I'm a Senior Software Engineer highly passionate about Android. I started learning about Android back in late 2009 and
built my first couple of Android applications as part of my Bachelor's thesis. Since 2010, I've been working as Android
Software Engineer on exciting projects.
Currently, I'm working for eBay Kleinanzeigen, Germany's leading classifieds platform. The app is downloaded more than 20
million times, featured by Google Play multiple times, and it has a rating of 4.7 stars on Google Play Store.
If you want to get in contact with me, just drop me a line.
Mehmet Yasin Yildirim
yasinyildirim495@gmail.com
+49 151 6896 9106
Android Development Team Lead • Nov 2017 - Present
Senior Android Engineer • July 2013 - Present
eBay Kleinanzeigen is eBay's classifieds platform for Germany. It's one of the most well-known internet platform in Germany, and therefore the mobile apps have a great reach.
I've been working on eBay Kleinanzeigen's Android application which has a user rating of 4.4 stars out of 5. The application have already been featured multiple times by Google Play Store and provides best in class experience.
Here are some key technologies and architectural patterns that I've been using during my time at eBay Kleinanzeigen:
Senior Android Engineer • April 2012 - May 2013
I worked for Tmob as a senior Android Software Engineer since April 2012 until the end of May 2013. During my experience at Tmob, I have participated and managed three massive projects which are based on e-commerce and mobile payment systems.
I led and developed Turkey's the most comprehensive Android application, GittiGidiyor for Android. Later on I led and developed a mobile payment and fund transfer application for Vodafone, Vodafone Wallet, and lastly I worked on another comprehensive e-commerce app, Teknosa Mobile for Android.
I have worked in an agile environment and used these methods and technologies for Android Platform:
Android Engineer • July 2010 - April 2012
I have worked as an Android Developer for almost 2 years. During those 2 years, I've participated in and managed several mobile application projects.
While developing those applications, I have used following methodologies and skills:
B.Eng. Computer Science & Engineering • Graduated in 2010
I have completed my Bachelor's of Engineering degree on Computer Science & Engineering at Gebze Institute of Technology in Gebze, Turkey. During my studies, I have attended and succeeded the courses including
B.Sci. Computer Science • Winter 2009/2010
I studied at Bielska Wyższa Szkoła im. J. Tyszkiewicza in Winter Semester of 2009/2010 academic year as an Erasmus Exchange student.
Here you can see some of the skills I've been developing during my career and how much knowledge I have on each of them.
German eBay Classifieds App, 4.4 star ratings, >20Mio downloads, Top Developer & Featured in Play Store
Android, ClassifiedsGittigidiyor, an eBay company, is an e-commerce platform in Turkey. As a senior Android application developer, I was responsible for building the main parts of the application and managing the Android Development team.
This application includes advanced UI features and enhancements using Android ActionBar, Android Fragments and some other compatibility libraries. Also it communicates with the server-‐side by using HTTPS Connection and JSON formatted data.
Mobile shopping application for Teknosa, Turkey's leading chain of stores selling consumer electronics.
Android, e-commerceMobile Wallet application for Vodafone Turkey.
Vodafone Wallet is a smart phone application with many services provided to ease and add value to Vodafone customers’ lives. Vodafone Wallet is the new way of sending and requesting money, top-up airtime , purchasing Vodafone air time packages and saving money.
A simple travel planner which provides its users planning their flights and bus trips on all over the world. Also includes useful info –such as weather forecast and touristic places-‐ about the most important cities of the world. Includes advanced UI features and HTTPS server communication with JSON data format.
Android, TravelThis application provides monitoring of stock market data in real-‐time. It provides monitoring for Turkey’s Stock Exchange Market data and stock market data from all over the world. It also has a feature to buy and sell stock.
Technically; this application includes real-‐time socket connection, effective usage of list views with real-‐time data and custom charts implementation. Also uses HTTPS connection to provide breaking news data for users. In addition to these, this application uses Google’s C2DM service as a reminder to its users.
Basically this application is a travel planner with lots of additional small features in it. It provides flight planning on all over the world, bus planning in Turkey, flight monitoring over maps, weather forecasting all over the world, world clocks, currency calculator and more extra features. Includes HTTPS server requests and responses handling, map integration, location based services and advanced UI features on Android Platform.
Android, TravelIf you want to get in touch with me, please drop me a line. You can also follow me along on the social media.