Summary
Engin Arslan is a senior software engineer who blends deep frontend craftsmanship with a passion for education, currently at CrowdStrike and founder of Heuristica, an AI-powered knowledge exploration venture. With 11+ years of experience, he has shipped scalable, accessible web apps and mentored developers at universities and coding schools. His tech range spans TypeScript, React, GraphQL, Node.js, Python, and data-visualization libraries like D3, p5.js, and Three.js, reflecting strengths in UI, UX, and creative tech. Previously at Shopify and as a professor at Seneca College, he has a track record of teaching and community engagement through courses and talks at conferences. Before software, Engin was a VFX technical director on major films and TV, earning an Emmy nomination and a Canadian Screen Award, a testament to his ability to bridge production pipelines and engineering. Based in Zurich, Switzerland, he leverages a global perspective to build reliable, high-performance systems for diverse teams and users.
11 years of coding experience
10 years of employment as a software developer
Bachelor of Science, Metallurgical & Materials Engineering, Bachelor of Science, Metallurgical & Materials Engineering at METU
Postgrad, Visual Effects for Film and Tv, Postgrad, Visual Effects for Film and Tv at Seneca Polytechnic