Ahmet Turan Kartal
Konak 464. St. ,Izmir, Turkey
Summary
Results-driven Backend Engineer with 6+ years of experience developing scalable web applications and robust RESTful APIs. Proficient in leveraging AWS cloud services to deliver efficient, cost-effective solutions. Skilled in multiple languages and frameworks, passionate about clean code, and dedicated to fostering collaborative, agile teams.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Software Engineer
Virtuagym
Amsterdam
02.2025 - Current
- Designed and developed full-stack scheduling calendar features, implementing robust Python-based backend services and dynamic Vue.js front-end components.
- Built and maintained comprehensive unit test suites to ensure code quality, reduce regressions, and accelerate delivery.
- Optimized application architecture and database interactions to improve system performance and scalability under increasing load.
- Refactored legacy modules and streamlined deployment processes, resulting in faster release cycles and more reliable releases.
- Partnered with product managers, UX designers, and QA engineers to gather requirements, prioritize features, and deliver high-impact functionality on schedule.
Mid – Senior Backend Engineer
QReal
Izmir
03.2022 - 02.2025
- Architected scalable RESTful APIs for the TRYO mobile app and internal services using Node.js, Express, and MongoDB in a microservices architecture.
- Deployed serverless AWS infrastructure (Lambda, API Gateway, SQS, SNS, CloudFront, Amplify) for high availability and cost efficiency.
- Applied security, monitoring, and error-handling best practices to maintain production-grade reliability.
- Collaborated with product and design teams to deliver backend solutions and enhance front-end interfaces for internal tools.
- Mentored junior engineers and championed CI/CD processes through thorough code reviews.
Backend Developer
Medianova
Izmir
09.2020 - 03.2022
Develop and launch cloud platform APIs for CDN usage and settings, enhancing operational data visibility and streamlining management. Leveraged Laravel and microservices to boost maintainability and scalability. Provided technical mentorship to junior developers, fostering collaboration and accelerating development cycles.
Backend Developer
Mediclack
Manisa
07.2019 - 07.2020
Built web applications with a proprietary Laravel-based CMS, automating workflows and improving data access. Developed company and e-commerce sites using the CMS. Partnered with front-end developers to ensure consistent data flow and seamless user experiences.
Part Time Full Stack Developer
Celal Bayar University
Manisa
11.2018 - 06.2019
Contributed to the development of frontend and backend systems, including graduate information and results disclosure systems for the students.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science Engineering
Celal Bayar University
Manisa, Turkey07.2020
Skills
- Backend development, API design, Microservices architecture
- Node JS, Typescript, Python, PHP, Laravel
- API Gateway, Lambda, EC2, SQS, SNS, S3, Amplify, Cloudfront, ElastiCache
- MongoDB, MySQL, PostgreSQL
- CI/CD, Docker, Kubernetes
- React, Next
- Agile methodologies, Team collaboration, Problem solving, Technical mentorship
Languages
Turkish
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Projects - Thesis Project 2
Earthquake Prediction with Recurrent Neural Networks - Celal Bayar University (Manisa, Turkey, 2020)
Employed a Recurrent Neural Network (RNN) for earthquake prediction, demonstrating proficiency in advanced deep learning techniques., Developed a machine learning model for earthquake prediction. Analyzed and visualized earthquake data to identify potential patterns and improve prediction accuracy.
Projects - Thesis Project 1
Web-Based Recipe Prediction Application - Celal Bayar University (Manisa, Turkey, 2020)
Collaboratively developed a web application utilizing machine learning to predict recipes based on user preferences., Implemented a machine learning model for recipe prediction, showcasing expertise in applying machine learning techniques to real-world problems., Created a RESTful API to handle recipe prediction requests, demonstrating strong back-end development skills.
Timeline
Software Engineer
Virtuagym
02.2025 - Current
Mid – Senior Backend Engineer
QReal
03.2022 - 02.2025
Backend Developer
Medianova
09.2020 - 03.2022
Backend Developer
Mediclack
07.2019 - 07.2020
Part Time Full Stack Developer
Celal Bayar University
11.2018 - 06.2019
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science Engineering
Celal Bayar University