Alper ALIN

Frontend Developer

Istanbul, Turkey, GMT+3

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About

I’m a frontend developer based in Istanbul, Turkey, with over six years of experience crafting exceptional digital experiences. I have worked with globally recognized companies like Fazla, Turkcell, Greenpeace, Findeks, Solvia, Inomera, and others, elevating their online presence and user experience. My approach goes beyond coding; I meticulously translate designers’ visions into well-crafted, pixel-perfect websites that ensure responsiveness and SEO-friendliness, adhering to industry best practices.

Skills

JavaScript
TypeScript
React/Next.js
React Native
Material UI
CSS
SCSS
Tanstack Query
Redux
Zustand
Cypress
Testing Library
NX
Sentry
WordPress
Figma

Work Experience

Fazla
Hybrid

July 2022 - Nov. 2023

Frontend Developer

  • Directed the development process of the company’s new website. The project has improved the company’s visibility and recognition in the industry 100%. We used WordPress as our platform and Elementor as our framework.
  • Developed and maintained an e-commerce platform that connects B2B customers with surplus product suppliers using React, Next.js, and Material UI.
  • Developed and maintained a mobile app that connects customers to restaurants that have surplus unsold food using React Native.
  • Reviewed Github PRs and handled the release cycle and deployment of web projects using Vercel products.
  • Improved web products' performance by 30% after optimizing the code splitting and resolving bugs that block SSG and SSR processes.
  • Integrated a web push notification system that works on IOS, Android, and desktop browsers for the merchants of the fazla iyi app with OneSignal.
  • Actively contributed to the hiring process of the frontend team by leading and participating in the technical interviews. I evaluated candidates’ technical competencies, assessed cultural fit, and contributed insights to the hiring decisions.
  • Trained an intern for the “Ezber Bozan Deneyim” 3-month program organized by Baslangic Noktasi, partnered with Fazla, Akbank, and Eczacibasi.

Lemonat
Remote

Dec. 2018 - July 2021

Frontend & WordPress Developer

  • Handled frontend and WordPress development of 10+ in-house and client projects, reviewed GitHub PRs, and managed the entire project release cycle, ensuring smooth deployment across various hosting platforms.
  • Developed the frontend UI of Turkcell’s music service fizy’s web player. The goal was to increase the active user numbers by providing them with a unique online music experience. The player is still in use today.
  • Developed a mobile-first petition website for Greenpeace that aims to raise awareness about air pollution in Turkey. The website shows the air quality of the visitor’s city by using their geo-location. The campaign acquired 54,000 sign-ups and was a success on social media.
  • Developed the frontend UI for the Findeks, a financial service platform founded by Credit Registry Bureau. The new designs led to 400% increase in the average downloads of company’s mobile app.

Fusion Istanbul
Remote

Sep. 2016 - Sep. 2018

Frontend & WordPress Developer

  • Handled frontend and WordPress development 15+ in-house and client projects.
  • Built a re-useable frontend workflow with gulp that automates the code compilation and assets optimization.

Pradma
Onsite

May 2013 - Feb. 2015

Frontend & WordPress Developer

  • Handled frontend and WordPress development in-house and client projects.
  • Developed and maintained the first versions of the listelist.com. ListeList is a high-traffic digital media channel that focuses on engaging and entertaining content.
  • Developed and maintained eticaretmag.com. EticaretMag is a digital media channel that sets out to improve the e-commerce sector in Turkey with a vertical scope on e-commerce news and developments only.

Freelancer

2015 - Current

Frontend & WordPress Developer

  • Developed end-to-end projects with clients like Vision Lab, A&B PR, NBL Turkey, Exclusive Networks Turkey, and Elite World Hotels with JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and WordPress.

Education

Anadolu University

2015 - 2018
Business Administration and Management (Bachelor's degree)

Marmara University

2010 - 2012
Computer Programming (Associate Degree)

Certification

Patika - Eçözüm React Bootcamp

2022

Projects

Fazla Market

An online marketplace that brings together the surplus products of suppliers at discounted prices with buyers.

React
Next.js
TypeScript
NX Monorepo
Material UI
CSS-in-JS
Formik
Zustand
Tanstack Query
Cypress
Testing Library
Sentry
Yarn

Fazla.com

Website of the fazla company. Builded to improve the company’s visibility and recognition in the industry.

PHP
WordPress
Elementor
JavaScript
jQuery
CSS
HTML