Elif Nur Türk — Software Engineer in Brussels, Belgium | TypeScript · React · Vue

About Me

Crafting digital systems with precision & soul

A closer look at my journey, my craft, and what drives me.

I hold a BSc in Computer Science Engineering from Kırıkkale University, with part of my education at the Polytechnic Institute of Guarda in Portugal via Erasmus+. Since then I have worked across multiple countries and international teams — Türkiye, Portugal, Cyprus, the UAE and Belgium. Today I am based in Brussels, providing B2B software engineering, architecture and IT consulting through La Borchenne NV.

As a senior full-stack engineer, I take products from business requirements and architecture through development, deployment and ongoing optimisation. I build scalable, maintainable systems with TypeScript, Node.js, React, Next.js and Vue.js, including real-time platforms, distributed backend services and API integrations. I work directly with technical and non-technical stakeholders, and I judge technical decisions by their impact on performance, reliability and the business itself.

When I'm not coding, I'm behind a lens or writing about the craft on Medium and Dev.to. Turkish native, English professional, French A2, Dutch A1.

0 Countries

2018 Coding Since

0 Companies

GitHub Activity GitHub Contribution Graph

Journey

Experience & Education

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

2018 — 2022

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 the backend of an internal ERP platform from scratch using Node.js, Express.js, and MongoDB, supporting 20+ users across multiple business workflows. Developed core backend services, business logic, role-based access control, and administrative workflows for a production system.

Node.jsExpress.jsMongoDBRBACERP

Oct 2023 — Jan 2024 · On-site, Full-time

Web Developer

🇧🇪 Teknoza BV — Antwerpen, Belgium

Built and maintained websites from concept to production, including database design and E2E testing. Worked directly with clients to translate business requirements into digital solutions and support SEO initiatives.

Web DevelopmentDatabase DesignE2E TestingSEO

Mar 2024 — Aug 2025 · Hybrid, Contract

Software Engineer

🇨🇾 FurtherSoft — Famagusta, Cyprus

Developing real-time web products from scratch to production using Vue.js and Anime.js, including end-to-end feature development and optimization of high-traffic platforms. Diagnosed and resolved a persistent cross-tab synchronization issue caused by browser background-tab throttling and requestAnimationFrame lifecycle behavior, eliminating state drift with a minimal code-level fix.

Vue.jsAnime.jsReal-timePerformance

Jan 2024 — Aug 2026 · Full-time

Software Engineer & Product Lead

🇨🇾 Salamis Bay Conti Resort Hotel — Cyprus

Owned end-to-end development of digital products and internal platforms, translating business requirements into scalable TypeScript/Node.js services and real-time applications from architecture to production. Worked directly with executive and non-technical stakeholders to deliver maintainable web solutions and operational systems. Built an internal ERP platform managing 5,000+ SKUs with granular RBAC and real-time systems supporting 40+ users. Managed a virtualized production environment with 10+ subdomains, including Nginx, networking, SSL, CI/CD, and deployment. Optimized a 1M+ annual-user web platform, reducing JavaScript bundle size from 3.5 MB to 333 KB (-90%) and increasing organic booking revenue by 45%+.

TypeScriptNode.jsNginxCore Web VitalsCI/CDRBAC

Aug 2025 — Aug 2026 · Remote, Contract

Full-Stack Software Engineer

🇦🇪 FunHi — Dubai, UAE

Optimized Next.js architecture and client/server boundaries, reducing bundle size from 3.7 MB to 1.3 MB and improving image delivery performance by up to 8x. Built distributed backend services and real-time E2E systems using TypeScript, Node.js, Redis, and WebSockets, including streaming, feeds, chat, search, and a Web3 crypto launchpad. Resolved a complex integration between anonymous Web3 wallet authentication and email verification by redesigning the authentication and communication flow.

Next.jsTypeScriptWeb3RedisWebSocketsNode.js

May 2026 — Present · On-site

Senior Software Engineer

🇧🇪 La Borchenne NV — Brussels, Belgium

Providing B2B software engineering and IT consulting services through La Borchenne NV.

Software EngineeringIT ConsultingB2B

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

Get it on Chrome Web Store

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. 🌿📸