A brief history of life & work

I'm Filiz Altıntürk, co-founder of Unspooly, with around 20 years of experience as an Engineering Manager and Front-End Developer.

My career has been shaped by a passion for technology, a commitment to sustainability, and a dedication to fostering inclusive engineering cultures.

My journey into technology began during my university years, where I discovered my love for web development. Starting at a friend's agency with design, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, I quickly realized this was the path I wanted to pursue.

Over the years, I've held leadership roles at companies like Boyner and Boomset, managing teams and delivering innovative Front-End solutions. At Boyner, one of Turkey's leading e-commerce companies, I organized in-house UX and web performance meetings. These sessions bridged gaps between design, product, and engineering teams, fostering collaboration and prioritizing exceptional user experiences.

Sharing knowledge and building communities have always been important to me. I've spoken at conferences like PHP Conf, Women Techmakers, and DevFestW Istanbul, discussing Front-End performance and development. As a trainer for Kodluyoruz, a non-profit promoting coding education in Turkey, and an organizer for Jamstack Istanbul, I've had the privilege of empowering aspiring developers and building connections within the tech community.

Continuous learning is central to my growth. I regularly attend global software and UX conferences across Europe and the US, exploring emerging trends and connecting with like-minded professionals.

A pivotal moment in my career came with my transition to Engineering Manager at Hopin. This role expanded my focus to team leadership, engineering culture, and technical strategy. Building diverse and inclusive teams has always been a priority, and I advocate for collaboration and open communication in every project I undertake.

In 2026, I co-founded Unspooly with Tolga Eğilmezel. More and more people ask ChatGPT, Gemini and Perplexity for recommendations before they visit a website, and Unspooly helps brands and agencies see how often these AI engines mention and cite them, how they compare with competitors, and which steps help them appear in more answers. I lead product design and AI visibility tracking, and I still enjoy writing a good share of the code.

Sustainability remains a guiding principle in my work. Before Unspooly, I co-founded Superstorely, a sustainable e-commerce project that partnered with businesses making sustainable products. I still promote energy-efficient development practices and hope to inspire eco-consciousness within the software industry.

Outside of work, I recharge through running, yoga, and surfing. During the pandemic, I deepened my yoga practice and became a certified instructor in 2023. Teaching yoga allows me to share its physical and mental benefits, creating balance and well-being. Curious how it all adds up? Here is my Fitness Wrapped: six months of workouts in numbers.

Throughout my career, I've embraced challenges, grown through each experience, and remained focused on creating impactful solutions. Whether mentoring developers, championing sustainability, or building communities, I'm driven by the belief that technology can—and should—make the world a better place.