Zafer Hüzmeli

Product-minded Full-Stack Engineer with 8+ years of experience delivering scalable web applications across cloud infrastructure, defense, and SaaS domains. Specialized in React, Next.js, TypeScript, Node.js, and Nest.js, with a track record of leading legacy-to-modern migrations, rescuing at-risk projects, and shipping end-to-end systems independently. Adept at owning architecture, implementation, and deployment, while bridging product strategy with technical execution.

Freelance Full-Stack Developer and System Analyst - Self-Employed - Remote

(2017-01)

Delivering end-to-end web applications for international and local clients across e-commerce, SaaS, and enterprise domains; currently focused on freelance work full-time.

• Shipped 10+ end-to-end projects across e-commerce, SaaS, and enterprise dashboards over 8+ years, working in parallel with full-time roles.
• Engineered full-stack JavaScript and TypeScript applications using Next.js, Node.js, Express, and Nest.js, backed by PostgreSQL, MySQL, Firebase, and Supabase.
• Translated client requirements into technical specifications and audited existing systems as system analyst on multiple engagements, proposing architectural improvements.
• Containerized applications with Docker and managed deployments across Hostinger and other cloud providers.
• Owned end-to-end engagements solo across varying timelines, covering requirements gathering, backend APIs, frontend, database design, and deployment.

Software Engineer (Full-Stack) - Radore - Istanbul, Turkey

(2025-01 - 2026-04)

Led the modernization of Radore's web platform and internal tools by migrating from legacy ASP.NET to a Next.js + TypeScript stack.

• Solely owned and executed the migration of the company website from legacy ASP.NET to Next.js and TypeScript, starting in February 2025 and shipping the new site to production in July 2025; achieved noticeably faster page load times on the new stack.
• Migrated the WordPress-based blog to a custom headless CMS built from scratch with Nest.js and Vite 8, integrating content management directly into the main site architecture.
• Built the monorepo architecture for "Yoda," an internal Jira-alternative project management tool, then took over development on the modern technology stack.
• Shipped 10+ new modules across customer-facing and internal departmental products on the new stack, replacing fragmented legacy interfaces.
• Architected the rebuild from scratch including component library, deployment pipeline, CI configuration, and a unified design system without a dedicated team.
• Reduced developer onboarding time and maintenance overhead through strict TypeScript typing and modular code-splitting patterns.

Senior Frontend Developer - InterProbe Bilgi Teknolojileri - Istanbul, Turkey

(2022-09 - 2025-01)

Led front-end development on Defense Industry Presidency projects, focusing on secure, cryptography-integrated user interfaces.

• Led front-end development on Defense Industry Presidency projects, integrating cryptographic protocol APIs (AES, RSA) into modern, secure user interfaces.
• Rescued a 24-month government project that had been left chaotic with only 8 months remaining; fully decommissioned the legacy frontend and built the new system's foundation in parallel, redesigning approximately 70% of the UI from scratch and enabling on-time delivery.
• Introduced TypeScript to a 2-person frontend team by researching, prototyping, and migrating existing modules, then driving adoption across all new development.
• Designed reusable, scalable front-end architectures with React, TypeScript, Webpack, and Tailwind CSS, implementing micro-frontend patterns and code-splitting for modularity and performance.

Software Engineer - Radore - Istanbul, Turkey

(2020-07 - 2022-09)

Maintained and extended Radore's cloud platform, supporting CRM, customer-facing panels, and enterprise demos.

• Maintained Radore's cloud platform including CRM modules, customer-facing panels (N11Cloud), and internal dashboards (Radore RCD) using PHP, JavaScript, and CSS.
• Monitored production systems with Kubernetes and Grafana and administered MongoDB and MySQL databases for multiple service integrations.
• Delivered enterprise product demos and infrastructure planning sessions as part of Radore's KubeSphere partnership in Turkey, supporting customer acquisition.
• Worked across virtualization platforms including VMware, OnApp, and Nutanix, and configured Jira workflows for cross-departmental processes.

Software Engineer - Insider - Istanbul, Turkey

(2019-08 - 2020-07)

Built optimization and conversion-focused features for an AI-powered Growth Management Platform serving global e-commerce clients.

• Built features for the partner web platform of an AI-powered Growth Management Platform using JavaScript, PHP, CSS, and HTML.
• Delivered web optimization solutions for 100+ enterprise e-commerce clients, improving conversion strategies and sales funnel performance across online retail.

Web Application Developer - BEYTTURK Construction - Istanbul, Turkey

(2018-10 - 2019-04)

Developed corporate web presence and internal tools for the construction group of Beyttürk Holding.

• Developed the corporate website for Beyttürk Construction using jQuery, PHP, HTML, and CSS.
• Built and maintained internal systems for the Call Center department.

Junior Frontend Developer - Iven - Istanbul, Turkey

(2018-07 - 2018-10)

Built control panel interfaces for IoT device management as part of an end-to-end digital transformation platform.

• Developed front-end interfaces using React and Redux, integrating with REST APIs for IoT device control.
• Built control panel interfaces enabling device manufacturers to manage their connected hardware fleets.

Software Development Intern - LOGO Yazılım - Istanbul, Turkey

(2017-08 - 2018-06)

Completed two software development internships at one of Turkey's largest enterprise software companies.

• Contributed to enterprise software development across two internship periods (Aug-Sep 2017, Apr-Jun 2018).
• Gained hands-on experience with large-scale codebases and professional development workflows.

Master of Science - Management Information Systems - Istanbul University (2023-09 - 2025-01)

Bachelor of Engineering - Software Engineering - Bahcesehir University (2013-09 - 2018-06)