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COMPUTER ENGINEER
Hello, I'm İlkay.
I am a Computer Engineer working across data engineering, industrial software, reporting, and AI-assisted operational workflows. I build practical systems that connect production, field operations, business data, and real users.
Career Path
Professional Experience
A track record of taking ownership, from systems administration to leading data engineering initiatives and software development teams.
Feb 2026 - Present
İzmir, Turkey
Karluna Mühendislik
Karluna Mühendislik
Software & Data Engineer
Building industrial software, data workflows, operational reporting, and engineering support tools across production, diagnostics, ERP/BI, and internal knowledge operations.
Modular Production Test Software
C#/.NET and WPF test platform with shared services, operator screens, reusable logging, reporting, and hardware-oriented modules.
Hardware & Vehicle Diagnostics
Generalized diagnostic workflows around CAN/PCAN communication, telemetry views, fault interpretation, and field-oriented service UX.
ERP & BI Reporting
SQL Server views and Metabase dashboards for stock visibility, open orders, recipe/BOM analysis, supplier follow-up, and purchasing cost control.
MES/WMS Process Design
Process architecture for goods receipt, QR/label standards, warehouse location identity, quality gates, audit logs, and station-level visibility.
Knowledge & Jira Automation
Obsidian and Jira REST based project control with task metadata, meeting notes, worklogs, dashboards, and weekly review exports.
AI-Assisted Delivery Flow
Agentic AI workflows for documentation, context consolidation, task breakdown, implementation planning, and review discipline.
C#/.NETWPFMVVMCAN/PCANSQL ServerMetabaseDocker/WSL2Jira RESTObsidian
2024 - 2026
İzmir, Turkey
Yıldız Yangın Sön. Sis. San. Tic. A.Ş.
Yıldız Yangın Sön. Sis. San. Tic. A.Ş.
Data Engineer & Team Lead
System Specialist & Developer
Key Achievement:Visible increase in system efficiency, error reduction, and high-performance system development via new processes.
Internal Products & Workflows
Warehouse Counting App
Real-time mobile counting system for warehouse and factory stocks. Reduced cycle time significantly.
Logistics Mobile App
Comprehensive mobile solution for transferring defective fire extinguishers to factory/warehouse.
Field Ops & Cost Analysis
Arvento-integrated tool for tracking vehicle mileage and calculating precise order costs.
Production Tracking System
End-to-end management: Parts replacement, production logs, and billing. (>200% Stability Increase)
Management Reporting (DevExpress)
Unified query screen and dashboard designs for executive decision making.
Audit & Log Architecture
Comprehensive system-wide logging for data recovery, security, and error tracing.
IT Ticket System
Internal support platform for tracking IT requests and bugs.
Digital Certificate System
Identity ID assignment and automated digital certificate generation for fire training.
Retail Price & Barcode
System for updating prices and printing barcodes designed for handheld devices.
IT Project Management
Notion-based system for managing IT tasks and team workflows.
Offer & Approval Process
Streamlined approval hierarchy and digital tracking of offers.
Customer Meeting Workflow
Digital workflow transferring field discovery notes directly to the order team.
Order Process Optimization
Digital report generation, automatic data correction, and workflow enhancements.
Transfer Workflow
Field to Warehouse to Customer product transfer optimization.
Custom Client DB
Specialized database architecture for key accounts.
MSSQLT-SQLPythonC#.NETRest APIWindows ServerDevExpress
2024Volunteering
Menia Games
Game Developer
Volunteer developer for a 2D RPG game. Implemented complex state machines and dialogue systems using Unity and Ink scripting.
Unity 2DC#Ink ScriptGit
2020 - 2021Previous Experience
Bilet Dükkanı
2021Frontend Intern
Completed internship at Bilet Dükkanı. Supported high-traffic platform biletdukkani.com. Focused on responsive UI and agile development.
AngularRxJSSCSSJira
IF Yazılım
2020Embedded Systems Intern
Developed embedded projects using C++ and protocols like I2C, SPI, CAN. Simulated systems via Matlab-Simulink.
C++Embedded CMatlabSimulinkI2C/SPI
Expertise
Technical Arsenal
A holistic approach to technology: managing the hardware, securing the network, structuring the data, and building the interface.
Database Engineering
Designing SQL-backed data models, KPI dashboards, ERP reporting flows, and reliable operational visibility.
MSSQL Admin
T-SQL Development
Performance Tuning
Data Modeling
PostgreSQL
Metabase BI
KPI Dashboards
ERP Reporting
Backup (VEEAM)
ETL Processes
Stored Procedures
System & Security
Managing infrastructure, secure environments, deployment patterns, and service reliability across Windows and Linux stacks.
Windows Server
Active Directory
Fortigate Firewall
Virtualization (ESXi)
Network Security
Docker / WSL2
Linux / Nginx
PowerShell
DNS / DHCP
Group Policy
Development
Building end-to-end tools from industrial desktop applications and diagnostics to modern web interfaces.
C# / .NET
WPF / MVVM
Python
React / TS
Angular
CAN / PCAN
J1939 / OBD
SQLite
PDF Reporting
Excel VBA
Rest API
Git / GitHub
BPM Workflows
Management & Tools
Structuring Jira, Obsidian, reporting, runbooks, and AI-assisted workflows for project and delivery control.
Team Leadership
Notion Architecture
Jira Workflows
Obsidian Automation
Agentic AI Workflows
Runbooks
Report Design
Crisis Management
Technical Training
Agile / Scrum
Specialized Expertise
Deep Dive Areas
T-SQL Mastery
Advanced SQL Server work with views, stored procedures, dynamic queries, reporting models, and performance-oriented data access.
Database Architecture
Designing normalized, auditable, and reporting-friendly structures that connect ERP, production, warehouse, and finance flows.
Optimization
Using execution plans, Profiler, indexing, and workflow redesign to reduce manual effort and improve response times.
Security & Backup
Managing backup, endpoint security, firewall rules, server access, and deployment runbooks with rollback discipline.
Workflow Automation
Using Jira, Obsidian, QuickAdd-style automation, and agentic AI support to keep notes, tasks, worklogs, and reviews connected.
Portfolio
Featured Projects
Personal creative endeavors and specialized tools.
Personal Stock Analysis
A custom analysis tool connected to PostgreSQL to track and predict market trends using personal algorithms.
PostgreSQLPythonData AnalysisFinance
Lottery
A physics-based lottery simulation. Watch Santa distribute luck in this interactive Canvas animation.
React & TSCanvas (2D Context)Data AnalysisRecharts
Block Rain
A mesmerizing falling block puzzle simulation with parallax effects and glowing aesthetics.
ReactCSS AnimationGame LogicDesign
Let's Connect
I bring speed to your systems and meaning to your data. From solving complex infrastructure problems to building scalable architectures from scratch; I create solutions that bridge technology with business value.
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