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Burak NAYIR
Senior C++ Developer
Istanbul
Summary
Senior C++ Developer with 3 years of experience in low-latency systems and high-performance software. Holds a Master’s degree in Computer Science with a focus on Machine Learning, providing a strong foundation in algorithmic thinking and data-driven approaches. Experienced in high-frequency trading (HFT) and low-latency infrastructures. Skilled in designing efficient, innovative solutions to complex technical problems. Seeking to leverage C++ expertise, system optimization, and parallel computing to contribute to cutting-edge international projects in trading and financial systems.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
5
5
Certifications
3
3
Languages
Work History
Senior C++ Developer
Tradeware Technology
11.2022 - Current
- Maintenance and optimization of a C++ low-latency trading system.
- Conversion of a C# high-frequency trading (HFT) system to C++.
- Extended the trading system to handle multiple market data feeds in parallel.
- Designed and implemented infrastructure to send and manage multiple orders simultaneously.
- Designed a low-latency ring buffer for high-performance data processing.
- Reduced compile time by optimizing build configurations with CMake.
- Built a modular C++ framework, enabling rapid integration with new cryptocurrency exchanges.
- Designed a high-performance bridge application, acting as a proxy for fast data distribution.
- Developed server and client applications using WebSocket, TCP, and UDP.
- Developed C++ applications for advanced PCAP analysis and network traffic inspection.
- Implemented a C++ application for FPGA communication in latency-sensitive environments.
- Optimized a trading system’s end-to-end latency from 100 µs to 75 µs, achieving this improvement even on low-capability AWS instances.
Research Engineer
TÜBİTAK
08.2020 - 11.2022
- Developed software to control motor drivers over TCP/IP using Python and MATLAB.
- Designed a PCIe control unit for communication between the FPGA and ARM using C++.
- Led a multitasking signal processing project, including IQ data capture (2 GB/s), direction-finding algorithms, AI integration, spectrum analysis, and GPS, using C++ and C.
- Applied deep learning techniques to signal processing workflows in Python.
- Implemented FFT algorithms efficiently using the C++ STL library.
- Executed multi-core parallel processing projects with MPI and C++.
- I built a real-time IQ data recorder with C++ and Qt.
Education
Master of Science - Computer Science
Istanbul Technical University
Istanbul, Turkey01.2024
Bachelor of Science - Electronic and Communication Engineering
Istanbul Technical University
Istanbul, Turkey01.2020
Skills
- C (Low-latency, Multithreading, STL, Boost)
- High-Frequency Trading (Market Data, Order Execution, Risk Control)
- Linux (System Programming, Bash, Networking)
- Networking (TCP, UDP, WebSocket, PCAP)
- Build Systems (CMake, Make)
- Machine Learning (PyTorch, Model Optimization, C Integration)
- Performance Optimization & Debugging
Websites
Certification
C++ Programming Language, Association of C and System Programmers
Interests
Software
C
Python
Go
C
Timeline
Senior C++ Developer
Tradeware Technology
11.2022 - Current
Research Engineer
TÜBİTAK
08.2020 - 11.2022
Master of Science - Computer Science
Istanbul Technical University
Bachelor of Science - Electronic and Communication Engineering
Istanbul Technical University