Software Engineering Student & Dev

Building software that actually feels alive.

Studying software engineering in Zagreb; crafting high-performance web apps with a heavy focus on rock-solid backend architecture.

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My Story in a Nutshell.

My dev journey officially kicked off with Computer Programming at İzmir University of Economics. Wanting to push my boundaries and build stuff for the community, I packed my bags and moved to Karlovac, Croatia, spending 11 months as a volunteer developer for Udruga Carpe Diem.

Right now, I'm based in Zagreb, grinding through my Software Engineering Bachelor's at Algebra Bernays University. Alongside my studies, I live and breathe modern web architectures centered around Next.js, TypeScript, and React.

My goal isn't just writing code that compiles. It’s about nailing the typography and buttery-smooth animations to make users feel like they're touching physical hardware. I want people wondering, 'How the hell did he build this?'

Vision & Drive

What's the end game? Why am I doing this?

My goal isn't just a standard web dev career. I want to sharpen my skills, lock down a top-tier team role, dive deep into new tech domains, and leave a lasting mark for years to come.

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Tech Arsenal

Airlines of the Modern Web.

Frontend Core

Next.js & React

App Router, Server Components, and optimized performance driven by modern UI/UX principles.

Type Safety

TypeScript

Bulletproof, scalable, and error-free typing systems for production-grade development.

Prisma & SQL

Rock-solid database architectures powered by PostgreSQL.

Headless

Sanity CMS & Tailwind

Custom content management paired with pixel-perfection modern styling.

Docker & Git

Containerization and seamless version control workflows.

Not actually sponsored by Turkish Airlines.

Let's Connect

Two heads are better than one.

Got a project in mind, an internship opportunity, or just want to nerd out about tech? My inbox is always open. Hit me up directly.

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Software Engineering Student & Dev

Building software that actually feels alive.

Studying software engineering in Zagreb; crafting high-performance web apps with a heavy focus on rock-solid backend architecture.

Try dragging & clicking the card.

My Story in a Nutshell.

Vision & Drive

What's the end game? Why am I doing this?

My goal isn't just a standard web dev career. I want to sharpen my skills, lock down a top-tier team role, dive deep into new tech domains, and leave a lasting mark for years to come.

Selected Works

Things that kept me up at night.

Where design, engineering, and obsessive UX come together.

ECS for Youth (ESC4Y)

FullStack NGO Website

Udruga Carpe Diem

Leading digital transformation at an NGO in Croatia, I built a CMS cutting translation work by 40%, a finance module, and an ERP system using Next.js, PostgreSQL, and Gemini AI.

nextjsreactredispostgresqlauthjs

YAVAS

Headless CMS

Aydın Gemi Makine

I developed a multilingual corporate website for Aydın Gemi Makine using a Next.js and Headless CMS architecture. By managing SEO optimization and responsive design processes, I increased the brand's digital visibility. I delivered a high-performance and scalable platform by setting up CI/CD pipelines on Vercel.

seonextjsnext-intltypescript

YAVAS

Business CMS System

EDZ Marine

Developed a modern digital infrastructure for EDZ Marine, a leading maritime spare parts supplier since 1995. Modernized the corporate identity using Next.js and Headless CMS, implementing advanced SEO and performance optimizations to expand their global market reach and digital accessibility.

next-intlnextjssanitynodemailer

YAVAS

Business Website

SeraPore Vitrified Machinery

I built a corporate website for SeraPore, a pioneer since 1989 in producing high-pressure casting molds and machines, offering end-to-end expertise from design to maintenance.

nextjsreactframer-motion

YAVAS

MERN X Clone

YAVAS

Built a social media app using the MERN stack; reduced image sizes by 60% through advanced optimization to boost performance.

MongoDBReactNodejsAuthjsCloudinaryTanstack

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Tech Arsenal

Airlines of the Modern Web.

Frontend Core

Next.js & React

App Router, Server Components, and optimized performance driven by modern UI/UX principles.

Type Safety

TypeScript

Bulletproof, scalable, and error-free typing systems for production-grade development.

Prisma & SQL

Rock-solid database architectures powered by PostgreSQL.

Headless

Sanity CMS & Tailwind

Custom content management paired with pixel-perfection modern styling.

Docker & Git

Containerization and seamless version control workflows.

Not actually sponsored by Turkish Airlines.

Experience & Education.

From İzmir to Zagreb — my technical roadmap.

Software Engineering (Bachelor's)

Sveučilište Algebra Bernays

Sep 2026 - Present

Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering at Algebra Bernays University in Zagreb.

Zagreb, Croatia

Full-Stack Developer Volunteer

ECS for Youth (ESC4Y)

Oct 2025 – Sep 2026

Designed and developed a corporate web portal and ERP management panel from scratch using Next.js.

Karlovac, Croatia

Full-Stack Web Developer (Freelance)

YAVAS

2023 — 2025

Building high-performance modern web solutions and e-commerce systems for global clients using Next.js and Headless CMS.

Remote, Türkiye

Web Development Intern

DigiME 3D

Jul 2023 — Sep 2023

Modernized user interfaces and developed interactive features using JavaScript to enhance user experience and data readability.

İstanbul, Türkiye

Computer Programming (Associate's)

İzmir Ekonomi Üniversitesi

Jan 2022 – Jul 2024

Studied Computer Programming at İzmir University of Economics, graduating with a 3.44 / 4.00 GPA as an Honor Student.

İzmir, Türkiye

Insights & Thoughts

Things that almost made me punch my screen.

A collection of write-ups on software engineering, design patterns, and late-night tech reflections.

FullStack EngineeringOctober 13, 2026

Why Your Next.js App is Slow (And How to Fix It)

Discover the hidden performance killers in modern Next.js applications and learn actionable optimization techniques to boost your Core Web Vitals.

2 min read

FullStack EngineeringOctober 13, 2026

Next.js SSR vs SSG: When to Use Each

Learn the differences between SSR and SSG in Next.js, when to use each rendering method, and how to choose the right approach for your project.

3 min read

Frontend EngineeringOctober 13, 2026

Wtf is clsx, twmerge, cn in TailwindCSS

Learn what clsx, twMerge, and cn mean in Tailwind CSS, how they manage class names, and how to use them with practical examples.

4 min read

In the Press

Where I somehow managed to stand out.

A curated list of articles and features highlighting my work and thoughts.

KAportal.hrJune 21, 2026

Ayberk Yavas: U Karlovcu mi se svidjelo i više nego što sam očekivao, čini mi se da ovih 10 mjeseci po prvi puta zaista živim

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Let's Connect

Two heads are better than one.

Got a project in mind, an internship opportunity, or just want to nerd out about tech? My inbox is always open. Hit me up directly.

Shoot an Email