Hi, I'm Semih.

A full-stack developer crafting modern, scalable solutions.

14+
Years Experience
25+
Projects Completed
3x
Quality Awards

About Me

My Story

Since childhood, I've been fascinated by how systems work. My curiosity led me to computers, and coding soon became both my profession and my passion.

With over 14 years of experience in full-stack development, I specialize in creating scalable, secure systems that solve real-world problems. From high-security fintech applications to modern React interfaces, I bring both technical expertise and leadership experience to every project.

Core Values

  • Clean code and scalable architecture
  • Collaborative teamwork and mentorship
  • Continuous learning and innovation
  • Delivering solutions that last

Career Timeline

2021-Today
Garanti BBVA
Senior Software Developer
Enterprise React Systems & Team Leadership
2018-2021
TCMB (Central Bank of Turkey)
Software Developer
High-security fintech applications
2011-2018
IND Bilişim
Team Lead
Civic SaaS solutions & team management
2010
Career Start
Developer
Rent-a-Car system development

When I'm Not Coding

AI ExperimentationRaspberry Pi ProjectsStrategy GamesFamily Time

Technical Skills

Languages

JavaJavaScriptC#PL/SQL

Frontend

ReactNext.jsReact NativeRedux

Backend

Spring Boot.NETNode.jsRESTGraphQL

DevOps

DockerGitJenkinsNexus

Databases

PostgreSQLOracleMySQLSQLite

Architecture

MicroservicesOIDCKerberosLDAP

Methodologies & Practices

Agile/ScrumTDDPair ProgrammingClean ArchitectureMicroservicesDevOps

Featured Projects

Fleet Marketing Management System

Production
Garanti BBVA2021-2024
Lead Developer

React and Spring Boot application digitizing marketing permission processes at Garanti Fleet. Delivered with zero security vulnerabilities using Magnolia CMS for dynamic content management.

ReactReduxSpring BootSpring SecurityMagnolia CMS

Pension Mobile Application

Production
Garanti BBVA2022-2023
Mobile Developer

Hybrid mobile application for pension services. Built with React Native and WebView integration, solving CSO login cache issues for seamless user experience.

React NativeRedux SagaSpring BootCSO LoginWebView

Mendix ARK Integration

Production
Garanti BBVA2021-2022
Architecture Lead

Enterprise authentication infrastructure using OIDC, Kerberos and LDAP. Enabled secure login flow across all Mendix applications company-wide.

MendixOIDCKerberosLDAPMicrosoft Azure

BIST SWAP System

Production
Central Bank of Turkey2019-2020
Backend Developer

Financial messaging system for BIST swap operations. Managed end-of-day calculations and Takasbank reconciliations using SOAP and Swift protocols.

Spring BootSOAPEFTSwift

Municipal Infrastructure System

Production
IND Bilişim2014-2017
Team Lead

Municipal infrastructure permit system with GPS tracking and map-based analysis. Actively used by public institutions for construction permit management.

JavaOracleGPSMap API

Raspberry Pi LLM Interface

In Development
Personal Project2024
Developer

Local LLM interface running Ollama and DeepSeek models. Features LangChain and RAG integration for knowledge retrieval scenarios on resource-constrained hardware.

PythonOllamaDeepSeekLangChainRAG

Vision & Goals

Short-term Goals

  • Specialize further in AI-backed UI/UX systems
  • Publish open-source React templates and components
  • Mentor more developers transitioning into full-stack roles

Long-term Vision

  • Launch a developer tools SaaS platform
  • Build smart AI assistants on Raspberry Pi
  • Lead teams in building inclusive global tech solutions
"The best way to predict the future is to invent it."
— Alan Kay

What People Say

"Semih doesn't just code – he builds systems that last. His architectural thinking and attention to detail are exceptional."

— Former Team Lead

"His mentorship transformed my QA career into full-stack development. Semih has a gift for explaining complex concepts clearly."

— Junior Developer

Let's Connect

Send me a message

Get in touch

Email
me@semiherd.com
GitHub
github.com/smherdgn
LinkedIn
linkedin.com/in/semiherd
Location
Istanbul, Turkey

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