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Tugay Kapucu

Software Engineer

Software engineer with a background spanning product focused web applications, REST APIs, analytics tooling, and embedded Linux platforms. I care about shipping software that actually solves problems — clean architecture, strong execution, and systems that hold up in production.

tugayapucu@gmail.com+90 543 517 86 68Istanbul, Türkiyetugaykapucu.comlinkedin.com/in/tugaykapucugithub.com/tugayapucu

Experience

Software Developer

Siemens · Istanbul, Türkiye

Jan 2023 – Present
  • Owned integration acceptance for incoming IndOS/OS component deliveries; approved or rejected releases based on performance regressions, missing features, and functional/quality defects, providing evidence (repro steps, logs, traces) to drive fixes.
  • Built an automation tool to streamline integration between Industrial OS and firmware, reducing manual effort and preventing integration mistakes during delivery and validation cycles.
  • Enhanced the team's test framework with resource control and automated performance validation (CPU, memory, boot time, screen change latency), using systemctl orchestration and repeatable test runs.
  • Implemented a results database and visualization workflow using SQLite and Apache Superset to store historical test runs and enable trend analysis, regression detection, and faster release decisions.
  • Led and supported firmware teams through the migration from Debian 11 to Debian 12, coordinating with IndOS to surface compatibility risks early and prevent release-blocking issues.
  • Delivered kernel configuration changes and firmware-side improvements that reduced boot time by ~25% and decreased CPU usage by ~10% on target systems.

Marketing Technology & InfoSec Intern

Procter & Gamble · Istanbul, Türkiye

Jan 2022 – Oct 2022
  • Designed and operated the data collection and live transfer workflow for the Head & Shoulders Number One Music Awards campaign.
  • Built a lightweight registration and data capture webpage, stored participant data in a Google Cloud database, and automated email reporting to share campaign results with stakeholders.
  • Developed a personalized ad campaign targeting non-Fairy detergent users across the Banabak mobile app and social media channels.
  • Collaborated with the IT security team to scan employee computers across Turkey for risky applications and coordinated remediation communications to ensure removal.

Marketing Intern

Arçelik Global A.Ş. · Istanbul, Türkiye

Aug 2021 – Sept 2021
  • Contributed to marketing strategy project work for a consumer product line.

Production Planning Intern

Eti · Remote

Aug 2020 – Sept 2020
  • Observed production planning stages of industrial machinery manufacturing and operational workflows.

Projects

Akçal Zeytinyağı Fabrikası

2025
  • Designed and built a 10-section single-page React app covering brand story, production process, product range, and quality standards.
  • Implemented scroll reveal animations, parallax effects, animated counters, and a continuous marquee for a polished user experience.
  • Created a custom design system with a warm organic palette (olive, terra, cream) and Fraunces serif typography.
  • Used Python and Pillow for product image background removal for seamless visual integration.
  • Delivered a fully responsive Turkish-language site.
ReactViteCSSPythonPillow

Ginny The Bartender

June 2025
  • Designed RESTful APIs with FastAPI covering cocktail search, authentication, and favorites management.
  • Implemented JWT authentication with protected routes on both the API and the React frontend.
  • Set up database architecture using SQLAlchemy ORM, PostgreSQL, and Alembic for schema migrations.
  • Containerized the full stack with Docker Compose for consistent local development and deployment.
  • Built a responsive React frontend with dynamic browsing and a polished UI using Tailwind CSS.
ReactFastAPIPostgreSQLDockerTailwind CSSJWTSQLAlchemyAlembic

Personal Portfolio Website

Jan 2026
  • Built with Next.js App Router, TypeScript, and Tailwind CSS v4.
  • Scroll-triggered animations using Framer Motion throughout every section.
  • Includes a print-ready CV page and a contact form.
Next.jsTypeScriptTailwind CSSFramer Motion

Education

B.Sc. Management Engineering

Istanbul Technical University

GPA: 3.89 / 4.00 · Ranked 1st in class

Sept 2018 – June 2022

B.Sc. Computer Engineering (Double Major)

Istanbul Technical University

GPA: 3.65 / 4.00

Sept 2019 – June 2023

High School Diploma

Robert College of Istanbul

GPA: 89.58 / 100 · Captain of Football & Running Teams · VP of Permaculture Club

Sept 2012 – June 2017

Skills

Languages

CC++PythonTypeScriptJavaScriptSQL

Frontend

ReactNext.jsTailwind CSSHTML5CSS3Bootstrap

Backend

Node.jsFastAPIREST APIsJWT AuthSQLAlchemy

Databases

PostgreSQLSQLite

Systems & DevOps

Linux (Debian/Ubuntu)BashDockerCI/CDGit

Tools

Azure DevOps / TFSPostmanJiraApache Superset

Languages

TurkishNative
EnglishC1 — Proficient
GermanA2 — Elementary