About

Müge Alev

Liverpool, United Kingdom — open to hybrid/remote rolesOpen to opportunities

Full-stack developer with 10+ years of experience building products across the UK, US, and Turkey. I ship — from zero to production — across Vue.js, React, Next.js, Node.js, and the broader modern web stack.

Alongside client and agency work, I build indie products: Life in the UK Online (300 users, freemium SaaS) and En Yakın Veteriner (Istanbul emergency vet finder).

Experience

Founder & Full-Stack Developer
2026
Remote / Istanbul
  • ·Built and launched a freemium SaaS for UK citizenship test prep — 300+ users, Next.js + React + TypeScript + Vercel
  • ·Integrated AI tutor, spaced-repetition flashcards, and 50 mock exams from scratch
  • ·Owned end-to-end: concept, design, development, SEO (68 indexed pages), pricing, and growth
Founder & Full-Stack Developer
2026
Istanbul
  • ·Built a geolocation-first emergency vet finder for Istanbul with 1,294 clinics and real-time status
  • ·Integrated Mapbox and Google Maps APIs; implemented GPS proximity sorting and mobile-first UX
  • ·Built accessibility-first with semantic landmarks, skip links, and WCAG compliance
EVA Commerce
Front-End Developer (Contractor)
Jan 2025 – Sep 2025
San Diego, USA (Remote)
  • ·Built Vue.js and SCSS components for an e-commerce optimization platform for Amazon, Walmart, and Shopify sellers
  • ·Designed Figma prototypes and translated them to pixel-accurate, accessible interfaces
  • ·Delivered sprint commitments as an international contractor in a fully remote cross-timezone team
Hotelplan UK
Front-End Developer
Apr 2023 – Aug 2024
Surrey, United Kingdom
  • ·Integrated three complex APIs for luxury travel booking platforms using Vue.js and Node.js
  • ·Delivered full project scope four months ahead of schedule through strategic sprint planning
  • ·Improved Agile workflow across six cross-functional teams, facilitating daily stand-ups
Modern English Digital
Full-Stack Developer
Sep 2021 – Apr 2023
Manchester, United Kingdom
  • ·Built award-winning headless WordPress apps for Elton John, The Rolling Stones, Sony, and Motown Records
  • ·Deployed via AWS, Git, and CI/CD pipelines; integrated WP REST API, Firebase, Spotify, YouTube, Vimeo
  • ·Implemented Next.js + GraphQL for the online music academy insideblackbird.com
Mamind Digital
Founder & Full-Stack Developer
Sep 2017 – Present
Istanbul, Turkey
  • ·Delivered end-to-end web and e-commerce solutions for 15+ hospitality businesses and clients including University of Liverpool and Great Place to Work
  • ·Built hotel reservation systems, restaurant delivery platforms, and brand identities
  • ·Stack: React, Vue.js, WordPress, Shopify, Figma, Node.js, AWS
Saka Limited
Marketing Specialist & Business Development Consultant
Jan 2019 – Mar 2021
Liverpool, United Kingdom
  • ·Secured new business leads in the UK market through prospecting and client relationship management
  • ·Managed end-to-end logistics and supply chain for materials imported from Turkey to the UK
Turkcell Akademi
Team Member, Leadership & Development
Feb 2016 – Aug 2016
Istanbul, Turkey
  • ·Awarded the Turkcell CXO Award for outstanding performance within 6 months
  • ·Coordinated 15 leadership training sessions for Turkcell executives, achieving 90% engagement score

Education

Anadolu University
BSc Management Information Systems
2021–2025
Remote, Turkey
University of Liverpool
BA Business Management (Hons) — Dual Diploma, GPA 3.2
2014–2017
Liverpool, UK
Istanbul Bilgi University
BA Business Management (Hons) — Dual Diploma
2011–2014
Istanbul, Turkey

Certifications & Awards

Java Programming Course

Tech Istanbul

2025

Generative AI & Machine Learning Scholarship

Bertelsmann × Udacity

2024

McKinsey Forward Programme

McKinsey & Company

2024

Software Engineering Bootcamp

Code Nation, Manchester

2021

SME Business Challenge Award

University of Liverpool

2017

Turkcell CXO Award

Turkcell Young Generation Programme

2016

Languages
EnglishFluent / Professional
TurkishNative
Frontend
Vue.jsReactTypeScriptJavaScriptNext.jsHTML5SCSSTailwind CSSFramer Motion
Backend & Data
Node.jsPHPPythonMySQLREST APIsGraphQLFirebaseAWS
Tools & Platforms
FigmaGitCI/CDMapboxGoogle Maps APIVercelJIRAAgile/ScrumHeadless WordPressShopifyWooCommerceFramerWix
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