Yousef Salameh
Software Engineer
Istanbul
Summary
I graduated in September 2024 and am currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Computer Engineering at Karabuk University. I specialize in backend web development and am expanding my expertise in frontend development to become a full-stack web developer.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
1
1
Language
Work History
UI Graphic Designer
Palestinian Students Union in Turkey
06.2024 - Current
Worked as a Video Producer and Social Media Manager for Palestine National Team in Turkey, responsible for video production, editing, and managing social media platforms. Focused on sports content creation, team branding, and audience engagement.
Back-End Developer
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04.2024 - Current
Worked as a Back-End Developer at Expand, contributing to server-side development, database handling, API creation, and system optimization to ensure scalable and stable applications.
Freelance Web Developer
12.2023 - Current
- Developed and maintained web applications using PHP and Laravel.
- Designed and implemented backend solutions for car rental and hotel booking platforms.
UI Designer
Expand
05.2024 - 08.2025
Designed the user interface for Expand AI using Figma, focusing on a modern, clean UI tailored for an AI-powered web platform. The work included layout design, visual hierarchy, and user-friendly interaction patterns to enhance the overall user experience.
Intern
HET Software Company
07.2023 - 08.2023
- Gained hands-on experience in Laravel framework and backend development.
- Worked with a professional team to optimize system performance.
Graphic Designer & Video Editor
06.2024 - 12.2022
- Designed engaging sports-related content for Instagram using Canva.
- Edited and produced high-quality sports videos for social media.
- Managed video editing for personal YouTube channel, ensuring dynamic and compelling content.
Education
Master’s Degree - Computer Engineering
08-2026
I am focusing on developing my skills in software development, and my master's thesis will be on SEO with AI.
Full-Stack Development
09-2026
Currently learning Full-Stack Development with MEC Academy
Bachelor - Computer Engineering
09.2024
- Bachelor’s in Computer Engineering (Sep 2020 – Sep 2024)
- Marketing Management – Karabuk University (2021)
- Entrepreneurship – Karabuk University (2022)
- Visionary Leadership – Karabuk University (2023)
- Basic R Programming Language – Karabuk University (2024)
Skills
Backend Development – PHP, Laravel
Frontend Development – HTML, CSS, JavaScript
Software Development – C, C#, Java (OOP), R
Content creator
Graphic Design –designing photos using Canva and AI
Video Producer
Content Moderator
Certification
Developed and launched Car Rental and Hotel Booking Websites, integrating secure payments, user authentication, and an intuitive UI.
Timeline
UI Graphic Designer - Palestinian Students Union in Turkey
06.2024 - Current
Graphic Designer & Video Editor -
06.2024 - 12.2022
UI Designer - Expand
05.2024 - 08.2025
Back-End Developer - Expand
04.2024 - Current
Freelance Web Developer -
12.2023 - Current
Intern - HET Software Company
07.2023 - 08.2023
Karabuk University - Bachelor, Computer Engineering
Karabuk University - Master’s Degree, Computer Engineering
MEC Academy - , Full-Stack Development
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
AI Interactions: Skilled in using AI tools and prompts to enhance work processes and problem-solving.