📍 Based in Istanbul, Turkey

Hi, I'm
Alper Baykara

Software Developer & Data Modeler. I build data architectures and technical strategies at the intersection of business and technology — turning complex problems into scalable solutions.

System Architecture Solution Design Data Engineering Python AI/ML
Alper Baykara
Focus Areas

What I Do

Three pillars that define my approach to software and data.

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Data Architecture

Dimensional modeling, data strategy, and enterprise-scale architecture design for banking, IT, HR, aviation — to name a few.

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Solution Design

End-to-end technical solutions — aligning business requirements with scalable, maintainable system architectures.

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Technical Strategy

Working directly with stakeholders to turn high-level goals into pragmatic, forward-looking technology roadmaps.

About

Summary

I'm a Software Developer who thrives on solving complex problems at the intersection of business and technology. Over the last 2 years as a Data Modeler at Intellica, I've focused on dimensional modeling and end-to-end project execution, ensuring data quality and accuracy across banking, aviation, and IT domains.

I believe in collaborative design and work directly with stakeholders to turn high-level strategy into scalable solutions. My background in Computer Science, combined with hands-on experience across financial and aviation data modeling, gives me a unique perspective on building systems that are both technically sound and business-aligned.

Experience

Career

My professional journey so far.

Aug 2024 — Jul 2026

Associate BI Consultant / Data Modeler

Intellica — Istanbul, Turkey

Started at Intellica's 2024 summer data training camp, transitioned from part-time during university to full-time. Contributed to the iterative advancement of key internal data frameworks including IFDM (Financial) and ITDM (IT) Data Models. Worked on a corporate bank DWH modernization project for one of Turkey's largest private banks, driving data quality and ensuring alignment with architectural standards.

Python Oracle SQL Server PowerDesigner AI Banking
🎮 Side Quests

Creative Engineering

Beyond the data layer, I explore game development — building interactive experiences with Unity, C#, and a passion for crafting things people enjoy.

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itch.io indie game project ! Game dev identity kept private for professional focus; details available upon request.

Built and published a PC game seen by 10M+ audience. Full development cycle from concept to shipping.

Education

Background

Academic foundation that shaped my technical perspective.

Sep 2022 — Jul 2025

B.Sc. Computer Science

University of Pécs — Pécs, Hungary

Software Developer track. Thesis on creating an aviation company data warehouse. Courses in Data Science, Introduction to AI, and Advanced Python.

Sep 2020 — Jun 2022

International Baccalaureate Diploma

ISTEK Schools — Istanbul, Turkey

Higher Level Business Management and English. Foundation in analytical thinking and global perspectives.

Skills

Toolkit & Languages

Technologies I work with and the languages I speak.

Domains

Data Architecture Dimensional Modeling Solution Design Technical Strategy Financial & Aviation Data Modeling AI / ML Software Architecture ETL / Data Warehousing

Technologies

Python Oracle SQL Server PowerDesigner JavaScript / TypeScript

Languages

English — Professional Turkish — Native

Also Familiar With

Docker Git Linux Excel HTML / CSS Unity C#
Contact

Get in Touch

Have a question or want to work together? Drop me a message.

Let's build something

Whether it's a data architecture challenge, a system design problem, or just a chat about tech — I'm always open to interesting conversations.