Çağla Gezgen

Software Engineer

Professional Summary

Results-driven Full-Stack Software Engineer with 5+ years of experience designing and deploying scalable web applications using modern frameworks (React, Vue, Node.js) and cloud technologies (AWS, Azure). Skilled in end-to-end development of REST/GraphQL APIs, CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitHub Actions), and responsive front-end interfaces. Proven track record in fintech web scraping (2 years) and telecom consulting, with expertise in agile methodologies (Scrum/Kanban). Currently advancing skills toward AWS Developer and Machine Learning certifications. Passionate about startup innovation and implementing cutting-edge solutions.

I'm interested in developing creative business ideas end to end. I have initiatives for better communication tools for companies. My goal is to join professional and creative teams to shape my skills.

Core Competencies

• Technical:

  JavaScript/TypeScript | Node.js/React.js | REST/GraphQL APIs | CI/CD (Jenkins, AWS CodePipeline, GitHub Actions) | AWS (Pursuing Developer & ML Certs)

• Functional:

  Agile (Scrum/Kanban) | Software Development Lifecycle | Web App Design | DevOps Optimization

• Soft Skills:

  Leadership & Mentoring | Problem-Solving | Teamwork & Collaboration (Emotional Intelligence, Active Listening) | Task Management | Eagerness to Learn

• Language:

  Turkish(Native), English(Fluent)

Work Experience

• EPAM Systems

  May 2022 - Present

  Client Projects:

  AstraZeneca (AI Chatbot Development):

  • Led end-to-end development of an AI-powered chatbot widget for medical websites using React.js, TypeScript, and Tailwind CSS.
  • Built and managed backend APIs with Azure Functions, integrating Microsoft Copilot Studio and Dataverse for AI-driven responses.

  Cox Automotive (CarShop Platform):

  • Enhanced features and resolved bugs for a React/Node.js-based vehicle e-commerce platform, leveraging AWS services for scalability.
  • Delivered backend improvements (TypeScript/Node.js) and frontend optimizations, improving user experience for online car purchases.

  Internal Projects:

  EPAM AI DIAL (Form Automation):

  • Migrated Python-based form-filling workflows to Node.js, improving performance by 30%.
  • Integrated SpeechRecognition API for voice-driven automation.

  ShowCase Portal (Project Highlight Platform):

  • Spearheaded full-stack development (React.js, Node.js, MongoDB) and business analysis, delivering bug fixes, feature upgrades, and user story updates.

• DefineX Labs & Consulting

  March 2021 - May 2022

  ParaPlus (Financial Aggregation Platform):

  • Architected web scraping solutions for 7+ banking systems (QNB, Garanti, Akbank) to aggregate credit card transactions and loan data.
  • Developed full-stack features (Vue.js, Node.js, Express) for user dashboards and back-office tools, reducing manual reporting time by 40%.
  • Automated CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins, Docker, and Kubernetes, improving deployment efficiency.

• Turk Telekom

  May 2020 - March 2021
  • Redesigned Oracle OSB/SOA middleware services, resolving critical defects for telecom operations.
  • Implemented Jenkins CI/CD pipelines for automated deployments, reducing manual errors by 25%.
  • Led migration from Rational Team Concert (RTC) to Git, documenting best practices for version control.

Education

• Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies

  Newyork University

  June 2018 (2 weeks)

• B.Sc Computer Engineering (English 100%)

  Aydın Adnan Menderes University

  2016 September - 2020 June

• Ödemiş Science High School

  2012 September - 2016 June

• English Language Course

  University of Nottingham

  2011 July (2 weeks)

Internship

• Adnan Menderes University Information Technology Department

  July 2019 - September 2019

  I worked in the department of information technologies and focusing on developing individual projects based on web technologies.I developed a project that controls product stocks with Node.js(express), Vue.js and MongoDB.

• n11.com

  July 2018 - September 2018

  I worked in backend web development department of one of the biggest e-commerce platform of Turkey. I used java frameworks such as spring boot and unit-testing. We worked with Agile methodologies.

• Changing The Present

  September 2018 - June 2019

  Changing The Present is a nonprofit organization which channels the fortune that is usually spent by buying presents for other nonprofits. I used web technologies as HTML, CSS, JS.

Honors

• Turkish Entrepreneurship Foundation Fellow&Alumni

  2019 September

  I'm honoured to be one of the 48 students selected out of 113.000 applicants for Turkish Entrepreneurship Foundation's Fellow Program. By being the fellow I will have a chance to participate in networking events not only in Turkey but also in other countries like Germany, Israel etc. Furthermore, we are a great community of entrepreneurs who help each other.

• Jury Of Hamdi Ulukaya Initiative by Chobani Fellowship Program

  2019 December

• Hamdi Ulukaya Initiative by Chobani

  2018 April

  I'm honored to be one of the 18 entrepreneurs selected out of 50.000 applicants for The Hamdi Ulukaya Initiative by Chobani is an entrepreneur support program in Turkey. By being the fellow I will have a chance to participate in networking events not only in Turkey but also in other countries like Newyork, Germany, etc. Furthermore, we are a great community of entrepreneurs who help each other also chance to participate in entrepreneurship studies at New York University.