Banu Paksoy

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Fort Lee, NJ | Remote Ready

I am a Full-Stack Architect specializing in scalable applications. I build production-grade systems using Next.js and NestJS on Google Cloud. Recently, I architected and built the e-commerce platform for Mobility on Demand. I am now pushing the boundaries of Generative AI integration.

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Cloud Deployments
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AI Integrations

Tech Stack

Front-End

ReactNext.jsTypeScriptTailwindFramer Motion

Back-End

Node.jsNestJSPythonPostgreSQLDjango

Cloud & AI

GCPFirebaseAzure AIGemini APIDockerCI/CD

Workflow

GitFigmaVS CodeJiraPostmanPostico

Featured Work

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Mobility on Demand

E-Commerce & Delivery Platform

Flagship

Solely built and deployed a production-grade e-commerce platform on Google Cloud. Integrated Autofleet API for real-time dispatching and automated order workflows.

Next.jsNestJSGCPPostgreSQL
Mobility on Demand - Web
Web App
Mobility on Demand - Mobile
Mobile App
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Worm

AI College Discovery Platform

AI / Full-Stack

An AI-powered higher education discovery platform. Search 6,000+ colleges, get personalized admissions advice from Wormie AI, and connect with students in College Hubs.

ReactDjangoPostgreSQLGemini APIFirebaseGCP
Worm
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Profi Deutsch

AI Language Coach

AI / LLM

A personal AI German language trainer for professionals. Uses Google Gemini for conversation logic and Azure for realistic voice synthesis to practice pronunciation and business phrases.

Gemini APIAzure SpeechPythonReact
Profi Deutsch
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Urbanitus Magazine

Digital Publication

Redesigned a high-traffic magazine, implementing custom analytics to boost reader engagement.

WordPressReactAnalytics
Urbanitus Magazine
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Professional History

Mobility on Demand

Full Stack Developer

Feb 2025 – Present

  • Solely built and deployed a scalable e-commerce platform on Google Cloud Platform (GCP) using Next.js and NestJS.
  • Developed the 'intermediate stops' feature for the cross-platform mobile app (Expo + React Native), handling UI, state management, and backend API logic.
  • Extended backend routing and scheduling algorithms to support multi-stop itineraries with dynamic price and time estimations.
  • Improved end-user flexibility, directly increasing the value of premium rides by enabling customizable journeys.

Urbanitus Magazine

Front-End Web Developer

Oct 2019 – Feb 2025

  • Led the digital redesign of a high-traffic magazine using WordPress and React.
  • Boosted reader engagement through analytics-driven UI optimization and improved site load performance.

CUNY Hunter College

Teaching Assistant

May 2018 – Jun 2018

  • Supported 2X Tech Talent Pipeline bootcamp students in learning JavaScript, React, and SQLite.
  • Mentored underrepresented students entering the NYC tech industry.

Education

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Harvard University

CS50 Web Programming with Python & JavaScript

2023 – 2024

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Galvanize / Hack Reactor

Web Development Immersive

2018

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Istanbul Bilgi University

Master of Business Administration (MBA)

2009

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Bogazici University

BA in English Literature

2006