I'm a developer who specializes in front end development from Istanbul I build interactive, aesthetic, and performant web experiences — combining a designer’s eye with an engineer’s mind.

Naz Özkan

I'm a developer who specializes in front end development from Istanbul I build interactive, aesthetic, and performant web experiences — combining a designer’s eye with an engineer’s mind.

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I’m a developer who specializes in front end development from Istanbul

I build interactive, aesthetic, and performant web experiences — combining a designer’s eye with an engineer’s mind.

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Language

Turkish
Fluent
English
Advanced
Macedonian
Advanced

Work Experience

Freelance Full Stack Developer
March 1, 2025 - Present
Built and deployed full-stack web applications using the MERN stack (MongoDB, Express.js, React.js, Node.js). Designed and implemented RESTful APIs with Express and Node.js for seamless frontend-backend communication. Developed responsive and dynamic user interfaces using React, React Hooks, and functional components. Utilized MongoDB for schema design and efficient data modeling. Handled authentication and authorization (JWT, OAuth) for secure user access control. Integrated third-party services and APIs. Deployed applications on cloud platforms such as Vercel, Netlify, and Render; used MongoDB Atlas for cloud database hosting. Employed Git and GitHub for version control, managing branches, pull requests, and code reviews. Worked with libraries and tools like Context API, React Query, Tailwind CSS, and Mongoose.
Front End Developer at yeksoftware
July 10, 2025 - August 18, 2025
Developed responsive user interfaces by converting design into functional code using React and JavaScript. Integrated real-time chat functionality using Socket.io, including room creation and messaging logic. Used Redux for efficient state management across complex components. Collaborated with backend developers to consume and integrate APIs effectively. Worked in an Agile environment, actively participating in daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives following Scrum methodology. Collaborated closely with cross-functional team members including backend developers, designers, and QA engineers to ensure smooth and efficient development processes.
Web Developer at mgdesign
March 1, 2025 - August 18, 2025
Developed a responsive company website using HTML, CSS, and vanilla JavaScript, and GSAP fully tailored to evolving design requirements. Collaborated closely with stakeholders to deliver functional prototypes that visually reflected each iteration of the design process. Translated creative ideas and sketches into live, interactive UI components to help visualize product concepts in real-time. Built and deployed the website to production, ensuring performance optimization and cross-browser compatibility. Delivered pixel-perfect implementations of design mockups, adapting quickly to ongoing visual feedback and revisions.
Industrial Design Intern at Sampler Studio & Hamm Design
June 1, 2024 - August 18, 2025
Worked on digital product designs including websites and branding projects at Sampler. Created digital assets for physical products including 3D modeling, rendering, and visualizations at Hamm Design.

Education

Industrial Product Design at Istanbul Technical University
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2024

Qualifications

Web Developer Bootcamp by Colt Steele
January 11, 2030 - August 18, 2025
100 Days Of Code by Maximilian Schwarzmüller
January 11, 2030 - August 18, 2025
Advanced React by Scrimba
January 11, 2030 - August 18, 2025
React Warriors: Front-End Revolution Workshop
January 11, 2030 - August 18, 2025

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Manufacturing, Other