About Me

About Me

Hi! I am Alper Faruk Kızılhan, a dedicated and skilled software engineer from Turkey, born on August 12, 2000. With a strong foundation in computer engineering and extensive hands-on experience, I am passionate about developing innovative software solutions and continuously expanding my technical expertise.

Education

I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering from Erciyes University, Turkey, where I studied from 2019 to 2024. During my studies, I also had the opportunity to enhance my skills and knowledge through the Erasmus+ program at Tomas Bata University in Czechia, focusing on Software Engineering from 2023 to 2024.

Technical Skills

I possess a diverse skill set that includes:

  • Programming Languages & Frameworks: Java, Spring Framework, Kafka, JPA, Hibernate, MySql, Flutter, React, JavaScript.
  • Tools & Technologies: RestAPI, Json, Git, Jira, Confluence.
  • Development & Design Patterns: MVC, MVVM, Repository, Unit of Work, IoC Container, Dependency Injection.

Professional Experience

My professional journey includes:

Backend Developer Intern at Startup Heroes (August 2023 – September 2023):

  • Worked with the Spring Framework and various design patterns.
  • Developed and integrated backend web services using REST APIs.
  • Managed MySQL databases and handled data flow securely using Apache Kafka.
  • Utilized tools like Jira and Confluence for efficient sprint management and documentation.
  • Tested code using JUnit to ensure robust and reliable software solutions.

Mobile Application Developer at Buddy Finder Startup (March 2021 – February 2023):

  • Developed user interfaces and Firebase connections for mobile applications using Flutter.
  • Created a modern and user-friendly experience for the “Buddy Finder” mobile application.
  • Designed intuitive and visually appealing layouts following Material Design principles.
  • Utilized Firebase Cloud Firestore for secure and fast data management with automatic synchronization.

Member of the KeepMoving AI Team (December 2020):

  • Selected by Prof. Alper Baştürk to work on artificial intelligence projects.

Projects

  • Full Stack E-Commerce Website (September 2023 – January 2024):
  • Developed using Angular and Java Spring Boot, incorporating various technologies such as MVC, MVVM, Rest APIs, MySQL, Stripe, and Okta.

Trainings

I have completed several rigorous training programs to enhance my technical skills:

  • Full Stack: React and Java Spring Boot – The Developer Guide (Udemy, 26 hours)
  • Spring Boot 3, Spring 6 & Hibernate for Beginners (Udemy, 34 hours)
  • Android and iOS Apps Development with Flutter & Dart Course (Udemy, 92 hours)
  • Harvard University CS50x Course (edX, 30 hours)

Contact

You can reach me via email at kizilhanalper@gmail.com or alper@kizilhan.com.tr. For more details on my work and projects, visit my GitHub profile at github.com/alperkizilhan.

With a solid educational background and practical experience, I am committed to contributing to innovative projects and advancing my career in software engineering.