Hi, I'm Can

I am a self-taught software developer with a past life as an industrial engineer and entrepreneur experienced in financial controlling, procurement, project management, e-commerce and real estate.

I am a human to two adopted stray cats and a husband to my other half.

Can Kiziloglu

I find meaning and happiness in building things, optimizing systems, solving problems and small daily actions taken towards becoming better.

I focus my energy on what I can change and find peace in accepting what I can't. I believe our experience of life is shaped not by events themselves, but by how we choose to respond to them. I accept everything and expect nothing.

I distance myself from overly ambitious, greedy, mean and unethical people as well as shallow meaningless conversations.

I would love to connect with like minded people. Send an email or find my social links at the footer to dm me (I rarely use social media).

My email address: can[at]cgk[dot]dev

This is what I am doing right now.

And these are the tools I use every day.

Here is a little more detail about me, my developer skills and my previous professional experience.

Technical Skills

Programming Languages

Typescript, Javascript, Python, SQL, HTML, CSS

Frameworks, Libraries

Frontend: React, Next.js, Tailwind CSS

Backend: Bun, Hono, Node.js, Express, Django, Django REST Framework

Database

SQLite, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, MySQL, Prisma ORM, Drizzle ORM, Mongoose

Tools & Platforms

Git, Github, Docker, Vercel, Clerk, Resend, Neon DB

Certifications

Meta Frontend Developer, Meta Backend Developer, Meta Full Stack Developer, Google Project Management

Professional Experience

Real Estate Team Coordinator | Self-employed (2019 – 2023)

  • Led a team of 4 real estate agents, achieving sales of over 40 properties annually
  • Developed and sales and marketing strategies for high-end housing projects
  • Managed client relationships and negotiations for complex property transactions

Management Consultant for Alsancak Bakery Chain | Self-employed (2017)

  • Conducted comprehensive analysis of production, planning, quality, and finance processes
  • Developed and implemented new procedures for production, planning, and accounting functions
  • Trained staff on budgeting, cost controlling, and reporting
  • Improved efficiency through layout and method adjustments

Founder & Managing Director | MacaValesi.com (2015 – 2019)

  • Founded and managed an e-commerce platform focusing on men's fashion
  • Developed and implemented complete digital marketing strategy including SEO and social media campaigns
  • Built and maintained e-commerce infrastructure
  • Managed global sourcing operations and vendor relationships

Project Manager Alasehir Geothermal Power Plant | Zorlu Energy Group (2014)

  • Managed $110 million budgeted 45MW geothermal power plant construction project
  • Led a team of 27 across engineering and construction functions
  • Oversaw project schedule, budget, cash flow, and stakeholder communications

Procurement Manager | Meta Nickel Cobalt Mining (2011 – 2014)

  • Led procurement activities for $360 million investment project
  • Managed team of 4 across multiple locations
  • Saved average of 13% in contract prices during negotiations for capital goods and services
  • Implemented SAP MM, PP, FI, and CO modules
  • Managed over 700 quotations from 250+ global vendors for approximately 150 contracts

Financial Controller | Vestel White Goods (2004 – 2011)

  • Oversaw financial controlling operations managing team of 4
  • Led supply chain improvement and standardization projects
  • Actively involved in 3 factory investments with feasibility studies and business plans
  • Created and managed annual budgets exceeding €1 billion

Education

  • BSc in Industrial Engineering | Istanbul Technical University (1998 – 2003)

Languages spoken

English (Advanced), German (Intermediate), Turkish (Native)