# Ayla Dursun

> Software Engineer

Location: Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Profile: https://flows.cv/ayla

Having graduated with a degree in Computer Science and Design from Northeastern University, I am equipped with both academic knowledge and practical experience from multiple long-term internships to tackle complex technical challenges and adapt to a new work environment. I am currently seeking a full-time position that will allow me to further develop my skills and contribute what I have learned.

## Work Experience
### Software Development Engineer @ CVS Health
Jan 2024 – Present

### Software Engineer I @ Flexcar
Jan 2023 – Jan 2024 | Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Worked as a backend engineer on the viability team to improve risk handling through the use of data from third-party integrations. Communicated with other team members to coordinate work on projects. Took ownership of the implementation of multiple new features such as driving record based rejections.

### Backend Engineering Co-op @ Flexcar
Jan 2023 – Jan 2023 | Boston, Massachusetts, United States

### Tutor @ Unknown
Jan 2019 – Jan 2023
Tutored students in a variety of subjects including college-level computer science classes such as Fundamentals of Computer Science II and Algorithms and Data. Developed lesson plans for students based on age and skill level in computer science fundamentals, algorithms, algebra, geometry, physics, reading, and writing.

### Photography Fellow @ Northeastern University
Jan 2023 – Jan 2023 | Ballyvaughan, County Clare, Ireland
Served as the photographer for Northeastern University's Art Explorations in Ireland Dialogue of Civilizations program. Took and edited photos to be used by Northeastern to advertise their study-abroad programs.

### Software Engineer QA and Automation Co-op @ Wellframe
Jan 2022 – Jan 2022 | Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Worked to extend automated mobile test coverage based on user workflows and stabilize existing tests following new releases. Performed release testing. Updated a script to write testing metrics to BigQuery. Created scripts that communicated with APIs to receive testing metrics.

### 3D Printing Studio Technician @ Northeastern University
Jan 2021 – Jan 2021 | Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Operated 3D printers and laser cutter, Set up files, Conducted post-processing work, Assisted customers with questions and payment

### Managing Editor of Design @ The Statesman, Adlai E Stevenson High School
Jan 2019 – Jan 2020 | Lincolnshire, Illinois, United States
Designed covers, page templates, and table of contents; edited each page; taught staffers how to use Adobe programs; helped troubleshoot problems; received and applied edits

AWARDS:
First-Place Honor in the Front Page category, Third-Place in Overall Design, and Honorable Mention 
(for a different cover) in Front Page in the 2020 Illinois Journalism Educators Association Contest
National Winner for Newsmagazine Cover Design by Quill and Scroll 2020 International Writing, 
Photo, and Multimedia Contest
Superior Awards in Cover and Cartoon categories of Ball State University’s 65th annual Journalism 
Day newspaper contest

### Hostess @ Garden Berry Cafe
Jan 2019 – Jan 2019 | Vernon Hills, Illinois, United States
Ensured customers had a positive dining experience; Managed cash register

### Camp Counselor @ Lake Bluff Park District
Jan 2018 – Jan 2018 | Lake Bluff, Illinois, United States
Ensured safety and enjoyment of children ages two to twelve, Trained counselors, Promoted to supervisory role during boss's absence


## Education
### Computer Science and Design in UI Design
Northeastern University


## Contact & Social
- LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/ayladursun

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Source: https://flows.cv/ayla
JSON Resume: https://flows.cv/ayla/resume.json
Last updated: 2026-03-28