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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

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