Summary
Engin Kartal is a senior software engineer based in Istanbul with 12 years of experience building API-driven systems using PHP/Laravel, Go, Node.js and modern databases like MongoDB, PostgreSQL and TimeScaleDB. He has shipped scalable products across startups and enterprises—from search and analytics platforms (Elasticsearch, Redis) to real-time services using WebSocket and AWS infrastructure. His recent roles include senior engineering positions at BiTaksi, Missafir and Ozan SuperApp, and he has led teams and projects at Yellow Pages/DataWorks and İstanbul Eczacı Odası. Comfortable across backend, cloud and frontend stacks (ES6, Vue), he combines hands-on development with operational know-how—often tackling data-heavy features and real-time user interactions. An uncommon strength is his cross-domain background combining computer programming training with a licentiate in international relations, which helps him bridge technical and product/organizational perspectives.
12 years of coding experience
11 years of employment as a software developer
Associate's degree, Computer Programming, Associate's degree, Computer Programming at Balıkesir Üniversitesi
Licentiate degree, International Relations and Affairs, Licentiate degree, International Relations and Affairs at Anadolu Üniversitesi