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Elif Nur Türk
About Me

Crafting digital systems
with precision & soul

I studied Computer Science Engineering at Kırıkkale University, with part of my education at Guarda Polytechnic Institute in Portugal via Erasmus+. After graduation, I worked in Belgium, building my career across multiple countries. Today, I provide freelance software support to companies in the UAE and all around Europe.

As a fullstack engineer with a frontend focus, I craft scalable, user-centred web platforms — combining analytical thinking with visual sensibility to make software not just functional, but genuinely helpful. I also design DevOps processes and system architectures that prioritise efficiency, sustainability, and ecosystem-wide optimisation.

When I'm not coding, I'm behind a lens or writing about the craft. Turkish native, English professional, French elementary.

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2018 Coding Since
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Journey

Experience & Education

A global path through technology, academia, and human connection — five countries, one mission.

2018 — 2023
BSc Computer Science Engineering
🇹🇷 Kırıkkale University, Türkiye — + Erasmus+ 🇵🇹 Guarda, Portugal (Feb–Aug 2022)
Completed my degree while taking on two internships: at ICS Defense (Ankara) building responsive web interfaces in an agile environment, and at ZeplinX (Antalya, remote) developing Flutter-based mobile and web apps for municipal projects. The Erasmus semester in Portugal broadened my perspective on cross-European engineering teams.
Computer ScienceFlutterErasmus+Agile
Mar 2022 — Sept 2023 · Freelance
Full-Stack Software Engineer
🇹🇷 Sefim — Ankara, Türkiye
Built a fullstack license management system with secure token validation, session control, and an administrative dashboard for lifecycle management. Developed a MERN backend with Node.js, Express, and MongoDB featuring role-based access control and modular business logic.
Node.jsExpress.jsMongoDBRBACMERN
Oct 2023 — Jan 2024 · On-site
Web Developer
🇧🇪 Teknoza BV — Antwerpen, Belgium
Built and maintained WordPress websites from scratch including database design, end-to-end testing, performance optimization, and SEO improvements. First European on-site experience, delivering client projects in a fast-paced agency environment.
WordPressE2E TestingSEOPerformance
Mar 2024 — Aug 2025 · Hybrid, Contract
Frontend Engineer
🇨🇾 FurtherSoft — Famagusta, Cyprus
Designed frontend component architecture using Vue and Nuxt. Delivered production UIs integrated with backend APIs and real-time system features. Built reusable, performant component libraries and collaborated closely with backend teams on system integration.
Vue.jsNuxtReal-timeREST APIs
Jan 2024 — Aug 2026 · Full-time
Software Engineer & Product Lead
🇨🇾 Salamis Bay Conti Resort Hotel — Cyprus
Owned the company's software and digital product ecosystem, with end-to-end responsibility for architecture, development, infrastructure, integrations, and technical decision-making. Architected and optimized the 1M+ user/year web platform, reducing JavaScript bundle size from 3.5 MB to 333 KB, owning the technical side of SEO, GEO, UX, and conversion initiatives that contributed to 40%+ sales growth and enabled year-round room sales. Designed and deployed a real-time license plate recognition and shift management product and an inventory management system handling tens of thousands of products on remote desktop infrastructure. Owned bank and virtual POS integrations, operational systems, and external digital partnerships, serving as the technical authority for evaluating and approving technology solutions and integrations across the business.
PerformanceDockerNginxCore Web VitalsCI/CD
Aug 2025 — Aug 2026 · Remote
Full-Stack Software Engineer
🇦🇪 FunHi — Dubai, UAE
Optimized Next.js architecture and reduced client bundle size from 3.7 MB to 1.3 MB by redesigning server/client boundaries and lazy-loading Web3 dependencies. Engineered image delivery pipelines achieving up to 8× faster mobile performance and designed real-time social features including chat, intelligent search, voice calls, threaded discussions, task assignment, and nested feeds using Node.js, TypeScript, and Redis.
Next.jsTypeScriptWeb3RedisNode.jsi18n
May 2026 — Present · On-site
Senior Software Engineer
🇧🇪 La Borchenne NV — Brussels, Belgium
Independent Contractor — providing B2B full-stack software engineering services to La Borchenne NV.
FullstackScalable SystemsWeb ArchitectureContract
Capabilities

Tech Stack

Tools I trust to build reliable, scalable, and beautiful software.

Writings

From the Terminal

Thoughts on software engineering, systems thinking, and the art of building.

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Side Builds

Things I've Shipped

Beyond client work — tools I've built and put out into the world.

Live on the Chrome Web Store

Mobile Presenter

A Chrome extension that shows any website inside realistic mobile, tablet, and desktop device frames — directly in the browser, without opening DevTools or handing someone a phone. Built for frontend developers, designers, QA engineers, and agencies who need to present or review a responsive layout quickly and professionally.

  • Realistic mobile, tablet & desktop device frames
  • Fullscreen presentation mode for client meetings
  • Built for responsive QA & design review workflows
Beyond Code

Things I Love

Code is what I do. These are who I am.

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Art & Drawing
Sketching, digital illustration, visual storytelling.
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Gym & Fitness
Strength training, movement, staying grounded.
Horse Riding
Horse Riding
Equestrian sports — balance, trust, and freedom.
Photography
Capturing light, stillness, and fleeting moments.
Creative Side

Through the Lens

Photography as a second language — capturing light, story, and stillness.

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On the Road

Places I've Been

Small memories and big discoveries collected while wandering the world… I've walked, got lost, and explored in more than 20 countries and 50 cities. Every street, every coffee break whispered a new story. History echoes in the stones of Gothic cathedrals, Catholic churches, and the elegant silhouettes of Islamic minarets. In every city I visited, I observed people's temperaments, daily rituals, architectural details, culinary habits — different colours told different worlds. For me, travelling isn't just moving from place to place; it's nourishing my soul, my curiosity, and my imagination. Every country, every city, carries its own little magic and spirit. 🌿📸

Sarajevo, Bosnia & Herzegovina
Aveiro, 2022
Ghent, 2023
Ankara, 2024
Paris, 2022
Prague, 2022
Bled, 2022
Istanbul, 2023
Elif Nur Türk
Let's Connect

Get in Touch

Whether it's a project, a role, or just a conversation about building great software — I'm listening. Client projects available via La Borchenne NV.

I'm currently open to senior engineering roles and interesting collaborations. Remote-friendly, globally experienced, serious about craft.

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