Gökhan Ercan is a software engineering leader based in Istanbul with a strong track record in architecture, delivery, and people leadership across startups and enterprise settings. As Software Engineering Leader at BlueCloud, he defines scalable architectures, leads technical discovery, and aligns engineering execution with business goals while mentoring engineers and building teams. His background includes leadership roles such as Director of Software Development and Principal Architect at HOSTAMEDIA, with a hands-on history in software delivery and cross-functional collaboration. He is an AI advocate who automates the boring parts of software development and shares knowledge through teaching TDD, enterprise design patterns, and Java-focused coursework as both a university lecturer and industry instructor. Holding an MSc in Software Engineering and a PhD in Computer Engineering, he blends rigorous academic training with practical production-focused engineering, and maintains www.gokhanercan.com along with Turkish blog posts at www.gokhanercan.com/blog.aspx to share insights.
9 years of coding experience
22 years of employment as a software developer
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Computer Engineering, Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Computer Engineering at Işık Üniversitesi
Business Administration, Business Administration at Anadolu Üniversitesi
City Planning, City Planning at Yıldız Teknik Üniversitesi
Master of Science (MSc), Software Engineering, Master of Science (MSc), Software Engineering at Boğaziçi Üniversitesi
Contributions:1 release, 16 commits, 12 pushes in 1 year 3 months
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Gökhan Ercan - Software Engineering Leader at BlueCloud