I am a software engineer with over 20 years of experience delivering backend, cloud, and data-driven solutions. I design and implement end-to-end systems across gaming, finance, and enterprise applications, with a focus on scalable architectures and reliable delivery. I thrive in multinational teams, mentoring others and turning business goals into robust technical solutions. I enjoy exploring new technologies in .NET, Node.js, AWS, Azure, SharePoint, and microservices, always aiming to ship value and improve collaboration.

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I am a software engineer with over 20 years of experience delivering backend, cloud, and data-driven solutions. I design and implement end-to-end systems across gaming, finance, and enterprise applications, with a focus on scalable architectures and reliable delivery. I thrive in multinational teams, mentoring others and turning business goals into robust technical solutions. I enjoy exploring new technologies in .NET, Node.js, AWS, Azure, SharePoint, and microservices, always aiming to ship value and improve collaboration.

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I am a software engineer with over 20 years of experience delivering backend, cloud, and data-driven solutions. I design and implement end-to-end systems across gaming, finance, and enterprise applications, with a focus on scalable architectures and reliable delivery.

I thrive in multinational teams, mentoring others and turning business goals into robust technical solutions. I enjoy exploring new technologies in .NET, Node.js, AWS, Azure, SharePoint, and microservices, always aiming to ship value and improve collaboration.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert

Language

Turkish
Fluent
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Senior Software Engineer at Betsson Group
June 1, 2024 - September 30, 2025
Gaming backend development for gaming and sports data using AWS, Redis, RabbitMQ, and Kafka.
Senior Software Engineer at Microsoft
January 1, 2024 - April 30, 2024
Microsoft Development Center Estonia (MDCE) - Azure Communication Services Telco Messaging Team.
Senior Software Architect & Senior Developer at CCR (CCR Istanbul) Call / Contact Center Solutions
February 1, 2022 - January 31, 2024
CTI agent desktop applications and add-ons for Pure Connect, Pure Engage, and Pure Cloud; experience with ININ ICWS, Genesys Platform SDK; video call applications integrated with Genesys; video & audio calling; screen sharing; file sharing; text chat; co-browsing.
Software Architect & Senior Developer at Simternet
April 1, 2014 - February 1, 2022
Projects with SharePoint Platform and Microsoft technologies; integration with .NET, SQL Server, Oracle; WCF/WS-* based architecture; SharePoint-based portal solutions.
Senior Developer, Database (IT) at Simternet
October 1, 2005 - May 1, 2013
Development on Microsoft .NET, Microsoft Server Family, SQL Server, and Oracle; database design and development; data modeling; ERP-related tasks.
Developer & Partner at Yubis Software (IT)
July 1, 1998 - August 1, 2002
Development on Borland Delphi, Interbase, and SQL Server; Business Analyst responsibilities: gathering and analyzing customer requirements; preparing technical analyses; managing sales and relationships with third parties and customers.

Education

Information Technology Infrastructure at Çukurova University
January 1, 1995 - January 1, 1997
Information Technology at Istanbul University
January 11, 2030 - November 30, 2025

Qualifications

MCSD (.NET)
January 1, 2003 - November 30, 2025
Sectoral Solution of the Year Award – Microsoft Turkey
January 1, 2004 - November 30, 2025
High Honor Certificate – Turkish Education Foundation
January 1, 1997 - November 30, 2025
Special Scholarship for High-level Success – Turkish Education Foundation
January 1, 1996 - November 30, 2025

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Gaming, Financial Services, Telecommunications, Professional Services