Murat Gür
Verified Expert in Engineering
Software Developer
Ankara, Turkey
Toptal member since April 13, 2017
Murat has been developing IT solutions for private and public agencies for over a decade. He has a strong understanding of defining customer needs and business operations. Murat also has extensive experience planning, deploying, operating, and managing customer-focused solutions.
Portfolio
Experience
Availability
Preferred Environment
Git, .NET Core, Bitbucket, Confluence, Bamboo, SQL, Web API, PostgreSQL, Microservices, C#
The most amazing...
...moment was when I won first place among thousands of competitors in a mobile application contest (Windows phone app) during one of the Android Developer Days.
Work Experience
Software Architect
Turkish Red Crescent
- Worked closely with Turkish Red Crescent Departments and Work Groups to establish problem specifications and system designs.
- Identified and suggested new technologies and tools for enhancing product value and increasing team productivity.
- Translated technical specifications into detailed product requirements.
- Tested and implemented new technology-based global projects such as Web Content Management System For Turkish Red Crescent.
- Streamlined deployment process by developing continuous integration tools.
- Implemented Bitbucket Server for Version Control and integrated Bamboo for continuous integration, deployment, and delivery.
- Implemented the n-tier software framework with crosscutting concerns for the Turkish Red Crescent's in-house web application development.
- Implemented development policies, technical procedures, and standards for a software architect.
- Strengthened the developmental methodologies by introducing a code quality document.
- Provided methodologies for object-orientated software development and efficient database design.
- Recommended architectural improvements, design solutions, and integration solutions.
Full-stack Developer
Hello Computer
- Wrote and implemented scripts to enhance user experience and integrated scripts with the CMS.
- Built, tested, and deployed scalable, highly available and modular software products.
- Modified existing software to correct errors, adapt to new hardware and improve performance.
- Worked on www.southafrica.net website using AngularJS with TypeScript.
- Performed regression and system-level testing to verify software quality and function before it was released.
- Debugged and modified software components.
Lead Software Engineer
Gazi University
- Created the main architecture of the new student information system project; developed core parts of the project.
- Built databases and table structures following n-tier architecture methodology for web applications.
- Evaluated potential software products based on new and existing system development and migration requirements.
- Evaluated multiple software solutions during early software architecture plotting and system migration planning stage.
- Led a group of five engineers in the design and development of a web-based student information system.
- Debugged and modified software components.
- Collaborated with product management to design, build, and test systems.
- Analyzed and designed relational databases using Microsoft SQL.
- Identified and suggested new technologies and tools for enhancing product value and increasing team productivity.
- Worked closely with clients to establish problem specifications and system designs.
- Strengthened developmental methodologies by introducing a code quality document.
Lead Software Engineer
Gur Information Technologies
- Planned the company's technological vision.
- Built up new connections with partners and customers.
- Debugged and modified software components.
- Oversaw the major new enhancements to existing software systems.
- Modified the existing software to correct errors, adapt to new hardware, and improve performance.
- Worked closely with clients to establish problem specifications and system designs.
- Identified and suggested new technologies and tools for enhancing product value and increasing team productivity.
Senior Software Engineer
Gur Information Technologies
- Analyzed business requirements and delivered IT solutions.
- Led through the software product life cycle.
- Defined technical specifications and detailed implementation plans for projects.
- Debugged and modified software components.
- Evaluated multiple software solutions during early software architecture plotting and system migration planning stage.
Software Development Engineer
Gur Information Technologies
- Designed, developed, and delivered IT services for both private and public agencies.
- Developed APIs, frameworks, and documentations for applications used in Gur Information Technologies.
- Designed user interfaces.
- Worked closely with clients to establish problem specifications and system designs. Designed and developed computer software web and desktop applications.
- Implemented innovative systems for data collection, storage, and management of customer orders.
Experience
Akche
Sembolize
Efe Guarded Parking | Car Parking Lot System
Developed a parking lot system that works on a WinCE device. As a result of this project, they got over their financial losses, gained the ability to analyze car entries and exits, and reported an increase of 600 cars per month.
Production Tracking System
Analyzed the function of customer's production center. Planned and developed a solution that satisfies customer needs. As a result of this project, the company saved 4% raw material per month and shifted their 2 employees who were responsible for the warehouse and related works to other various positions—resulting in $3,000 in average saved per month.
Online Food Ordering System (B2C)
Custom Enterprise Resource Planning
Within the project context, I have built and delivered a complete solution that meets their business requirements. Through the delivered solution, they have strengthened their control over their business and 3 months later they reported a dramatic increase of 2% in their income.
Card Payment System
I built a payment system that uses existing ID cards and integrated the system to the Grand National Assembly of Turkey databases. As a result of this project, they shifted 6 employees who were responsible for payments, data input, and reporting to other various positions—the average monthly profit was $12,000.
Inventory Tracking System
I built an inventory tracking system. As result of this project, they now have the ability to get daily, monthly, and/or annual reports in less than 2 minutes when it used to take 2 weeks.
Akche | First Prize in a Mobile Application Contest
Education
Master's Degree in Computer Engineering
Çankaya University - Ankara, Turkey
Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer Engineering
Çankaya University - Ankara, Turkey
Skills
Libraries/APIs
Web API, Entity Framework, jQuery
Tools
Microsoft Development, Visual Studio Online (VSO), Expression Blend, Photoshop, Visual Studio Development, TFS, Atlassian, Adobe Illustrator, Android, Syncfusion, Git, Bitbucket, Confluence, Bamboo
Languages
C#, SQL, HTML, T-SQL (Transact-SQL), HTML5, JavaScript, CSS, TypeScript, XML, UML, Java
Frameworks
ASP.NET, ASP.NET, Web Development, Twitter Bootstrap, ASP.NET, ASP.NET MVC, ASP.NET MVC, .NET, AngularJS, .NET Core
Platforms
Windows Phone, Software Design Patterns, Windows Development, Windows Development, Oracle Development, Umbraco, Android
Storage
SQL Server, MS SQL, MySQL, Firebird, Oracle Development, PostgreSQL
Paradigms
Agile Development, Scrum Master Consulting, Windows App Development, Web UI Design, Microservices Development
Industry Expertise
Virtual Coaching
Other
Repository Pattern, App UI, Project Planning, Windows Development, Web Services, UI Development, UX Development, Computer Engineering
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