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Metin Bicaksiz

@metinbicaksiz

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Experienced Full-Stack Developer specializing in React, Node.js and scalable web applications.

Canada

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What I'm looking for

I seek Full-Stack or Front-End roles where I can build scalable web apps, mentor teams, work with modern stacks, and contribute to product architecture and performance.

I am an experienced Full-Stack Developer with strong front-end and back-end skills, building performant, scalable web applications using JavaScript, React, Redux, Next.js, Node.js, Spring Boot, Python and SQL/NoSQL databases. I have hands-on experience with authentication and authorization in microservice architectures (JWT, signature algorithms) and developing WordPress web apps and plugins.

I combine technical expertise with proven leadership in education and school management, having served as Director of Studies, TEFL trainer, and web/communication manager while delivering measurable results such as placing students in top universities and improving institutional exam performance.

I prioritize clean code (KISS, DRY), testing, and performance optimization, and I am experienced with containerization (Docker), CI workflows, Git, and design tools like Figma. I deliver practical solutions, mentor teammates, and convert prototypes into production-ready products on schedule.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

ADST / Computer Studies Teacher

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Gobind Sarvar Surrey

Feb 2025 - Present (10 months)

Teach ADST, Career Studies and Computer Studies for grades 6–11 following the BC curriculum, including introductory C and Python, and support school technology needs such as CCTV and classroom hardware.

Python Lesson planning Educational Technology

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Full Stack Developer

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Self Employed

Feb 2022 - Present (3 years 10 months)

Design and implement event-driven web applications using React and backend technologies, optimize performance and code quality, perform architecture and code reviews, and deliver projects within agreed deadlines.

React JavaScript Next.js REST APIs Docker Unit Testing Code Review

High School English Teacher

Private Cent High School

Sep 2021 - Aug 2024 (2 years 11 months)

Taught Grades 9–12 General English and exam preparation (IELTS, Cambridge), managed teaching materials and classroom technology, and supported student placements to international universities.

English language teaching IELTS Preparation Curriculum Development material selection

Website & Communication Manager

Dafne Kids Style

Aug 2020 - Feb 2022 (1 year 6 months)

Maintained and updated website content to align with company goals and handled customer communications to ensure high satisfaction.

WordPress Content Management Customer Communications HTML CSS

Web Administrator / TEFL Trainer

ISTESOL

Jul 2015 - Aug 2020 (5 years 1 month)

Designed, developed and maintained the website and LMS, implemented security and backups, and trained international candidates in TESOL/TEFL with practicum supervision.

WordPress LMS Website Security TESOL Troubleshooting Technical Training

Director of Studies

British Culture Language Schools

Sep 2013 - Aug 2014 (11 months)

Planned curriculum, selected materials, hired and scheduled staff, monitored individual progress, ran satisfaction surveys and supported sales and marketing initiatives for the Afyonkarahisar branch.

Curriculum Development Quality Assurance Stakeholder Management Sales Support

Director of Studies / TEFL Teacher

American Culture Language School

Nov 2002 - Aug 2012 (9 years 9 months)

Managed curriculum and teacher development, taught General English and exam prep, administered TOEFL iBT test delivery and maintained computer lab and HR/payroll processes.

Computer Lab Maintenance HR Processes Teacher Training Student Evaluation