Taha KaçmazBackend Developer
Education
Lycée Français de Galatasaray

Bilingual secondary education French-Turkish

Science and Mathematics Track

2022 – 2026Istanbul, Turkiye
University of Toronto, Bachelor of Applied Science, Computer Engineering
2026 – 2030Toronto, Canada
Skills
Programming Languages & Core: JavaScript & TypeScript (Node.js and NestJS) | Golang | Dart | Python
Frameworks & Libraries: React.js / Next.js | Tailwind CSS | Flutter | Express.js | WebSocket (real-time communication with socket.io) | OpenCV | YOLO
Databases & Cloud: MongoDB | Firebase | Microsoft Azure (deployment, hosting, pipelines) | AWS (deployment, hosting, cloud services)
DevOps & Tools: Docker (containerization) | Git (version control) | CI/CD (GitHub Actions, Azure Pipelines)
Additional Experience: Embedded Systems Programming (Arduino, ESP32) | 3D Printing with slicer tools
Professional Experience
Paid Internship, ABİDOS BİLİŞİM TEKNOLOJİLERİ A.Ş.

  • •Developed and maintained a web server using NestJS to process real-time data for a taxi location tracking system.
    • 07/2024 – 08/2024
  • •Implemented WebSocket for live data updates, contributing to accurate real-time tracking and display of taxi locations
    • Internship, ProPartner Market
  • • Worked remotely as a backend developer at an early-stage startup.
  • • Developed and maintained microservice architecture (MSA) using NestJS, TypeScript, Redis, and Docker.
    • 11/2023 – 01/2024
  • •Gained expertise in Atlassian tools and agile workflows.
    • Freelance Software Developer, Self-Employed
  • •Developed and improved websites for 10+ clients.
  • •Fixed system bugs and resolved hosting issues.
    • 2023 – Present
  • •Implemented WebSocket features and custom automation tools.
  • •Delivered end-to-end solutions across diverse projects.
    • Entrepreneurial Experience
    Founder & Backend Developer, Reponse App⁠

    Privacy-focused Chat Platform

  • •Founded and led a 10-member developer & manager team, coordinating technical direction, workflow, and remote collaboration.
    • 2020 – 11/2021Istanbul, Turkey
  • •Designed and maintained scalable microservices (NestJS, TypeScript, Fastify, Docker)
  • •Directed PR and marketing campaigns, boosting brand awareness and early user acquisition.

    • Backend Developer, ProPartner Market

    - Worked remotely as a backend developer.

    - Developed and maintained microservice architecture (MSA) using NestJS, TypeScript, Redis, and Docker.

    11/2023 – 01/2024

    - Gained expertise in Atlassian tools.

    Founder & Developer, paccy.io⁠

    AI-powered College Application Tracker

  • •Developed a full-stack application using Next.js, Tailwind, Go (Fiber backend).
    • 07/2025 – Present
  • •Features include Essay Manager with AI Feedback, Application Calendar & Deadlines, Academic Profile Tracking, Extracurricular Manager, Peer Network.
    • Volunteer Experience
    Coding Community Mentor
  • •Assisted beginners and fellow developers in online coding communities, helping troubleshoot errors and improve programming skills.
  • •Provided guidance on best coding practices, debugging techniques, and project structuring through online developer forums and collaborative platforms.
    • 2020 – 2024
    STEM Educator for Children
  • •Taught basic programming concepts to children in the local community using mBlock and Arduino (LED control, simple sensors, basic robotics).
  • •Guided interested students in introductory web development projects, including simple HTML, CSS, and JavaScript applications such as web-based calculators.
    • 07/2023 – 2024
    Community Recycling Initiative
  • •Developed the covercounter.tk⁠ website with a leaderboard to drive participation in a school-wide plastic cap collection campaign.
  • •Expanded the effort from classmates to the entire student body, collecting nearly 1,000 caps.
    • 2021 – 2022
  • •Filtered suitable caps for wheelchairs and donated them through school administration, fostering community engagement.
    • Interests
    Licensed Chess Player — Got licensed and have been playing since 2014. Have attended various national tournaments and won several medals.|Football Player — Have been Playing since 2016.
    Awards
    AP Scholar with Honor, CollegeBoard
    2025
    YGA Summit⁠, Young Guru Academy
    2024
    Science Fair Participation Medal, Tubitak 4006

    Awarded for our online education assistant tool.

    2022
    Basketball Tournament, Turkish Basketball Federation

    Awarded a Silver Medal for our team's success in the national tournaments.

    2020
    School Clubs
    Robotics Club, Galatasaray Robotics #9020
  • •Contributed to the software development and programming aspects of the FRC robot.
  • •Collaborated with the mechanical team, assisting in the assembly and optimization of robot components.
    • 2024 – Present
  • •Participated in team-wide problem solving, testing protocols, and iterative improvements during the regional competition.
  • •Won the Judges’ Award at FRC Istanbul Regional 2025 for outstanding teamwork and design