Summary
Ayşegül Yalçınkaya is a full-stack developer and research assistant with nine years of experience building scalable web applications and data-driven solutions, currently contributing to Durham College’s Office of Research Services, Innovation and Entrepreneurship. With a foundation in computer engineering from Middle East Technical University and postgraduate studies in AI and data analytics, she blends practical software engineering with emerging AI techniques. Her background includes a long tenure as a full-stack developer at the Central Bank of Türkiye and ongoing freelance web application work on Upwork, demonstrating both enterprise-grade discipline and client-facing agility. She specializes in databases, APIs, cloud deployment, data visualization, and implementing machine learning workflows into production. Known for pairing an analytical mindset with hands-on coding, she is proactively deepening her AI expertise while translating research insights into practical applications. Based in Hamilton, Ontario, she brings a rare combination of institutional experience and continuous-learning drive that helps bridge academic research and applied software development.
9 years of coding experience
8 years of employment as a software developer
Postgraduate Degree, Artificial Intelligence Analysis, Design and Implementation, Postgraduate Degree, Artificial Intelligence Analysis, Design and Implementation at Durham College
Bachelor's degree, Computer Engineering, Bachelor's degree, Computer Engineering at Orta Doğu Teknik Üniversitesi / Middle East Technical University