Osman Sekerlen Lead Software Engineer

Osman Sekerlen

Lead Software Engineer

About Me

With over 7 years of experience in software engineering, I have honed my skills in diverse environments, from agile startups to established large-scale organizations. Although adept in full-stack development, my professional trajectory has increasingly gravitated towards the construction of streamlined, scalable backend services utilizing various AWS tools such as ECS, EC2, Lambda, Amazon RDS, API Gateway, Route 53, SNS, CloudTrail, and CloudWatch.

As a senior software engineer, my role extends beyond individual contributions. I serve as a lead engineer, embracing collaborative responsibilities and fostering an environment of knowledge sharing and mentoring within the team.

Professional Milestones

  • Directed the development of a web product as the team lead of a four-person team.
  • Provided mentorship to fellow engineers in a dynamic team of 17.
  • Devised a unique solution catering to a business requirement, which subsequently generated $18 million in revenue.
  • Cultivated cost efficiencies by developing a custom library, meeting a critical requirement that enabled negotiation of a discounted contract (10%) for a key product dependency.
  • Engaged in full-stack development and website design since 2013, underscoring a broad skill set and enduring interest in evolving technologies.

Professional Profile

Certifications


As a dedicated Lead Software Engineer, my expertise lies in the domain of:

  • Software Architecture and Cloud Infrastructure: My academic foundation in Software Science, strengthened during my tenure at the university, has culminated in a deep understanding of optimal coding practices and effective cloud architecture designs. I have substantiated this knowledge by successfully obtaining certifications in AWS, including the Cloud Associate credential, which are visibly showcased on my LinkedIn profile. AWS remains my preferred cloud service provider, endorsing its superior capabilities and industry relevance.
  • Artificial Intelligence with emphasis on Deep Learning and Natural Language Processing (NLP): I am intrigued by the advancements in AI and Machine Learning. This fascination began with a project I undertook to develop a chatbot for recording hourly check-in and check-out times on Slack. To delve deeper into this field, I recommend Machine Learning: A Visual Starter Course For Beginners as an ideal primer. My experience extends to building and fine-tuning bots using Natural Language Understanding (NLU) tools like IBM Watson and Dialogflow, both individually and in collaboration with teams.

Additional Interests:

  • Music: A melophile at heart, I enjoy playing the ukulele, guitar, and drums. Recently, I have embarked on a journey to discover music production techniques to further enhance my skills.
  • Extreme Sports: I have been an accredited skydiver since 2021, with an impressive track record of over 250 skydives. My passion for extreme sports reflects my adventurous spirit and willingness to embrace challenges.

In summary, I believe my comprehensive experience in Software Engineering, AI, and Machine Learning, combined with my proven expertise in AWS and Cloud Infrastructure, can be a valuable asset to your organization.

Get in Touch



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