Samet Sarıkaya

Professional Summary

Software Engineering student with hands-on experience in full-stack web and mobile application development. Proficient in JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, Java, Dart, SQL, React, Node.js, FastAPI, and Flutter. Solid foundation in data structures, algorithms, object-oriented programming (OOP), and software development lifecycle (SDLC). Delivered production-ready features across frontend and backend systems with a focus on clean architecture, RESTful API design, and cross-platform development.

Education

İzmir University of Economics 2023 - Present

Software Engineering - 100% Scholarship

Buca İnci-Özer Tırnaklı Science High School 2018 - 2022

High School Diploma

Work Experience

Software Engineering Intern Feb 2026 - Mar 2026

Software Persona

Gained hands-on experience in relational databases, SQL, JavaScript web development, and Android/iOS mobile application development across structured training modules.
Collaborated with senior engineers in weekly code reviews, iterating on technical feedback to strengthen code quality and engineering fundamentals.
Designed and delivered a capstone project integrating a relational database, web frontend, and mobile application, demonstrated to the technical team.

Skills

Programming Languages: JavaScript, Python, Java, C++, Dart, SQL, TypeScript, GDScript

Web Technologies: React, Node.js, Express.js, FastAPI, REST API, HTML5, CSS3, Firebase

Mobile & Game Development: Flutter, Dart, Godot Engine, Cross-Platform Development, Mobile UI/UX, FCM, State Management

Tools & Platforms: Git, GitHub, VS Code, JetBrains IDEs, OpenCV, Terminal

Concepts: OOP, Data Structures, Algorithms, Agile/Scrum, Version Control, Performance Optimization, Responsive Design

Projects

Tahmi.nEt.tr (React, JavaScript, CSS3, HTML5, SQL, Python, FastAPI)

Built a full-stack prediction platform with an interactive game experience and an admin dashboard.
Optimized FastAPI services and SQL query performance to accelerate dashboard analytics and content-management workflows, reducing backend response times.

SubTrack: Subscription Tracking App (Flutter, Dart, FastAPI, Python, FCM)

Developed a cross-platform subscription tracking app with Flutter and integrated Firebase Authentication and FCM notifications.
Engineered a FastAPI backend with session-persistent data synchronization and improved push notification reliability via Firebase Cloud Messaging (FCM).

OffFILE (TypeScript, Vite, Web Workers, pdf-lib, pdfjs-dist, Canvas API)

Developed OffFILE, a privacy-first web application with 30 browser-based PDF and image tools using fully client-side processing (no uploads, no backend).
Implemented a TypeScript + Vite architecture with Web Workers, pdf-lib/pdfjs-dist, and Canvas API to deliver responsive performance and offline capability.

Minimal Match (Godot Engine, GDScript, Mobile Game Development)

Developed a mobile puzzle game in Godot with custom gameplay logic, scene flow, and physics behavior.
Optimized resource usage for mobile devices to keep gameplay responsive in effects-heavy scenes.

Certifications

Python Certificate - CISCO, MEB 2020

FLL 16th Season - Innovation Award 2020

T3 DeneYap Technology Workshops - T3 Foundation 2020 - 2022

Relevant tracks: Robotics & Coding, Mobile App Development, Cybersecurity, AI

Software Persona - Software Internship Participation Certificate - TNC Group 2026

Database & SQL, Web Development (JavaScript), 3D & Visual Effects (Blender), Mobile Application Development (Android/iOS)

View Internship Certificate (PDF)

BTK Akademi Online Courses - BTK Akademi 2026

Selected courses: Mobile App Dev with Flutter, Web API with Python, React.js Advanced, Learning SQL

References

Software Persona - Internship Recommendation Letter Mar 2026

View Recommendation Letter (PDF)

Languages

Turkish (Native), English (B2), Japanese (N5)