Top Talent like Muhammet are on Pangea

Pangea, a YC company, connects companies with fractional talent. Fractional hiring allows companies to move faster and work with more specilaized talent, while giving talent more flexibilty 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.

Muhammet Karakis

Full-stack Engineer • Richmond, BC, CA
React Native
Python
React
Next.js
TypeScript
Node.js
Java
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts
Polyglot software engineer with diverse experience in heavily backend, web and mobile applications, automation and hacking.
Experienced Software Engineer with over 10 years of experience and a strong background in backend development, specializing in web development, database design, mobile development, security software development, and so on. With a proven track record of working with top companies such as Amazon and Meta, I gained invaluable experience in building robust, scalable, and secure software applications. As a freelance Software Consultant, I am committed to working collaboratively with clients to understand their unique needs and provide custom software solutions that meet their specific requirements. With extensive experience in Java, C, C++, Node.js, and Python, I am well-equipped to take on challenging projects and deliver exceptional results.

Projects

RateFilter Backend and Automation

RateFilter is a mortgage rate listing web application. I've implemented the backend archictecture including the backend service as well as the automation scripts to scrape rates from various websites and documents.See More

Work History

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Senior Software Engineer

FacebookOct 2021 - Jan 2023 • 1 yr 4 mosAs a Software Engineer on the WhatsApp Security team, I ensured the security of WhatsApp clients on Android, iOS, Web, and Desktop, protecting users from potential attacks. In this role, I: - Designed and developed a automated black-box security testing framework for the Android client, which improved the overall security of the app and helped to identify and fix any potential issues. - Developed security tests for the native (C/C++) codebase, ensuring that all potential vulnerabilities were identified and addressed. - Identified and fixed vulnerabilities found in client applications, ensuring that WhatsApp clients remained secure at all times. - Built a roadmap for the WhatsApp security vulnerability management plan. - Triaged security vulnerabilities found by various tools, prioritizing those that posed the greatest risk to WhatsApp users. Overall, my work on the WhatsApp Security team helped to ensure the safety and security of billions of users, and I am proud of the impact that I was able to make in this role.
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Software Engineer

AmazonDec 2017 - Sep 2021 • 3 yrs 10 mosAt Amazon, I worked on a range of impactful projects that helped to improve the company's global operations. Highlights of my work include: - Working on the AWS Payments team to develop secure, reliable payment systems and user-friendly tools for managing subscriptions. - Developing internationalization libraries and tools to enable teams to launch products and services worldwide. - Designing a runtime delivery system for application resources. I hold a patent for one of my designs. - Launching two features that improved fulfillment quality and enabled faster delivery in Europe. Overall, my time at Amazon allowed me to make a significant impact on the company's global infrastructure, and I am proud of the work that I accomplished during my tenure there.
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Senior Software Engineer

Smartface.ioAug 2013 - Nov 2017 • 4 yrs 4 mosBuilt cross platform mobile application development framework with all the tools including Cloud IDE, Cloud Debugger, Emulator, Application Publisher. Developed low-level APIs to efficiently build mobile applications using Javascript while keeping the flexibility. I lead a 6-month refactoring where we stopped incoming customers which was pretty successful and resulted being able to use all Android and most iOS libraries via Javascript, just like developing in Java and Objective-C.

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!

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Polyglot software engineer with diverse experience in heavily backend, web and mobile applications, automation and hacking.
Experienced Software Engineer with over 10 years of experience and a strong background in backend development, specializing in web development, database design, mobile development, security software development, and so on. With a proven track record of working with top companies such as Amazon and Meta, I gained invaluable experience in building robust, scalable, and secure software applications. As a freelance Software Consultant, I am committed to working collaboratively with clients to understand their unique needs and provide custom software solutions that meet their specific requirements. With extensive experience in Java, C, C++, Node.js, and Python, I am well-equipped to take on challenging projects and deliver exceptional results.

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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Top Talent like Muhammet are on Pangea

Pangea, a YC company, connects companies with fractional talent. Fractional hiring allows companies to move faster and work with more specilaized talent, while giving talent more flexibilty 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.

Muhammet Karakis

Full-stack Engineer • Richmond, BC, CA
React Native
Python
React
Next.js
TypeScript
Node.js
Java
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts

Projects

RateFilter Backend and Automation

RateFilter is a mortgage rate listing web application. I've implemented the backend archictecture including the backend service as well as the automation scripts to scrape rates from various websites and documents.

Work History

F

Senior Software Engineer

FacebookOct 2021 - Jan 2023 • 1 yr 4 mosAs a Software Engineer on the WhatsApp Security team, I ensured the security of WhatsApp clients on Android, iOS, Web, and Desktop, protecting users from potential attacks. In this role, I: - Designed and developed a automated black-box security testing framework for the Android client, which improved the overall security of the app and helped to identify and fix any potential issues. - Developed security tests for the native (C/C++) codebase, ensuring that all potential vulnerabilities were identified and addressed. - Identified and fixed vulnerabilities found in client applications, ensuring that WhatsApp clients remained secure at all times. - Built a roadmap for the WhatsApp security vulnerability management plan. - Triaged security vulnerabilities found by various tools, prioritizing those that posed the greatest risk to WhatsApp users. Overall, my work on the WhatsApp Security team helped to ensure the safety and security of billions of users, and I am proud of the impact that I was able to make in this role.
A

Software Engineer

AmazonDec 2017 - Sep 2021 • 3 yrs 10 mosAt Amazon, I worked on a range of impactful projects that helped to improve the company's global operations. Highlights of my work include: - Working on the AWS Payments team to develop secure, reliable payment systems and user-friendly tools for managing subscriptions. - Developing internationalization libraries and tools to enable teams to launch products and services worldwide. - Designing a runtime delivery system for application resources. I hold a patent for one of my designs. - Launching two features that improved fulfillment quality and enabled faster delivery in Europe. Overall, my time at Amazon allowed me to make a significant impact on the company's global infrastructure, and I am proud of the work that I accomplished during my tenure there.
S

Senior Software Engineer

Smartface.ioAug 2013 - Nov 2017 • 4 yrs 4 mosBuilt cross platform mobile application development framework with all the tools including Cloud IDE, Cloud Debugger, Emulator, Application Publisher. Developed low-level APIs to efficiently build mobile applications using Javascript while keeping the flexibility. I lead a 6-month refactoring where we stopped incoming customers which was pretty successful and resulted being able to use all Android and most iOS libraries via Javascript, just like developing in Java and Objective-C.

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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