About Me
Software developer. Systems thinker. Perpetual learner.
whoami
I'm Nazımcan, a 24-year-old software developer based in Istanbul. I see software not just as lines of code, but as the art of transforming ideas into working systems. My focus is on clean, sustainable, and maintainable solutions.
Currently preparing for the DGS exam for Computer Engineering and I am working with TypeScript, React, Astro, Node.js, and Python. I enjoy the entire software lifecycle, from architectural decisions to deployment pipelines.
Outside of code, I'm into Linux, competitive gaming (Master in League of Legends and Zed main), anime, and anything at the intersection of technology and craft.
- "name"
- "Nazımcan İslam"
- "location"
- "Istanbul, 🇹🇷"
- "role"
- "Dev & Designer"
- "languages"
- ["tr", "en"]
- "open_to_work"
- true
journey
The path so far — from building paid client sites at 17 to working with enterprise teams and shipping my own open-source tools. Roughly newest at the bottom.
Building Independently & Open SourceMy own projects
Still building — shipping my own tools and contributing to open source: Shrinkify (a desktop app for video compression), gphotos-fixer (a Google Photos Takeout fixer), and this portfolio site built with Astro. I solve things by reasoning from first principles, not from templates.
Analythinx
Hired at 20 with no degree required — purely on a code review. I built and maintained React/TypeScript SaaS interfaces for the Ability ML Platform, turned Figma designs into reusable component systems, and handled deployment with Docker. I worked directly with enterprise clients including Brisa and Şişecam.
- ConsultantFull-time
- Junior Software EngineerFull-time
- Junior Software DeveloperPart-time
Computer ProgrammingAhmet Yesevi University
My associate degree. Currently preparing for the DGS exam to transfer into a Computer Engineering bachelor's program.
Freelance Web DeveloperIndependent
At just 17, before university was even on the table, I started building paid client sites. I designed and shipped commercial sites for an insurance broker, a car dealership, a design studio, a courier company, a tour operator, and a political candidate — owning the whole process from design to deployment myself.
IT/Web DesignYakacık Vocational and Technical Anatolian High School
I laid the foundations of software development during my high school years. Going beyond the school curriculum, I proactively engaged in self-directed projects and research to advance my technical skills. This journey not only allowed me to master coding fundamentals but also fostered a solution-oriented mindset and a discipline for continuous learning.
skills
Languages
- HTML
- CSS
- JavaScript
- Python
- C
Frameworks & Runtimes
- React
- Astro
- Node.js
- Django
Tools & Platforms
- Git
- Docker
- Linux
- Figma
- Vercel
Currently Learning
- Godot Engine
- Payload CMS
- Affinity
interests
I'm drawn to compiler internals, systems programming, open-source infrastructure, and the philosophy of good software design. I believe code should be readable by humans first.
- compilers
- systems programming
- open-source
- graphic design
- linux
- game dev concepts
- Jungian psychology
- competitive gaming
I'm open to interesting conversations, collaborations, and opportunities. Feel free to reach out.
If my work has saved you time, consider buying me a coffee. Every bit helps keep these projects alive.