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Mustafa BAL
Senior Software Developer
Istanbul
Summary
A results-driven software developer with 20 years of experience in implementing advanced technology and business solutions in public and private sectors. Adept at coordinating with technical teams and stakeholders to manage large-scale projects and deployments
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages
Work History
Development Team Leader
Boutique Rugs
08.2022 - 03.2025
- Engineered end-to-end integrations with Shopify, Amazon, and other marketplaces to enhance product management and streamline order fulfillment processes
- Built responsive, data-driven frontend dashboards to provide real-time insights into sales performance, inventory levels, and operational metrics
- Leveraged technologies such as Spring Boot, Node.js, React, REST APIs, GraphQL, MariaDB, Swagger and Docker to create intuitive, high-performance user interfaces
- Automated key e-commerce workflows, including product listing sync, order tracking, and inventory updates, reducing manual effort and errors
- Partnered with cross-functional teams to ensure platform integrations aligned with business goals and technical requirements
Full Stack Software Developer
Boutique Rugs
01.2021 - 11.2022
- Designed and implemented seamless integrations between company DB with Shopify, Amazon, and other marketplaces to streamline product and order management and order processing
- Developed frontend web applications for internal dashboards, improving visibility into sales, inventory, and analytics
- Utilized Node.js, React, Laravel, REST APIs, GraphQL to build efficient, user-friendly interfaces
Developer
Unico Studio
01.2019 - 09.2020
- Designed and developed a complete turn-based online game using Unity and C# from concept to release
- Integrated Nakama Server and used LUA for server-side codes
- Implemented core gameplay mechanics, UI/UX, level design, and asset integration
- Optimized performance and debugged game logic to ensure a smooth player experience
- Integrated sound, animations, and visual effects to enhance immersion
Project Manager
Ankara Kaptan
10.2016 - 04.2019
- Led the development of business and operational processes, including the preparation, presentation, and monitoring of all supporting documentation
- Collaborated with a team to architect and implement the company’s IT infrastructure, supporting all core operations
- Spearheaded a blockchain-based project aimed at unifying boat owners, marina service providers, trainer captains, and maintenance teams into a single, integrated platform
- Co-developed a prototype mobile application to digitize and manage business contracts, designed to be scalable for future blockchain integration
- Utilized native Xcode for both frontend and backend development of the mobile application
Analysis Team Leader
PaneraTech
05.2018 - 01.2019
- Led the analysis team responsible for utilizing the in-house analytics platform, supporting the company’s core business operations
- Acted as the primary liaison between the analysis and software development teams to define and communicate requirements for internal tools
- Designed and initiated a company-wide regulation system project to serve as the foundational framework for all operational processes—from requirements gathering to customer reporting
Senior Associate
Undersecretariat for Defence Industries
01.2007 - 01.2016
- Oversaw all phases of multiple software-focused military projects, including requirements gathering, RFP preparation and publication, vendor evaluation, contract negotiation and award, and end-to-end project lifecycle management
- Gained a strong understanding of system development from the customer’s perspective, enhancing my ability to design solutions that directly address user needs
- This experience significantly strengthened my ability to capture requirements effectively and deliver purpose-driven, user-centric designs in my full-stack development work
Software Engineer
HAVELSAN AS
01.2005 - 01.2007
- Served as both a Test Engineer and Software Developer in the Peace Eagle Program (Airborne Early Warning and Control Aircraft), a high-profile defense project
- Worked under Havelsan, a subcontractor of Boeing, adhering to CMMI Level 5 process standards for software development and quality assurance
- Developed and tested components using Microsoft .NET (Visual C#) within a structured environment utilizing IBM Rational Tools for project management and version control
Education
B.Sc. - Computer Engineering
METU
10.2000 - 06.2005
M.Sc. - Cognitive Science
METU
Ankara 10.2006 - 01.2009
Skills
Microsoft NET
Visual C#
Unity
React
Nodejs
MySQL
Python
PHP
Laravel
SpringBoot
XCode
Accomplishments
- Ranked 255th in the nationwide Student Placement Examination (OSS)., 2000
- Ranked as finalist at Turkish Intelligence Foundation’s 2006 Games., 2006
- Silver Medal at National Math Competition., 2000
- Bronze Medal at International Math Project Competition., 1999
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
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Interests
Sailing
Languages
Turkish
English
Arabic
Timeline
Development Team Leader
Boutique Rugs
08.2022 - 03.2025
Full Stack Software Developer
Boutique Rugs
01.2021 - 11.2022
Developer
Unico Studio
01.2019 - 09.2020
Analysis Team Leader
PaneraTech
05.2018 - 01.2019
Project Manager
Ankara Kaptan
10.2016 - 04.2019
Senior Associate
Undersecretariat for Defence Industries
01.2007 - 01.2016
M.Sc. - Cognitive Science
METU
10.2006 - 01.2009
Software Engineer
HAVELSAN AS
01.2005 - 01.2007
B.Sc. - Computer Engineering
METU
10.2000 - 06.2005