Professional Experience

A journey through my career milestones and achievements

2020 - Present

Founder & CEO

Aksoy Software Ltd

London, United Kingdom

Leading a team of developers and digital marketing experts, delivering comprehensive solutions for clients across Europe and Turkey. Responsible for strategic planning, business development, and overseeing all technical projects. Successfully grew the company from startup to established software consultancy.

Key Achievements:

  • Built and managed a team of 15+ professionals
  • Delivered 100+ successful projects
  • Established partnerships with major UK and Turkish companies
  • Achieved 300% revenue growth in first 3 years
2019 - Present

Chairman

MÜSİAD UK IT Sector Board

London, United Kingdom

Representing the interests of IT sector professionals and fostering business development between Turkey and the UK. Leading initiatives to promote technology transfer, facilitate partnerships, and support Turkish IT companies expanding to the UK market.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Strategic planning for IT sector development
  • Organizing technology conferences and networking events
  • Facilitating UK-Turkey business partnerships
  • Mentoring emerging IT entrepreneurs
2018 - 2020

Senior Software Developer

Turkish Airlines

Istanbul, Turkey

Developed and maintained critical software systems for one of the world's largest airlines, focusing on customer-facing applications and internal systems. Worked on high-traffic applications serving millions of passengers worldwide, ensuring system reliability and performance.

Key Projects:

  • Passenger booking system optimization
  • Mobile application development for customer services
  • Integration of third-party payment systems
  • Performance optimization reducing load times by 40%
2016 - 2018

IT Consultant

Istinye University

Istanbul, Turkey

Provided technical consulting and developed educational technology solutions to enhance the university's digital infrastructure. Led digital transformation initiatives, implemented learning management systems, and created custom applications for academic administration.

Key Contributions:

  • Designed and implemented student information system
  • Developed online learning platform
  • Modernized IT infrastructure and security protocols
  • Trained faculty and staff on new technologies
2014 - 2016

Software Developer

Various Technology Companies

Turkey

Gained extensive experience working with multiple technology companies, developing web applications, mobile solutions, and enterprise software. Built expertise in various programming languages and frameworks while working on diverse projects across different industries.

Skills Developed:

  • Full-stack web development
  • Mobile application development
  • Database design and management
  • Project management and team leadership

Technical Skills & Technologies

Programming Languages

JavaScript Python PHP Java C# TypeScript

Frameworks & Libraries

React Node.js Laravel WordPress Vue.js Express.js

Digital Marketing

SEO Google Ads Facebook Ads Analytics Social Media Content Marketing

Tools & Platforms

AWS Docker Git MySQL MongoDB Linux