Full Stack Developer with a passion for building scalable applications. I specialize in backend architecture, API development, and modern web technologies. Currently serving 100+ daily active users with the WestLA platform and have successfully delivered 22+ projects across web, mobile, and gaming domains.
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code: ["TypeScript", "JavaScript", "Java", "Lua"],
askMeAbout: ["web dev", "backend architecture", "API design", "database optimization"],
technologies: {
frontEnd: {
js: ["React", "Next.js", "Vite"],
css: ["Tailwind CSS", "CSS3", "HTML5"]
},
backEnd: {
js: ["Node.js", "Express.js"],
java: ["Spring Boot"],
python: ["Django"]
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databases: ["PostgreSQL", "MySQL", "MongoDB", "SQLite"],
cloud: ["AWS S3", "Supabase", "Upstash Redis"],
tools: ["Docker", "Git", "Jira"]
},
currentProject: "Solopreneur Platform - Freelancer Management & Project Tracking",
funFact: "I love building gaming server integrations with Lua!"
};- 🏗️ Architect of WestLA platform serving 100+ daily active users
- 🔒 Security Expert in JWT authentication, RBAC, and vulnerability assessment
- 🤝 Team Collaborator providing technical guidance to 4-5 person dev teams
- 📱 Full Stack expertise across 10+ web apps, 2 mobile apps and gaming server integrations
- ⚡ Performance Focused on scalable systems, real-time data synchronization, and microservices architecture
| Project | Description | Tech Stack | Links |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🎮 WestLA Online | Comprehensive roleplay game management system serving 100+ daily users. Real-time user management, RBAC system, file uploads | Next.js 14, TypeScript, Supabase, AWS S3, PostgreSQL | Live Site |
| 💼 Portfolio Website | Modern interactive portfolio with terminal-themed design, animations and bilingual support (TR/EN). 92+ Lighthouse score | React 19, TypeScript, Next.js, Tailwind CSS | Live Site |
| 💳 Digital Wallet | Secure digital wallet platform with JWT authentication and transaction management. Type-safe development focus | Next.js 15, React 19, PostgreSQL | In Development |
| 📱 E-Commerce Backend | Scalable microservices architecture with Kubernetes and Docker. JWT auth, PostgreSQL & MongoDB integration, CI/CD pipeline | Node.js, Docker, Kubernetes, PostgreSQL, MongoDB | In Development |
| 🚀 Solopreneur Platform | Freelancer management and project tracking system with focus on clean architecture and type safety | TypeScript (97.6%), Modern Tooling | Repository |
- 🚀 Building Solopreneur Platform for freelancer management and project tracking
- 💳 Expanding Digital Wallet Application with Next.js 15 & React 19
- 📚 Studying Computer Programming at Bandırma Onyedi Eylül University (2025-2027)
- 🏗️ Exploring microservices architecture and Kubernetes orchestration
- 🛡️ Developing security-first web applications with focus on authentication and data protection
- 📈 Optimizing database queries and system performance
🏗️ Microservices & System Architecture 🛡️ Stateful/Stateless & RBAC Security ⚡ Performance Optimization & Scaling
📊 Database Design & Optimization 🎨 UI/UX Development 🤖 API Development
🔄 Real-time Systems & WebSockets 💻 Full Stack Development
| Period | Position | Organization | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-Present | Freelance Full Stack Developer | Self-Employed | 8+ years of full stack development, 22+ delivered projects, technical consulting |
| 2023-2024 | Software Development Intern | Panasonic Electric Works Turkey | Backend development, system optimization, API design |
- Backend Architecture: Microservices, API design, system scalability
- Security: JWT authentication, RBAC implementation, vulnerability assessment
- Database Management: PostgreSQL, MongoDB, query optimization, transaction handling
- DevOps: Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines, AWS services
- Real-time Systems: WebSocket integration, event-driven architecture
- Code Quality: TypeScript, clean architecture, design patterns, testing
- Team Leadership: Mentoring, technical guidance, code reviews
I'm always open to discussing new opportunities, collaborations, or just chatting about technology!
📧 Email: melihilker9@gmail.com
🌐 Portfolio: melihilker-portfolio.vercel.app
💼 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/melihilker
⭐️ "Building the future, one line of code at a time!" ⭐️