A Journey Through Code & Life

Welcome to my blog! I’m Muhammed Demirbaş, and I’m excited to take you on a journey through my life as a software developer. With over a decade of experience in various workplace settings, technologies, and topics, I’ve learned a lot and am ready to share it all with you.

A Diverse Career Path: Startup, R&D, Defense, Global…

I began my career at a healthcare-related startup, where overwork and travel were the norm. We often worked in distant cities, almost living in the hospitals where we worked. We were wearing various hats and adapting to still-evolving internal procedures and systems.

I worked for a medium-sized R&D company. I worked on cutting-edge security projects, including network scanning and vulnerability detection. I had a chance to see innovative technologies and approaches, even if I didn’t work with them.

I worked for a defense company. It taught me about completely different dynamics and target audiences. It was a great feeling to start a project from scratch and see it become valuable.

Rapid changes and unique events marked my journey with a globally well-known company. I’ve navigated various challenges and transitions from acquisitions to office closures, remote work, and layoffs. I’ve designed successful distributed architectures and managed significant projects.

Highs and Lows

I’ve had the privilege of working with new and seasoned managers and experiencing different leadership styles. I’ve faced conflicts, stood my ground, and learned when to compromise.

In parallel to my work life, I got married and have two kids, which is another story full of life experience.

My mistakes have shaped my growth, and I’ve learned to persevere during hard times.

Unique Insights

Each piece of this journey was a great learning opportunity for me with unique characteristics. I’m still learning from mistakes and achievements, both mine and others.

Now, it’s time to give back to the community and start writing and talking about my very own journey.

Many great people are out there producing plenty of material about similar topics. But the combination of experiences and small nuances makes each individual’s journey unique.

I’ve started this blog to share my insights, experiences, and reflections on software development, coding challenges, and technology subjects.

I aim to create quality content that fills gaps in the industry. I want to provide practical insights on refactoring techniques, clean coding approaches, testing, and more. I’m also excited to share personal experiences that might resonate with others.

Whether you’re a seasoned developer or just starting out, I hope you find value in my posts.

Connect with Me

I invite you to join me on this exciting journey as we explore the ever-evolving landscape of technology, creativity, and personal growth. Your thoughts and feedback are always welcome, so don’t hesitate to comment or connect with me on YouTube, Medium, LinkedIn, GitHub, and Stack Overflow.

Thank you for stopping by, and happy reading!