Resume

Alp Yalay

Background and working context

Reference page for background, roles, and the kinds of systems and projects I’ve worked on.

Istanbul, Turkey
linkedin.com/in/alp-yalay

Skills & tools

Frontend

Next.js
React
React Native
TypeScript
Tailwind CSS

Backend & infra

Node.js
Python
Vercel
Cloudflare Pages
Cloud Run
Supabase

CMS & data

Sanity CMS
Shopify Storefront API
Google Analytics 4
Google Tag Manager
Clarity

3D & visual

Three.js
Framer Motion
Image optimization
Responsive design

Workflow

Claude Code
Cursor
Git
GitHub Actions
Figma

Experience

Technical Producer

Aug 2025 – Present

Çağla Cabaoğlu Gallery

  • Architected and scaffolded the headless contemporary design e-commerce platform (CCG Shop), integrating Sanity CMS for editorial curation with Shopify Storefront API and iyzico payment processing.
  • Manage scope, backlog, QA, and launch coordination for the gallery website.
  • Handle CMS structure, bilingual content workflows, analytics, and site operations.
  • Translate stakeholder needs into shippable web systems.

Junior Social Media Manager

Apr 2024 – Aug 2024

Muse İstanbul

  • Managed, wrote creative copy, and translated social media accounts/posts for iGA Istanbul Airport and its CEO Selahattin Bilgen.
  • Ensured editorial consistency, tone management, and cross-functional stakeholder coordination.

Barista, Waiter, Cashier

Jul 2015 – Sep 2021

Asma Yaprağı

  • Focused on cash-flow management and general restaurant management operations.
  • Worked as a Barista, Waiter, and Cashier in a high-volume hospitality environment.
  • Leveraged teamwork and team leadership skills to maintain high service standards.

Translation Intern

Feb 2021 – Mar 2021

Şafak Tercüme

  • Engaged in production-side translation workflows and review processes for 20 workdays.
  • Gained practical experience in professional translation project management and terminology databases.

Client work

CCG Shop

2025 – Present

Headless E-Commerce Platform

  • Headless contemporary design store integrated with Shopify and Sanity CMS.
  • Custom checkout flow with structured iyzico payment orchestration.

Çağla Cabaoğlu Gallery

2025 – Present

Gallery website & platform

  • Bilingual contemporary art gallery platform with CMS-driven content.
  • End-to-end technical production — scope, stack, QA, and launch.

Nur Saygı

2026

Full website rebuild

  • Complete rebuild of an artist portfolio from scratch.
  • Image-first presentation with cleaner navigation.

Can Maden

2026

Portfolio website

  • Artist website designed to stay restrained and visual.
  • Minimal interface so the artwork stays front and center.

Education

B.A. Translation & Interpreting

2018 – Jul 2022

Izmir University of Economics

  • Specialized in Economic Translation, Legal Translation, and Transcreation.
  • Gained expertise in industry-standard tools including SDL Trados and SmartCat.
  • Bilingual communication, editorial precision, and active participation in photographic activities.

Fine Arts High School

2014 – 2018

Pera Fine Arts High School

  • Visual culture and art studies foundation.
  • Served as School Photographer of Events and Remote Photographer.
  • Supported event organization and conducted creative interview work.

Primary & Middle School, 9th Grade

2005 – 2014

Sisli Terakki Lisesi

  • Activities: Basketball, Swimming, Competitive Table Tennis, Football, Volleyball, Badminton, Piano, Chess, Competetive Turkish Folk Dancing.
  • Received 5+ school-given medals from basketball and table tennis.

Kindergarten

2001 – 2005

Robert College

  • Extensive English education from childhood.

Languages

  • Turkish — Native
  • English — Professional working proficiency
  • TOEFL iBT — 92 (September 2022)

Certifications

  • AI Fluency Framework & Foundations — Anthropic (Jan 2026)
  • Claude Code in Action — Anthropic (Jan 2026)

Recognition

  • Honourable Mention — Polymaths in the Republican Era Poster Exhibition (May 2022)