Hello World! I'm Atakan 👋

Frontend Developer | Python Enthusiast | Software Engineer

About Me

I'm Atakan Karacali, currently working as a Frontend Developer at Ymagyn & BonApp.

I specialize in React.js, Node.js, Typescript, Python, Redux, Kotlin, Linux and Docker for software development.

I'm also pursuing a Master's degree in Business Informatics at Riga Technical University.

Experience

Mid Frontend Developer - BonApp & Ymagyn

Location: Riga, Latvia

Duration: Dec 2024 - Present

Technologies: ReactJS, Typescript, Redux, Ant Design, Docker, Azure DevOps

Led frontend development for a scalable web platform, reducing page load time by 30% and improving user engagement by 20%. Collaborated across teams to align technology with business goals.

QA and Performance Engineer - Aerones

Location: Riga, Latvia

Duration: Aug 2024 - Nov 2024

Technologies: New Relic, PHP, NodeJS, ReactJS, Selenium, Smoke Tests, APM

Profiling PHP backend using tools like X-debug and New Relic APM. Optimized codebase for better performance and reliability.

Mid Full Stack Developer - Virtudev

Location: Stockholm, Sweden

Duration: Mar 2023 - Feb 2024

Technologies: Python, ReactJS, NodeJS, Typescript, Docker, MongoDB, Django

Developed and tested full-stack applications using Python and Django. Deployed scalable microservices with Docker and cloud technologies.

Full Stack Developer - Call Center Studio

Location: Chicago, IL, USA

Duration: Apr 2022 - Feb 2023

Technologies: Python, ReactJS, NodeJS, Typescript, Docker, AI Algorithms

Developed AI-powered chatbots and automation tools for customer service. Worked on backend services and database optimization.

Junior Full Stack Developer - Nebula

Location: Istanbul, Turkey

Duration: Jun 2021 - Mar 2022

Technologies: NodeJS, AngularJS, Typescript, OS Security, Docker

Performed security tests on Linux and Windows systems, ensuring infrastructure protection. Developed backend services and microservices.

Intern Software Developer - Trakya University

Location: Edirne, Turkey

Duration: Mar 2021 - May 2021

Technologies: Kotlin, Unity3D, Typescript, ReactJS, C#, Java

Developed simple games and received cyber security training as part of an internship program.

Skills

React.js
Python
Typescript
Node.js
Kotlin
Redux
CSS3
Django
Selenium
Docker
New Relic
Linux
Git
Tailwind CSS
Unity 3D
MongoDB

Projects

Restaurant App

Online ordering and reservation system.

Live Demo 🌐

GitHub - URL Shortener

Laravel-based URL shortener application.

GitHub 📂

GitHub - Django Spotify API

A Django-based API to interact with Spotify data.

GitHub 📂

GitHub - Python Web App

A Django-powered web application for various use cases.

GitHub 📂

GitHub - Medusa Framework App

A Medusa Framework web application for online shopping site.

GitHub 📂

GitHub - TypeScript Backend

A TypeScript backend API for modern web applications.

GitHub 📂

Certifications

Cisco CyberOPS Associate

CISCO Networking and Security Certification

View Certificate 📜

Duolingo English Test (CEFR - B2)

Certified B2 English proficiency

View Certificate 📜

Cisco Cyber Security Introduction Training

Cisco Cyber Security Introduction Trainining Course

Cisco Introduction to Cisco Wireless Networks Training

Cisco Introduction to Cisco Wireless Networks Training

Contact

Feel free to reach out via the following channels:

📧 E-mail: atakan.karacali17@gmail.com

📍 Location: Riga, Latvia

📱 Phone: +371 29356847

🌍 Languages: Turkish - Native / English - B2 (CEFR) / Latvian - A1