01 — About

Hi, I'm Saimcan.

I'm a full-stack developer from Istanbul with over a decade of experience building web applications — currently at The Disruption House, working remotely with a team in London.

My background blends software engineering and information security, with a Certified Ethical Hacker certification and years of hands-on penetration testing. I'm an avid coffee enthusiast, produce music across genres from classical to EDM, and spent eight years as a licensed volleyball setter.

02 — Experience

Experience

Aug 2023 — Present

Full Stack Developer

The Disruption House

Istanbul, TR · Remote to London, UK

  • Developing and maintaining web applications with Python, Django, React, and Node.js
  • Designing RESTful APIs and integrating third-party services
  • Extensive work across AWS: Cognito, ECS, RDS, WAF, EC2, S3
  • Agile delivery with code reviews and CI/CD pipelines
Feb 2019 — Jan 2023

Software Development Specialist

next4biz

Istanbul, TR

  • Back-end CRM (SaaS) development with PHP Symfony
  • PostgreSQL database design via ORM
  • REST web services and product integrations
  • Software security hardening and zero-day patching
  • Dockerized development workflow
Sep 2014 — Dec 2018

Full Stack Web Developer

Sabancı Foundation

Istanbul, TR

  • Intranet portal and SaaS solutions for internal users
  • Web development with PHP Laravel
  • MySQL database design, implementation, and administration
  • JIRA administration and agile project management (Kanban)
  • Monthly penetration testing and service design
Sep 2013 — Jun 2014

Software Developer

TUBITAK Marmara Technopark

Istanbul, TR

  • Event organization web form applications
  • Back-end with .NET and C#
  • Database design with MySQL and MSSQL
  • Firewall administration
Jun — Aug 2011

Preseller Trainee

Formalistech (next4biz)

Istanbul, TR

  • Presales marketing and product presentations
  • Market analysis
Jun — Jul 2010

Software Development Trainee

Şekerbank T.A.Ş.

Istanbul, TR

  • Java and XML development
  • SWIFT infrastructure improvement
03 — Education

Education

Sep 2008 — Jun 2012

Bachelor's Degree, Computer Engineering

Doğuş University

Istanbul, TR

  • Network security, agile design, and software development coursework
  • English preparation-year exemption
04 — Skills

Skills

Professional

  • Python
  • Django
  • Node.js
  • React
  • Redux Toolkit
  • PHP · Laravel · Symfony
  • PostgreSQL
  • MySQL
  • MongoDB
  • AWS
  • Docker
  • OWASP Top 10
  • Penetration Testing
  • Agile · Scrum · Kanban

Personal

  • Creativity
  • Collaboration
  • Adaptability
05 — Certificates

Certificates

  • ITIL v3 Foundation

    PeopleCert

  • Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH v9)

    EC-Council

06 — Interests

Outside of work

Music

I create music across rock, industrial, EDM, and classical genres — experimenting with different sounds and techniques to produce unique compositions.

Gaming

Longtime Fallout series enthusiast — I love the post-apocalyptic storylines and the tough choices. Also the fast-paced action of Doom and Quake.

Volleyball

Eight-year career as a licensed volleyball player in the setter position. The game shaped my teamwork, communication, and strategic decision-making under pressure.

07 — Contact

Get in touch

Location
Istanbul, Turkey