Taylan Isikdemir
About Taylan Isikdemir
Taylan Isikdemir is a Staff Software Engineer and Tech Lead with extensive experience in software development and team leadership, currently working at Edge Delta. He has a background that includes roles at major tech companies such as Google and Microsoft, and he holds a Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering from Middle East Technical University and is pursuing a Master's degree at Boğaziçi University.
Current Role at Edge Delta
Taylan Isikdemir serves as a Staff Software Engineer and Tech Lead at Edge Delta, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he leads technical teams and projects, focusing on modern data analytics solutions. He has contributed significantly to the development of Edge Delta's observability platform, which employs distributed stream processing for data analysis. His work aims to enhance the efficiency of data analysis processes, particularly through improvements to the backend SaaS correlation engine.
Previous Experience at Edge Delta
Before his current role, Taylan worked at Edge Delta as a Senior Software Engineer from 2020 to 2021. During this time, he was involved in various projects that contributed to the company's data analytics capabilities. His experience at Edge Delta laid the groundwork for his advancement to a leadership position within the organization.
Professional Background
Taylan Isikdemir has a diverse professional background in software engineering. He began his career with an internship at Basarsoft in 2009, followed by a part-time role at Manus Software Ltd. He then progressed to positions at PlusOneMinusOne, where he served as both a Software Engineer and a Senior Software Engineer. His experience also includes a four-year tenure at Microsoft and a two-year role at Google, both in the Greater Seattle Area.
Education and Academic Pursuits
Taylan studied Computer Engineering at Orta Doğu Teknik Üniversitesi (Middle East Technical University), where he earned his Bachelor's degree from 2006 to 2011. He is currently pursuing a Master's degree in Computer Engineering at Boğaziçi Üniversitesi, which he began in 2011. His academic background supports his expertise in software engineering and data analytics.
Technical Leadership and Contributions
In his roles, Taylan has demonstrated technical leadership by guiding teams in the development of software solutions. His contributions include enhancing the backend SaaS correlation engine at Edge Delta, aimed at improving data analysis efficiency. His experience in leading projects reflects his capability in managing complex technical challenges within the software engineering domain.