Hi, I’m Ulaş Kılıçaslan, a software engineer based in Istanbul, Turkey. I have 4+ years of experience in Ruby on Rails and API integrations, delivering core application development and client-system integrations at Vispera, iyzico, and Goose Lab. I enjoy turning complex requirements into scalable, user-friendly solutions and I’m passionate about leveraging AI and cloud infrastructure to drive business value. I’m skilled at communicating technical concepts to diverse audiences, collaborating across teams, and driving innovation through CI/CD, infrastructure as code (Terraform), and cloud platforms (GCP/AWS).

Ulaş Kılıçaslan

Hi, I’m Ulaş Kılıçaslan, a software engineer based in Istanbul, Turkey. I have 4+ years of experience in Ruby on Rails and API integrations, delivering core application development and client-system integrations at Vispera, iyzico, and Goose Lab. I enjoy turning complex requirements into scalable, user-friendly solutions and I’m passionate about leveraging AI and cloud infrastructure to drive business value. I’m skilled at communicating technical concepts to diverse audiences, collaborating across teams, and driving innovation through CI/CD, infrastructure as code (Terraform), and cloud platforms (GCP/AWS).

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Hi, I’m Ulaş Kılıçaslan, a software engineer based in Istanbul, Turkey. I have 4+ years of experience in Ruby on Rails and API integrations, delivering core application development and client-system integrations at Vispera, iyzico, and Goose Lab. I enjoy turning complex requirements into scalable, user-friendly solutions and I’m passionate about leveraging AI and cloud infrastructure to drive business value.

I’m skilled at communicating technical concepts to diverse audiences, collaborating across teams, and driving innovation through CI/CD, infrastructure as code (Terraform), and cloud platforms (GCP/AWS).

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Language

Turkish
Fluent
English
Fluent

Work Experience

Software Developer at Goose Lab
May 1, 2025 - Present
Integrated a Ruby on Rails–based e-learning platform with Notion, enabling teachers to create, publish, and update exercises in real time with AI-powered features. Reviewed and optimized CI/CD pipelines, implementing trunk-based development practices. Contributed to the end-to-end development of a Rails-based RAG application leveraging Amazon Bedrock services. Reconfigured an existing GCP setup into Infrastructure as Code using Terraform, improving maintainability, scalability, and reproducibility of the environment.
Software Engineer at Vispera
June 1, 2022 - October 1, 2024
Developed and enhanced core Ruby on Rails applications, implementing API integrations with client systems. Authored comprehensive API documentation for client use, improving usability and understanding. Developed internal APIs for the Operations team, streamlining internal processes. Performed operational software tasks and collaborated across teams to ensure smooth integration processes. Integrated systems with SAP C4C and led the redesign of integration structures using the ELK stack, enhancing data processing and analysis capabilities.
Integration Specialist at iyzico
October 1, 2021 - May 1, 2022
Led API integration support for SMEs, enhancing client onboarding and satisfaction. Maintained and optimized integration clients across multiple languages (PHP, .NET, Node.js, Ruby). Developed comprehensive technical documentation and merchant guides to streamline integration processes. Collaborated with the sales team to communicate technical capabilities and solutions to potential clients. Demonstrated a proactive approach to enhancing system security and contributed to identifying potential security improvements.

Education

Bachelor's Degree at Gebze Technical University
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2023
Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Engineering at Gebze Technical University
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2023

Qualifications

GNU/Linux System Administration 1.0
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
GNU/Linux System Administration 1.5
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
Ruby on Rails Bootcamp
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
Ruby on Rails Bootcamp (Teaching Assistant)
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
GNU/Linux System Administration 1.0
January 1, 2019 - January 19, 2026
GNU/Linux System Administration 1.5
January 1, 2020 - January 19, 2026
Ruby on Rails Bootcamp
January 1, 2020 - January 19, 2026
Ruby on Rails Bootcamp (Teaching Assistant)
January 1, 2021 - January 19, 2026

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Computers & Electronics, Professional Services