Ataberk Turan

Ataberk Turan

iOS Developer | 2x Swift Student Challenge Winner | CS Student @ AEH Warsaw

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About Me

Experienced iOS Developer with over 5 years in Swift and SwiftUI, including winning the Apple Swift Student Challenge twice. Played a key role in creating one of the first stock trading apps with SwiftUI, achieving a 54% increase in app performance and significantly reducing production time. Published two apps on the App Store, showcasing a passion for building innovative apps, and embracing the ship-fast culture.

Work Experience

iOS Developer

ALB Yatırım | December 2023 - October 2024

Designed a fully customizable design system and rewrote key UIKit components in SwiftUI, optimizing the codebase by 50% and improving scalability. Established a new modular structure within the iOS application that streamlined development processes, leading to quicker onboarding times for new developers by 20%.

Product Developer

Nearily | July 2022 - April 2023

Initiated new coding strategies focusing on modularity that allowed for three key areas of improvement: speedier update cycles, fewer bugs post-launch, and enhanced usability across different device formats. Implemented algorithms for real-time user matching using advanced geography location algorithms, achieving zero security breaches during initial deployment.

Blog Director

TurkishKit | August 2019 - July 2021

Joined as a blog writer, wrote 13 technical articles educating students on Swift programming. Promoted to Blog Director, managing a team and leading TurkishKit's blog to become the largest iOS development blog in Turkey.

Founder

theMacHub.net | July 2018 - 2019

Co-founded theMacHub.net and played a pivotal role in its 2018 launch. Utilized WordPress to create and maintain the website's design and functionality. Managed SEO efforts and authored over 100 tech news articles, establishing theMacHub.net as a leading technology news source.

Founder

iOSlogs | June 2017 - 2021

Founded iOSlogs, authored over 250 news articles, and established a YouTube channel focused on Apple's history. Gained in-depth understanding of the tech news ecosystem while refining writing and video production skills.

Projects

Wallpaper AIMay 2024 – Present

  • Developed an AI-driven app that generates unique wallpapers based on user prompts, using SwiftUI, utilizing MVVM architecture, async/await, and a custom design system for scalability and a seamless user experience.
  • Integrated Supabase for backend functionality, including user authentication and data management, ensuring efficient and reliable app performance.
  • Achieved #1 ranking in the South Africa App Store and #20 ranking in the Turkey App Store, highlighting its international success and user appeal.

Technologies: SwiftUI, MVVM, Supabase, AI

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QUOXDec 2021 – May 2023

  • Developed a motivational quotes app using SwiftUI, micro-modular architecture, and a fine-tuned GPT model to generate personalized quotes, achieving #8 ranking in the Turkey App Store.
  • Implemented sleek, minimal widgets with SwiftUI, offering users quick access to daily motivational quotes.

Technologies: SwiftUI, Micro-modular architecture, GPT-4

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ParkinsonAI - WWDC 2022 Winner ProjectApr 2022 - Apr 2022

  • Developed ParkinsonAI, a Swift Playground App project that serves as an interactive demonstration of using machine learning to detect Parkinson's disease through the analysis of hand tremors, sounds, and handwriting.
  • Included an educational component, providing an overview of the disease and its impact on individuals.
  • Recognized as a winner of the Apple Swift Student Challenge, showcasing the ability to use cutting-edge technology to create innovative solutions.

Technologies: Swift, SwiftUI, CoreML, Vision

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LalopathyAI - WWDC 2020 Winner ProjectMay 2020 - May 2020

  • Developed an interactive playground book that uses voice recordings to detect speech disorders.
  • Served as an educational resource, providing a step-by-step tutorial on the topic of Lalopathy.
  • Won the WWDC 2020 Swift Student Challenge, demonstrating proficiency in using Swift to develop innovative and informative solutions.

Technologies: Swift, SwiftUI, Speech Recognition, CoreML

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theMacHub.netJul 2018 - May 2019

  • Co-founded an Apple news website that achieved significant success with an average of 1000 daily visitors.
  • Published over 300 news articles and features.
  • Gained a strong following with 10,000 followers on Bundle App, Turkey's largest news app, demonstrating the impact and reach of the content provided.

Technologies: Web Development, Content Creation, SEO

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iOSlogsJun 2017 - Jun 2020

  • Created a website featuring 250 tech news articles, starting the project at age 14.
  • Achieved 500 daily visitors, focusing on the latest technology news and leaks.
  • Managed an Instagram account to share hot news and a YouTube channel discussing the history of Apple.

Technologies: Web Development, Content Creation, Social Media Management

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Awards and Accolades

WWDC 2022 Swift Student Challenge Winner

2022

WWDC 2020 Swift Student Challenge Winner

2020

Skills

Languages

English (Proficient)
Turkish (Native)

Programming Languages

Swift

UI/UX Tools

Figma
AdobeXD

Technologies

SwiftUI
UIKit
Supabase
Firebase
Combine
Cocoapods
Carthage
Git

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Akademia Ekonomiczno-Humanistyczna w Warszawie, February 2023 - February 2027

English Preparatory

Uniwersytet SWPS, September 2021 - June 2022

High School

Yüce High School, 2017 - 2021

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Developing innovative iOS apps with passion and fun