Mehmet Yiğit Onat
@mehmetyigitonat
Cyber Security Engineer and co-founder at Motivania, with hands-on network security and full-stack startup experience.
TurkeyWhat I'm looking for
At AkustikEv, I co-founded a health and wellness startup and built a full-stack web application with React, Next.js, and Directus CMS. I also developed a region-based QR redirection system using Next.js middleware, cookie logic, and URL hash parsing.
At HEZARFEN AVIATION TEAM, I participated in robotics competitions including Teknofest, developed algorithms for our SİHA, and coded simulations to test our plane. I’ve also assisted with firewall configuration and vulnerability management at Aktek, and contributed frontend and backend features at Feylosoft. I’m a Computer Engineering student at Haliç University and an active CTF player.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Cyber Security Intern
Forcerta
Aug 2026 - Sep 2026 (1 month)
Worked as Cyber Security Intern at Forcerta.
Cyber Security Intern
LC Waikiki
Jul 2026 - Aug 2026 (1 month)
Worked as Cyber Security Intern at LC Waikiki.
Network Security Intern
Aktek
Jul 2025 - Aug 2025 (1 month)
Worked in the Network Security Department, assisting with firewall configuration, vulnerability management, and reporting. Gained practical experience with FortiGate, VLANs, and security tools in an enterprise environment.
Girişimci
İTÜ Çekirdek
Aug 2025 - Present (1 year 3 months)
Worked as Girişimci at İTÜ Çekirdek.
Ortak Kurucu
Motivania
Sep 2024 - Present (2 years 2 months)
Worked as Ortak Kurucu at Motivania.
Software Team Member
HEZARFEN AVIATION TEAM
Oct 2024 - Present (2 years 1 month)
As a member of HEZARFEN AVIATION, I participated in various robotics competitions including Teknofest, helping my team on the software wing. I developed algorithms for our SİHA(Armed UAV), coded simulations and tested our plane.
Startup Co-Founder
AkustikEv
Sep 2024 - Present (2 years 2 months)
Co-founded and led the development of a health & wellness startup from the ground up.
Designed and built a full-stack web application using React + Next.js, integrated with Directus CMS for dynamic content delivery.
Engineered a region-based QR redirection system with Next.js middleware, cookie logic, and URL hash parsing. Directed the product roadmap, set technical priorities, coordinated with cr
Junior Full Stack Engineer
Feylosoft
Jan 2024 - Feb 2025 (1 year 1 month)
I have worked as a fullstack web programmer under an experienced senior programmer. Contributed to an already existing software by developing new features on both frontend and backend.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Haydarpaşa Lisesi
Mezun
Haydarpasa High School was established in 1903. Haydarpasa High School is one of the top educational institutions in Turkey that has trained artists, politicians, scientists, successful businessmen and athletes. Entrance is based on the Turkish national high school entrance exam. They accept the top 0.89% of the exams taken by approximately 1.2 million students. More than 30 active student clubs c
Halic Universitesi
Lisans Derecesi, Bilgisayar Mühendisliği
2023 - 2027
3.42 GPA
Interested in technology and cyber security. Active CTF player.
ISC2
CC: Certified in Cybersecurity
Mar 2026 · Expires Mar 2029
UNDP
UNDP Future of Academy Skills Sprint
Nov 2025
Cisco Networking Academy
CCNA: Introduction to Networks
Jul 2024
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
TurkeyAuthorized to work in
Salary expectations
Social media
Interested in hiring Mehmet Yiğit?
You can contact Mehmet Yiğit and 90k+ other talented remote workers on Himalayas.
Message Mehmet YiğitGet matched with your dream remote job
Sign up now and join over 250,000+ remote workers who receive personalized job alerts, curated job matches, and more for free!
