Full Stack
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Blog Management Platform
A full-stack blog application with authentication, role-based access, category management, image upload and REST API integration.
Software Developer
I build software, learn deeply, and keep growing beyond code.
I'm Yaren Kaplan, a software developer focused on Java, Spring Boot and backend development, while continuously expanding my skills in cloud technologies, DevOps and full-stack development.
Selected Work
A few things I’ve built.
Projects where I turned what I learned into working software, with a focus on backend development, clean structure and practical problem solving.
Backend / Automation
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XML Data Processing Pipeline
A Python-based workflow for transforming, validating and synchronizing structured XML data while reducing manual processing.
Portfolio
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Personal Portfolio
A responsive portfolio designed from scratch to present my work, professional background, certifications and interests beyond software.
Currently
Going deeper, not just wider.
My current focus is building a stronger foundation in Java and backend development, while understanding the technologies around them more deeply rather than simply collecting tools.
Deepening
Exploring Next
I’m especially interested in understanding why systems behave the way they do — from application structure and database relationships to security, deployment and software architecture.
Beyond Code
Growth is not only professional.
The habits and interests I take seriously outside of software shape the way I learn, focus and approach challenges.
Fitness
Consistency, patience and progress built over time.
Guitar
A different kind of focus that combines technique and expression.
Reading & Research
Exploring ideas beyond software and understanding things more deeply.
Languages
Learning how different cultures communicate and think.
Career Snapshot
From Izmir to Istanbul, then Germany.
Different cities, education, internships and professional experiences have shaped the way I adapt, learn and work.
Izmir
Early Years & Education
The place where my academic journey and curiosity for technology began.
Istanbul
University & First Professional Steps
A period of independence, internships and learning how software is used in real projects and teams.
Professional Life
Engineering Experience
Working with backend systems, automation, ERP environments, integrations and delivery processes.
Germany
A New Environment
Adapting to a different country and working environment while continuing to grow professionally and personally.
Let's Connect
Let’s build something worth talking about.
I'm always interested in meaningful software, challenging problems and opportunities to keep learning and growing.