Afşin Çelik
Senior Software Engineer
Istanbul
Summary
I am a Project Manager and Senior Software Engineer at ARDIC, an innovator company in Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) and Manufacturing Execution System (MES) solutions.
I am passionate about creating innovative and effective solutions that optimize the manufacturing processes, enhance the productivity and quality, and reduce the costs and risks. I work closely with project managers, developers, quality assurance, and customers to resolve technical issues, analyze data, coordinate installation, and define solution requirements. I also update old code bases to modern development standards, improving functionality and performance. I am a detail-oriented, organized, and meticulous employee who works at a fast pace to meet tight deadlines. I am also an enthusiastic team player who contributes to the company's success and supports my colleagues. I enjoy solving complex problems with an analytical and driven mindset, while producing impeccable code.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
18
18
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Project Manager
ARDIC
01.2024 - Current
- Delivering on MES project's key objectives with agreed budgets, timelines and standards.
- Using project management tools and techniques for positive, successful outcomes. (Azure DevOps, Jira)
- Evaluating client requirements, building strategy to manage and achieve milestones and quality KPIs.
Senior Software Engineer
ARDIC
11.2022 - Current
- Manufacturing Execution System(MES) Applications and Services
- Web interfaces, Services' APIs, Custom Live Screens and Reports for Monitoring Effectiveness
- Worked with project managers, developers, quality assurance and customers to resolve technical issues.
- Analyzed data to coordinate installation of new systems or modification of existing systems.
- Updated old code bases to modern development standards, improving functionality.
- Collaborated with clients to define solution requirements.
Economist
01.2015 - Current
- Developing myself in financial literacy, cryptocurrency, trading and technical analysis.
Professional Photographer
Freelance
01.2015 - Current
- Photographed Drift, F1 and Rally races held in Turkey
- Photographed Opel's new generation cars (2022) / worked with Best Time Agency
- Photographed F1 Turkish Grand Prix 2020
- Photographed Redbull Car Park Drift World Final 2019
- Photographed WRC Rally Turkey Marmaris 2018
- Used digital editing techniques, Adobe PS and LR to improve colour, composition and intensity of images.
- (https://www.instagram.com/afsincelik)
- (http://www.afsincelik.com)
Software Development Manager
ARDIC
09.2019 - 01.2022
- Led Device Team of 5 developers in analysis and rebuild of software from beginning design through completion.
- Designed software architecture for devices (Android Framework Extensions, IoT, Mobile Device
- Worked with the Cloud Team to create new services and enhance existing products quality
- Reviewed code to check compliance with company coding guidelines.
- Delivered project reports and milestone updates to supervisor.
- Collaborated with senior leadership to define requirements and build projects that achieved or exceeded corporate plans.
Senior Software Engineer
ARDIC
07.2015 - 08.2019
- Android Mobile Device Management: Responsible for Modiverse Android Device Management Application (Built Android Framework Extension functions, Samsung Knox entegrations and Android APIs)
- IoT: Edge Processing, Complex Event Processing Applications for various industries and fields
- Application UI/UX (Adobe XD)
- Promoted technical leadership to entry-level and junior engineers in complex enterprise system environment.
Software Engineer
Spark Bilgi İşlem Sistemleri A.Ş
02.2010 - 07.2015
- Worked with software development and testing team members to design and develop robust solutions to meet client requirements for functionality, scalability, and performance.
- Online Exam Software Development / .NET, SQL, JS, C#
- IT / Web Server Management
- Checks and Promissory Notes Systems for Banks / .NET, SQL, JS, C#
- IoT (Sensor Data Portal Software) / PHP, MySQL, JS
- Analyzed data to coordinate installation of new systems or modification of existing systems.
- Maintained existing software systems by identifying and correcting software defects.
- Updated old code bases to modern development standards, improving functionality.
Education
Bachelor of Science (BSc) - Computer Science
Yeditepe University
Istanbul, 34 09.2004 - 06.2010
Bachelor’s Degree - Economics
Anadolu University
Istanbul, 34 09.2004 - 06.2015
Associate's degree - Computer Programming, Specific Applications
Ege University
Izmir, 35 09.2001 - 06.2003
Skills
Internet of Things (IoT)
Timeline
Project Manager
ARDIC
01.2024 - Current
Senior Software Engineer
ARDIC
11.2022 - Current
Software Development Manager
ARDIC
09.2019 - 01.2022
Senior Software Engineer
ARDIC
07.2015 - 08.2019
Economist
01.2015 - Current
Professional Photographer
Freelance
01.2015 - Current
Software Engineer
Spark Bilgi İşlem Sistemleri A.Ş
02.2010 - 07.2015
Bachelor of Science (BSc) - Computer Science
Yeditepe University
09.2004 - 06.2010
Bachelor’s Degree - Economics
Anadolu University
09.2004 - 06.2015
Associate's degree - Computer Programming, Specific Applications
Ege University
09.2001 - 06.2003