About
Müge Alev
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
- ·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
- ·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)
- ·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
- ·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
- ·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
- ·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
- ·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
- ·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
University of Liverpool
BA Business Management (Hons) — Dual Diploma, GPA 3.2
Istanbul Bilgi University
BA Business Management (Hons) — Dual Diploma
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