Zafer Erkan

Atakum - Samsun· zafererkan35@hotmail.com

I have engaged in various endeavors such as software development, education delivery, gamification, remote learning, and project management. I am continuously embarking on new journeys with the principle of lifelong learning.


Experience

FREELANCER DEVELOPER

FREELANCER

I am engaged in various activities such as providing remote education in different institutions and managing software development projects.

2019 - TODAY

Software Developer - Project Management (PACSRAPOR)

PHP - LARAVEL

Developing web-based applications using PHP and Laravel

2023 - TODAY

Online Coding Tutor (KODWISE)

Coding Tutor

Coding Tutor For Kids

2023 - TODAY

Software Developer - Backend (DIGITAL HELP

PHP - LARAVEL

Developing web-based applications using PHP Laravel.

2022 - 2023

Lecturer - Teacher (DOKUZ EYLUL UNIVERSITY, TED COLLEGE, BAHCESEHIR SCHOOLS)

Software Instructor

Providing Software Development Training at Dokuz Eylül University and Other Schools.

2016 - 2022

Software Developer - Instructional Designer (DAS AKADEMIE)

DISTANCE EDUCATION - GAMIFICATION

The development of software and instructional design work for a remote education project aimed at contributing to the learning of German for children and young individuals.

2014 - 2016

Education

Master of Computer and Instructional Technologies Education

Dokuz Eylul University
Computer Science - Web Development - Gamification - Distance Learning - Instructional Design
2015 - ∞

Bachelor of Computer and Instructional Technologies Education

Dokuz Eylul University
Computer Science - Web Development - Gamification - Distance Learning - Instructional Design
2009 - 2014

Computer Programming

Trade vocational High School
Programming Essentials - Web Design
2004 - 2008

Skills

Programming Languages & Tools

Interests

I engage with music and sports outside of technology and software. I'm striving to learn new songs and notes on my electronic and acoustic guitars. Whenever I get the chance, I go for runs and swimming sessions. I enjoy capturing footage with my GoPro action camera and editing the shots I take.

I conduct research to further develop myself in mobile and web software development, gamification, and education.


PROJECTS

  • MINTICITY

    The development of software and instructional design work for a remote education project aimed at contributing to the learning of German for children and young individuals.

  • Educational Game Design

    Evaluation of Student Opinions About the Educational Mobile Turkey Map Game

  • Learning Management System

    Obtaining Expert Opinions on the Development and Use of Alternative Question Solution Platform Software

  • Educational Games

    The Opinions of secondary School Students on the Use of Xbox Kinect Games for Educational Purposes

  • Gamification and Software

    Development of Web-Based Gamification Software and Teacher Perspectives.

  • Coding Software

    Development of Coding Software for Secondary School Students and Evaluation of Student Opinions on the Software

  • Coding?

    Examination of Information Technology Teachers' Readiness Levels for Coding Course According to Various Demographic Characteristics

  • Software Development

    Software Development for Students in Need of Special Education

  • Teaching of HTML5

    Assessing the Opinions of Computer and Instructional Technology Education Students Regarding the Teaching of HTML5 and presented at the 5th International Instructional Technologies Teacher Education Symposium.

  • E-COMMERCE APP (WEB AND MOBILE PLATFORM)

    In the development stage.

  • Gamification Based Learning Management System.

    In the development stage.