Tolga A.

About Me

A software developer with more than four years of experience in designing and developing interactive game applications that interest users using multiple technologies such as C++, C#, JavaScript. Motivated to learn new ideas and work closely with clients to help bring their innovative ideas into a fully developed software that can answer the needs of their business and that of their clients.

AI, ML & LLM

Frontend

Backend

Database

DevOps

Other

Work history

UpStack
UpStack
Software Engineer
2018 - Present (7 years)
Remote
  • Creating and developing innovative software solutions for different clients across a broad range of industries.

  • Participate in scrums consisting of cross-functional teams, both software and hardware.

  • Ensure that features are being delivered efficiently and on-time.

Komodo Platform
Komodo Platform
Senior C++ Developer/MERN Stack Blockchain Developer
2018 - Present (7 years)
Remote
  • Developed the entire Antara Smart Chain Composer using the platform's tech, React., Node.js, MongoDB, AWS, and more.

  • Created the AtomicDEX Pro desktop wallet application and Antara Gaming SDK.

  • Worked as a sole developer on multiple projects, or with a single partner.

Red Disk Games
Red Disk Games
Game Developer
2017 - 2018 (1 year)
Istanbul, Turkey
  • Ported the project and immediately adapted to new technologies after company decided to switch from GameMaker 2D graphics to Unity and 3D graphics.

  • Developed combat & movement mechanics, AI system and more.

  • Implemented the game-play aspect of the game.

Crytek
Crytek
Game Developer Intern
2016 - 2016
Istanbul, Turkey
  • Implemented new features for CryENGINE.

  • Developed a project which implemented Vessel Dynamics for the engine.

  • Made 2D and 3D ship simulation projects for experiments.

Yildiz Technical University
Yildiz Technical University
Software Engineering Intern
2015 - 2015
Istanbul, Turkey
  • Member of a team which developed an Image Processing Toolset.

  • Quickly learned NVIDIA CUDA and used it efficiently on 2D image data.

  • Programmed 4 image processing algorithms for the project.

Tolga Ay
Tolga Ay
Solo Game Developer
2014 - 2018 (4 years)
Istanbul, Turkey
  • Solely developed, managed and published the Remnants of Naezith game and its websites while keeping the game's quality at its highest which makes it to not need a post-release big bug fix patch.

  • Published the game Remnants of Naezith which has gained strong and positive reviews (97%).

  • Made hub.naezith.com with React and Node.js which shows players, levels, leader boards and world records which is used and appreciated by the community.

Remnants of Naezith
Remnants of Naezith
Solo Game Developer
2014 - 2018 (4 years)
Remote
  • Worked as a Solo game developer on the Remnants of Naezith game and its related websites, using C++ and SFML only; sans a game engine.

  • Published the game and received overwhelmingly positive reviews (97%) and pushed to keep the game's quality at its highest level.

  • Developed a React and Node.js site for game players that was highly appreciated by the community.

Showcase

Remnants of Naezith Video Game
Remnants of Naezith Video Game
  • A video game titled Remnants of Naezith was released in 2018 on Steam for Windows, macOS, and Linux.

  • Developed and managed by the entire project by the team.

  • The project utilizes React.js and Node.js for the hub.naezith.com website, showcasing player data, levels, leaderboards, and world records.

Antara Smart Chain Composer
Antara Smart Chain Composer
  • The Antara Smart Chain Composer beta is publicly available.

  • It allows users to customize and launch Smart Chains with full seed nodes and mining nodes.

  • The application was developed as a Solo Developer using React, Antara, Node.js, MongoDB, and AWS.

AtomicDEX Pro Desktop Wallet
AtomicDEX Pro Desktop Wallet
  • AtomicDEX is powered by Komodo’s open framework.

  • It utilizes a shared liquidity pool for decentralized exchanges.

  • The API is available in beta to wallet providers, exchanges, blockchain projects with a token, and developers.

Remnants of Naezith Website
Remnants of Naezith Website
  • Developed and maintained the official website for the game.

  • The website provides users with information about game rules and relevant details.

  • Utilized HTML, CSS, and JavaScript technologies for development.

hub.naezith
hub.naezith
  • Developed and managed a central hub showcasing player, level, leaderboards, and world records.

  • Utilized React.js and Node.js for the hub's development.

  • Integrated Steam OAuth and Naezith API for data management.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Engineering, Yildiz Technical University, 2017
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Engineering, Yildiz Technical University, 2017
Yildiz Technical University
2013 - 2017 (4 years)