Hello, I'm
Demir Danış
Software Engineering Manager
Full-stack software architect & engineering manager with 15+ years delivering scalable systems. I lead high-performing teams and actively integrate AI-augmented workflows — from AI-assisted code review to LLM-driven architecture decisions — to ship faster without sacrificing quality.
About Me
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With over 15 years of hands-on experience spanning the full software lifecycle, I architect and deliver complex, high-scale systems from the ground up — bridging React, Next.js, and Angular frontends with robust NestJS, .NET, and cloud-native backends. As an Engineering Manager, I build and grow cross-functional teams where technical rigour and human development are treated as equally strategic priorities. I cultivate environments built on psychological safety, clear ownership, and a culture of continuous improvement. A core part of my leadership philosophy is the deliberate integration of AI across every phase of the SDLC: leveraging GitHub Copilot and LLMs to accelerate development cycles, automating code review and documentation pipelines, and applying AI-driven forecasting to sprint planning and capacity modelling. The outcome is consistently faster delivery, measurably higher code quality, reduced operational overhead, and — most importantly — engineering teams that grow stronger with every release.
Personal Info
Technical Skills
Leadership & Management
AI-Augmented Engineering
Backend
Frontend
Infrastructure & DevOps
Databases
Resume
My professional journey
Experience
Software Engineering Team Lead
Brew Interactive - İzmir - Remote
Leading a high-performing team of 5–6 engineers, delivering scalable solutions for global-scale projects using Agile methodologies. Transitioned to full-stack leadership role managing both frontend and backend responsibilities.
Senior FullStack Software Engineer
Veriyaz Yazılım - İzmir - Remote
Contributed to end-to-end development of large-scale projects including B2B marketplace platforms, real-time communication systems, and location-based services.
Education
Computer Engineering
Ege University - İzmir, Turkey
Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering with focus on software development and system design.
Blog
Thoughts, insights & technical deep-dives
October 15, 2026 · 9 min read
Water Consumption in the Age of Superintelligence: The Illusion of Individual Responsibility and the Real Solutions
While AI companies advise users to write 'eco-friendly prompts,' the real environmental burden lies with inefficient infrastructure — a classic corporate blame-shifting strategy borrowed from fossil fuel giants.
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October 10, 2026 · 5 min read
Be the Chef of Your Own Life — The Fallacy of the Four Burners Theory
There is a very famous, and somewhat ruthless, 'Four Burners Theory' in the world of time management. It asks you to imagine your life as a four-burner stove representing family, friends, health, and work. The rule is: to be successful, you must turn one burner off; to be at the very top, you must sacrifice two.
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May 07, 2026 · 6 min read
TDD: Test Driven Development or Trouble Driven Development?
TDD can be one of the most effective ways to build safe, maintainable systems, but used dogmatically it can also become friction. The real question is not whether TDD is good or bad, but whether it fits the context.
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April 30, 2026 · 6 min read
Where Are the Programmers of the Past?
A nostalgic reflection on the early days of programming — when breaking a system meant learning something new, and solving a problem was a journey worth taking.
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