Mehmet Albayrak

Software Specialist | .NET Core (C#) & React Developer | Building Enterprise Solutions for Maritime Logistics

Atasehir, Istanbul, Türkiye

About

Software Specialist focused on designing and developing scalable enterprise applications within the Microsoft .NET ecosystem. I have a strong background in backend architecture using C# and Entity Framework Core, complemented by frontend proficiency in React. Currently, I am driving digital transformation in the logistics and maritime sector at Akkon Lines. My expertise lies in building complex Voyage Management Systems that optimize operational efficiency. I enjoy solving architectural challenges, optimizing database performance, and creating seamless user experiences from database to UI. Core Stack: .NET Core, C#, Entity Framework, MSSQL, React, RESTful APIs.

Experience

  • Software Specialist at AKKON LINES
    Oct 2025 - Present · 9 mos

    Developing and maintaining end-to-end software solutions for the maritime logistics industry, with a specific focus on Voyage Management Systems. Backend Development: Designing robust RESTful APIs using .NET Core (C#) to handle complex logistics operations and data flow. Database Architecture: Managing and optimizing database interactions using Entity Framework Core and MSSQL, ensuring high performance for large-scale maritime data. Frontend Integration: Building responsive and user-friendly interfaces using React, ensuring a seamless experience for operational teams. Domain Expertise: Translating complex maritime logistics requirements (voyage planning, cargo tracking) into technical specifications and functional software modules. System Optimization: Refactoring legacy codebases and implementing modern architectural patterns to improve system scalability and maintainability.

  • Layers HR (Istanbul, Turkey)
    • Software Quality Assurance Specialist
      Aug 2023 - Sep 2025 · 2 yrs 2 mos

      Responsible for planning and executing manual test cases, tracking bugs, and ensuring the overall quality of web-based applications. Collaborated closely with development and business teams throughout the software development lifecycle. Conducted functional, regression, and exploratory tests, performed API testing using Postman, and validated data using SQL. Involved in test automation development using Selenium with C#, contributing to the creation of reliable and maintainable automated test scripts.

    • Operations and Reporting Specialist
      Jan 2023 - Aug 2023 · 8 mos

      Formerly Neyasis Technology. Experienced in IT operations management, data analysis, incident and problem management, documentation, and stakeholder management. -Analyzing data and creating reports -Managing incidents and problems -Maintaining documentation -Collaborating with different teams.

  • Neyasis Technology (2 yrs 11 mos)
    • Sales Specialist
      Feb 2020 - Jul 2022 · 2 yrs 6 mos

      Managing Sales&Operations. Experienced; using and managing CRM tool, translating documents (Turkish to English), communicate with possible international leads about IT roles, genarating short or long lists for potential leads for future sales.

    • Human Resources Assistant
      Sep 2019 - Feb 2020 · 6 mos

  • Store Cashier at Inditex
    Dec 2017 - Jan 2020 · 2 yrs 2 mos

  • Field Staff at UNICEF
    Jun 2016 - Jul 2016 · 2 mos