Interview with Recep Taylanhan

A software engineer and experienced writer writing about eclectic topics

Image courtesy of Recep Taylanhan

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Meet Recep Taylanhan

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Hi Recep, Tell us a bit about your background.

Hi Dr Mehmet, thank you for the opportunity. I will start with my education as it changed my life. I graduated from the Faculty of Electronics and Computer Science. After graduation, I focused on supporting education and volunteering to make a positive impact. In 2016, I moved to Argentina — a completely new country with a different language, culture, and way of life. Those first months were incredibly…