.) - Informatics at Technical University of Munich, Munich, Germany
October 1, 2022 - January 1, 2026
Bachelor of Science (B.S.C.) - Computer Science at Bilkent University, Ankara, Turkey
September 1, 2017 - June 1, 2022
Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Informatics at Technical University of Munich
October 1, 2022 - January 1, 2026
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Computer Science at Bilkent University
September 1, 2017 - June 1, 2022
Master of Science (M.Sc.) - Informatics at Technical University of Munich
October 1, 2022 - January 1, 2026
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) - Computer Science at Bilkent University, Ankara
September 1, 2017 - June 1, 2022

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

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