about me

Hi! My name is Furkan Doğan, Software Engineer

I am a software developer, focused on web technologies. I have experience using some programming languages such as JavaScript and Python, in collaboration with HTML and CSS to build amazing and complex web sites; involving beautiful interfaces, client side logic (front-end), and server side logic (back-end). I have knowledge in Computer Science, Responsive Web Design, Object Oriented Programming, APIs and Microservices, Database Management, among others.

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Experience

May 2021 - Present

Lead Software Engineer

Haystack Analytics

  • - Spearheaded the migration and optimization of the entire analytics infrastructure, reducing dashboard load times from CloudFlare timeouts to under ~1 second, enabling efficient data- driven decision-making for engineering leaders.
  • - Developed and introduced new metrics to quantify engineering productivity, facilitating data- driven insights and decisions.
  • - Successfully managed a team of 6 developers, overseeing server setup, test and development infrastructure, and implementing automated CI/CD pipelines to streamline software development and deployment processes.
Dec 2020 - May 2021

Software Engineer

Bottomless

  • - Led bug resolution and system improvements, enhancing the reliability and efficiency of a smart subscription system.
  • - Developed and optimized web pages using React, Express.js, and MongoDB, delivering seamless user experiences.
  • - Implemented a fully automated data training pipeline utilizing AWS Sagemaker, S3, and CloudWatch, improving data analysis and modeling capabilities.
July 2019 - Dec 2020

Software Engineer

Neurocess Inc.

  • - As a founding engineer, pioneered the development of a real-time sensor system for injury prevention and training optimization.
  • - Ensured the system's security, reliability, and maintainability by configuring servers for real- time data collection and visualization.
  • - Developed machine learning models for data analysis and created a labeling application for datasets using Python and matplotlib.
  • - Implemented Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity between servers and sensors, enhancing data collection capabilities.
May 2019 - July 2019

Software Engineer

Quanimo

  • - Developed a video platform for medical students and an exam tracking system for primary and mid schools from scratch.
  • - Leveraged Java Spring Boot, PostgreSQL, and React to create robust and user-friendly applications.
June 2019 - August 2019

Back-End Developer Intern

Otsimo

  • - Contributed to various tasks, including generating weekly reports, transferring analytics data from MongoDB to BigQuery, and utilizing Go, gRPC, and protocol buffers.
  • - Assisted in improving user analytics and data processing, enhancing the overall data analysis infrastructure.
February 2017 - September 2017

Alexa Developer

Otsimo

  • - Developed and deployed multiple Alexa skills designed to help children learn numbers and letters by utilizing voice recognition capabilities.
June 2018 - December 2018

Software Engineer

Netas

  • - Contributed to the E-Tuzel (Central Registry System) project as a full-stack developer, focusing on the development of CRUD pages.
  • - Assisted in tracking team member productivity by contributing open-source project gitinspector.
  • - Gained experience in Java Spring Boot, Primefaces, and various database systems within a microservices architecture.
June 2018 - September 2018

Coop Intern

Netas

  • - Developed a CRUD web app by using java spring boot and PrimeFaces.

Education

2020 - 2022

Computer Engineering Master

Middle East Technical University

2014 - 2020

Computer Engineering

Middle East Technical University

  • - Co-Founder and Vice President at METU R&D Society, Vice President at IEEE METU
2009 - 2014

High School

Mardin Science High School

  • - Just an ordinary High School at some forgotten place of Turkey.

Skills

Main Tech

  • Go50%
    50%
  • Python50%
    50%
  • Java50%
    50%
  • Javascript50%
    50%
  • React50%
    50%
  • React Native50%
    50%
  • PostgreSQL50%
    50%
  • MongoDB50%
    50%
  • GIT50%
    50%

Overall

50%
Web Development
50%
Database Management
50%
System Design

Reading List