Kutay Akpınar
Computer Engineering Graduate & AI-Focused Software Developer
Recent Computer Engineering graduate with strong academic background and practical experience in AI-powered applications, microservices architecture, and full-stack development. Skilled in building intelligent systems using RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation), vector databases, LLMs, and modern web technologies. Passionate about creating scalable, AI-driven solutions that solve real-world problems through innovative software engineering.
Experience
Software Engineer Intern
Presidency of the Republic of Turkey Human Resources Office
September 2024 - October 2024
Developed two web-based projects for internal use within the Presidency of the Republic of Turkey Human Resources. Gained hands-on experience with enterprise-level software development and government sector requirements.
Research and Development Intern
TUBITAK
February 2024 - August 2024
Managed the project 'Size Measurement for Microservices Based Architectures' under Prof. Onur Demirörs. Created a microservices-based backend API and developed the project research group's website at softw-ai.com.
Software Developer Intern
DAVON Information Technologies
July 2023 - September 2023
Developed full-stack applications from concept to deployment. Designed user interfaces using Figma and implemented responsive web applications with modern technologies.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering
Izmir Institute of Technology
GPA: 3.50/4.0
Comprehensive Computer Engineering program covering software development, algorithms, data structures, and modern technologies. Strong focus on practical applications and research projects.
Key Achievements:
- High Honor Certificates: Spring 2021-2022, Fall 2021-2022, Spring 2020-2021, Fall 2023-2024, Spring 2023-2024
- Honor Certificates: Fall 2020-2021, Fall 2022-2023, Spring 2022-2023
- Top 3 Debuting Startups at 3rd Technopark İzmir Emerging Technology Awards 2020 (HEY Charger)
- Graduation Project: AiVUKAT - AI-Powered Legal Assistant Platform
High School Diploma
Bandirma Enerjisa Science High School
GPA: 96.4/100
Science-focused high school education with emphasis on mathematics, physics, and computer science. Developed strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Key Achievements:
- Graduated with High Honors
- Science and Mathematics Excellence
- Prepared for university entrance with strong academic foundation
Projects
AiVUKAT - AI-Powered Legal Assistant
Graduation project: AI-driven legal assistant platform combining RAG techniques and custom-trained language models with vector databases and semantic search.
Size Measurement for Microservices
TÜBİTAK research project focused on microservices architecture analysis and measurement. Created research website and backend API systems.
Government Web Applications
Two web-based projects developed for Presidency of the Republic of Turkey Human Resources Office with enterprise-level security and functionality.
HEY Charger Startup
Co-founder and team member of innovative charging solution startup. Recognized as Top 3 Debuting Startups at Technopark İzmir Emerging Technology Awards 2020.
STP Banking System - AI-Powered Document Processing
Straight Through Processing system for banking operations using AI to automate customer request processing, document analysis, and decision-making workflows with Turkish language support.
Full-Stack Enterprise Applications
Developed multiple full-stack applications during internship at DAVON Technologies, including UI design with Figma and comprehensive database solutions.
Tech Stack
AI & Machine Learning
Backend Development
Frontend Development
Databases
Cloud & DevOps
Development Tools
Awards & Achievements
Top 3 Debuting Startup
3rd Technopark İzmir Emerging Technology Awards 2020
Co-Founder and Team Member of HEY Charger - Recognized for innovation and entrepreneurial skills in emerging technology sector
Academic Excellence
Multiple High Honor & Honor Certificates
• High Honor: 5 semesters (GPA > 3.5)
• Honor: 3 semesters (GPA > 3.0)
• Current GPA: 3.50/4.0
Professional Development
Completed Multiple Bootcamps & Certifications
• Getir Java Spring Boot Bootcamp 2025
• Global AI Hub AI Summer Camp 2023
• Machine Learning Specialization
• Various technical certifications
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