A brief history of life & work

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I believe that sharing knowledge has the power to transform both people and entire industries.
Whether mentoring developers, championing sustainability, or building communities, I'm driven by the belief that technology can—and should—make the world a better place.
Her job? Cut through the chaos and make things work—every single time.
I'm Filiz Altıntürk, an Engineering Manager and Front-End Developer with over 15 years of experience.

My career has been shaped by a passion for technology, a commitment to sustainability, and a dedication to fostering inclusive engineering cultures.

My journey into technology began during my university years, where I discovered my love for web development. Starting at a friend's agency with design, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, I quickly realized this was the path I wanted to pursue.

Over the years, I've held leadership roles at companies like Boyner and Boomset, managing teams and delivering innovative Front-End solutions. At Boyner, one of Turkey's leading e-commerce companies, I organized in-house UX and web performance meetings. These sessions bridged gaps between design, product, and engineering teams, fostering collaboration and prioritizing exceptional user experiences.

Sharing knowledge and building communities have always been important to me. I've spoken at conferences like PHP Conf, Women Teachmaker, and DevFestW Istanbul, discussing Front-End performance and development. As a trainer for Kodluyoruz, a non-profit promoting coding education in Turkey, and an organizer for Jamstack Istanbul, I've had the privilege of empowering aspiring developers and building connections within the tech community.

Continuous learning is central to my growth. I regularly attend global software and UX conferences across Europe and the US, exploring emerging trends and connecting with like-minded professionals.

A pivotal moment in my career came with my transition to Engineering Manager at Hopin. This role expanded my focus to team leadership, engineering culture, and technical strategy. Building diverse and inclusive teams has always been a priority, and I advocate for collaboration and open communication in every project I undertake.

Sustainability is a guiding principle in my work. As the co-founder of Superstorely, I aim to make e-commerce greener by partnering with businesses producing sustainable products and promoting energy-efficient development practices. My goal is to inspire eco-consciousness within the software industry.

Outside of work, I recharge through running, yoga, and surfing. During the pandemic, I deepened my yoga practice and became a certified instructor in 2023. Teaching yoga allows me to share its physical and mental benefits, creating balance and well-being.

Throughout my career, I've embraced challenges, grown through each experience, and remained focused on creating impactful solutions. Whether mentoring developers, championing sustainability, or building communities, I'm driven by the belief that technology can—and should—make the world a better place.

Me: Who is Filiz Altinturk?

AI: Meet Filiz Altinturk—an Engineering Manager, Front-End Developer, and the go-to person for turning broken systems and spaghetti code into clean, scalable, and functional solutions. With over 15 years in tech, she’s seen it all: bloated processes, endless excuses, and systems barely held together with duct tape. Her job? Cut through the chaos and make things work—every single time.

At Boyner, she killed silos, drove collaboration, and delivered results that mattered. At Hopin, she built teams that thrived on brutal honesty and rejected mediocrity. Now, at Superstorely, she’s leading the charge for sustainable e-commerce—no greenwashing, no BS, just impact.

Collaboration isn’t about endless meetings or sugarcoating failures. For Filiz, it’s about cutting the noise, solving real problems, and building systems that don’t fall apart when no one’s watching. She mentors teams to avoid dumb mistakes and untangles the messes others leave behind.

Oh, and yes—this text was created with AI. Why? Because just like Filiz, AI is all about results—faster and smarter.

Here’s the bottom line: she doesn’t do fluff. She doesn’t do excuses. And she definitely doesn’t tolerate inefficiency. If it’s broken, she fixes it. If it’s wasteful, she eliminates it. And if it matters, she delivers.