who am i

Yalçın Doksanbir

Phone: +90 XXX XXX 9191
Email: yalcindoksanbir@gmail.com

I am an experienced technology leader with over 10 years of expertise in software development, project management, and technical leadership. Skilled in technologies like Java, Spring Boot, React, Kafka, and Big Data, I specialize in identifying and implementing enterprise solutions that align with business objectives. My passion lies in leveraging innovative technologies, including AI, to drive business growth and solve real-world problems. Notably, I have led projects integrating AI for SEO-optimized content generation, leveraging OpenAI APIs and in-house models like LLava and AYA to enhance real estate listings. Additionally, I have implemented recommendation systems using frameworks like LensKit and explored AI-driven solutions for personalized nutrition planning, campaign optimization, and drone-less virtual tours for real estate. These experiences showcase my ability to deliver impactful AI-driven solutions in diverse domains.

Leadership Highlights

Built and scaled engineering teams from 0 to 40+ members
Established successful remote-first development cultures
Implemented agile methodologies and DevOps practices
Mentored and coached junior developers to senior positions
Created comprehensive onboarding and training programs
Led successful digital transformation initiatives
Managed distributed teams across multiple time zones

My Personal Life

I take immense pride in being a father to two wonderful children:

Nil Dora (9): A curious and creative spirit who loves exploring new ideas.
Alp Demir (4): Full of energy, always bringing joy and laughter to our home.

In addition to my wonderful children, I share my life with:

Işıl (29+): A loving and supportive partner who shares my passion.

I am also a passionate supporter of Trabzonspor, a football club that represents my roots and hometown. Born and raised in Trabzon, I carry the values of hard work, resilience, and loyalty that the city instills in its people.

Recent Experience

Head of Software Development, iLab Holding-Emlakjet (09.2023 - Present)
Managing 40+ engineers across 4 teams, driving key projects like the emlakjet mobile app and web platform.
Main Tech Stack: Java, Spring Boot, Go, NoSQL, Kafka, React, Google Cloud
Head of Engineering Manager, Huawei (08.2022 - 09.2023)
Led 85 engineers across teams developing Huawei’s Big Data Platform, Payment solutions, and E-commerce platform. Main Tech Stack: Java, Spring Boot, React, Big Data Development
Head of Software Development, MLPCARE Healthcare Group (04.2020 - 08.2022)
Delivered digital transformation solutions for 30+ hospitals across HR, Finance, Telehealth, and Payroll domains.
Main Tech Stack: Java, Spring Boot, React, Kafka, Apache Big Data Stack

Notable Projects

Design Patterns:
- Reviewed and provided feedback on code quality, architecture, and best practices.
- Contributed improvements to documentation and code examples.
- Implemented new design pattern examples and test cases.
- Added detailed explanations and real-world usage scenarios.
- Helped maintain code style consistency and documentation standards.
- Participated in discussions for pattern implementations and improvements.
  Java Design Patterns @open-source
Apache Doris:
- Contributed to query optimization, data loading improvements, and cluster management features.
- Implemented BE node management improvements.
- Enhanced query performance for complex joins.
- Added support for new data types and functions.
- Optimized data loading mechanisms.
- Code review.
  Apache Doris @huawei @open-source
AI-Powered SEO Content Generator:
Developed a system leveraging AI to automatically create SEO-optimized content for real estate listings, enhancing search engine visibility and user engagement. @emlakjet
Listing Description Automation:
Designed and implemented AI-driven tools to generate rich, human-like descriptions for property listings by analyzing metadata, images, and nearby points of interest. @emlakjet
The Algorithms - Java:
- Contributed to the implementation of various algorithms and data structures in Java.
- Added new algorithm implementations with comprehensive test cases.
- Improved existing implementations for better performance and readability.
- Provided detailed documentation for complex algorithms.
- Participated in code reviews and discussions.
- Helped maintain coding standards and best practices.
  The Algorithms - Java @open-source
Search with Ai:
Developed an AI-powered search engine that uses natural language processing to understand user queries and provide relevant search results. @emlakjet
Real-Time Data Pipelines:
Built a high-availability data pipeline using Kafka, Hadoop, Spark, and Nifi for processing large-scale transactional data streams. @huawei
Mobile Workforce Planning App:
Developed a React-based mobile application to help teams manage and optimize workforce planning. @mlpcare
Nurse Scheduling Application:
Created a .NET Core-based scheduling application integrated with MSSQL to streamline nurse shift management. @mlpcare
Digital Human Resources Web Application:
Delivered an HR web app using Spring Boot and Oracle for managing employee data and performance evaluations. @mlpcare
Warehouse Management System:
Built a Kafka-integrated Spring Boot application for efficient inventory and logistics tracking. @mlpcare

Certifications

Apple Certified Mac Technician (2017–2018)
Certified Ethical Hacker V9, EC-Council (August 2017)
Algorithms: Design and Analysis, Stanford University (August 2017)
PSM – Product Owner, Scrum Master, Agile Business Analysis (2021)
Coaching and Mentoring (2023)

Education

Executive MBA, Istanbul University (2024- Ongoing)
MSc Computer Science and Engineering, Istinye University
BSc Computer Science and Engineering, Istanbul Aydin University
Computer Science, Bilkent University (2005–2008, Dropped Out)

Publications

Paper Title: “Enhancing Real Estate Listings Through Image Classification and Enhancement: A Comparative Study”
6th Eurasia Internet of Things, Communications and Engineering Conference (IEEE), 2024
Paper Title: “Object and Text Detection in Real Estate Images Using Deep Learning Models”
International Conference on Optimization and Data Science in Industrial Engineering, 2024

Last but not least

Bize Her Yer Trabzon!