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About
I'm a software developer who builds enterprise platforms by day and AI products on the side, from ServiceNow workflows and EU-funded ESG research platforms to RAG copilots and ML pipelines.
Right now I'm a Software Developer at snacc-it GmbH, contributing to Project ETHICA, a €6.2M EU-funded R&D initiative building a Digital Product Passport platform that uses LLMs and RAG to automate ESG compliance verification across global supply chains. Alongside that I work across ServiceNow: incident management, travel reimbursement, illness reporting, and enterprise web development. On the side I build AI projects like DeepScholar, a RAG research copilot that keeps its answers grounded in real, citable sources.
Before this I worked as a quantitative developer building trading bots, tutored 200+ students in computer science at FH Aachen, and co-founded a SMMA agency and a fitness clothing e-commerce brand, together generating €6,500+ in revenue. I write about what I learn on Medium, usually about building AI products people can actually trust.
I'd rather ship AI that admits what it doesn't know. In DeepScholar, every answer cites a real passage or says it can't answer. No fabricated sources, no confident guesses.
Next.js and FastAPI, Python ML pipelines, Java systems, ServiceNow scripting, even a trading bot. I follow the problem wherever it leads instead of staying in one lane.
Validation at every boundary, reproducible pipelines, and clean data the rest of a team can rely on. Most of what makes software trustworthy is unglamorous, and I lean into it.
Work
Selected builds where models, infra, and interface design had to move together, with no loose seams.
RAG-powered research copilot with grounded citations.
Ingests academic PDFs into a pgvector knowledge base and answers questions using semantically retrieved, source-cited passages. Every answer stays grounded at retrieval time, so the model either cites a real passage or admits it cannot answer instead of fabricating references.
ML-driven customer segmentation via RFM analysis and K-Means clustering.
Built a customer segmentation solution using RFM analysis and K-Means clustering to identify customer groups based on purchasing behavior. The system helps businesses understand customer value, improve retention, and create targeted marketing campaigns through data-driven insights.
Interactive Mars rover exploration powered by NASA's open data APIs.
Built an interactive Mars Rover exploration platform inspired by NASA JPL missions. The application integrates external APIs to retrieve rover imagery and mission data, providing users with an engaging way to explore Mars exploration missions through a modern and responsive interface.
Object-oriented Java banking system with JavaFX GUI and JSON persistence.
A full-featured desktop banking application built in Java, implementing account and transaction management across a clean OOP hierarchy. The system persists all data as JSON files via a custom Gson serializer and exposes a two-scene JavaFX GUI for real-time account and transaction operations.
Trajectory
A condensed timeline of roles where I owned ambiguous problems end-to-end, from prototype to production metrics.
Mar 2025 - Present
Software Developer
snacc-it
Working on Project ETHICA, a €6.2M EU-funded AI research initiative backed by CELTIC-NEXT / EUREKA, a European R&D consortium. Built and deployed end-to-end ServiceNow applications that automated 3+ critical business workflows including incident management, travel reimbursement, and illness reporting, cutting manual overhead across the org.
Ran paid ad campaigns on TikTok and Instagram that drove 52,000+ website visits within 24 hours. Co-founded the brand from scratch, generating €4,400+ in revenue and shipping 330+ orders to 15+ countries. Tracked conversion funnels and iterated on landing pages using Google Analytics and Sprout Social.
Mar 2025 - Aug 2025
Quantitative Developer
Aachen Investment Club e.V.
Engineered Python-based algorithmic trading systems with live price streaming, multi-threading, and automated order execution. Developed and validated quantitative strategies against 6+ years of historical market data using custom backtesting frameworks. Built data aggregation tools with Pandas, web scraping, and third-party APIs to feed signal generation.
Aug 2024 - Feb 2025
Computer Science Tutor
FH Aachen University of Applied Sciences
Tutored 200+ students in Fundamentals of Computer Science and Advanced Programming Languages across 6 months, covering C++, algorithms, data structures, and memory management. Ran coding labs and guided students through assignments, with a focus on making hard topics click through worked examples.
Apr 2024 - Feb 2025
Marketing Manager
AcIAS e. V.
Grew the association's Instagram to 2500+ followers, publishing 200+ stories, 35+ posts, and 5 reels over 11 months. Promoted from Social Media Manager to Marketing Manager within 7 months, taking on full content strategy and campaign ownership across all digital channels.
Apr 2020 - Jun 2023
Graphic Designer
Fiverr (Freelance)
Maintained a 4.9-star rating across 85+ completed orders over 3 years on the platform. Designed logos and brand identities for 45+ personal brands and small businesses. Delivered 120+ social media graphics including headers, posts, and promotional banners.
2019 - 2020
Co-Founder
Upstreak Media
Co-founded an SMMA agency producing short-form content across social platforms. Grew client accounts with Instagram Reels that hit 3,000,000+ views and 25,000+ likes, and generated €2,000+ through TikTok content. Handled design across motivational, wellness, and construction niches.
Academic Background
Aug 2023 – Aug 2026
Bachelor's degree
Computer Science
FH Aachen University of Applied Sciences
Sep 2021 – Sep 2022
Bachelor's degree
Computer Science
Özyeğin University
Credentials
A collection of completed courses, earned certificates, scholarships, and awards.
e-fellows.net Scholarship
e-fellows.net
Awarded to outstanding students for exceptional academic results and extracurricular achievements. Includes exclusive networking, career services, and access to top-company internship pipelines.
App Development with Swift
Apple Authorised Training
Certificate of Achievement granted by FH Aachen University of Applied Sciences through Apple's official Authorised Training programme.
Linux Essentials
Cisco Networking Academy
Completed through the Cisco Networking Academy programme at FH Aachen (Fachbereich Elektrotechnik und Informationstechnik) in Summer Semester 2025.
The AI Engineer Course
365 Careers
Comprehensive programme covering AI engineering fundamentals, LLMs, RAG pipelines, and production deployment of AI-powered applications.
Cameras, Exposure, and Photography
Michigan State University
Online course authorised by Michigan State University and delivered through Coursera, covering cameras, exposure techniques, and photographic composition.
Complete Algorithmic Forex Trading & Backtesting System
Udemy
End-to-end course on building automated forex trading systems with algorithmic strategies and rigorous backtesting frameworks.
telc Deutsch C1 Hochschule
telc
Council of Europe C1-level German proficiency certificate. Scored 198 / 214 points overall with grade 'Sehr gut' (Very Good).
Letter of Recommendation
Özyeğin University
Written by Assoc. Prof. Koray Düztaş (theoretical physicist, black hole physics researcher) following outstanding attendance, participation, and grades in introductory physics.
Arduino Robotics & Creative Technology Olympiad
National Arduino Robotics Olympiad (Turkey)
Excellence Completion Certificate for achieving 2nd place in the Turkey-wide National Arduino Robotics Olympiad for Middle Schools, 2014, alongside teammate Beyazit Nural. Recognised for exceptional robotics engineering, creative problem-solving, and technical excellence.
Toolkit
A pragmatic mix of languages, ML tooling, and infra primitives, chosen for leverage, not novelty.
Languages
AI / ML
Web
Infra & Tools
Contact
Tell me about the problem space, constraints, and what success looks like. I typically reply within two business days.
Prefer a direct line? Reach me at egehanantalya@gmail.com.