LAST_UPDATED_UTC: 2026-05-03

## Identity
Full name: Gorkem Sandikci
Title: Software Development Specialist (backend-focused) | Environmental Engineer
Location: Istanbul, Turkey (Maltepe)
Website: https://gorkemnet.com

## Contact
Email (primary): gorkemsandikci@gmail.com
Email (domain): gorkem@gorkemnet.com
Phone (E.164): +905458918905
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gorkemsandikci
GitHub: https://github.com/gorkemsandikci
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gorkemsandikci
Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/GSandikci
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gorkemsandikci
Dribbble: https://dribbble.com/gorkemsandikci

## Bio (short)
Backend-focused software developer specializing in PHP, Laravel, and RESTful API development. Experienced in designing scalable backend architectures, with additional backend experience in C# and .NET Core.

## Bio (extended)
- Backend: PHP, Laravel/Lumen, RESTful API design, OOP, ORM, scalable architecture
- Databases: MySQL, PostgreSQL, MSSQL, Supabase
- DevOps/Infra: Docker, Linux, Nginx, Git, Bitbucket, CI/CD pipelines, DigitalOcean, Sentry
- Frontend (supporting): JavaScript, TypeScript, Vue.js, Quasar, HTML, CSS, Bootstrap, TailwindCSS
- AI/ML: YOLOv8 image analysis, multimodal models (LLaVA, Qwen, Claude), FastAPI inference services, early-stage RAG pipelines, CUDA environments
- Web3: Solana, Celo, smart contract concepts, dApps, Rust (basic)
- Tools/Other: Java, ERP systems, Unity, Blender, Flutter (beginner), AutoCAD, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop

## Languages
- Turkish: Native
- English: B2 (Upper-Intermediate)
- German: A1 (Beginner)

## Education
- Istanbul University: B.Sc. Environmental Engineering (2020) - Istanbul, Turkey
- Anadolu University: A.S. Web Design and Coding (2020)

## Work experience (high level)
- Elitcar Rental: Software Development Specialist (07/2022 - 12/2024)
  - Laravel + Vue.js development, API design, Linux server operations, DigitalOcean
  - Tech: PHP, Laravel, Lumen, REST APIs, MySQL, Linux, Git, Vue.js, Quasar
- NicEye Group (Vidizayn): Software Development Specialist (12/2024 - 01/2026)
  - Laravel + PostgreSQL backend, workflow automation, API integrations, RBAC, Docker
  - Delivered solutions used in projects for Pfizer, BD, Novo Nordisk
  - Tech: PHP, Laravel, PostgreSQL, REST APIs, RBAC, AWS, Linux, Git, Docker
- Uskudar University: Software Developer (02/2022 - 07/2022)
  - C# / .NET Core MVC backend for ERP systems; ASP.NET Core; legacy WinForms
  - Tech: C#, .NET Core MVC, MSSQL, ORM, Bootstrap, Tailwind
- Hevi Company: Software Developer (11/2020 - 01/2022)
  - PHP websites, responsive UI, Android WebView mobile views
  - Tech: PHP, HTML/CSS, JavaScript, Bootstrap, Tailwind, Android WebView
- Yeni Medya Elektronik Yayincilik: Jr. Software Developer (12/2013 - 11/2015)
  - R&D at Habermetre.com; C# + SQL apps; XPath extraction; automated crawling
  - Tech: C#, SQL, XPath, web crawling & data extraction
- DSI (State Hydraulic Works): Environmental Engineer Intern (07/2017 - 08/2017)
  - Environmental monitoring, water flow measurement, reporting
- Urban Environmental Laboratory: Environmental Engineer Intern (07/2016 - 08/2016)
  - OHS (ISG), emission, VOC analyses; reporting

## Highlighted projects
- TrioZone Space AI Companion: AI-powered earthquake safety assistant using YOLOv8 + multimodal analysis for room-based hazard detection.
- IBYS OHS System (Deadline Bilisim): Maintenance/modernization of enterprise OHS platform; .NET Core backend; ASP.NET APIs; Docker; MSSQL; refactoring; performance.
- Zoom Events Livestream Module: RTMP -> HLS streaming pipeline for embedding Zoom webinars into private platforms.
- Quakka Coffee PWA: Offline-first PWA for digital menu, loyalty, ordering (Laravel + Vue).
- Hardware Monitor System: GPU/CPU monitoring and CUDA validation tool for AI/ML environments.

## Courses and certificates
- Build on Stacks - Rise In (2025)
- Andromeda aOS Workshop - Rise In (2025)
- C# Programming - BTK Akademi (2024)
- Solana Bootcamp - Rise In (2024)
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Developer Associate (2022)
- ERP & Data Analysis - Uskudar University (2022)
- C# .NET Application Development & OOP with C# - CSD System Association (2013-2014)
- Intro to Programming with Java - CSD System Association (2011)

## Hackathons and competitions
- Andromeda Web3 Workshop - 3rd Place - RiseIn (Feb 2025)
- HackSolana - Rapid Project Development Marathon II - 2nd Place - Superteam (Oct 2024)
- Stacks Hackathon - 4th Place - RiseIn (Oct 2025)

## Links from legacy site
- 100 Projects in 100 Days: http://gorkemnet.com/100days100projects/
- 100days100projects (GitHub): https://github.com/gorkemsandikci/100days100projects