- Designed and developed a robust Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) to streamline sample tracking, reagent management, and workflow automation.
- Transitioned from a legacy Perl-CGI platform to a modern Django-based system, now the sole LIMS solution used in the lab. This transition improved scalability, maintainability, and user satisfaction.
- Engineered the Django-based LIMS backend using Python, Django REST Framework, and MySQL, enabling efficient and secure data processing.
- Developed an intuitive, responsive front-end using Bootstrap, HTML5, and JavaScript, drastically enhancing the user experience and reducing data entry errors.
- Implemented fully automated CI/CD pipelines with GitLab, ensuring faster release cycles, high code quality, and seamless updates.
- Integrated with Agilent iLab’s REST APIs to automate service request generation and financial management, boosting operational efficiency.
- Migrated database systems from Sybase to Microsoft SQL Server, optimizing performance and ensuring long-term scalability.
- Containerized the application with custom Docker images to enable consistent deployments across development and production environments.
- Established the Django-based LIMS as a cornerstone of lab operations, eliminating reliance on outdated systems and fostering a seamless workflow for genomic research.
During my time at Basarsoft, I contributed to the development of a Geographic Information System (GIS) application, bringing innovative features to life and showcasing the company’s expertise in GIS technology.
- Designed and developed robust GIS tools using C#.NET, integrating advanced mapping functionalities like locating cities, finding Points of Interest (POI), and adding new geographical data through an intuitive admin panel.
- Created thematic maps that dynamically adapted to user demands, enhancing data visualization and user engagement.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to optimize GIS database performance, employing SQL Server and MapInfo for seamless data management.
- Engineered a streamlined user interface and help page, incorporating a built-in video player to guide clients through the application’s capabilities.
- Integrated MapBasic with C#.NET classes, enabling a powerful synergy between mapping technologies and custom functionalities.
- Championed quality control initiatives, ensuring data integrity and consistency across newly acquired GIS datasets.
- Mentored interns on GIS environment setup and foundational application development, fostering a culture of knowledge sharing and technical growth.
At Innova, I worked on a patient-focused Android application that transformed clinic operations and patient engagement.
- Designed intuitive surveys to collect patient feedback and preferences.
- Implemented SQLite for secure and efficient local data storage.
- Enhanced user experience with interactive menus and calendar integration.
- Developed admin tools for customizable survey creation.
- Ensured app reliability through rigorous testing on emulators and devices.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to gather feedback and ensure the new website aligns with the organization’s mission and audience needs.
- Migrated all existing content to a modern and secure WordPress template, preserving organizational history while improving structure and design.
- Enhanced accessibility by implementing WCAG-compliant standards, ensuring inclusivity for a diverse audience.
- Made the website mobile-friendly by optimizing layouts and elements for seamless performance across devices.
- Improved security with the latest WordPress best practices and updated plugins, protecting against vulnerabilities.
- Delivered an intuitive and aesthetically pleasing design, creating an engaging user experience for donors, volunteers, and visitors.
The VR Post Simulation Dashboard is a sophisticated tool designed to analyze and visualize trainee performance data from virtual reality simulations, enhancing training effectiveness and operational efficiency.
- Purpose: Addressed the need for a comprehensive system to evaluate trainee actions after VR simulation sessions to facilitate critical reflection and performance improvement.
- Development: Engineered a dashboard using Next.js and React, featuring an Actions Scatter Plot to depict trainee actions, CPR intervals, and stage errors.
- Data Parsing: Implemented complex csv and json parsing to process simulation data, utilizing JavaScript libraries to handle time-stamped events and stage transitions.
- Data Visualization: Leveraged Plotly.js to create visualizations, including labeled vertical bands representing stages and horizontal lines indicating CPR periods.
- Automated Testing: Developed integration tests with date-handling scripts to ensure consistent and accurate data parsing across different days, maintaining high code quality.
- Benefits: Enabled trainers to identify correct and erroneous actions, assess timing accuracy, and detect missed actions, thereby improving training outcomes and decision-making processes.
As the Business Development Lead at AFARA, I have been deeply involved in advancing our cotton picker robot from inception to global recognition.
- Represented AFARA at prestigious global events like CES in Las Vegas, Take Off in Istanbul, FIRA in France, and in Salinas, California, promoting our innovation to international audiences.
- Closely worked with company founder, Omer Muratli, to strategize growth opportunities and identify focus areas for the next phase of development in the agricultural sector.
- Learned and contributed to essential business strategies, bridging gaps between technical innovation and market needs, and enhancing my understanding of business development.
- Facilitated connections with stakeholders, investors, and agricultural experts, fostering partnerships that align with AFARA’s mission.
As the Business Development Lead at Grizzle Tech, I contribute to our cutting-edge application, ZT-PAM.
- Spearheaded outreach efforts to establish Grizzle Tech’s presence in global markets, representing the company at international events and fostering relationships.
- Leveraged my technical expertise to align the ZT-PAM product with industry needs, enhancing its appeal to potential clients and stakeholders.
- Collaborated with founders and engineers to identify strategic growth opportunities and refine the product roadmap for long-term success.
Hi there! 👋
I’m Kali, a software developer with a passion for making life (and work) a little easier—one line of code at a time. Thanks for stopping by my corner of the internet!
By day, I live in the lovely city of Ann Arbor, Michigan, where I work at the University of Michigan’s Advanced Genomics Core. What do I do there? Glad you asked! I build and improve a software called LIMS (Laboratory Information Management System). Think of it as a supercharged digital assistant for our brilliant lab technicians, helping them decode the mysteries of DNA, cells, and everything in between. Pretty cool, right?
Originally from Turkiye, I brought my love for technology to the U.S., earning a Computer Science degree at SUNY Binghamton. Since then, I've been proud to call myself a Wolverine—contributing to U-M’s innovative spirit.
Outside of work, I’m a big believer in giving back. Whether it’s helping organizations or tinkering with side projects, I love putting my skills to good use. Curious about what else I’ve been up to? Head over to my work page to explore!
