Development Team Leader
2012 - 2014Rafineri- Led a team of developers (back-end and front-end).
- Developed RESTful APIs.
- Designed Databases.
- Created Social Media-based applications (Facebook/Twitter/Foursquare/Instagram etc).
Technologies: PHP, MySQL, JavaScript, jQuerySenior Software Engineer
2011 - 2012Grou.ps- Implemented new features to grou.ps platform.
- Optimized the platform.
- Developed a remote authentication system.
Technologies: PHP, MySQL, HTML, PrototypeSenior Software Developer
2010 - 2011Turkuvaz Media Holding- Developed an SMS gateway.
- Developed a Subscription system via SMS.
- Used RESTful Data Services.
- Implemented Payment systems (one time and recurring).
Technologies: PHP, MySQL, SOAPSenior SOftware Developer
2008 - 2010Cetech- Developed muzik.net, a music/video streaming website, where the user can listen to music, make playlists, share etc. - similar to today's Spotify.
- Worked on securing the streaming media. According to the rules of the music industry, MP3s streamed should not be downloadable. Developed an ever-changing URL system which passed industry tests.
- Developed the front-end for the site using HTML/JavaScript. The website was developed similar to an app where the user can make and share playlists, listen to them on player etc.
- Implemented the Charging system for muzik.net, where clients could pay using their cell phones.
Technologies: PHP, MySQL, HTML, JavaScript, jQuerySoftware Developer
2006 - 2008Merkez Yayın Holding- Worked on sabah.com.tr, one of the biggest news sites, with about 10M visits per day. Performed optimizations and solved security challenges.
- Developed a framework for magazine web sites, for the company, which owned about 30 weekly/monthly magazines. Developed a framework to satisfy the needs for each one of their web sites.
- Teletxt - developed a code which produces and updates teletext code for a media company which owned a tv channel.
- Designed and developed the CMS for sabah.com.tr, a challenging project for a massive news web site, with lots of different content and needs.
Technologies: PHP, MySQL, HTML, SmartySoftware Developer
2005 - 2006Inanır Group- Developed a web-based Salon Management Program for beauty parlors, Spas, Fitness Centers etc.
- The program can track customers, manages apppointments, performs reporting etc.
Technologies: PHP, MySQL, HTML, CSS, JavaScriptSoftware Developer
2004 - 2005Sırmanet- Developed various dynamic web sites for our clients.
- Developed a basic framework.
Technologies: PHP, MySQL, HTML, JavaScript
PHP Developer in Istanbul, Turkey
Member since April 4, 2014
PHP/MySQL developer with more than 10 years of experience in both developing and leading teams, Ahmet is both a problem solver and an architect. He is very experienced with front-end (HTML, jQuery, and CSS) and large-scale websites, music/video streaming apps, and social media apps.
Ahmet is now available for hire
Portfolio
- RafineriPHP, MySQL, JavaScript, jQuery
- Grou.psPHP, MySQL, HTML, Prototype
- Turkuvaz Media HoldingPHP, MySQL, SOAP
Experience
- MySQL, 15 years
- PHP, 15 years
- jQuery, 5 years
- Facebook API, 4 years
- Twitter API, 4 years
Availability
Part-time
Preferred Environment
NetBeans, VS Code, Notepad++, Linux, Git, SVN
The most amazing...
...project I've worked on was a virtual intelligence agent, where I developed a pseudo-AI that can give answers to customers and guide them through a process.
Employment
Experience
- Ahmet is a mentor in the Toptal Global Mentor’s Program. This program is a partnership between Toptal and General Assembly to provide high quality mentorship for students from minority and low income backgrounds who are looking to begin their careers as professional software engineers. Ahmet shows commitment to diversity in tech by mentoring a General Assembly student every week for a year, covering everything from coding tips and tricks to advice on making it in the industry.
Skills
Languages
PHP, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, XML, HTML5, Less, SassFrameworks
Smarty, Zend Framework, Prototype Framework, AngularJS, CodeIgniter, PhalconPHP, Yii, CakePHPLibraries/APIs
Foursquare API, Twitter API, Instagram API, Facebook API, jQuery, ReactPlatforms
Windows, LinuxStorage
MySQL, Memcached, MongoDBTools
Adobe PhotoshopParadigms
Agile Software Development, Aspect-oriented Programming, Service-oriented ProgrammingOther
SOAP
Education
- BS degree in Physics1997 - 2002Koc University - Istanbul, Turkey
