Turushan Aktay, Developer in Hamburg, Germany
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Turushan Aktay

Verified Expert  in Engineering

iOS Developer

Hamburg, Germany

Toptal member since February 28, 2019

Expertise
UX DevelopmentUI DevelopmentAPIiPad DevelopmentiOSXcodeJSONSwiftTrello DevelopmentFirebaseRealmGitGitHub
Bio

Turushan is an iOS developer with over 10 years of experience building native apps for iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch. He graduated in 2015 with a BS in computer science and possesses comprehensive knowledge and a passion for iOS user experience. He is an expert in mobile API design, maintaining complex codebases, and handling legacy code. Turushan has successfully developed several apps from scratch and published them on the App Store.

Portfolio

Haiilo GmbH
Swift, API Design, Figma, Zeplin, Realm, SwiftUI, APIs, iPad, REST APIs...
Self Employed
Objective-C, Swift, APIs, REST APIs, Mobile App Development
DonanımHaber
Bitrise, Objective-C, Swift, APIs, iPad, REST APIs, Mobile App Development

Experience

  • User Experience (UX) - 10 years
  • API Design - 10 years
  • Git - 10 years
  • iOS - 10 years
  • Swift - 8 years
  • Unit Testing - 6 years
  • SwiftUI - 4 years
  • Figma - 2 years

Availability

Full-time

Preferred Environment

iOS, GitHub, Swift, Xcode, SwiftUI, Figma, MacOS, Zoom, Slack, Jira

The most amazing...

...accomplishment I've had was one of my own apps reaching 600,000+ downloads and achieving the #1 ranking for its primary keyword.

Work Experience

iOS Developer

2019 - PRESENT
Haiilo GmbH
  • Designed and implemented the app's architecture and key patterns, adhering to SOLID principles for improved maintainability, extensibility, and scalability.
  • Contributed to technical design, development, testing, experimentation, analysis, and launch.
  • Streamlined legacy CI/CD pipelines by implementing new and improved workflows, resulting in cost savings and improved efficiency.
  • Implemented the very first SwiftUI solution for a complex feature screen.
  • Delivered essential features to a basic chat app, transforming it into a fully functional intranet app that supported both iPhone and iPad, meeting user needs and exceeding expectations.
  • Ensured the best user experience, high quality, and stability of deliverables.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to execute product, business, and mobile strategy.
Technologies: Swift, API Design, Figma, Zeplin, Realm, SwiftUI, APIs, iPad, REST APIs, Mobile App Development

iOS Developer

2013 - PRESENT
Self Employed
  • Initiated and developed "Academy for Valorant" which provides several contents from Valorant (by Riot Games) video game like agents info, detailed maps, news, videos, wallpapers, and so on. The app also supports offline experience.
  • Developed "Viell" which is an exclusive and digital membership club where members can discover new people, crafted content, and join members-only events (freelance).
  • Initiated and developed "Visit Izmir," a city guide app for Izmir, Turkey (freelance).
  • Developed "Flank Esports" which provides e-sport match results, news and promotes video game products (freelance).
  • Developed "Allzin" which is a social discovery app, gives users city specific activity recommendations.
  • Initiated and developed "Votti" which is a social media app based on creating polls and voting experiences (freelance).
  • Initiated and developed "BiCoin" which follows Turkish crypto exchanges and presents current rates of crypto coins.
  • Initiated and developed "Academy LoL" which provides several game-related features and contents for League of Legends players.
  • Initiated and developed "Overwatch Academy" which is a worldwide ranked #1 Overwatch app, providing game-related content about the Overwatch video game.
  • Initiated and developed "InstaNazar" which attaches evil eye beads and several photo effects on user's pictures.
Technologies: Objective-C, Swift, APIs, REST APIs, Mobile App Development

iOS Developer

2018 - 2019
DonanımHaber
  • Developed "DH," an iOS app of DonanımHaber, the biggest technology press in Turkey, with its editorial and forum parts.
  • Migrated and modularized legacy monolith Objective-C project into modern Swift project.
  • Improved forum experience by resolving complex UI challenges.
  • Implemented CI/CD with Bitrise and defined a testing pipeline from the ground up.
Technologies: Bitrise, Objective-C, Swift, APIs, iPad, REST APIs, Mobile App Development

iOS Developer

2016 - 2017
Moodnode GmbH
  • Developed an IoT-controlled smart home app utilizing the MQTT protocol for enhanced connectivity and functionality.
  • Implemented a push notification system for burglar detection.
  • Implemented a chart screen that shows your energy consumption, carbon dioxide footprint, or daily habits.
  • Collaborated closely with a designer to define and ship features.
Technologies: Fastlane, Swift, APIs, REST APIs, Mobile App Development

iOS Developer

2015 - 2016
iMobileCode
  • Initiated and developed "NTV," a Turkish nationwide television news channel.
  • Made use of auto layout and size classes to support iPhone and iPad with split view feature.
  • Implemented the very first Apple Watch extension of the company for NTV.
  • Implemented a custom video player with a picture-in-picture feature for NTV.
  • Migrated a football fans app called Skor from a legacy OS and codebase to a modern one.
Technologies: Objective-C, Swift, WatchOS, APIs, iPad, REST APIs, Mobile App Development

Turkey Starcraft II Champion

https://www.bolumsonucanavari.com/Haberler-Elektronik_Sporlar_Kupasi_Finalistleri_Secildi-20653.htm
I won ESWC (Electronic Sports World Cup) Starcraft II Turkey Qualifiers and represented Turkey in global finals in Paris, France.

Haiilo

https://apps.apple.com/de/app/coyo-engage/id1341588804
Developed "Haiilo," an employee-centric app rooted in the Haiilo intranet platform. This innovative app facilitates access to company news and allows real-time communication among colleagues. It's designed to enhance workplace connectivity and information sharing, making it easier for employees to stay informed and connected with their peers within the organization.

DH iOS App

https://itunes.apple.com/tr/app/dh-teknoloji-haberleri-video/id1342583703?l=tr&mt=8
Developed "DH" which is an iOS app of DonanımHaber, the biggest technology press in Turkey with its editorial and forum parts.

Academy for Valorant

Initiated and developed "Academy for Valorant" which provides several contents from VALORANT (by Riot Games) video game like agents info, detailed maps, news, videos, wallpapers, and so on. The app also supports offline experience.

Viell iOS App

https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/viell/id1347522965?mt=8
Developed "Viell" which is an exclusive and digital membership club where members can discover new people, crafted content and join members-only events.

Moodnode iOS App

Initiated and developed "Moodnode" which is an IoT controlled smart home system.

BiCoin iOS App

Initiated and developed "BiCoin" which follows Turkish crypto exchanges and presents current rates of crypto coins.

Visit İzmir iOS App

Initiated and developed "Visit Izmir" which is a city guide app for Izmir, Turkey.

Flank Esports iOS App

Developed "Flank Esports" which provides esport match results, news, and promotes video game products.

Allzin iOS App

Developed "Allzin" which is a social discovery app, gives users city specific activity recommendations.

Academy LoL iOS App

Initiated and developed "Academy LoL" which provides several game-related features and contents for League of Legends players.

Overwatch Academy iOS App

Initiated and developed "Overwatch Academy" which is a worldwide ranked #1 Overwatch app, providing game-related contents about Overwatch video game.

NTV iOS App

https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/ntv/id327359689
Initiated and developed "NTV" which is a nationwide television news channel in Turkey.

Skor iOS App

https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/skor/id365413992?mt=8
Developed "Skor" which shows scores, details of live matches, results, and articles from Turkish soccer columnists for football fans.

InstaNazar iOS App

Initiated and developed "InstaNazar," a distinctive application that embellishes users' pictures with evil eye beads and various photo effects. This app provides a creative and engaging platform for users to enhance their photos with a blend of traditional symbolism and modern digital effects. It offers a unique way to personalize and share their images.

Votti iOS App

Initiated and developed "Votti," an innovative social media application designed to enhance user engagement by creating and participating in polls. This platform offers a unique and interactive voting experience, encouraging dynamic user participation and community involvement.
2011 - 2015

Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer Science

Ozyegin University - Istanbul, Turkey

Libraries/APIs

Alamofire, Kingfisher, CocoaPods, REST APIs

Tools

Zeplin, Sketch, Adobe Photoshop, Crashlytics, Auto Layout, iOS Simulator, Xcode, Trello, Fastlane, OneSignal, Terminal, Figma, SwiftLint, Git, Jira, GitHub, Zoom, Slack

Languages

Swift, Objective-C

Frameworks

Core Location, UIKit, WatchKit, Cocoa Touch, SwiftUI

Paradigms

Unit Testing, Agile Software Development

Platforms

iOS, Firebase, WatchOS, Bitrise, MacOS

Storage

JSON, Realm

Other

User Experience (UX), User Interface (UI), API Design, APIs, iPad, Mobile App Development

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