Deniz Ozkaynak - Career Software Developer
Job Status: actively searching
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Taken by: Deniz Ozkaynak
Taken in: Cappadocia, Türkiye
Favorite Quote:
"A baseball manager recognizes a nonphysical talent, hustle, as an essential gift of great players and great teams. It is the characteristic of running faster than necessary, moving sooner than necessary, trying harder than necessary. It is essential for great programming teams, too."
-Frederick Brooks, The Mythical Man-MonthFrom the start, I've loved building things, solving problems, and creating solutions that are technically sound and meaningful for the people who use them.
- Choosing Computer Science
A single conversation with a computer science professor, Dr. Rhys Price Jones at George Washington University, opened my eyes to the power of software, leading me to pursue a degree in Computer Science and a subsequent career in software development.
- Building Resilient, Scalable Systems
Over the past decade, I've grown at the intersection of full-stack engineering and site reliability, building secure, high-performance web and mobile applications across healthcare, education, fintech, and e-commerce. From AI-driven AR simulations to high-traffic retail sites processing hundreds of millions in transactions, I've led projects that modernize legacy systems, design scalable architectures, and mentor teams through evolving tech landscapes.
- My Roots & Passions
Bilingual in English and Turkish, first-generation U.S.-born with dual citizenship in Türkiye, I bring adaptability, resilience, and curiosity to every challenge. I've founded ventures in indie game development, pet care, and gardening. Outside of work, I enjoy walking my dog, gardening, and mycology.
- Programming Languages
- Frontend/UI
- Backend/APIs
- Cloud Infrastructure
- DevOps & Build Tools
- Analytics & Monitoring
- Large Language Models (AI) for Development
- Game/3D/Creative
- Compliance
- Practical
TypeScript, JavaScript, HTML5, CSS, Python, C#
React, Redux Toolkit, Next.js, AngularJS, D3.js, Axios, commercetools Frontend, WCAG, a11y, Tailwind CSS, Material UI, Storybook, Chromatic, Figma
Node.js, REST APIs, Apollo GraphQL, MongoDB, SQL, Postgres, Prisma ORM
AWS (Lambda, API Gateway, Cognito, S3, IAM)
Git, GitLab CI/CD, GitHub Actions, Jenkins, Webpack, Husky, Lerna, npm, yarn
Google Analytics, Google Search Console, DataDog, Lighthouse
Claude (Sonnet 4.5), FLAN-T5
Unity (game engine), Adobe Creative Suite, GNU Image Manipulation Program (GIMP)
SOC 2, HIPAA, PHI/PII handling, ADA (accessibility, WCAG)
PC Building & Troubleshooting, Wire Soldering
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