Hi there,
This is the starting point of my professional career.
I was fortunate to embark on a transformative journey at Paket Mutfak. As the first and sole frontend developer on a newly established engineering team of four, I was given an opportunity that was as exciting as it was challenging. Being in this position meant starting fresh, as there were no existing processes or codebases, so I had to develop everything from the ground up.
From the very first day, I embraced the challenge of constructing the frontend architecture and setting development standards. Beyond coding, this role required building agile processes and establishing design systems that pushed the product vision ahead, sometimes working independently.
I collaborated closely with product-focused teammates, including a designer, backend engineers, chief technical officer and a chief product officer, to conceptualize and create products that truly resonated with our users.
Creating products from the ground up required me to push my technical skills and think through problems creatively. It meant considering everything, balancing user needs with what was possible and sustainable. I was part of each phase, from initial ideas and wireframes to building prototypes and coding.
Being the only frontend developer helped me become more inventive and proactive. I often took the lead in finding and using best practices that could help the team over time. Each project gave me the chance to create new workflows, use up to date frameworks, and set up reusable parts to make future development smoother.
What truly enriched this experience was the collaborative spirit at Paket Mutfak. Despite standing alone in my frontend role, I was never isolated. I worked alongside product designers and engineers, aligning on user experiences and ensuring that our final output reflected our shared vision. This collaboration extended to our internal employees, whose invaluable feedback helped refine our products and create features that genuinely added value.
The challenges were abundant—tight deadlines, unexpected roadblocks, and the relentless pressure to deliver at a high standard. Yet, each obstacle fortified my ability to juggle multiple facets of product development and underscored the importance of adaptability and resilience. Witnessing our products take shape from a mere idea to a functional reality instilled in me a profound sense of accomplishment and pride in what we created as a team.
As I reflect on this remarkable journey, I am deeply grateful not only for the technical growth I experienced but also for the invaluable lessons learned in building products from the ground up and contributing to a collaborative, user-centric team culture. This foundational role set the stage for my career and ignited a vigorous passion for developing products that leave a lasting impact.
Embrace the journey...
Here are some of the key contributions I made during my time at Paket Mutfak:
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Led frontend development features and team
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Implemented micro frontends
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Introduced & implemented design systems to my team
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Maintaining over 20 internal web applications
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Used AWS resources like Lambda, ECR, ECS
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Created automated workflows using Github Actions
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Integrated third party APIs like Google Maps, Yandex Maps, Slack, Twilio, Whatsapp Business API
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Developed custom solutions for restaurant bills, kitchen display systems, and POS devices to meet business needs