# Tugrul Karacan

> Software Developer

Location: Santa Clara, California, United States
Profile: https://flows.cv/tugrulkaracan

Accomplished backend developer with full-stack development and system design skills, emphasizing user experience, usability, and performance optimization. Proficient in Python with a strong interest in machine learning and AI applications. Passionate about contributing to innovative projects and collaborating with talented professionals to drive technology forward.

## Work Experience
### Software Developer @ eve Vehicles Corporation
Jan 2024 – Present
•  Developed an advanced fleet simulation system that reduces operational costs by optimizing flight paths, drone selection, battery usage, and handling real-world challenges.
  •  Created an interactive path creation tool using the Mapbox API, allowing for dynamic aerial path creation and real-time route impact simulations, enhancing operational planning and decision-making.
  •  Developed an automated report generation tool that provided detailed mission summaries and drone statistics, improving user insights and enhancing overall mission analysis.
  •  Collaborated directly with the CTO to scope, define technical stacks, and architect systems, ensuring projects aligned with both strategic objectives and technical capabilities.

### Software Developer @ Crea Inc
Jan 2023 – Jan 2024 | Santa Clara, California, United States
•  Contributed to the central API development using Python’s Flask, enhancing the platform’s core functionality.
  •  Improved system monitoring and efficiency using Grafana, Graylog, and AWS dashboards.
  •  Built a Python CLI tool that automated data gathering, reducing research time and improving content accuracy.
  •  Facilitated Agile processes, leading standups and promoting best practices in Agile environments (i.e., Scrum, Kanban, and Jira).

### Founder & Software Developer @ Stealth Startup
Jan 2021 – Jan 2023 | Menlo Park
•  Founded a startup connecting marketplaces with social media through innovative solutions.
  •  Designed the system architecture and the user experience.
  •  Built a patented link-sharing system with dashboard, REST APIs, and authentication.

### UI/UX Designer @ Tacpoint, Inc.
Jan 2019 – Jan 2020 | San Francisco Bay Area
Designed Visa’s merchant platform — an enterprise application used by banks to create, manage, and deploy campaigns for their merchant networks.
Worked on UX research, wireframing, and prototyping for complex financial workflows, translating business requirements into intuitive interfaces.
Contributed to the design process across multiple feedback cycles, working alongside product managers and engineers to refine the platform.
Created illustrations and visual assets supporting product branding, marketing materials, and in-app experiences.


## Education
### Master's degree in Interactive Marketing
Istanbul Bilgi University

### Go-to-Market Strategies and Tactics for Entrepreneurs
Stanford Continuing Studies

### Visual Communication Design in Design and Visual Communications, General
Istanbul Bilgi University


## Contact & Social
- LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/tkaracan
- Website: http://tugrulkaracan.com

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Last updated: 2026-04-05