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Ali Mert İnal

Full Stack Developer based in Mannheim, Germany. I build robust, user-centric web applications — from concept through deployment — with a unique background in Cognitive Science and UX Research.

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  name: "Ali Mert İnal",
  role: "Full Stack Developer",
  location: "Mannheim, DE",
  languages: [
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  passion: "Building great software"
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Combining Code with Cognitive Science

I'm a Full Stack Developer with a distinctive blend of technical expertise and human-centered thinking. With a Master's degree in Cognitive Science and hands-on UX research experience, I approach software development differently — always keeping the end user in mind.

My journey started in Psychology and Philosophy, evolved through UX Research at institutions like DFKI and startups like weeve, and ultimately led me to full-stack software development. This multidisciplinary path gives me a unique perspective on building software that truly works for people.

Currently working with Angular, React, TypeScript, and Java Spring Boot — I'm comfortable across the entire stack and thrive in agile, collaborative environments.

Turkish Native
German Fluent (verhandlungssicher)
English Fluent (verhandlungssicher)
3+
Years Professional Experience
8+
Projects Delivered
M.Sc.
Cognitive Science
3
Languages Spoken

Where I've Worked

From UX research to full-stack development — a journey of building better digital experiences.

Tech Stack & Tools

Technologies and tools I work with to build modern web applications.

Frontend
Angular React.js Vue 3 TypeScript JavaScript Alpine.js HTML / CSS SCSS Thymeleaf Angular Material MUI Library Bootstrap
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Backend & Database
Node.js Express.js Java Spring Boot REST API MongoDB PostgreSQL
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DevOps & Testing
Docker GitLab CI/CD Git Vitest Unit Testing Google Cloud
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UX & Design
Figma UX Research Usability Testing User Flows Prototyping Data Analysis

Selected Work

A selection of professional projects and personal work I've contributed to.

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Maklerradar 25
Full ownership of Admin & Customer area — designed and built from scratch. React.js with Material UI, backend with Spring Boot, CI/CD via GitLab & Docker.
React.jsMUISpring BootDockerVitest
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Dentradar & Maklerradar
Feature development and technical frontend problem-solving using Vanilla JavaScript, Alpine.js, CSS and Thymeleaf with a focus on UI optimization.
JavaScriptAlpine.jsCSSThymeleaf
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Bundesanzeiger Verlag
Implemented new frontend functionalities with Vanilla JS, CSS and Thymeleaf. Also contributed to backend development with Java Spring Boot.
JavaScriptSpring BootThymeleafCSS
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LogoDidact Deploy & Portal
Developing new features and contributing to the complete rebuild of the Portal with a focus on Dialog Management, using Angular and TypeScript.
AngularTypeScriptAngular MaterialSCSS
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Real-Time Quiz App
Full-stack quiz application built during bootcamp with real-time multiplayer functionality via Socket.io. Containerized with Docker and hosted on Google Cloud.
Vue 3Express.jsMongoDBSocket.ioDocker
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Master's Thesis — DFKI
Researched the effect of conversational agents on learning and cognitive load at the German Research Centre for Artificial Intelligence.
VREye TrackingCognitive ScienceData Analysis

Academic Background

A multidisciplinary education bridging human cognition with software engineering.

Feb — May 2023
Full Stack Software Engineering Bootcamp
Coyotiv GmbH
2018 — 2022
M.Sc. Cognitive Science
Kaiserslautern Technical University
Thesis: Effect of Conversational Agents on Learning and Cognitive Load (DFKI)
2015 — 2018
B.A. Psychology
Yeditepe University
2014 — 2018
B.A. Philosophy
Yeditepe University

Thoughts & Insights

Writing about software development, UX, cognitive science, and the intersections between them.

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Ali Mert İnal
Full Stack Developer · Mannheim, Germany

Let's Work Together

Have a project in mind or just want to connect? I'd love to hear from you.