Erkut Cakmak

As a skilled full-stack web developer with experience in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React.js, Python, Flask, Next.js, REST, Firebase, Prisma, and PostgreSQL, I am confident in my ability to create and maintain dynamic, user-friendly web applications. With a strong foundation in front-end development and back-end programming, I am well-equipped to tackle complex projects and deliver high-quality results. Whether working independently or as part of a team, I am committed to continuous learning and staying up-to-date with the latest industry trends and technologies.

Software Engineering Graduate - Nov 2022 - Present

• Participated in an intensive Software Engineering bootcamp at Flatiron School upon self-teaching for 9 months.
• Collaborated with teammates in building; 2 frontend, 1 backend, and 1 full-stack, total of 4 projects. Completed the bootcamp with an individual full-stack project
• Became proficient in Javascript, React, Next.js, Python, Flask, REST, Prisma, PostgreSQL, SQLite, SQLAlchemy, CSS, and HTML.
• Successfully passed 4 different code challenges at the end of every phase of the program.

Sr. Crime & Data Analyst / Software Development (6 months) - Jun 2020 - Nov 2022

• Created and developed the first and only automated Background Screening software in Turkey “FinalCheck”.
• Conducted OSINT (Open-Source Intelligence) Investigations utilizing entity-link analysis tools (Blackdot Videris, IBM i2 Analyst's Notebook, Maltego) to gather open-source information on individuals.
• Prepared Reputation, Risk, Anti-Money Laundering & Financial Background Check, and Soft-Due Diligence reports on companies and individuals aiming to detect financial anomalies and malicious behavior.
• Prepared Black Market Research projects on illegal products and their sales on social media and e-commerce.

Sr. Project Manager - Nov 2016 - Jun 2020

• Managed 5+ employees throughout the company.
• Monitored budget while constantly developing and implementing financial strategies to achieve optimum revenue and cost reduction.
• Managed multiple projects at a time from beginning to end and prioritize workload within the group to ensure that project timelines are met.
• Planned and coordinated all aspects of the construction process, including hiring contractors, working with engineers, architects, and vendors, communicating with customers, creating and following up with new leads.

Flatiron School New York, NY

Full Stack Web Development, Python with Flask and JavaScript program 02/ 2023 - 06/2023

John Jay College of Criminal Justice New York, NY

Master of Public Administration 06/2016