Top Talent like Mert are on Pangea

Pangea, a YC company, connects companies with fractional talent. Fractional hiring allows companies to move faster and work with more specialized talent, while giving talent more flexibility and independence. If you are talent open to fractional work, apply here. If you’re a company looking for high-quality fractional talent, learn more here.

Mert Tavukcuoglu

DevOps & Infrastructure Engineer • Frontend Developer • Backend Engineer • Winter Haven, FL, US
Top Earner
Agile Project Management
Algorithms
Python
Web Applications
C
HTML/CSS
Java
Mobile Development
Android
Computer Science
Software Development
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Pushing the bounds of human-technology interaction
Computer engineer with Security and AI development experience. Enthusiastic about pushing the bounds of human-computer interaction. Great adaptability from growing up in a multicultural environment; born in Turkey, lived in Switzerland and Poland, now studying in the USA.

Work History

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Cybersecurity Analyst

Lifelab VenturesFull-time EmployeeMay 2021 - Jan 2022 • 9 mos• Led a cross-functional team to develop an AI digital branding system using Python and TensorFlow. • Conducted research on security issues and new products, reporting findings to c-suite, which informed strategic decision-making and enhanced security overall awareness. • Created a Flask API to securely connect machine learning models to LifeLab’s Instagram manager.
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Project Engineer

EvyapMar 2020 - Dec 2020 • 10 mos• Led a full-stack software project to digitize Evyap’s PLC-based soap manufacturing control system. • Built an IoT application using Thingworx and Java to remotely manage Evyap’s soap plant inventory, replacing an outdated manual control system located 30 minutes away from the plant.
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Software Development Intern

HepsiburadaInternJun 2019 - Sep 2019 • 4 mos• Implemented instrumentation tests with JSON validation and increased JUnit test coverage from 55% to 90%. • Wrote a fast image loader with Glide, lowering loading times for ads and increasing in-app purchases by 30%.
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Information Security Engineer

Applied MaterialsFull-time EmployeeJan 2022 - Nov 2023 • 1 yr 11 mos• Refactored Applied’s old single sign-on login page with HTML, CSS and JavaScript, adding multi-factor authentication (MFA) support and a user-friendly design, which increased company-wide MFA enrollment. • Eliminated most password vulnerabilities by collaborating with an internationally distributed team to transition 10,000+ users into HYPR Password-less Authentication with mobile devices and security keys. • Analyzed XML logs and reports from security devices and workstations using Splunk, providing critical feedback to leadership and ensuring compliance with zero trust practices. • Resolved 200+ security events as the first responder, improving my team’s incident resolution rate. • Published ServiceNow articles on MFA troubleshooting and API integration best practices, educating helpdesk teams and leading to a reduction in commonly recurring incidents.
Reviews
Exceeds Expectations
Exceeds ExpectationsRecommended by clients 1 times.

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Education

Brown University

Bachelor's Degree, Computer EngineerSep 2017 - May 2021

How Pangea Works

Effortlessly discover top talent

We’ve distilled the candidate search from endless hours down to just a few minutes. Using Pangea’s AI-powered search tools, you can find top fractional talent able to take on your next project. Our system looks at your company’s niche and your needs to find the perfect match faster than any traditional hiring platform.

Start working with talent today

The top talent on Pangea is ready to get started with you right now. You can message or hire a candidate right from their profile page and start assigning work as soon as they respond. And the best part? Pangea’s fractional contract structure lets you start small and ramp up as your needs change, keeping your costs manageable and your team’s capabliities flexible.

Track work and invoices in one place

Assign tasks, track progress, and complete invoices all on Pangea. We’ve combined every part of the hiring process into one platform to eliminate the miscommunication that’s unavoidable on other freelance platforms. We even send out 1099s to your contractors at the end of the year!

Talk with a Talent Expert

Members of our team are available to help you speed through the hiring process.
Available Now
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Pushing the bounds of human-technology interaction
Computer engineer with Security and AI development experience. Enthusiastic about pushing the bounds of human-computer interaction. Great adaptability from growing up in a multicultural environment; born in Turkey, lived in Switzerland and Poland, now studying in the USA.

Talk with a Talent Expert

Members of our team are available to help you speed through the hiring process.
Available Now
Book a Call

Top Talent like Mert are on Pangea

Pangea, a YC company, connects companies with fractional talent. Fractional hiring allows companies to move faster and work with more specialized talent, while giving talent more flexibility and independence. If you are talent open to fractional work, apply here. If you’re a company looking for high-quality fractional talent, learn more here.

Mert Tavukcuoglu

DevOps & Infrastructure Engineer • Frontend Developer • Backend Engineer • Winter Haven, FL, US
Top Earner
Agile Project Management
Algorithms
Python
Web Applications
C
HTML/CSS
Java
Mobile Development
Android
Computer Science
Software Development
Available for hire fromNegotiable

Work History

L

Cybersecurity Analyst

Lifelab VenturesFull-time EmployeeMay 2021 - Jan 2022 • 9 mos• Led a cross-functional team to develop an AI digital branding system using Python and TensorFlow. • Conducted research on security issues and new products, reporting findings to c-suite, which informed strategic decision-making and enhanced security overall awareness. • Created a Flask API to securely connect machine learning models to LifeLab’s Instagram manager.
E

Project Engineer

EvyapMar 2020 - Dec 2020 • 10 mos• Led a full-stack software project to digitize Evyap’s PLC-based soap manufacturing control system. • Built an IoT application using Thingworx and Java to remotely manage Evyap’s soap plant inventory, replacing an outdated manual control system located 30 minutes away from the plant.
H

Software Development Intern

HepsiburadaInternJun 2019 - Sep 2019 • 4 mos• Implemented instrumentation tests with JSON validation and increased JUnit test coverage from 55% to 90%. • Wrote a fast image loader with Glide, lowering loading times for ads and increasing in-app purchases by 30%.
A

Information Security Engineer

Applied MaterialsFull-time EmployeeJan 2022 - Nov 2023 • 1 yr 11 mos• Refactored Applied’s old single sign-on login page with HTML, CSS and JavaScript, adding multi-factor authentication (MFA) support and a user-friendly design, which increased company-wide MFA enrollment. • Eliminated most password vulnerabilities by collaborating with an internationally distributed team to transition 10,000+ users into HYPR Password-less Authentication with mobile devices and security keys. • Analyzed XML logs and reports from security devices and workstations using Splunk, providing critical feedback to leadership and ensuring compliance with zero trust practices. • Resolved 200+ security events as the first responder, improving my team’s incident resolution rate. • Published ServiceNow articles on MFA troubleshooting and API integration best practices, educating helpdesk teams and leading to a reduction in commonly recurring incidents.
Reviews
Exceeds Expectations
Exceeds ExpectationsRecommended by clients 1 times.

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua.

Education

Brown University

Bachelor's Degree, Computer EngineerSep 2017 - May 2021

How Pangea Works

Effortlessly discover top talent

We’ve distilled the candidate search from endless hours down to just a few minutes. Using Pangea’s AI-powered search tools, you can find top fractional talent able to take on your next project. Our system looks at your company’s niche and your needs to find the perfect match faster than any traditional hiring platform.

Start working with talent today

The top talent on Pangea is ready to get started with you right now. You can message or hire a candidate right from their profile page and start assigning work as soon as they respond. And the best part? Pangea’s fractional contract structure lets you start small and ramp up as your needs change, keeping your costs manageable and your team’s capabliities flexible.

Track work and invoices in one place

Assign tasks, track progress, and complete invoices all on Pangea. We’ve combined every part of the hiring process into one platform to eliminate the miscommunication that’s unavoidable on other freelance platforms. We even send out 1099s to your contractors at the end of the year!

Talk with a Talent Expert

Members of our team are available to help you speed through the hiring process.
Available Now
Book a Call
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