Engineer, builder, tinkerer.

I turn ideas into real products — apps, websites and the odd robot.

I'm 22, in my final year of mechatronics engineering in Istanbul, and a software developer at Pressio. On the side I build mobile apps and websites — some for clients, one I ended up selling, and one that plays rock-paper-scissors. If it can be built, I want to try it.

Pressio
Selected work: Pressio, SirGreen London, Sunpeak Coffee, Swipe Gallery, Bilgi Santa and a robotic hand

Alongside Pressio I freelance on mobile apps and websites, using React Native, Next.js, TypeScript, Tailwind and Supabase. AI is a big part of my workflow: I use it to move faster, and to build smart features into the products I ship. Every project is different, and that’s exactly what makes it exciting.

I first got curious about coding in high school, but life happened and I took a break. Then AI started changing everything, and the spark came back stronger than ever. The engineering side of my degree gave me Arduino and robotics; the curiosity side gave me React Native, Next.js and a whole lot of late nights.


Work

A mix of things I've built — from a startup product and client apps to web projects and hardware. Each one taught me something new.


Graduation drone

In progress

My graduation project, built together with classmates at Bilgi: a drone we’re designing and building from the ground up, from the frame and electronics to the code that keeps it in the air. It’s early days — this is the first prototype.

Graduation drone
The first prototype

Swipe Gallery

iOS · Sold · SwiftUI

My first app — a Tinder-style gallery cleaner. Swipe right to delete, swipe left to keep: a fun, easy way to free up phone storage. I later sold it.


Hobbies

When I'm not coding I'm usually outside: on the water, on the slopes, or on some kind of court or pitch.

Wakeboarding, basketball, tinkering, skiing, football, ATV rides, snowboarding and frisbee

Now

An illustrated portrait of Okan Cifci

Software developer at PressioAI-powered press releases

Mechatronics Engineering at Istanbul Bilgi UniversityFinal year · GPA 2.95

Building a drone with classmatesGraduation project

Mobile apps and websitesOpen to new projects

Right now I’m balancing my final year with real-world work at Pressio. After graduation I want to keep building things that matter — at a startup, on my own products, or with clients. The goal is simple: never stop building, never stop learning.


Let’s talk

Whether it's a new project, an interesting idea, or just a hello — I'm always open to connect.

okancifcii04@gmail.com

Download my CVOne page: experience, education, projects and skills.Okan-Cifci-CV.pdf

See you soon.