Burak Yalçın

Burak Yalçın

Computer Engineering Student

Works on AI, full-stack development and systems engineering. Fourth-year student at Akdeniz University; worked at SAN TSG as an intern, then as a part-time software engineer.

Experience

Part-Time Software Engineer

October 2025 – June 2026

SAN TSG, Antalya, Turkey

  • Optimized core RAG architecture by refining embedding strategies, chunking logic, and retrieval pipelines for improved response accuracy.
  • Drove the legacy B2B to B2C platform migration via FastAPI, enabling the company's expansion into direct consumer markets.

Software Engineering Intern

July 2025 – August 2025

SAN TSG, Antalya, Turkey

  • Developed an AI-powered RAG system for natural language API queries using Python, LangChain, and Pinecone.
  • Led agile sprints as Scrum Master, ensuring on-time milestone delivery.
  • Built robust APIs with FastAPI and integrated vector databases for real-time access.

Educator & Mentor

October 2023 – present

T3 Foundation, Antalya, Turkey

  • Mentored 50+ high school students in STEM projects to foster problem-solving and analytical thinking.

Projects

TazelenmeApp

Next.js, TypeScript, Express, PostgreSQL, Prisma, Docker

  • Student, course, classroom and session management for coordinators, with CSV import and export.
  • Attendance by hand or by card, through an Android NFC reader or an RC522 on a Raspberry Pi.
  • A plain portal for students that also works on a phone: courses, attendance and materials.
  • Attendance reports, absence-risk notifications and role-based sign-in with JWT.

AÇÜ Spor (TÜBİTAK 2209-A)

Flutter, Dart, Three.js, Material 3

  • Interactive 3D anatomy: pick a muscle group on the model and go to the exercises for it.
  • Workout plans and templates; sets, reps, weight and rest, with history and personal records.
  • Measurements, goals, weekly and monthly reports, and recovery assessment.

Smart Irrigation (TÜBİTAK 2209-A)

Project coordinator

Raspberry Pi, Arduino

  • Built an IoT smart irrigation system with Raspberry Pi and Arduino for real-time soil monitoring.
  • Optimized water usage with AI algorithms, improving crop health by 30%.
  • Led the technical integration of aeropod technology for precision agriculture measurements.

AI-Powered RAG System for API Documentation

July 2025 – August 2025

Software Engineering Intern, SAN TSG

Python, LangChain, Pinecone, FastAPI

  • Built an automated API retrieval system using Python and LangChain.
  • Implemented the Pinecone vector database for efficient semantic search and indexing.
  • Integrated a FastAPI backend to deliver context-aware, real-time developer support.

SBS Travel

Next.js, TypeScript, tRPC, Redis, Clean Architecture, Tailwind CSS

  • Transformed a B2B API into a B2C platform using Next.js and Clean Architecture.
  • Location suggestions, date and passenger choice, live offers and prices, booking and booking lookup.
  • Minimized latency and optimized UX using tRPC and Redis caching.

O-PT-PT

Next.js, TypeScript, Prisma, PostgreSQL, Tamagui, JWT, Vercel Blob

  • Developed a multi-tenant SaaS PWA with Next.js, Prisma, and PostgreSQL to digitalize workflows.
  • A trainer dashboard, an exercise library, programme templates and assigning programmes to clients.
  • Integrated JWT authentication and Vercel Blob for secure media management.

AI-Powered Lyrics Synchronization Player

Whisper, Demucs, FFmpeg, VLC

  • Created an Edge AI app using Whisper and Demucs for zero-shot text-to-audio alignment.
  • Integrated FFmpeg and the VLC media player API for seamless audio-visual synchronization.

Education

B.Sc. in Computer Engineering

2022 – present, 4th year

Akdeniz University, Antalya, Turkey

GPA 3.30 / 4

Skills

Backend & APIs
Python, Java, C#, Spring Boot, FastAPI
Frontend
Next.js, TypeScript, Angular, HTML, CSS
AI & Data
LangChain, Pinecone, OpenAI Whisper, Demucs, Pandas, PostgreSQL, Redis
Cloud & Tools
Azure, FFmpeg, Jira, Git, Docker
Methodologies
Agile, Scrum Master, Clean Architecture, Systems Engineering
Languages
Turkish (Native), English (B2 (upper intermediate))

Community and organisations

Akdeniz Yazılım, Yapay Zeka ve Yaratıcılık (3Y)

October 2023 – present

Chairman of the Board of Supervisors, former Chairman of the Board of Directors

  • Founded and led the 3Y Community, organizing technical training programs and hosting 2 major congresses for 500+ participants.

BİLMÖK

May 2024 – February 2025

Vice President of the Organizing Committee

  • Managed logistics for the 21st National Informatics Congress, hosting 500+ participants from 50+ universities.

UBMK 2024

Organisation Officer

  • Coordinated core operations for the international conference, facilitating 400+ participants and the presentation of 155 academic papers.

Programmes and certificates

  • Savunma Sanayii 401 Program
  • T3 Foundation Educator Mentor Scholarship Program
  • UBMK 2024
  • Erasmus+ KA 154
  • TÜBİTAK 2209-A
  • 42 Hour Java