I am a passionate and seasoned software developer with an academic background, experienced in developing full-stack web applications and backend systems. I am skilled at writing clear, concise code that is easy to maintain and troubleshoot. I am able to work independently from remote locations or in office environments as needed by the company. My work experience spans freelancing in software development, academia as an assistant professor and research assistant in economics, and building AI-powered web applications using modern technologies. I enjoy integrating the latest tech trends and continuously enhancing my skills in development and teaching.…

Firat Yilmaz

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I am a passionate and seasoned software developer with an academic background, experienced in developing full-stack web applications and backend systems. I am skilled at writing clear, concise code that is easy to maintain and troubleshoot. I am able to work independently from remote locations or in office environments as needed by the company. My work experience spans freelancing in software development, academia as an assistant professor and research assistant in economics, and building AI-powered web applications using modern technologies. I enjoy integrating the latest tech trends and continuously enhancing my skills in development and teaching.…

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I am a passionate and seasoned software developer with an academic background, experienced in developing full-stack web applications and backend systems. I am skilled at writing clear, concise code that is easy to maintain and troubleshoot. I am able to work independently from remote locations or in office environments as needed by the company.

My work experience spans freelancing in software development, academia as an assistant professor and research assistant in economics, and building AI-powered web applications using modern technologies. I enjoy integrating the latest tech trends and continuously enhancing my skills in development and teaching.

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Skills

Experience Level

React JS
Expert
JavaScript
Expert
Node.js
Expert
C#
Expert
Express
Expert
GitHub
Expert
MongoDB
Expert
Python
Expert
.NET
Expert
SQL
Expert
TypeScript
Expert
Leadership
Intermediate
AngularJS
Intermediate
Socket.IO
Intermediate
Stripe
Intermediate
Tailwind
Intermediate
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Language

Turkish
Fluent
English
Advanced
German
Intermediate

Work Experience

Freelance Software Developer at Self-employed
January 1, 2022 - Present
Built and deployed full-stack web applications as personal projects using modern technologies such as React, Node.js, and MongoDB. Implemented responsive UI components and REST APIs, applying best practices in performance optimization, version control, and clean code. Explored and integrated authentication, database management, and cloud deployment workflows to simulate real-world freelance project scenarios.
Assistant Professor at Antalya Bilim Üniversitesi - Department of Economics
January 1, 2025 - August 26, 2025
Designed and delivered undergraduate and graduate-level economics courses, incorporating innovative teaching methods and technology to enhance student learning. Conducted original research in economics, producing peer-reviewed publications and presenting findings at academic conferences. Engaged in academic activities including participation in departmental committees, curriculum development, and program accreditation efforts.
Research Assistant at Antalya Bilim Üniversitesi - Department of Economics
January 1, 2021 - August 26, 2025
Collected, cleaned, and analyzed large economic datasets using statistical software such as R, Stata, or Python to support empirical research projects. Conducted literature reviews and synthesized academic findings to provide background support for ongoing economic research and publications. Prepared data visualizations, tables, and reports to assist in drafting research papers, presentations, and policy briefs.

Education

PhD at Akdeniz University
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2021
MSc at Akdeniz University
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2016
BSc at Bahçeşehir University
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2013

Qualifications

İstanbul Eğitim Akademi - .NET Fullstack Developer Bootcamp
January 1, 2025 - August 26, 2025
JavaScript Fullstack Developer
January 1, 2023 - August 26, 2025
Skilled Hub - Data Science&AI Development Bootcamp
March 9, 2025 - August 25, 2025

Industry Experience

Education, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Travel & Hospitality, Financial Services
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