alper.sh

About Me

I'm a Computer Engineering graduate and Economics DM student at Koç University with a passion for software development, entrepreneurship, and innovation. I enjoy building applications that solve real-world problems and am constantly learning new technologies to expand my skill set.

Education

Bachelor of Science: Computer Engineering

Koç University, Istanbul

09/2021 – 06/2025

GPA: 3.75/4.00. Track Programs: Artificial Intelligence, Data Analytics, Cryptography-Security-Theory. Ranked 2012th in Nationwide University Entrance Exam among 2 million students.

Bachelor of Arts: Economics (Double Major)

Koç University, Istanbul

10/2022 – 01/2026

GPA: 3.84/4.00. Track Programs: Finance, Macroeconomic Policy and Financial Markets.

High School Diploma

Besiktas Ataturk Anatolian High School, Istanbul

Graduated

Graduation Grade: 95.88/100

Work Experience

Fullstack Developer

Codeway, Istanbul

08/2025 – Present

    Software Engineering Intern

    T-Fashion, Istanbul

    03/2025 – 06/2025

    • Built and maintained fullstack functionalities for the T-Fashion app, using React/Next.js on the frontend and TypeScript, GraphQL, and MongoDB on the backend, with AWS Lambda for serverless execution and AWS SQS for asynchronous task processing.

    Software Engineering Intern

    Albert Health, Istanbul

    08/2024 – 01/2025

    • Contributed to backend development of Albert application using microservices architecture
    • Built RESTful APIs and business logic using Spring Boot and JPA/Hibernate
    • Implemented event-driven communication patterns with Apache Kafka
    • Utilized Grafana and Graylog for application monitoring and logging
    • Learned authentication flows using Keycloak
    • Practiced deployment workflows with AWS and Rancher, utilized Docker and Kubernetes for containerized microservices

    Software Engineering Intern

    Softtech, Istanbul

    04/2024 – 07/2024

    • Contributed to the front-end development of Lokum application using React and Next.js
    • Enhanced user interfaces and improved application performance

    Software Engineering Intern

    Garanti BBVA Teknoloji, Istanbul

    07/2023 – 08/2023

    • Developed RESTful APIs (Java, Spring Framework, OracleSQL, gRPC)
    • Contributed to a Batch service by implementing data-organization algorithms and unit tests (JUnit/Mockito)

    Leadership & Activities

    Executive Board Member of Social Affairs Committee

    Marketing Club of Koç University

    05/2024 - 05/2025

    Spearhead the organization of social activities for 800+ club members, overseeing event planning, logistics and communication to create engaging and enjoyable experiences for all participants.

    Member of KWORKS Experience Program

    Koç University Entrepreneurship Research Center

    12/2023 – 02/2024

    Immersed in the KWORKS ecosystem, gaining hands-on experience in startup acceleration programs, collaborating directly with KWORKS experts.

    Member of BTM Kamp Program

    Bilgiyi Ticarilestirme Merkezi Istanbul

    10/2023 – 03/2024

    Participated in a program designed to support entrepreneurs in transforming innovative ideas into viable business models and becoming integral parts of the entrepreneurship ecosystem.

    Active Member

    Koç University Diving Club

    10/2021 - Present

    Traveled to various coastal regions in Turkey, honing scuba diving skills and exploring diverse marine ecosystems under the guidance of experienced instructors. Collaborated with club members to plan dive trips, prioritize safety protocols, and foster a shared passion for underwater exploration and marine conservation.

    Skills & Interests

    Programming Languages

    PythonJavaCJavaScriptTypeScriptGo (Beginner)

    Frontend

    ReactNext.jsHTMLCSSJavaScriptTypeScriptTailwind CSSMaterial UI

    Backend

    Spring FrameworkJPA/HibernateMicroservices ArchitectureRESTful APIsKafkaNode.jsExpress.jsFlask

    Database

    MySQLPostgreSQLMongoDBRDBMS

    DevOps & Cloud

    DockerKubernetesAWS S3AWS ECSRancherGrafanaGraylog

    Machine Learning

    Scikit-learnPyTorchOpenCVPandasNumpyMatplotlib

    Testing

    JUnitMockito

    Languages

    Turkish (Native)English (Fluent)

    Interests

    AIEntrepreneurshipFinanceScuba DivingMachine LearningDeep Learning

    Career Goals

    I am passionate about building innovative software solutions that solve real-world problems. With a strong foundation in both Computer Engineering and Economics, I aim to bridge the gap between technical expertise and business understanding.

    My short-term goal is to continue developing my skills in full-stack development, while learning and building a foundation in state-of-the-art Machine Learning / Deep Learning concepts.

    Long term, I aspire to combine my technical skills with my entrepreneurial interests to create innovative products that make a positive impact. I'm also interested in exploring the intersection of finance and technology, leveraging my background in Economics.