Mustafa Furkan İlktürk

Frontend Engineer | MIS Student

Summary

Frontend Engineer with 3 years of experience building scalable web applications and modern user interfaces. Proven expertise in React, Svelte, and TypeScript, with a strong track record of delivering production-ready solutions in fast-paced startup environments. Actively leveraging AI-powered development tools (Claude Code, Cursor, etc.) to accelerate full-stack application development and enhance code quality. Currently contributing to R&D initiatives and developing reusable UI systems at Frostium.

Experience

Junior Software Engineer

Frostium
06/2024 - Present
  • Developed responsive, high-performance, and user-friendly web application interfaces using Svelte and SvelteKit
  • Implemented Server-Side Rendering (SSR) with SvelteKit to enhance performance and SEO, integrating GraphQL APIs for efficient data fetching and state management
  • Designed and styled modern, responsive, and reusable web components and layouts using Tailwind CSS utility-first framework
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams, including product managers and UI/UX designers, to translate product requirements and wireframes into tangible front-end features
  • Optimized application performance by identifying and resolving front-end bottlenecks, leading to faster load times and improved user experience
  • Ensured cross-browser compatibility and adherence to web accessibility standards (WCAG) to provide an inclusive user experience

Fullstack Developer - Freelance

OtoRel.com
07/2025 - 09/2025
  • Developed a comprehensive B2B/B2C vehicle evaluation and inventory management platform using Svelte 5, TypeScript, and Tailwind CSS 4 with Convex serverless backend
  • Implemented real-time pricing engine integrating SmartIQ API for automated vehicle valuation with 5-tier pricing model and condition-based adjustments
  • Built role-based access control system supporting Admin and Agent roles with distinct workflows for vehicle evaluation, customer management, and inventory tracking
  • Integrated Turkish SMS OTP verification and email services (Resend) with rate limiting and security measures (JWT, PBKDF2, bcrypt)
  • Architected serverless backend using Convex with real-time reactive queries, automated session management, and scheduled cleanup jobs

Software Engineer - Intern

Frostium
01/2024 - 06/2024
  • Gained hands-on experience with modern web technologies, focusing on Svelte and SvelteKit for front-end development
  • Assisted in developing and styling responsive web pages using Svelte and Tailwind CSS, ensuring a consistent user experience across different devices
  • Supported the development team by collaborating on initial feature implementations and resolving minor bugs
  • Actively learned and applied version control principles using Git within a team-oriented development environment

Education

Bachelor of Science - Management Information Systems

Haliç University

09/2023 - Present
  • Successfully balancing full-time professional development role with academic studies
  • Applying MIS principles to improve business processes in current role

Skills

Frontend Development

Svelte
SvelteKit
React
Next.js
Tailwind CSS

Backend & Databases

Node.js
PostgreSQL
Convex
C#

Technologies & Tools

TypeScript
JavaScript
REST API
GraphQL
Google Cloud
Git

Languages

Turkish Native
English Fluent

Mustafa Furkan İlktürk - 2025