Senior Front End Developer

Ilker Sahin

2023.01 — Present

Senior Frontend Developer

Teamspirit · Hybrid

Key Contributions:

  • Developed and maintained high-performance web applications using React, Next.js, and TypeScript, optimizing user experiences across platforms.
  • Introduced boilerplate setups to streamline project kick-offs, ensuring consistency and efficiency across teams.
  • Designed and created an internal UI framework built on React and Bootstrap, reducing development time and ensuring design consistency.
  • Specialized in creating complex, interactive animations using GSAP & Framer Motion, enhancing user engagement without compromising performance.
  • Collaborated closely with design teams to translate creative vision into clean, maintainable code.

Mentorship & Collaboration:

  • Mentoring junior and intermediate engineers, offering guidance on technical issues and best practices, and helping them grow their skills.
  • Actively contributed to agile development cycles, delivering features through iterative improvements.
  • Introduced a biweekly coding session, providing a platform for the team to share solutions, discuss technical challenges, and explore new technologies.

Advocacy for Excellence:

  • Championed code reusability and scalable architecture to future-proof projects.
  • Led by example through thoughtful code reviews and clear communication of best practices.
  • Continuously looked for ways to improve internal workflows and increase team efficiency.

Technologies:

Next.jsReact.jsTypeScriptApollo GraphQLGitCI/CDGCPCoaching & Mentoring
2018.12 — 2022.10

Frontend Developer

Teamspirit · London, UK · Hybrid

Overview:

  • As a Junior/Mid Front-End Developer, I contributed to the development and optimization of web applications, gaining hands-on experience with modern frameworks and tools like React, and Next.js. I consistently sought opportunities to improve my technical skills and streamline development processes, ultimately earning a promotion due to my ability to deliver high-quality solutions and collaborate effectively within the team.

Key Contributions & Learning:

  • Contributed to building dynamic, interactive user interfaces, and participated in the adoption of GraphQL for data handling.
  • Created visually engaging media banners and animations using GSAP, translating design concepts into interactive, performant elements.
  • Actively explored and implemented new workflows and best practices to improve team productivity and code maintainability.
  • Worked within an agile team structure, contributing to sprint planning, daily standups, and collaborative development cycles.

Professional Growth & Development:

  • Participated in code reviews, mentorship sessions, and internal workshops to rapidly enhance my technical skill set and understanding of best practices.
  • Worked closely with senior developers, learning to translate business requirements into technical solutions while maintaining high standards for code quality.
  • Assisted in enforcing best practices for clean, maintainable code, ensuring adherence to team standards for scalability and performance.

Technologies:

Next.jsReact.jsRich Media BannersGraphQLGCPHTML EmailsNode.js
2016.03 — 2018.12

Creative Developer

Flashtalking · London, UK

Overview:

  • As a Creative Developer, I mastered the creation of on-brand web advertisements with HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and Greensock. My portfolio spans various projects, from standard ads to dynamic campaigns using tools like Flashtalking's Creative Manager and Google's Studio.

Key Achievements:

  • Spearheading interactive ad campaigns with record click-through rates.
  • Collaborating seamlessly with marketing teams for integrated design and branding.
  • Staying ahead of industry trends to consistently deliver cutting-edge ad experiences.
  • My work has made a lasting impact on diverse brands, elevating their digital presence.

Technologies:

Rich Media BannersJavaScriptCSSHTML5Banner Ads
2015.07 — 2015.11

Front End Developer

WCRS · London, UK

Overview:

  • Contract work working on the website of one of the biggest technology company in the world. The role included general maintenance and adding new content/layout fixes using HTML5 and CSS3.

Technologies:

HTMLWebsite Development
2015.05 — 2015.09

Freelance Web Developer

University of Greenwich · London, UK

Overview:

  • To design and develop a WordPress website for a department within the University who are looking to publish their research to an external site.

Technologies:

HTMLWebsite Development
2015.01 — 2015.03

Web Technologist

University of Greenwich · Greenwich, London, UK

Responsibilities:

  • To assess the existing distance learning website and make recommendations for its further development and expansion
  • To update the distance learning website as agreed following the initial assessment and recommendations
  • Provide training on website maintenance for one or more members of Departmental staff
  • Investigate the most appropriate social media options for distance learning programmes and students and implement the agreed recommendations
  • Provide guidance, advice and support for the adaptation of 'traditional' teaching material for online delivery

Technologies:

HTMLWebsite Development