Sarah K. Tapan

375 Acorn Park Dr Belmont, MA 02478 · kubracetin.ist@gmail.com

Detail-oriented and quick learning professional with a background in data analysis, relationship building and communication. Excited to utilized skills, along with coding abilities, in a junior-level programmer role. Previous experiences in team-oriented environments that will support continued growth in the tech industry. Fluent in English and Turkish.


Projects

Automated Text Labeling

I have developed a product using the ChatGPT API. The purpose of this product is to generate a one word label that summarizes the content. This tool enables the uploading of a .csv file containing an array of textual data. Once uploaded, it seamlessly generates one-word labels for all the text entries within the .csv file, presenting the results in a convenient .csv format. Built using Java, Spring, Javascript, HTML, CSS, RESTful API. For more details, see my Github page.

July 2023

Glass Recycling App

This app streamlines the glass recycling process, allowing users to easily register and schedule pickups. An admin and driver login, along with Google Routes API, ensure that pickups are assigned to the most efficient routes. Built using Java, Spring, PostgreSQL, HTML, CSS, and Javascript with the Vue.js framework. For more details, see my github page.

Glass Recycling App Glass Recycling
February 2023

Tenmo Money Transfer Application

created an application similar to Venmo using SQL, Java and Restful design. The application manages user accounts, balances, and fund transfers to other users. Balances and transfers are accounted for in SQL. For more details, see my Github page.

December 2022

Vending Machine Software

Created a software to vend a variety of products with a focus of File I/O and OOP. This software was able to make change in coins, keep inventory, keep input log and accepts user input. Built using Java, Spring, JUnit. For more details, see my Github page.

November 2022

Tic-Tac-Toe Game

A program that plays TicTacToe fun game with a human user and computer. For more details, see my Github page.

November 2022

Sorting Visualization

It visualizes Merge, Quick, Bubble, Insertion sorting algorithms. For more details, see my Github page

December 2022

Skills

Programming Languages & Tools

Education

Tech Elevator

Java Web Development
Completed a 14-week full-stack coding bootcamp focused on creating dynamic web‐based software systems using Java and received over 800 hours of development education and hands-on application training.
October 2022 - February 2023

Harvard University(Online edx Course)

CS50:Introduction to Computer Science
February 2022 - June 2022

Istanbul Bilgi University

European Studies
January 2015 - January 2019

Middle East Technical University

International Relations
September 2009 - June 2014

Experience

Association for Aid and Relief(AAR JAPAN)

Administrative Assistant
  • Handled procurement of goods and services, maintained the equipment and premises, arranged logistics of the staff
  • Assisted with the preparation of monthly financial reports, supported monthly payroll
  • Communicated with the various stakeholders
  • the office documentation and filing systems up to date
September 2019 - September 2021

Yuva Foundation

Social Worker
  • Conducted fieldwork every weekday and prepared weekly and monthly reports
  • Gave counseling to Syrian refugees according to needs (access to health, education and legal services in Turkey)
  • Referred beneficiaries to public institutions and nonprofit organizations, followed up cases
October 2017 - January 2018

IMPR Humanitarian Protection Office

Protection Assistant
  • Conducted fieldwork and prepared monthly and weekly reports
  • Referred the cases to other agencies or public authorities, followed up cases
  • Communicated with the local authorities and NGOs
  • Organized raising awareness sessions on access to health, education, and other public services, and the rights of refugees
October 2016 - May 2017

Ankara Strategy Institute

Research Assistant
  • Followed the daily news (especially on the subjects of Europe/its ongoing refugee crisis and E.U.’s response to this humanitarian crisis)
  • Translated news from English to Turkish
  • Prepared the reports and published my comments regarding European refugee crisis
August 2015 - June 2016

Interests

I love to take slow walks in my neighborhood and enjoy the beautiful parks and nature around me. Also, I'm passionate about cooking and find great joy in making delicious Sourdough Bread.