Hiring isn't just about technical skills. Finding someone who genuinely fits your team's culture matters just as much, and I know that's one of the hardest parts of the process. That's exactly why I created this page. Here you'll find the non-professional, personal side of who I am: my interests, values, and what I'm like beyond the code. I hope it helps you get a more complete picture.
I respect and welcome diversity in all forms. What I care about most in a colleague is their work ethic, curiosity, and willingness to collaborate. I have worked in multicultural teams across Istanbul, Izmir, Tartu, and Tallinn, and I genuinely enjoy the perspectives that come with diverse environments.
I am looking for a stable work environment where I can fully commit and focus on delivering great work. My plan is clear: dedicate myself to my role during the day, and invest my evenings in learning German intensively. I want to grow within the company, earn trust through results, and build a long-term career in Germany. After settling in and eventually obtaining citizenship, I'd love to explore entrepreneurship on my own terms. But until then, my full energy goes to the team I join.
I practice stoicism, both in my personal and professional life. When things go wrong, I do everything I can to make it right. But when something is truly out of my control, I shift my focus to where I can actually make a difference. I can't say I'm a morning person or a night owl, and I have no strong preference for remote or onsite. What I can say is that I want to be wherever I am most needed and most impactful.
I have been solo mining Bitcoin as a hobby since the early days of the space, making me one of the earliest enthusiasts in this niche. I built and maintain SoloChance.org, one of the first reference and calculation websites dedicated to solo mining. I also run multiple open-source mining devices at home. It is a fascinating hobby where fun, engineering, math, and pure luck all intersect. I'd happily chat about it if you're curious to learn more.
After 25 years of cycling, I recently realized how much modern car design has lost its character. That sparked a deep interest in neo-classics, the cars built roughly between 1990 and 2018. I spend a lot of time researching these models, and one of the things I'm most excited about in Germany is finally getting my dream BMW or Audi. A lap on the Nürburgring is still on my life to-do list. On top of all that, I'm a huge Gran Turismo 7 fan and regular player.
If I had the right circumstances growing up, I would most likely have become a scientist. The curiosity never left. I own a telescope with an astronomy camera mounted on it, and I have observed and photographed the Moon, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn myself. If I had to pick one book to guide humanity, it would probably be Carl Sagan's Cosmos. I carry a great deal of fire in the belly when it comes to understanding how things work. I don't want to believe. I want to know.
Germany has been part of my family's story long before it became part of mine. My father grew up in Arnsberg. When he was 16, his parents decided to move back to Turkey, and as a minor he had no choice but to go with them. He never got the chance to return due to visa barriers. I grew up listening to stories from my father, aunt, and uncle about how beautiful their life in Germany was and how much they wished they could have stayed.
My mother worked for over a decade at the Gaziemir branch of Metro Cash & Carry, a German-origin company, and eventually retired from there. She always spoke highly of the working culture, which she attributed largely to its German roots.
Moving to Germany is not just a career decision for me. It is something my family has been connected to for generations.