Furkan Bayar
Technical advisor and software developer in Toronto
Experience
Dedicated Technical Advisor, Streamline IT
2026 – Present
- Dedicated technical advisor for clients of a managed IT service provider (MSP)
Software Developer, Government of Ontario
July 2024 – December 2025
- Developed a highly functional Asset Management System using full-stack development skills and Agile methodologies
- Built intuitive frontend using React, Tailwind CSS, and implemented responsive design principles
- Developed RESTful APIs and designed PostgreSQL database managing 50,000+ entries
- Utilized Azure for cloud deployment and version control with Git/GitHub
Web Developer (Volunteer), York University
June 2023 – February 2024
- Developed WordPress CMS for refugee claimants focusing on security and scalability
- Built backend infrastructure using PHP and MySQL, increasing platform capacity by 40%
- Implemented responsive design and web accessibility standards
Software Developer, Proda Information Technology
August 2018 – July 2019
- Optimized server performance using NGINX, Apache, PHP, and MySQL configurations
- Automated package updates improving project efficiency by 40ms
- Led company website development using NGINX Reverse Proxy technology
Projects
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Toronto Handyman Pro
Website for a Toronto handyman and office setup business.
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HR Bot
GSoft sponsor challenge winner at ConUHacks VII. An AI-powered HR assistant.
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Lassonde Roborama
Hackathon-winning line-following robot.
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Guess the Capital
An interactive game testing knowledge of world capitals.
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IBM Full Stack Developer course
Projects and labs using React, Node.js, Python and Docker.
Skills
- Languages
- JavaScript/TypeScript, Python, Java, C++
- Frontend
- React.js, HTML5/CSS3, Tailwind CSS, Bootstrap
- Tools and technologies
- Git/GitHub, Firebase, Node.js, MongoDB
Education
Bachelor of Arts, Computer Science, York University, Toronto, ON
2021 – 2025
- Founder and President of TUSAYU (Turkish Student Association at York University)
- Experience Venture Award Recipient
- Lassonde Roborama Hackathon Winner
- GSoft's sponsor challenge winner in CONUHACKS VII Hackathon
Bachelor of Engineering, Computer Engineering, Gazi University, Ankara, Turkey
2016 – 2019
- Co-President of BMT (Computer Engineering Association)
- IOTURKS Innovator's winner - Developed Arduino Education Interface