About me.

Hi, I'm Bugra Gulculer, I'm a software engineer.

For the better future, let's be better.

Little bit about myself.

I was born in 1994 in Adana, Turkey

After graduating from Middle East Technical University Mechanical Engineering and also getting masters degree from the same instituton, I worked as Mechanical Engineer for almost 5 years.

early career - After graduating with from mechanical engineering, I pursued a master's degree in the same field. During my master's program, I worked as a researcher for a MEMS laboratory, where I gained valuable experience and developed my skills in a variety of areas. Through this experience, I learned to be a versatile person, able to adaƒpt and thrive in a range of settings and situations. My education and early career experiences have prepared me well for future challenges and opportunities.

what I do now - After working hard for a year to build my skills in front-end development while pursuing my masters, I have taken on various freelance projects, allowing me to gain practical experience and apply my knowledge in a real-world setting. Additionally, I have had the opportunity to work with pre-seed level startups, where I have contributed to the development of their products and services. Most recently, I have joined the team at Bayzat, where I am able to utilize my skills and expertise to make a positive impact.

my tech stack as a developer

HTML

CSS

Javascript

Typescript

React

NextJs

SASS

React Query

Firebase

React Router

Redux

Material-UI

Storybook

Webflow

Webpack

Git

Figma

Node

Experience

Bayzat - (July 2022 - Present)

Software Engineer

Migrating a module from EmberJs to React
Developed new features for different modules using React.
Maintained and updated the React components according to Design System changes.
Created new onboarding documentation for new hires with other devs to ease the onboarding.

Toolsy - (October 2021 - Present)

Software Engineer

Redesigned the overall website with Figma
Improved the current modules, developed two new modules and planning to develop two more modules
Used React, Redux, REST API, SASS, Sentry, Formik in the project

RedRose - (March - April 2022)

Software Engineer

Created a brand-new Design System on Figma
Created the CSS files using SASS for all the components and integrated them to the project

Producter - (October 2021 - January 2022)

Software Engineer

Started the development of Documentation module with pixel-perfect mindset
Created the connections with backend using GraphQL

METU MEMS Center - (March 2018 - January 2021)

Graduate Researcher

Designed, simulated and tested MEMS Based actuators, force sensors, strain sensors and optical scanner
Completed Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering with a thesis on a MEMS Based Sensor

Education

Orta Dogu Teknik Universitesi

M.Sc. Mechanical Engineering - 2017 - 2020

Thesis: Thesis: Fabrication, Modeling, Fabrication, Characterization of Micro Thermal Actuators

B.Sc. Mechanical Engineering - 2013 - 2017

Patent: WO/2020/018052, “Shelf Height Adjustment Mechanism”

I live by some values

Be Good

Being good is a core value that guides my actions and relationships with others. It means treating others with kindness, respect, and compassion, and acting in ways that are morally upright and honest. It also means striving to make the world a better place by helping those in need and working towards positive change.

Share everything

Sharing is a value that I hold dear and try to practice in all aspects of my life. To me, sharing means being open and generous with my resources, my time, and my knowledge. It means actively seeking out opportunities to give back and support others, whether that be through charitable work or simply offering a helping hand to those in need.

Don't give up

Never giving up is a value that has served me well throughout my life. It means persevering through challenges and setbacks, and never losing sight of my goals and aspirations. Never giving up is about having a growth mindset and the belief that with hard work and determination, anything is possible. It is a value that has helped me to overcome obstacles and achieve success in both my personal and professional life.

some random facts about me

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I'm a huge collector of diecast cars

From 1:18 to 1:64, I have them all. More than 1000 cars, some of them in their cases and some of them are in showcases. For the last couple of years, I mostly collect Hotweels cars.

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I swam professionally for 8 years

Had to quit due to college exam, and couldn't return back. However, I still swim for fun, and I'm a huge fan of swimming.

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Huge coffee lover.

I drink coffee every single day. Year by year, my interest in coffee is increasing. It doesn't matter if it's a cup of coffee or a cup of espresso, I love them all.

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Playing drums is my passion

I have been playing drums for 10 years, but currently I have nowhere to play my drums.

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I love hip-hop music

It doesnt matter if it's old or new, Turkish or English, I enjoy them all.

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I'm a huge fan of Marvel movies

For most of the people, Iron Man 2 is not a great movie, but that movie is the reason why I started watching Marvel movies.

want to know what I use daily?

I keep the tech page up-to-date for you

YouTube

My guilty pleasure & window to the world.