Hi, I'm Evren Tan. Software Crafter
I build well-crafted software and the teams that sustain it. Director of Solution Development at Etiya, and Co-founder of Türkiye Java Community.
- Currently
- Director of Solution Development at Etiya
- Based in
- Ankara, Türkiye
About
Clean code, and the people who write it
I have spent my career somewhere between clean code and the people who write it. Leading solution development means I care less about shipping fast once and more about building teams that keep shipping well — steadily, predictably, and without burning out.
These days a growing part of that work is applying AI where it genuinely earns its place, alongside the Java and DevOps foundations I keep coming back to. I am AWS and Microsoft Azure certified, a TOGAF 9.2 certified architect, and a METU Computer Engineering graduate.
Outside of work I co-founded Türkiye Java Community, where I organise events, speak, and help developers grow into the engineers they want to be.
What I Do
Three things I keep coming back to
Craft, delivery, and architecture — the parts of the job that compound over time.
Software Crafting
I help developers write software they are proud of — adding value steadily, building communities of professionals, and supporting partnerships that actually last.
AI in Practice
Putting AI to work where it genuinely earns its place: real problems, measurable outcomes, and none of the hype that does not survive production.
Architecture & Cloud
Clean code deserves a clean architecture. I design systems that stay understandable as they grow, backed by TOGAF 9.2, AWS, and Azure certifications.
Writing
I write about software, AI, and leading engineering teams
Everything lives on Medium, where it reaches the people already reading there.
Contact
Let's talk
Whether it's engineering leadership, the community, or an idea you want a second opinion on — you'll find me on any of these.