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. It would genuinely be ideal for me to go through this entire journey, from day one until I become eligible for citizenship (a minimum of five years from now), with a single company.
I practise 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.
Getting my first car made me realise how much car design has lost its character compared to the cars I grew up around as a kid. 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 bucket 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, where his parents had settled more than 20 years earlier. When he was 16, they decided to move back to Turkey without ever obtaining German citizenship, 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, returned, or even visited.
Moving to Germany is not just a career decision for me. It is something my family has been connected to for generations, a story that was left unfinished. It's one I want to continue.