Mert Bulan

Hey everyone, I’m Mert Bulan

Hi, I'm Mert – Software Engineer based in Hamburg, Germany. I'm a curious and passionate person who likes building new things, learning different topics, and sharing them with others.

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  • XING 07.2017 - 06.2021
  • Shopify 06.2021 - 06.2023
  • eaze 09.2023 - 01.2024
  • OMR 01.2024 - Now
FIREcalc
iOS App

FIREcalc

An app that calculates when you can retire based on your age, portfolio, income, expenses, and annual return.

Not For Me
iOS/macOS App

Not For Me

An app that hides the For You tab for Twitter to allow you to escape the time-sucking vortex of unrelated content.

Trees: Hamburg
iOS App

Trees: Hamburg

An app that shows the street trees of Hamburg along with their location, species and other information.

Farklı Düşün
Podcast

Farklı Düşün

A technology-themed podcast (Think Different) largely discussing books, software industry, Apple, and related technologies in Turkish.

Facebook: The Inside Story
Steven Levy

Facebook: The Inside Story

Facebook has had a significant impact on our society and learning about its history and the people behind it might help me understand the world we live in better.

The German Genius
Peter Watson

The German Genius

I've read and watched a lot about the bad things that happened in Germany during the 20th century. I wanted to read something that would give me a better understanding of the German culture and history.

Marcus Aurelius

Marcus Aurelius

The Roman Emperor

Very little is needed to make a happy life; it is all within yourself, in your way of thinking.

Seneca

Seneca

The Roman Stoic Philosopher

We suffer more often in imagination than in reality.

Plato

Plato

The Greek Philosopher

No one is most hated than he who speaks the truth.

Jony Ive

Jony Ive

Chief Design Officer at Apple

Success is the enemy of curiosity. I'm terrified and disgusted when people are absolutely without curiosity.

Steve Jobs

Steve Jobs

Founder of Apple

Be a creative person. Creativity equals connecting previously unrelated experiences and insights that others don't see.

Steve Jobs

Steve Jobs

Founder of Apple

Your time is limited, so don't waste it living someone else's life.

Aristotle

Aristotle

The Greek Philosopher

We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit.

Marcus Aurelius

Marcus Aurelius

The Roman Emperor

Don't worry about what others think. Mind what you think. Watch the movements of your mind, and focus your thoughts on something worthy.

Steve Jobs

Steve Jobs

Founder of Apple

Be aware of the world's magical, mystical, and artistic sides. The most important things in life are not the goal-oriented, materialistic things that everyone and everything tries to convince you to strive for.

Dune: Part Two Review (Spoiler-Free)

Dune: Part Two Review (Spoiler-Free)

The second movie in the Dune series, directed by Denis Villeneuve, is a visual and auditory masterpiece. It's a must-watch, even if you're not a Sci-Fi enthusiast.

Working from Home vs. Working from Office

Working from Home vs. Working from Office

Looking back at my career, I've spent more than half of it working remotely. While it has its benefits, I've realized it's not my preferred way to work.

A comprehensive review of Apple Watch by a first-time user

A comprehensive review of Apple Watch by a first-time user

Apple Watch is not just a watch that only shows time. It's a device that can help you stay active, monitor your health, and even pay for your coffee.