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ilker-balcilar/about· software engineer · istanbul

bio


I'm a software engineering student based in Istanbul. I build full-stack web applications — mostly with Next.js, React, and Node.js, and I work with TypeScript end-to-end.

I've shipped projects from UI to infra: writing the frontend, designing the API, modeling the data, and setting up servers with Nginx on Ubuntu. I've used GitHub Actions to automate deployments and enjoy working with teams to create clean, fast, and accessible web experiences.

My biggest motivation is combining my technical skills with my passion for gaming and entertainment to build projects that are both useful and fun.

experience


  1. sep 2025present

    Macellan SuperAppFrontend Developer

    İstanbul, Türkiye

  2. aug 2024may 2025

    BishyFrontend Developer

    İstanbul, Türkiye

    I was part of the team that developed the Bishy website, a modern and visually focused landing page for a creative agency. I used Next.js and Tailwind CSS to build a smooth and responsive UI. I also helped with server setup using Nginx on Ubuntu and set up automated deployments with GitHub Actions. The goal of the project was to deliver a fast, user-friendly, and elegant website that matched the client’s design vision.

  3. oct 2023present

    FreelanceFreelance Software Developer

    İstanbul, Türkiye

    As a freelancer, I’ve worked on different web projects, creating both frontend and backend features. I’ve used modern tools like React and Next.js to build responsive websites. I also managed deployments and server setups on platforms like Ubuntu using Nginx.

  4. jan 2023oct 2023

    Engin TasarımFrontend Developer

    İstanbul, Türkiye

    At this company, I worked on B2B and B2C e-commerce projects, custom CRM systems, and mobile-friendly web apps. I turned design files into working interfaces, and I made sure websites looked good on all devices.

  5. dec 2021dec 2022

    13Brave MediaWeb Developer

    İstanbul, Türkiye

    I created and updated websites for our clients, making sure they met modern design and usability standards. I also helped develop an internal CRM system using React, making it easier for the team to manage clients and tasks.

  6. jul 2020sep 2020

    A101 Yeni Mağazacılık A.Ş.Information Technology Intern

    İstanbul, Türkiye

    During my internship, I helped solve hardware and network issues in the company. I learned more about how IT teams support daily business operations in a large company.

education


  1. nov 2024present

    İstanbul Nişantaşı Üniversitesi

    BSc in Software Engineeringİstanbul

skills


languages
  • TypeScript End-to-End
frontend
  • React Architecture
  • Next.js App Router
  • State Management
  • Responsive Design
  • Web Animations
  • Performance Optimization
  • Accessibility
backend
  • REST API Design
  • Real-Time Systems (WebSocket)
  • Relational & Document Data Modeling
  • Authentication & Authorization
  • Server-Side Rendering
devops
  • CI/CD Pipelines
  • VPS Deployment (Nginx / Ubuntu)
  • Serverless Deployment
design
  • Component-Driven Design
  • Figma to Code
other
  • Full-Stack Development
  • Mobile Development (React Native / Expo)
  • Desktop Apps (Electron)
  • Open-Source Maintenance

stacks


languages
  • TypeScript
  • JavaScript
  • Python
  • C#
  • HTML
  • CSS
frameworks
  • Next.js
  • React Native
  • Expo
  • Hono
  • Payload CMS
  • Electron
  • Unity
libraries
  • React
  • Redux Toolkit
  • Prisma
  • Sequelize
  • jQuery
design
  • Tailwind CSS
  • Figma
tooling
  • Node.js
  • Bun
  • npm
  • Vite
  • Git
  • GitHub
  • GitHub Actions
  • Postman
  • Zed
infra
  • Vercel
  • Cloudflare
  • Firebase
  • DigitalOcean
  • MongoDB
  • PostgreSQL
  • MySQL
  • Nginx
  • Ubuntu