Hi, I'm Atakan Karacali, a Senior Frontend Developer based in Riga, Latvia. I’ve spent 5+ years building fast, scalable web apps and SaaS products, specializing in React, TypeScript, and crafting AI-enhanced user experiences. I care about clean architecture, smooth CI/CD workflows, and reliable cloud deployments. I’ve led frontend teams and shipped polished products that users love. I’m open to B2B contracts and have no visa restrictions for the EU.

Atakan Karacali

Hi, I'm Atakan Karacali, a Senior Frontend Developer based in Riga, Latvia. I’ve spent 5+ years building fast, scalable web apps and SaaS products, specializing in React, TypeScript, and crafting AI-enhanced user experiences. I care about clean architecture, smooth CI/CD workflows, and reliable cloud deployments. I’ve led frontend teams and shipped polished products that users love. I’m open to B2B contracts and have no visa restrictions for the EU.

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Hi, I’m Atakan Karacali, a Senior Frontend Developer based in Riga, Latvia. I’ve spent 5+ years building fast, scalable web apps and SaaS products, specializing in React, TypeScript, and crafting AI-enhanced user experiences.

I care about clean architecture, smooth CI/CD workflows, and reliable cloud deployments. I’ve led frontend teams and shipped polished products that users love. I’m open to B2B contracts and have no visa restrictions for the EU.

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Language

Turkish
Fluent
English
Advanced
Latvian
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Work Experience

Senior Frontend Developer at Bonapp Group
December 1, 2024 - Present
Led frontend architecture and mentored junior developers. Built a modular SaaS dashboard using React, TypeScript, and Next.js. Improved load speed by 30%, boosted user experience by 40%, and integrated key APIs.
QA & Performance Engineer at Aerones
December 1, 2024 - September 3, 2025
Tested APIs and UI workflows weekly with Postman and custom scripts. Integrated New Relic for monitoring and automated QA workflows, increasing efficiency by 25%.
Full Stack Developer at VirtuDev
March 1, 2024 - September 3, 2025
Built web and desktop apps using Django, Twisted, React, and Electron. Containerized workflows with Docker, and optimized CI/CD pipelines.
Full Stack Developer at Call Center Studio
February 1, 2023 - September 3, 2025
Built SaaS features using Python (Django), ReactJS, and NumPy. Deployed apps to Google Cloud Platform, improved UX, and shipped features in agile sprints.
Junior Full Stack Developer at Nebula
April 1, 2022 - September 3, 2025
Designed and developed a security dashboard using Node.js and AngularJS with TypeScript. Led migration from legacy JavaScript to TypeScript.
Senior Frontend Developer at BONAPP GROUP
December 1, 2024 - Present
Led frontend architecture and mentored junior developers. Built a modular SaaS dashboard with React, TypeScript, and Next.js. Improved load speed by 30%, boosted UX by 40%, and integrated key APIs. Coordinated cross-functional teams to deliver polished features on a tight timeline.
QA & Performance Engineer at AERONES
December 31, 2024 - October 6, 2025
Tested APIs and UI flows weekly with Postman and custom scripts. Integrated New Relic for monitoring and automated QA workflows, boosting efficiency by 25%.
Full Stack Developer at Virtu Dev Stockholm
March 31, 2024 - October 6, 2025
Built web & desktop apps using Django, Twisted, React, and Electron. Containerized workflows with Docker and optimized CI/CD pipelines.
Full-Stack Developer at Call Center Studio
February 28, 2023 - October 6, 2025
Built SaaS features using Python (Django), ReactJS, and NumPy. Deployed apps to Google Cloud Platform, improved UX, and shipped features in agile sprints.
Junior Full-Stack Developer at Nebula Istanbul Bul
April 30, 2022 - October 6, 2025
Designed and developed a security dashboard using Node.js, Angular.js, and TypeScript. Led the migration from legacy JavaScript to TypeScript.
Senior Frontend Developer at BonApp Group
December 1, 2024 - Present
Led frontend architecture and mentored junior developers. Built a modular SaaS dashboard with React, TypeScript, and Next.js. Improved load speed by 30%, boosted UX by 40%, and integrated key APIs.
QA & Performance Engineer at Aerones
December 31, 2024 - October 6, 2025
Tested APIs and UI flows weekly with Postman and custom scripts. Integrated New Relic for monitoring and automated QA flows, boosting efficiency by 25%.
Full Stack Developer at Virtu Dev Stockholm
March 31, 2024 - October 6, 2025
Built web & desktop apps using Django, Twisted, React, and Electron. Containerized workflows with Docker and optimized CI/CD pipelines.
Full-Stack Developer at Call Center Studio
February 28, 2023 - October 6, 2025
Built SaaS features using Python (Django), ReactJS, and NumPy. Deployed apps to GCP, improved UX, and shipped features in agile sprints.
Junior Full-Stack Developer at Nebula Istanbul
April 1, 2022 - October 6, 2025
Designed and developed a security dashboard using Node.js, Angular.js, and TypeScript. Led the migration from legacy JavaScript to TypeScript.
Senior Frontend Developer at BONAPP GROUP
December 1, 2024 - Present
Led frontend architecture and mentored junior developers. Built a modular SaaS dashboard with React, TypeScript, and Next.js. Improved load speed by 30%, boosted UX by 40%, and integrated key APIs.
QA & Performance Engineer at AERONES
December 31, 2024 - October 6, 2025
Tested APIs and UI flows weekly with Postman and custom scripts. Integrated New Relic for monitoring and automated QA flows, boosting efficiency by 25%.
Full Stack Developer at Virtu Dev Stockholm
March 31, 2024 - October 6, 2025
Built web and desktop apps using Django, Twisted, React, and Electron. Containerized workflows with Docker and optimized CI/CD pipelines.
Full-Stack Developer at Call Center Studio
February 28, 2023 - October 6, 2025
Built SaaS features using Python (Django), ReactJS, and NumPy. Deployed apps to GCP, improved UX, and shipped features in agile sprints.
Junior Full-Stack Developer at Nebula Istanbul
April 30, 2022 - October 6, 2025
Designed and developed a security dashboard using Node.js, Angular.js, and TypeScript. Led the migration from legacy JavaScript to TypeScript.
Senior Frontend Developer at Bonapp Group Riga
December 1, 2024 - Present
Led frontend architecture and mentored junior developers. Built a modular SaaS dashboard with React, TypeScript, and Next.js. Improved load speed by 30%, boosted UX by 40%, and integrated key APIs. Drove code quality and adoption of CI/CD practices.
QA & Performance Engineer at Aerones
December 31, 2024 - October 6, 2025
Tested APIs and UI flows weekly with Postman and custom scripts. Integrated New Relic for monitoring and automated QA flows, boosting efficiency by 25%.
Full Stack Developer at Virtu Dev Stockholm
March 31, 2024 - October 6, 2025
Built web and desktop apps using Django, Twisted, React, and Electron. Containerized workflows with Docker and optimized CI/CD pipelines.
Full-Stack Developer at Call Center Studio
February 28, 2023 - October 6, 2025
Built SaaS features using Python (Django), ReactJS, and NumPy. Deployed apps to Google Cloud Platform, improved UX, and shipped features in agile sprints.
Junior Full-Stack Developer at Nebula Istanbul
April 30, 2022 - October 6, 2025
Designed and developed a security dashboard using Node.js, Angular.js, and TypeScript. Led migration from legacy JavaScript to TypeScript.

Education

Master of Business Informatics at Riga Technical University
January 1, 2025 - September 3, 2025
Pre-Master's Foundation at Riga Technical University
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
B. Sc. in Computer Engineering at Trakya University
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2021
Master of Business Informatics at Riga Technical University
January 1, 2025 - October 6, 2025
Pre-Master’s Foundation at Riga Technical University
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
B. Sc. in Computer Engineering at Trakya University
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2021
Master of Business Informatics at Riga Technical University
January 1, 2025 - October 6, 2025
Pre-Master's Foundation at Riga Technical University
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
B. Sc. in Computer Engineering at Trakya University
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2021
Master of Business Informatics at Riga Technical University
January 1, 2025 - October 6, 2025
Pre-Master's Foundation at Riga Technical University
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
B.Sc. in Computer Engineering at Trakya University
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2021
Master of Business Informatics at Riga Technical University
January 1, 2025 - October 6, 2025
Pre-Master’s Foundation at Riga Technical University
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering at Trakya University
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2021

Qualifications

Cisco CyberOps Associate - Cisco CyberOps Certification
January 11, 2030 - September 3, 2025
Duolingo English Test (CEFR B2)
January 11, 2030 - September 3, 2025
DET Certificate
January 11, 2030 - September 3, 2025
Cisco CyberOps Associate
January 11, 2030 - October 6, 2025
Duolingo English Test (CEFR B2)
January 11, 2030 - October 6, 2025
Cisco CyberOps Associate
January 11, 2030 - October 6, 2025
Duolingo English Test (CEFR B2) DET Certificate
January 11, 2030 - October 6, 2025
Cisco CyberOps Associate
January 11, 2030 - October 6, 2025
Duolingo English Test (CEFR B2)
January 11, 2030 - October 6, 2025
DET Certificate
January 11, 2030 - October 6, 2025
Cisco CyberOps Associate
January 11, 2030 - October 6, 2025
Duolingo English Test (CEFR B2) DET Certificate
January 11, 2030 - October 6, 2025

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment