Halil Köklü

Halil Köklü

Technologist with an insatiable wanderlust exploring the world of aviation

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Recognition of Flight Crew Licenses in Turkey

In today’s globalised aviation industry, the ability for pilots to have their licenses recognised across borders is crucial. As airlines expand their operations requiring pilots from abroad and pilots seek career opportunities worldwide, the recognition of flight crew licenses between countries becomes a key factor in ensuring smooth transitions

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Hijack: A Pilot's Fact-Check

When my friends recommended Hijack, as a pilot, I was naturally intrigued by the show's aviation-focused storyline. Hijack, starring Idris Alba, is a thrilling TV series available for streaming on Apple TV+, where aviation security and hijacking take centre stage. I'm usually not one to nitpick

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Mochi at Nakatanidou in Japan

Within mere minutes of the renowned Nara Park, where friendly deer roam freely amidst throngs of visitors, a quaint storefront comes into view amidst the lively sounds of cries and pounding gathering crowds. This unassuming yet unmistakable place is none other than Nakatanidou, a celebrated wagashi shop dedicated to crafting

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Successful Relaunch of WEBS

I am overjoyed to announce the successful launch of WEBS on the LoveCrafts platform. This achievement marks a significant milestone for us at LoveCrafts, and we're just getting started on enhancing the user experience, in anticipation of WEBS' 50th anniversary early next year. But before we dive

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My Unforgettable First Solo Flight

The first solo flight is a defining moment for a flight student, symbolising their transition into a pilot fully in charge of the airplane. It signifies not only their technical proficiency but also their confidence and ability to make independent decisions in the cockpit. This experience self-assurance boosting and fuels

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Celebrating LoveCrafts Anniversary with an Incredible eNPS Score

This month marked my fourth anniversary as Chief Technology Officer at LoveCrafts, prompting a deep reflection on my journey and the impact I've made. There was a touch of nervousness as I pondered the significance of these four years, wondering if our ambitious plans had fully materialized. I

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Balderton Capital CTO Summit

At the Balderton Capital Collective CTO Summit, I had the privilege to share our insights from managing a distributed and later remote engineering organisation for seven years at LoveCrafts. The session was followed by an engaging discussion on best practices and challenges with the attendees. I thoroughly enjoyed my time

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Podcast: The LoveCrafts Story

I joined Rory Dennis to discuss our migration methods, including setting timelines and KPIs for projects, weighing up internal versus external resourcing, and how we got management onboard. LoveCrafts is a global community of makers. From finding inspiration, connecting with other crafters, and purchasing everything they need, customers from over

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Case Study: LoveCrafts loves MACH

To serve makers around the world, LoveCrafts turned to a composable architecture that helps it deliver nonstop growth

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Case Study: Vue Storefront

An online crafts supplier embraces composable commerce and saves development time with Vue Storefront

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Podcast: Catch the Tornado

I had the privilege of engaging in a conversation with Piotr Karwatka, Chief Technology Officer at Divante, where we delved into the intricacies of implementing headless eCommerce, covering topics ranging from the roll-out approach to vendor selection. Disclaimer: The podcast was renamed from CTO-CTO to Catch the Tornado.

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Webinar: Implementing headless eCommerce

I had the privilege of engaging in a conversation with Piotr Karwatka, Chief Technology Officer at Divante, where we delved into the intricacies of implementing headless eCommerce, covering topics ranging from the roll-out approach to vendor selection.