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M.Sc. | Software Engineer | Full-Stack & Scalable Systems

Ali İhsan Taş

I build scalable, production-ready products from idea to launch using modern web stacks, cloud workflows, and AI-driven solutions. I focus on performance, reliability, and clean architecture across frontend, backend, and real-time systems. I work with JavaScript/TypeScript and Rust to deliver efficient, high-impact applications. I have shipped products in startup, enterprise, and freelance environments.

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Experience

Full-time Roles

Jan 2026 - Now · Berlin, Germany - (Remote)

Full-stack Developer · Arsipa

  • Built and maintained scalable SaaS applications using Next.js, NestJS, and TypeScript, focusing on performance and modular architecture.
  • Designed and implemented EAP (Employee Assistance Program) and OHS (Occupational Health & Safety) platforms for enterprise clients.
  • Developed end-to-end features across frontend and backend, including authentication, role-based access control, and API design.
  • Set up and managed CI/CD pipelines to automate build, test, and deployment processes.
  • Implemented a notification system with email services for real-time user engagement and system alerts.
  • Designed and optimized RESTful APIs and database schemas for high performance and scalability.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver production-ready features in an agile environment.
  • Focused on building multi-tenant SaaS architectures for scalable and reusable systems.

Nov 2024 - Jan 2026 · Turkey

Full-stack Developer | DeFi | Blockchain · Skyrock Tech

  • Designed and implemented DeFi protocols inspired by Uniswap V2, V3 and V4 architectures.
  • Delivered production-ready decentralized apps with Next.js, TypeScript, Wagmi and NestJS.
  • Built event-driven blockchain listeners to sync on-chain and off-chain data flows.
  • Applied security, scalability, and UX best practices to ensure robust DeFi applications.
  • Developed high-volume trading bots for DeFi protocols.

Oct 2024 - Nov 2024 · Istanbul, Turkey

Full-stack Developer · TRT World

  • Developed and maintained a scalable multi-language CMS platform with React, TypeScript and Node.js.

Feb 2022 - Oct 2024 · Istanbul, Turkey

Research Assistant · Yildiz Technical University, Mechatronic Engineering Department

  • Assisted with Introduction to AI, OOP, and Algorithm Development courses using JS, Python and C++.
  • Authored 7 academic publications in engineering and algorithm development, including 2 SCI-indexed papers.
  • Conducted ongoing research in Blockchain Technologies.

Oct 2018 - Sept 2021 · Istanbul, Turkey

Team Lead · Yildiz Technical University LAGARI UAV Team

  • Prepared for international UAV competitions over 3 years.
  • Worked on flight GUI design and autonomous flight systems, serving as team lead in the final year.
  • Built flight GUI with React, Redux, Python, and JavaScript.
  • Developed autonomous flight components with C++ and control/math-heavy algorithms.
  • Won Fighting UAV Competition 2021 (Turkey): 1st place, Fixed-Wing Category.
  • Won AUVSI-SUAS 2019 (USA): 1st place in Fixed-Wing Mission, 3rd Overall Ranking.

Freelance & Contract

Feb 2023 - Oct 2024 · Remote

Contract Full-stack Blockchain Developer · Self-Employed

  • Built decentralized apps for clients across smart contracts, cloud integration and full-stack architecture.
  • Delivered projects such as Weagreed and Coin Vote.

Sept 2021 - Feb 2023 · Istanbul, Turkey

Project-Based Software Developer · Phinite Lab

  • Hands-on experience in both frontend and embedded systems development.
  • Built projects across Web3, full-stack, and hardware domains.
  • ERA HOMINIDS NFT Marketplace (4 weeks): Web3 and frontend implementation using React, Ethers.js, Wagmi, and JavaScript.
  • Mock Loop System Design and Control (6 months): Full-stack development with React, Node.js, and MongoDB, plus embedded development in C++.
  • Antenna Tracker Device Development for Baykar Tech (1 year): Embedded development in C++.

Core Skills

Web & Backend

JavaScript · TypeScript · Node.js · React · Next.js · NestJS · Rust

Databases & Storage

PostgreSQL · MySQL · MongoDB · Redis · IPFS

Testing

Jest · Playwright · Hardhat (testing)

Cloud & DevOps

GitHub Actions · Docker · CI/CD pipelines · AWS · Cloudflare · DigitalOcean

Blockchain & Smart Contracts

Solidity · Hardhat · Viem · Wagmi · OpenZeppelin · Remix · Truffle · Ethers.js · Web3.js · EVM

Other Tools & Tech

GraphQL · REST API · Prisma · TypeORM · Postman · Figma

References

  • Martin O'Driscoll

    Lead Developer · Germany

  • Nina Untch

    Product Lead · Germany

Education & Languages

Education

  • MSc, Mechatronic Engineering - Yildiz Technical University (3.71 / 4 GPA)
  • BSc, Mechatronic Engineering - Yildiz Technical University (3.44 / 4 GPA)
  • Leadership during BSc: Team Lead, YTU LAGARI UAV Team (2018-2021).
Academic publications

Languages

  • Turkish (Native)
  • English (Fluent)

Awards

  • UAV Competition - Turkey (2021): 1st Place, Fixed-Wing Category
  • AUVSI-SUAS Competition - USA (2019): 1st Place in Fixed-Wing Mission, 3rd Overall Ranking

Portfolio

Explore selected case studies covering full-stack product delivery, Web3 engineering, and scalable backend architecture. Each project highlights problem framing, implementation strategy, and measurable outcomes.

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Crypto Market Scanner (Rust)crates.ioCase study