Tolga A.

Tolga A.

Senior Software Engineer

Istanbul, Turkey
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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.

C++ 7 years C# 3 years CSS 3 years Blockchain 3 years JavaScript 6 years HTML 3 years Linux 4 years MySQL 4 years React.js 4 years Node.js 6 years AWS 3 years Electron.JS 3 years

Work history

UpStack
UpStack
Software Engineer
2018 - Present (6 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.

C++C#JavaScriptJavaNode.jsReact.jsHTMLCSSMySQL
Komodo Platform
Komodo Platform
Senior C++ Developer/MERN Stack Blockchain Developer
2018 - Present (6 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.

C++BlockchainAWSCSSHTMLJavaScriptReact.jsElectron.JSNode.jsQMLQt
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.

C#Unity
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.

CryEngineC++
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.

C++HTMLCSSJavaScriptJava
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.

C++Node.jsMySQLReact.jsLinux
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.

C++Mac OSLinuxHTMLCSSReact.jsJavaScriptMySQLNode.js

Portfolio

Remnants of Naezith Video Game
Remnants of Naezith Video Game

Remnants of Naezith is a platform video game released in February 2018 on Steam for Microsoft Windows, macOS, and Linux. Developed, managed and published the whole project. Created hub.naezith.com with React.js and Node.js which shows players, levels, leader boards and world records. d. Technologies Used in Project: C++, SFML, Node.js, MySQL, React, Linux CentOS Server

Antara Smart Chain Composer
Antara Smart Chain Composer

The Antara Smart Chain Composer beta is publicly available. This web application lets anyone customize and launch a Smart Chain, complete with full seed nodes and mining nodes, in just minutes. Developed the application as a Solo Developer, completing the entire web application using React for the front end and many techs, including Antara's, Node.js, MongoDB, and AWS for the back end.

AtomicDEX Pro Desktop Wallet
AtomicDEX Pro Desktop Wallet

AtomicDEX is powered by Komodo’s open framework with a shared liquidity pool to build the decentralized exchanges of the future. The API is available in beta to wallet providers, exchanges, blockchain projects with a token, and developers interested in building white-label DEX products. AtomicDEX comes with built-in decentralized trading features. Built on the industry’s most advanced peer-to-peer mobile-first atomic swap protocol, it lets you trade any coin to any other without sending your assets to exchange first. Developed the front-end GUI with Qt/QML while my partner made the back-end API.

Remnants of Naezith Website
Remnants of Naezith Website

Designed and developed the website as the official site for the game. The website helps users learn more about the rules of the game as well as relevant information to make them understand better on how the game operates. Technologies Used in Project: HTML, CSS, Javascript

hub.naezith
hub.naezith

Developed, managed and published a central hub which shows players, levels, leader boards and world records which is used and appreciated by the community using React.js and Node.js. Technologies Used in Project: ReactJS, Steam OAuth, Naezith API

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)