Front End Developer

I build interactive, aesthetic, and performant web experiences — combining a designer’s eye with an engineer’s mind.

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Naz Ozkan

I’m a full stack developer with a product design background, combining clean code with visual clarity. I thrive at the intersection of design and engineering. Passionate about learning, I constantly explore new technologies, tools, and frameworks to push the boundaries of what I can build.

Tech Stack

  • React
  • JavaScript
  • TypeScript
  • TailwindCSS
  • Node.js
  • Next.js
  • Express.js
  • Mongo DB
  • Photoshop
  • Figma
  • Blender

Projects

NOIRline

NOIRline is a concept-driven digital fashion collection that blends urban identity with interactive web design.

  • React
  • TypeScript
  • TailwindCSS
  • Next.js

Explora

Explora is a full-stack travel platform where users share authentic location-based recommendations on an interactive map. Built from scratch using the MERN stack and map APIs, it enables community-driven discovery.

  • React
  • JavaScript
  • Node.js
  • Express.js
  • Mongo DB

Meteoly

Meteoly is a modern web application that delivers real-time weather information in a clean and user-friendly interface. Built with React and JavaScript, the app allows users to search for current weather conditions of any city, view detailed forecasts, and experience responsive design across devices. This project highlights my skills in frontend development, API integration, and creating engaging user experiences.

  • React
  • JavaScript
  • TailwindCSS

Works

BubiWear is a custom-designed e-commerce platform for showcasing and selling streetwear products. Developed with modern front-end technologies and a scalable backend to manage products, orders, and users efficiently.

  • JavaScript
  • Node.js
  • Express.js
  • Mongo DB

mgdesign

mgdesign is a company showcase website that presents the studio’s unique product designs and creative vision. It highlights their approach to aesthetics, innovation, and storytelling through curated visuals and content.

  • JavaScript
  • CSS
  • HTML
mgdesign

Experience

Education

Freelance

Full Stack Developer

2025 March -

-Built and deployed full-stack web applications using the MERN stack (MongoDB, Express.js, React.js, Node.js).
-Designed and implemented RESTful APIs with Express and Node.js for seamless frontend-backend communication.
-Developed responsive and dynamic user interfaces using React, React Hooks, and functional components.
-Utilized MongoDB for schema design and efficient data modeling. -Handled authentication and authorization (JWT, OAuth) for secure
user access control. -Integrated third-party services and APIs
-Deployed applications on cloud platforms like Vercel,Netlify, and Render; used MongoDB Atlas for cloud database hosting.
-Employed Git and GitHub for version control, managing branches, pull requests, and code reviews.
-Worked with libraries and tools like Contect API, React Query,Tailwind CSS, Mongoose

yeksoftware

Front End Developer

2025 June - 2025 August

-Developed responsive user interfaces by converting design into functional code using React & JavaScript
-Integrated real-time chat functionality using Socket.io, including room creation and messaging logic
-Used Redux for efficient state management across complex components.
-Collaborated with backend to consume and integrate APIs effectively
-Worked in an Agile environment, actively participating in daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and regular retrospectives following the Scrum methodology.
-Collaborated closely with cross-functional team members including backend developers, designers, and QA engineers to ensure smooth and efficient development processes.

mgdesign

Web Developer

2024 July - 2025 March

-Developed a responsive company website using HTML, CSS, and vanilla JavaScript, GSAP fully tailored to evolving design requirements.
-Collaborated closely with stakeholders to deliver functional prototypes that visually reflected each iteration of the design process
-Translated creative ideas and sketches into live, interactive UI components to help visualize product concepts in real-time.
-Built and deployed the website to production, ensuring performance optimization and cross-browser compatibility.
-Delivered pixel-perfect implementations of design mockups, adapting quickly to ongoing visual feedback and revisions.

Sampler & Hamm Design

Product Design Intern

2024 March - June

In Sampler, worked on digital product designs including websites and branding projects.In Hamm, created digital assets for physical products — including 3D modeling, rendering, and visualizations.

Bellatrix Space Team

Product Designer

2024 Jan - March

I was part of the first Turkish team accepted to NASA’s HERC challenge. Contributed to the design and development of a crewed rover. Also worked on STEM-focused educational projects.