Tapkan Consulting
Portfolio & Expertise Showcase
Explore the technologies, projects, and ideas that drive my work
Technologies & Tools
Core technologies I work with
Elixir/Phoenix
Backend
Concurrent, fault-tolerant backend framework for building scalable applications
Go
Backend
High-performance systems programming and API development
Ruby on Rails
Backend
Full-stack web framework for rapid application development
Next.js
Frontend
React framework for production-grade web applications with SSR and SSG
React
Frontend
JavaScript library for building interactive user interfaces
TypeScript
Language
Typed superset of JavaScript for safer, more maintainable code
PostgreSQL
Database
Powerful open-source relational database with advanced features
GraphQL
API
Query language and runtime for APIs with precise data fetching
Docker
DevOps
Containerization platform for consistent deployment across environments
Google Cloud Platform
Cloud
Cloud infrastructure for scalable, reliable application deployment
Software Stack
Integrated technology stacks for different applications
AI Bidding Platform
Languages: Go + Python
Framework: Go backend, FastAPI for ML
High-performance bidding optimization with custom ML models and hybrid architecture
Dashboard & Analytics
Languages: TypeScript
Framework: Next.js + MUI DataGrid
Real-time analytics dashboard with fraud detection and campaign management
Blog Infrastructure
Languages: TypeScript
Framework: Next.js with MDX
Personal blog with MDX support, custom gallery components, and responsive design
E-Commerce Platform
Languages: Ruby
Framework: Rails with React
Full-stack e-commerce solution with service-oriented architecture
Real-time Applications
Languages: Elixir
Framework: Phoenix with LiveView
Concurrent, fault-tolerant applications with real-time capabilities
Featured Projects
Work I'm proud of
AI Bidding Optimization Platform
Digital advertising bid optimization system that transitioned from expensive OpenAI API calls to a custom ML solution. Implemented hybrid Python/Go architecture achieving 70% cost reduction while maintaining accuracy.
TECHNOLOGIES
Analytics Dashboard
Comprehensive dashboard featuring fraud detection systems, ML model management interfaces, campaign management tools, and real-time analytics. Built with TypeScript and MUI DataGrid for performance-optimized data visualization.
TECHNOLOGIES
Personal Blog & Portfolio
Next.js-based blog with MDX support, custom photo gallery components, and responsive design. Documents travel experiences and technical musings with high-quality image galleries.
TECHNOLOGIES
E-Commerce Platform
Full-stack Rails application with React components, featuring service-oriented architecture, complex authentication flows, and CORS configurations.
TECHNOLOGIES
Real-time Collaboration App
Elixir/Phoenix application with LiveView for real-time data synchronization and presence tracking. Demonstrates fault-tolerant concurrent architecture.
TECHNOLOGIES
Hardware Setup
Devices and infrastructure
MacBook Pro
Laptop
Apple Silicon M2, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD - Primary development machine
iPad Pro
Tablet
12.9" M2 chip, Apple Pencil - Documentation and design work
Custom Linux Server
Server
Intel Xeon, 64GB RAM, 2TB NVMe - Development and testing environment
Raspberry Pi 4
Single Board Computer
16GB RAM, SSD - IoT and edge computing experiments
Discussions & Thoughts
Articles, ideas, and technical insights
Cost Optimization in ML-Powered Advertising
Lessons learned from migrating from OpenAI API to custom ML models. Achieved 70% cost reduction through careful architecture design.
Building Real-Time Systems with Elixir
Exploring fault tolerance and concurrency patterns in Elixir. How to build systems that can handle thousands of concurrent connections.
Travel and Remote Work: Iasos, Turkey
Reflections on working remotely from a small coastal town in Turkey. Balance between exploration and productivity.
Service-Oriented Architecture Best Practices
Designing maintainable microservices. Communication patterns, testing strategies, and deployment considerations.
TypeScript in Full-Stack Development
Benefits of using TypeScript across the entire stack. Type safety, developer experience, and long-term maintenance.