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Meltem Yaren YALCIN

Meltem Yaren YALCIN

Passau

Summary

Experienced and diligent software developer with two years of hands-on experience, skilled in both frontend and backend development. Eager for growth opportunities and committed to delivering excellent outcomes. Passionate about leveraging cutting-edge technologies to drive innovation and optimize performance.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Researcher

TUBITAK Space Technologies Research Institute
11.2022 - 05.2024
  • Contributed to the IMECE project, which is Turkey's first sub-meter resolution earth observation satellite.
  • Expanded knowledge in satellite systems through involvement in IMECE.
  • Developed backend and frontend components for web and desktop applications.
  • Utilized Go and React for web application development, leveraging RESTful APIs.
  • Worked with Eclipse RCP for desktop application development.

Candidate Researcher

TUBITAK Space Technologies Research Institute
09.2022 - 11.2022
  • Gained domain knowledge in satellite systems.
  • Received training in Go and React for frontend and backend development for the IMECE project.
  • Developed mini projects using React and Golang.

Intern

TUBITAK Space Technologies Research Institute
08.2021 - 09.2021
  • Participated in the Big Data department, actively engaging in various data-related tasks.
  • Conducted data parsing, analysis, and visualization tasks.
  • Acquired hands-on experience with NoSQL database MongoDB and utilized Python for data processing and analysis.

Intern

Türksat Satellite Communication Business Inc.
08.2020 - 09.2020
  • Developed a retail sales tracking program from inception to implementation.
  • Initiated the development process by creating a comprehensive software requirements document.
  • Implemented the backend using PostgreSQL, optimizing scripts for efficient data management.
  • Created a mockup interface using Java to visualize the program's user interface and functionality.

Education

Master of Science - Artificial Intelligence Engineering

University of Passau
Passau, Germany
2026

Bachelor of Science - Computer Engineering

Cankaya University
Ankara, Turkey
06.2022

Minor Degree - Industrial Engineering

Cankaya University
Ankara, Turkey
06.2022

Skills

  • Programming Languages: Java, Python, Go, C#, C, C
  • Web Application Development: React, HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, ASPNET
  • Desktop Application Development: Eclipse RCP
  • Databases: SQL (MySQL, PostgreSQL), NoSQL (MongoDB)
  • Source and Version Control: Git, GitHub, GitLab
  • Operating Systems: Windows, Linux (Ubuntu), macOS

Languages

Turkish ( Native Proficiency )

English ( Professional Proficiency )  

German ( Elementary Proficiency )

Accomplishments

Senior Project: MetaCity - A Strategy Game Based on Virtual Economy Using a Blockchain System Project Overview: Developed MetaCity, a unique strategy game bridging entertainment and finance, allowing players to gain ownership of virtual gaming assets through blockchain technology which makes MetaCity a 'play-to-win' game. Technical Expertise: Leveraged cutting-edge technologies, including Blockchain, NFT, and Artificial Intelligence.

My Key Contributions:

- Implemented a day-night cycle with dynamic shadows based on light direction.

- Developed an AI system for pedestrians and traffic, enabling realistic movement between in-game structures.

- Utilized advanced algorithms, including Manhattan Distance and A* algorithm, to compute the shortest paths between structures.

- Integrated queues to prevent collisions at intersections for in-game cars.

- Employed an undirected graph for pedestrians and a directed graph for cars.

Utilized Technologies: Unity 3D, C#

Timeline

Researcher

TUBITAK Space Technologies Research Institute
11.2022 - 05.2024

Candidate Researcher

TUBITAK Space Technologies Research Institute
09.2022 - 11.2022

Intern

TUBITAK Space Technologies Research Institute
08.2021 - 09.2021

Intern

Türksat Satellite Communication Business Inc.
08.2020 - 09.2020

Master of Science - Artificial Intelligence Engineering

University of Passau

Bachelor of Science - Computer Engineering

Cankaya University

Minor Degree - Industrial Engineering

Cankaya University
Meltem Yaren YALCIN