MUSTAFA YAZGÜLÜ
Over 11 years of iOS depth and 17+ years across software. I turn gnarly problems into clean, scalable architectures and guide teams toward technical excellence.
Who's on the system?
I've been shipping software for 17+ years, with the last 11+ years specialized in iOS (Swift & Objective-C) as a software architect and mobile team lead. I've designed and led architecture from scratch for both enterprise banking projects and B2C products reaching millions.
My management style focuses not just on code quality but on team culture and human growth. Turning code reviews into a learning culture and building sustainable architectures are the core themes of my career.
Things I've built
A selection of projects I've architected and shipped — from enterprise banking to global B2C products.
GetContact
Senior Swift development and performance optimization on a global communications app reaching billions of users.
MobilDeniz
Architected, audited and scaled the iOS side of Denizbank's 4M+ user mobile banking app.
Procenne SDK Suite
Defined and built the architecture for multiple security-focused SDKs / frameworks / libraries; led the iOS & Android teams.
Masterpass iOS SDK
Owned the from-scratch analysis, tech selection and architecture of Mastercard's Masterpass iOS SDK; later led the mobile team.
Teknasyon Frameworks
Designed and built the shared iOS frameworks underpinning the company's mobile apps; led the iOS team and automated CI/CD.
ETTS Banking Apps
Built banking and campaign iOS apps, test automation, Apple Watch apps, plus R&D on mobile data security.
Many more projects
// Dozens more apps shipped, architected and launched over 17 years — enterprise products, NDA-bound work, agency builds and ghost projects.
Work history
Experience
Skills
Languages & Platforms
Architecture & Process
Education
Blog & articles
Notes on iOS architecture, SDK design, CI/CD, and leading mobile teams.
Books I recommend
On software practice, computer science, system design and how to think. Books I come back to again and again, and recommend to teammates.
Clean Architecture: A Craftsman's Guide to Software Structure and Design
The Pragmatic Programmer: From Journeyman to Master
Expert Swift: An Advanced Exploration of the Swift Language
iOS Core Animation: Advanced Techniques
Artificial Intelligence: A Modern Approach (Third Edition)
The Algorithm Design Manual (Second Edition)
Introduction to Computer Theory
Operating System Concepts (Ninth Edition)
The Little Book of Semaphores
Database System Concepts (Sixth Edition)
Database Systems: Design, Implementation, and Management (Ninth Edition)
USB 101: An Introduction to Universal Serial Bus 2.0
How to Avoid a Climate Disaster
Download & use
My apps currently live on the App Store.
Vellum: Time Capsule
Vellum is a time-gift app where you send audio and video capsules to the future. Record today, open years later — to yourself, or to those you love.
Claritas: Gallery Cleaner
Claritas helps you free up storage in seconds, without giving up your privacy.
Send a hello
I'm always open to a new project, consulting or mentoring. Reach out via any of the channels below.