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Hello, there!

I'm Serkan

I'm a sculptor and developer over 15 years of experience in various fields. Proficient in a range of programming languages and frameworks, I gathered a strong background in app development, image processing, creative coding, and fine arts. Proven ability to lead and mentor engineering teams, as well as to develop and deliver interactive artworks and experiences.

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About

Who I am

Born in 1980 in Ankara, Turkey, I embarked on a creative journey that intertwines art and technology. From early explorations in traditional drawing, inspired by comics, to delving into BASIC programming on a Commodore64, my dual passions have always been evident.

In 1999, I began studying Economics at Hacettepe University, but my artistic calling led me to pivot towards sculpture. I graduated with top honors from the Faculty of Fine Arts in 2008, deeply immersed in the synergy of human-machine interaction, algorithms, and image-processing technologies, particularly in performance arts. This fascination was the cornerstone of my master's thesis.

My career has been a rich tapestry of roles: from a Research Assistant at Hacettepe University, delving into academic and individual art projects, to participating in national and international symposia, workshops, and festivals as an instructor. My work has been showcased in numerous exhibitions, reflecting my evolving artistic narrative.

Since 2010, I have thrived as a software architect, contributing to start-ups in Turkey and globally. My current creative frontiers include game development, open-source technologies, creative coding, and the cutting-edge realms of machine learning, artificial intelligence, and augmented reality. In these domains, I continue to blend the worlds of art and technology, pushing the boundaries of what's possible.

Selected Sculptural Works

Skills & Tools

Tools & Frameworks That I Use

  • Adobe Illustrator|
  • Adobe Photoshop|
  • After Effects|
  • Amazon Web Services (AWS)|
  • Autodesk Softimage XSI|
  • Blender|
  • C#|
  • C++|
  • ComfyUI|
  • CoreML|
  • CreateML|
  • Disco Diffusion|
  • Django|
  • Flask|
  • Git|
  • JavaScript|
  • Node|
  • OpenCV|
  • OpenFrameworks|
  • Processing|
  • Python|
  • RealityKit|
  • Rigging|
  • SideFX Houdini|
  • Stable Diffusion|
  • StyleGAN|
  • Swift|
  • TypeScript|
  • Ubuntu|
  • Unity 3D|
  • Unreal Engine|
  • WebGL|
  • Xcode

Work Experience

Experience in Industry & Academia

Pixelcraft Studios

Game Developer

@Pixelcraft Studios
(Feb 2023/Ongoing)
Reboot Interactive

Game Developer

@Reboot Interactive
(Jan 2021/Dec 2022)
Wamo.io

Lead Frontend Engineer

@Wamo.io
(Sep 2019/Nov 2020)
TokiGames

Senior Frontend Engineer

@TokiGames
(Jun 2019/Sep 2019)
Duuple

Senior Frontend Engineer

@Duuple
(Nov 2018/Mar 2019)
ManageCasa Inc.

Full-Stack Engineer

@ManageCasa Inc.
(Mar 2016/Jun 2018)

Full-Stack Engineer

@AI Company
(Jan 2018/Mar 2018)
Hipo Labs

Senior Frontend Engineer

@Hipo Labs
(Mar 2014/Feb 2016)
Metglobal

Frontend / Backend Developer

@Metglobal
(Nov 2013/Mar 2014)

Non-Key Short-Term Expert

@ECORYS Research and Consulting
(2013)
TeknoLab

Django Developer

@TeknoLab
(Sep 2011/Jan 2013)
Benarti Software Solutions

Web Developer

@Benarti Software Solutions
(Sep 2009/Sep 2011)
Hacettepe University Faculty of Fine Arts

Research Assistant

@Hacettepe University Faculty of Fine Arts
(Sep 2008/Apr 2011)
Kelle Koltukta

Compositing / Animation

@Kelle Koltukta
(2004/2011)
SVStudios

Graphic Designer / Web Developer

@SVStudios
(2003/2004)

Projects

Selected Projects, Exhibitions, and Workshops

Riu d’art Street Fest

2022

Mahrem

2021

A Theory of Everything

2019

Bakarlar/Observers

2019

DE.INFECTIONS.07: OpenFrameworks

2015

    AngularJS Bootcamp

    2015

      OpenFrameworks Workshop

      2014

        Body Sequencer

        2013

        Side & Souls

        2010

        OFLab Breda

        2010

        I. ACADEMIADA International Art Academy

        2010

          Processing Workshop

          2010

            Rehearsal 1 / With-Out-Con-Text

            2009

              Good, Bad, Ugly

              2009

                IX. ECUME Mediterranean Art Schools Meeting

                2009

                  Awards & Honors

                  Recognitions and Accomplishments

                  • Known-Ai Film Festival

                    Known-Ai Film Festival

                    2022
                    Details
                  • QOyun'2020 Quantum Game Hackathon

                    QOyun'2020 Quantum Game Hackathon

                    2020
                    Details
                  • Startup Weekend Ankara

                    Startup Weekend Ankara

                    2014
                  • Hacettepe University Faculty of Fine Arts, Department of Sculpture

                    Hacettepe University Faculty of Fine Arts, Department of Sculpture

                    2008

                  Education

                  What I've Studied

                  • Master’s Degree (2008/2010)

                    Hacettepe University

                    Faculty of Fine Arts, Department of Sculpture

                  • Bachelor’s Degree (2004/2008)

                    Hacettepe University

                    Faculty of Fine Arts, Department of Sculpture

                  • Bachelor’s Degree (1999/2004)

                    Hacettepe University

                    Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences, Department of Economics

                  • High School (1994/1998)

                    Kuleli Military High School

                  Creative Coding

                  Selected experiments available on highlight.xyz

                  Audio Tracks

                  Selected Audio Creations

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