Computer Engineer • Researcher • Builder

Ege Kaya

Computer Engineering Student & Software Developer

Torino, Italy

Currently building production-grade full-stack applications at Parma Calcio 1913. Experienced in React/Next.js, Python and problem solving. 3rd-year at Politecnico di Torino with 27/30 GPA and full ride scholarship.

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About Me

Building the future through code and curiosity

Who I Am

→3rd-year Computer Engineering student at Politecnico di Torino with 27/30 GPA and Full Scholarship
→Front End Developer Intern at Parma Calcio 1913, building production-grade applications
→Full-stack developer with experience in React, Next.js, TypeScript, AWS, and Python

What I Do

✓Build scalable web applications with modern frameworks (React, Next.js, TypeScript)
✓Develop problem-solving software for real-time applications (C++, Python)
✓Design and optimize database architectures (PostgreSQL, Supabase)
✓Contribute to open-source and research projects exploring AI and CS

Computer Engineering

Politecnico di Torino

GPA: 27/30

3rd Year

Languages

Turkish

English

Italian

27/30

GPA

3rd

Year

Languages

Organizations

Projects

Interests

Computer Science

Artificial Intelligence

Software Engineering

Physics

Biology

Chemistry

Mathematics

Art

Language Learning

Current Goals

→Pursuing Master's programs in Computer Science
→Advancing Italian language proficiency
→Contributing to open-source and research projects

Computer Engineer • Researcher • Builder

Ege Kaya

Computer Engineering Student & Software Developer

Torino, Italy

Download Resume

LinkedIn GitHub

About Me

Building the future through code and curiosity

Who I Am

→3rd-year Computer Engineering student at Politecnico di Torino with 27/30 GPA and Full Scholarship
→Front End Developer Intern at Parma Calcio 1913, building production-grade applications
→Full-stack developer with experience in React, Next.js, TypeScript, AWS, and Python

What I Do

✓Build scalable web applications with modern frameworks (React, Next.js, TypeScript)
✓Develop problem-solving software for real-time applications (C++, Python)
✓Design and optimize database architectures (PostgreSQL, Supabase)
✓Contribute to open-source and research projects exploring AI and CS

Computer Engineering

Politecnico di Torino

GPA: 27/30

3rd Year

Languages

Turkish

English

Italian

27/30

GPA

3rd

Year

Languages

Organizations

Projects

Interests

Computer Science

Artificial Intelligence

Software Engineering

Physics

Biology

Chemistry

Mathematics

Art

Language Learning

Current Goals

→Pursuing Master's programs in Computer Science
→Advancing Italian language proficiency
→Contributing to open-source and research projects

Tech Stack

Technologies I work with daily

🐍

Python

☕

Java

JavaScript

TypeScript

C

C++

𝓜

MATLAB

SQL

HTML

CSS

⚛️

React

▲

Next.js

🎨

Tailwind CSS

☁️

AWS

🐳

Docker

🟢

Node.js

🔧

Git

GitHub Activity

Competitive Programming

Practicing algorithmic problem-solving on LeetCode to sharpen my technical skills.

Total Solved

problems

Success Rate

53.2%

acceptance

Difficulty

Easy

Medium

Hard

Recent Submissions

Function Composition

Easy

Accepted

Array Reduce Transformation

Easy

Accepted

LRU Cache

Medium

Accepted

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Experience

Building products and contributing to innovative teams

Front-end Developer Intern

Parma Calcio 1913

Sep 2024 - Present

Architected and deployed 20+ full-stack production features serving 50+ staff members, reducing operational workflow time by 50% in most cases. Implemented AWS S3 data storage.Implemented real-time data, video and document processing. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver features with 95+ Lighthouse performance scores.

✓ 20+ Features Shipped✓ 50+ Users✓ 50% Time Saved✓ Interdepartmental Communication

AWS LambdaNext.jsTypeScriptCI/CD

Full Stack Developer

PoliTo Rocket Team

Mar 2024 - Present

Building internal tools and web applications for 150+ team members across engineering disciplines. Developed Discord bot automation reducing administrative overhead by 95%. Implemented Supabase-backed authentication and real-time database synchronization handling 1000+ daily operations.

✓ 150+ Team Members✓ 95% Admin Time Saved✓ 1000+ Daily Ops

Next.jsSupabasePostgreSQLDiscord.js

Staff Volunteer

Italian Tech Week (ITW) 2025

Sep 2025

Supported logistics and operations for Italy's largest technology conference with 5000+ attendees. Coordinated speaker sessions, facilitated networking between 100+ startups and investors, and managed registration systems ensuring smooth event flow.

✓ 5000+ Attendees✓ 100+ Startups✓ Smooth Flow

Event ManagementCoordinationTech Community

Embedded Developer

PoliTo Rocket Team

Mar 2024 - May 2024

Developed embedded C++ software for STM32-based rocket flight computer, processing 100+ sensor readings per second. Worked on real-time telemetry system with <10ms latency for critical flight data. Optimized memory usage by 30% through efficient data structures and buffer management.

✓ 100+ Readings/sec✓ <10ms Latency✓ 30% Memory Saved

C++STM32Real-Time SystemsI2C/SPI

Database Developer

Team DigiTwin - PoliTo

Mar 2024 - Jul 2024

Designed PostgreSQL database schema from scratch handling capable of up to 50,000+ daily sensor readings for structural monitoring. Optimized query performance achieving 80% faster response times through indexing and query optimization. Implemented automated data pipeline processing 2GB+ of telemetry data weekly.

✓ 50K+ Records/Day✓ 80% Query Speedup✓ 2GB+ Data/Week

PostgreSQLC++Data EngineeringPerformance Optimization

Projects

Crafting solutions from concept to deployment

Timber Co.

Personal Project

(WIP) Bird's-eye view strategy game where you build a timber empire from the ground up. Command workers to cut forests, process wood into refined materials, automate production chains, and scale operations. Features resource management, worker AI, and progression systems built with Java and JavaFX.

Worker Automation

Production Chains

Resource Economy

Bird's-eye View

Java

JavaFX

Game Development

Resource Management

AI Systems

CoreMetric

Open Source

(WIP) Privacy-first macOS system monitor using ML-powered anomaly detection. Unlike traditional monitors with hard-coded thresholds, CoreMetric uses a Reconstruction Autoencoder running on Apple Neural Engine to learn your usage patterns and detect subtle anomalies—memory leaks, crypto-miners, frozen processes—with <1% CPU overhead.

<1% CPU Overhead

ANE Inference

Zero Cloud Dependencies

Real-time Detection

24h Training Window

SwiftUI

CoreML

PyTorch

Metal (MPS)

IOKit

Darwin Kernel

Case Study Code

LectureLens

Open Source

(WIP) AI-powered study companion: ingest PDFs & notes → summaries, flashcards, interactive Q&A and milestone-based study schedules. Incremental AI pipeline with secure per-user isolation.

Roadmap Progress

29%

M1 Auth & ProcessingM2 Lecture DetailM3 FlashcardsM4 Q&A+3 more

Schema+RLS

Chunking Pipeline

Edge Fn Scaffold

Embeddings Ready

M1 In Progress

Next.js App Router

TypeScript

Supabase (Auth + RLS)

PostgreSQL

Edge Functions

AI Pipeline

Case Study Code Demo

GitSimulator

Open Source

Production-grade Git simulation engine: dry-run rebase, merge, reset, cherry-pick with visual commit graphs, conflict prediction (3 certainty levels), and safety analysis. Awarded 3rd Place at GitKon Game Jam 2025. 135+ tests, automated CI/CD, interactive TUI, plugin architecture. Available on PyPI: pipx install gitsimulator (v1.0.1).

🏆 GitKon 2025 3rd Place

135+ Tests

95%+ Coverage

PyPI v1.0.1

3-Level Conflict Detection

Interactive TUI

Python 3.11+

Dulwich

Rich

Typer

Textual

CI/CD

Case Study Code

This Website!

Personal Project

Modern portfolio website built with Next.js 16 and TypeScript, achieving 95+ Lighthouse score across all metrics. Implements server-side rendering, optimized image loading, and accessibility best practices (WCAG AA). Features dark mode, responsive design, and form validation with 99.9% uptime on Vercel.

95+ Lighthouse

WCAG AA

<1s Load Time

Next.js 16

React 19

TypeScript

Tailwind CSS 4

Case Study Code

Internal Web Application

Parma Calcio 1913

Architected and deployed 5+ full-stack features for Parma Calcio's internal operations platform serving 50+ staff members. Reduced data entry time by 35% through automated workflows using Next.js and CloudFront + S3, serving edge‑cached documents and training videos to enable faster teamwide communication and data sharing. Implemented responsive UI components with 95+ Lighthouse performance score.

50+ Users

35% Time Saved

95+ Lighthouse Score

CloudFront + S3

Next.js

TypeScript

PostgreSQL

Case Study

Code not publicly available

DigiTwin Database System

Team DigiTwin

Engineered high-performance database management system handling 50,000+ sensor readings per day for structural monitoring. Optimized PostgreSQL queries achieving 40% faster response times. Implemented C++ data processing pipeline with CMake for cross-platform deployment across Linux and embedded systems.

50K+ Readings/Day

40% Faster Queries

Multi-Platform

C++

PostgreSQL

CMake

Data Processing

Case Study

Code not publicly available

Discord Bot Automation

PoliTo Organization

Automated role assignment system for 200+ member university Discord server, reducing manual role management time from 2 hours/week to 5 minutes/month. Built with Discord.js and Node.js, integrated with Supabase for real-time data synchronization. Handles 1000+ role assignments with 99.9% uptime.

200+ Members

95% Time Reduction

1000+ Assignments

Discord.js

Node.js

Supabase

API Integration

Case Study Code

NIOChatServer

Open Source

Real-time WebSocket chat application built with Swift NIO for high-performance asynchronous networking. Features non-blocking I/O, concurrent connection handling, and event-driven architecture. Demonstrates modern Swift server-side development with efficient resource utilization.

Non-blocking I/O

Event-Driven

Real-time Messaging

Swift

SwiftNIO

WebSocket

Async/Await

Server-Side

Code

Notes App

Personal Project

Feature-rich desktop notes application with clean JavaFX interface for organizing and managing personal notes. Includes note categorization, search functionality, and persistent storage. Built with modern Java practices and MVC architecture.

Rich Text Editor

Category System

Search & Filter

Java

JavaFX

MVC

Desktop App

UI/UX

Code

Research & Contributions

Looking out for research opportunities actively

Report

Co-author

Eligibility of Artificial Intelligence in University-Level Lecturing

Investigated the potential and limitations of AI-assisted teaching in higher education. Analyzed pedagogical implications, technological feasibility, and student outcomes when integrating AI tools into university lectures.

Artificial IntelligenceEducation TechnologyResearch

Lecture

Co-presenter

Architecture and Memory: A Deep Dive aided by Artificial Intelligence

Delivered an in-depth technical presentation exploring computer architecture and memory systems, leveraging AI tools to enhance explanation clarity and visual demonstrations. Focused on bridging theoretical concepts with practical applications.

Computer ArchitectureMemory SystemsAI-Assisted Teaching

Actively exploring research opportunities in the fields of Computer Science, AI, Architecture and more. Open to collaborations and academic partnerships.

Awards & Achievements

Some of my recent Awards and Achievements

Competition Winner

2025

3rd Place

3rd Place – GitKon Game Jam 2025

GitKraken

Awarded 3rd place at GitKon Game Jam for GitSimulator, a production-grade Git simulation engine. Recognized for innovative approach to Git visualization, educational impact, and focus on preventing costly mistakes in production environments.

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Academic Honor

2023–2026

Full Merit Scholarship

Politecnico di Torino

Awarded full-ride merit scholarship (90% GPA) for outstanding academic excellence in Computer Engineering. Covers complete tuition and living expenses at one of Europe's top technical universities for engineering.

Hackathon

2025

Reply Student Clash 2025 – Agentic AI Challenge

Competed in Reply's European-wide Student Clash focused on Agentic AI, joined by 700+ students from 8 top universities across Europe. Designed and scaled innovative AI Agent projects that transform business operations and empower society through autonomous, intelligent systems.

Hackathon

2025

Google Cloud Datacenter Hackathon 2025

Google Cloud × Intesa Sanpaolo × TIM

Selected for exclusive hands-on datacenter hackathon hosted by Google Cloud in Turin. Worked directly with production-grade hardware including servers, managed switches, fiber optics, and Linux systems. Competed in team-based challenges simulating real-world datacenter operations, supported by Google's datacenter engineers from Turin and Milan facilities.

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Resume

An overview of my background and qualifications

LinkedIn Profile

Summary

Dynamic and results-driven Computer Engineering student with strong experience in software development, research, and engineering. Co-authored a university-level research report on the use of AI in lecturing and contributed to projects like database systems, web apps, and automation. Passionate about innovation, technology, and design. Motivated by impact and excellence, I aim to build scalable solutions that blend engineering precision with creative problem-solving.

Experience

Front End Developer Intern

Parma Calcio 1913

Sep 2025 - Present

Contributing to the development and maintenance of web apps using React, TypeScript, and modern front-end frameworks. Responsible for delivering full feature lifecycles, integrating back-end services, and ensuring high-quality, scalable code.

Full-stack Developer

PoliTo Rocket Team

Mar 2025 - Present

I contribute to the design and development of internal tools and applications supporting the team. My work spans backend APIs, frontend interfaces, and scripts that improve team communication, data access, and operations.

Database Developer

DigiTwin Monitoring - PoliTo • Turin, Piedmont, Italy

Mar 2025 - Jul 2025

Designing and developing a relational database from scratch using PostgreSQL, ensuring efficient data storage and retrieval for a structural and environmental monitoring system. Implemented programs for data processing, optimizing performance and scalability. Collaborating with the team using GitHub for version control and development workflows. The system enables real-time analysis and predictive maintenance, enhancing infrastructure management and operational efficiency.

Embedded Software Engineer

PoliTo Rocket Team

Mar 2025 - May 2025

Gained foundational exposure to embedded systems programming and hardware interfacing as part of the team's projects. Developed understanding of low-level programming and embedded environments.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering

Politecnico di Torino

Jan 2023 - Present

GPA: 27/30

Full Merit Scholarship for my studies

Research Project

Evaluating the Pedagogical and Cognitive Impacts of Large Language Models on Engineering Education

Politecnico di Torino

This research paper, conducted under the supervision of the Computer Architecture faculty at Politecnico di Torino, investigates the pedagogical potential and cognitive impact of AI-driven teaching systems, particularly Large Language Models (LLMs) and AI agents, within the context of university level engineering education. Co-delivered a lecture to showcase findings and discuss.

Skills

Object oriented programming

Operating systems

Computer networks

Algorithms and data structures

Databases

Computer architecture

Linear algebra

Git

React

TypeScript

C++

Java

Python

Next.js

PostgreSQL

AWS

Involvement

Staff

Italian Tech Week

From guiding international speakers and guests to supporting the smooth organization of Italy's largest tech conference, it was an incredible experience to be part of the team that made this event possible. I had the chance to witness inspiring talks, while also connecting with amazing innovators, entrepreneurs, and fellow volunteers who share a passion for technology and the future. Being behind the scenes showed me how much teamwork, attention to detail, and adaptability go into making such a large-scale event a success. I'm grateful for the opportunity to contribute, learn, and grow from this experience.

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