OMER CAN
GOKDERE

Senior Software Developer @ Microsoft

Ex-AWS Full Stack Developer Cloud Expert

// about

I am a highly skilled and passionate software engineer with a strong background in full-stack development and a wealth of experience in architecting and delivering robust software solutions. With expertise spanning various technologies and frameworks, I am dedicated to driving innovation and empowering businesses through cutting-edge software development practices.

Currently, I am working for Microsoft Identity team in Dublin as Senior Software Engineer.

Startup Journey:
From an early stage in my career, I embraced the spirit of entrepreneurship. While still pursuing my degree, I founded my own startup company in 2013. Over a span of two years, I led the development of a mobile application, creating both Android and iOS apps natively. Additionally, I took on the responsibility of designing and implementing the backend infrastructure using PHP. This invaluable experience provided me with a deep understanding of end-to-end software development and the importance of scalable and efficient architectures.

Corporate Experience:
Seeking opportunities to contribute to larger-scale projects and collaborate within a team environment, I transitioned to Sony as a Senior Consultant in August 2018. In this role, I played a pivotal part in managing the global Sony Mobile website, assuming responsibility for frontend and backend development, as well as containerized infrastructure. I leveraged my deep software development skills to optimize performance and scalability, while also mentoring fellow team members.

Continuing my professional journey, I joined Amazon Web Services (AWS) in Dublin, Ireland, as a Front-End Engineer II on the CloudWatch team. Over the course of 2.5 years at AWS, I contributed to data visualization projects that catered to millions of users. This role allowed me to further refine my software development abilities and broaden my understanding of cloud technologies.

Driven by my passion for continuous learning and professional growth, I recently transitioned to Microsoft in August 2022 as a Senior Software Engineer within the Identity team. Here, I continue to leverage my extensive experience in full-stack development to design and implement innovative and secure solutions.

Throughout my career, I have consistently demonstrated a deep understanding of software development principles, a knack for architecting scalable and efficient solutions, and a commitment to delivering high-quality products. I possess strong problem-solving abilities, a collaborative mindset, and a passion for staying at the forefront of technological advancements.

Technologies

  • Cloud (AWS, Azure)
  • Node.js, Express, .NET, Spring
  • React, Next.js, Vue
  • TypeScript, Javascript, Java, C#, C++

Interests

  • GenAI Development
  • GenAI Security
  • Cloud Architecture
  • Open Source

// experience

Senior Software Developer

Microsoft

Aug 2022 - Present @ Dublin, Ireland

  • # Working in Identity team
  • # Creating UI/UX which serves millions of users
  • # Maintaining and improving existing services
  • # Working on security hardening and performance improvements

Software Development Engineer

Amazon Web Services (AWS)

Feb 2020 - Aug 2022 @ Dublin, Ireland

  • # Worked for CloudWatch UI team
  • # Responsible for core CloudWatch services like Alarms, Metrics and Dashboards
  • # Applied micro-frontends architecture
  • # Optimized CI/CD pipelines
  • # Improved performance and reliability of services
  • # Took role in building new regions for AWS

Full Stack Developer

Sony

Aug 2018 - Dec 2019 @ Istanbul, Turkey

  • # React UI with wordpress backend
  • # Developed AWS services and solutions
  • # Created docker based microservice architecture
  • # Implemented CI/CD pipelines
  • # Optimized cloud infrastructure

Co-founder

ViralKing

Mar 2016 - Mar 2018 @ Ankara, Turkey

  • # Created first ever influencer marketing platform in Turkey
  • # Connected brands with influencers
  • # Developed a web application for brands to manage their campaigns
  • # Full responsiblity of technical aspects of the company

Co-founder

Chain Networking

Nov 2013 - Feb 2016 @ Ankara, Turkey

  • # Created a networking tool for business professionals
  • # Matched users with similar interests, field of work as well as investment opportunities
  • # Won 1st place in a startup competition YFYI held by ODTU (Middle East Technical University)
  • # Full responsiblity of technical aspects of the company

// contact

Available for consulting, speaking engagements, and technical coaching. Let's collaborate on building web and cloud solutions that can scale to serve millions of users while maintaining performance and reliability.

cangokdere [at] gmail [dot] com