Bekİr YILDIRIM
Backend Software Engineer with over 4 years of professional experience in designing, developing, and maintaining scalable and reliable backend systems in enterprise environments. Proficient in building secure, high-performance RESTful APIs using Go, Laravel, and MySQL, with a strong focus on backend development. Experienced in applying clean code principles, layered architectures, and best practices to deliver maintainable and robust software solutions. Highly motivated to solve complex technical challenges, improve system performance, and continuously enhance backend expertise.
Experience
Software Engineer
Contributed to the development of a secure enterprise-level access control platform. Developed and maintained backend services using PHP and Laravel, including real-time data integration. Worked with MySQL and MongoDB to manage both structured and unstructured data. Implemented secure and consistent RESTful APIs using JWT-based authentication and role-based access control (RBAC). Collaborated with frontend components built using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript to ensure seamless system integration.
Software Engineer
Developed and maintained data-driven applications for internal research systems using Python and MySQL. Designed and implemented interactive web interfaces with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript to support research workflows. Improved system reliability and data consistency by enhancing data pipelines and integrating backend APIs within a secure enterprise environment.
Full-Stack Developer
Developed and maintained a scalable online education platform using Laravel and Vue.js. Designed and implemented RESTful APIs to enable seamless communication between internal services and third-party platforms. Improved database performance through MySQL query optimization and indexing. Integrated Zoom and Iyzico payment systems to support real-time course management. Built responsive, cross-browser-compatible user interfaces optimized for both desktop and mobile devices.
Software Engineer Intern
Supported the development of internal software tools in a defense-focused environment. Assisted in building and testing web-based applications using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Contributed to backend development tasks, including API integration and basic database operations. Gained hands-on experience with secure coding practices, system reliability, and enterprise-level software development workflows.
Education
B.Sc. in Software Engineering
Graduated with a GPA of 2.8
Technical Skills
Projects
MegaPass
Developed an online ticketing e-commerce platform, providing secure access control for users. Built using PHP, Laravel, and MySQL, with JWT authentication and role-based access control.
ingilizcekursu.com
Built a scalable online education platform using Laravel and Vue.js, integrating Zoom and payment systems for real-time course management.
Culture Publications
Developed a QR code-based system allowing users to access events and videos seamlessly. Built with Laravel and MySQL, improving data pipelines and backend API integration for enhanced reliability.
Interests
Beyond software development, I am passionate about exploring and optimizing backend systems, studying distributed architectures, and keeping up with modern cloud technologies and DevOps practices. I enjoy experimenting with new programming languages and frameworks, as well as contributing to open-source projects.
In my free time, I enjoy problem-solving challenges, reading tech articles on system design and performance tuning, and engaging in strategy games that enhance logical thinking. I also enjoy outdoor activities such as hiking and cycling, which help me maintain a balanced and focused mindset.
