Emrah Gunel
Profile

I build intelligent, scalable systems that help businesses work smarter, launch faster, and grow without friction.

As a versatile Full-Stack AI Engineer, I work across Python, Node.js, ASP.NET, TypeScript, React, Next.js, and Shopify, designing and developing robust applications, AI-powered workflows, and SaaS/MVP platforms. My work spans front-end architecture, backend engineering, AI integration, automation pipelines, and eCommerce ecosystems—solving complex challenges with an end-to-end perspective.

I believe in clarity, performance, and precision. I design systems that are efficient under the hood and seamless for users. From AI-enhanced automation to high-performance web apps, custom Shopify stores, and SaaS products, I create solutions that reduce operational friction, accelerate processes, and unlock business value.

I specialize in advanced web scraping, workflow automation, and API integrations, helping businesses leverage data, eliminate repetitive tasks, and operate faster and smarter.

Across every project, I combine deep engineering with product thinking—turning business goals into clean, maintainable, and future-proof digital solutions. I thrive on solving complex technical problems and delivering results that make a measurable impact.

Whether building from scratch, integrating AI, or optimizing existing systems, my focus is reliability, innovation, and exceptional quality in every line of code.

Education

Master of Science in Mathematics and Economics

2006 to 2009 at Western Illinois Univeristy, IL, USA

BA in Business Administration

2002 to 2006 at Dumlupinar University, Kutahya , Turkey

Experience

Senior Full-Stack Backend Developer

From December 2023 to Present, EIS Management – Gahanna, Ohio, USA

As a Full-Stack Backend Developer at EIS Management, I lead the engineering efforts behind large-scale court data extraction and processing across the entire United States. My role involves architecting and maintaining complex data pipelines using Python, Node.js, Playwright, Puppeteer, Selenium, tls_client, and advanced HTTP request frameworks that enable the company to gather, normalize, and transform massive volumes of public records with accuracy and efficiency.I design automated scraping systems capable of navigating highly dynamic, state-specific court portals—each with unique structures, behaviors, authentication layers, and anti-bot protections. To ensure reliability, I build resilient workflows with proxy rotation, CAPTCHA handling, session management, headless browsers, and fail-recovery logic that keep large-scale extraction stable even under challenging conditions. My work directly improves data quality, turnaround speed, and operational intelligence across the organization. Beyond data extraction, I collaborate closely with internal teams to refine backend logic, optimize system performance, and implement APIs and tools that support downstream analytics and reporting. I take ownership of full-stack tasks where needed, contribute to code quality and architecture decisions, and continuously enhance automation efficiency. Through a mix of problem-solving, technical depth, and system-level thinking, I help EIS Management maintain a robust and scalable infrastructure for nationwide court data intelligence.

Shopify Developer at Royal Retailer

From August 2022 to Present, Chicago USA

We are a Shopify eCommerce agency specializing in creating and optimizing online stores for businesses of all sizes. Our team of experts have extensive experience in Shopify development, design, and marketing, and can help businesses increase sales and revenue through their online store. We work closely with our clients to understand their unique needs and goals, and use our expertise to create a custom solution that meets those needs. Our services include Shopify store design and development, theme customization, app integration, and optimization for search engines and social media. Whether you're starting from scratch or looking to revamp an existing store, we can help you take your eCommerce business to the next level.

Shopify Developer at Carian's Bistro Chocolates

From 2019 to Present at Chicago USA

I started Carian's Bistro Chocolates in 2019 as an e-commerce business that specializes in selling chocolate gift boxes. Despite being a relatively new company, we quickly gained popularity and our chocolate boxes became the top seller on online marketplaces like Amazon and Faire in the US. Today, you can find our chocolates on well-known online platforms such as 1800FLOWERS, Lord & Taylor, Ebay, Etsy and Walmart. We pride ourselves on using only the best natural ingredients and we are committed to providing customers across the USA with a high-quality chocolate experience.

Web Developer at Anheuser-Busch

From Apr 2022 - Aug 2022 at St Louis, USA

Build and continuously improve a digital experience built from a user-focused web design and development process, enterprise-wide.Collaborate and serve as the primary liaison to other teams and departments within the organization regarding production changes.Create technical designs, develop, test, and implement front-end website and app changes based on new projects or requestsUtilize Optimizely (HTML, JavaScript, and CSS) and similar software to visually display web pages.Coordinate with other teams as needed, communicate Digital Strategy to for alignment, and proactively communicate digital changes to all departments impacted.

Senior Shopify Developer & Manager eCommerce at Design Furniture

From 2017 to 2022 at Des Plaines, USA

Translate designs into responsive frontend code using Shopify Sections and Liquid code.Creating custom Shopify themes using HTML/CSS/JAVASCRIPT and Liquid. Maintaining online presence and communication with the website development team during the regular work hours. Integrating 3rd party APIs, datasets, and applications into Shopify storefront.Collaborating with the UX and UI design teams to produce innovative front-end user experiences.Building modular and reusable components.Shopify App integration and customization

Skills
  • Frontend Development
  • Backend Development
  • Ecommerce Website Development
  • AI Integration
  • API Integration
  • OpenAI
  • SaaS
  • MVP
  • Workflow Automation
  • Python
  • JavaScript
  • TypeScript
  • Node.js
  • ASP.NET
  • SQL(MySQL, PostgreSQL)
  • MongoDB
  • HTML5
  • CSS3
  • FastAPI
  • Flask
  • Django
  • Express
  • Nest.js
  • React JS
  • Next JS
  • Taildwind
  • Material UI
  • Selenium
  • Beautiful Soup
  • Requests
  • Scrapy
  • tls_client
  • Puppeteer
  • CAPTCHA
  • Proxy
  • Apify
  • Make
  • n8n
  • Zapier
  • Open AI
  • eCommerce Business Development
  • CMS / PIM
  • Shopify Theme Development
  • Liquid
  • Web Design
  • Adobe XD / Figma
  • Svelte
  • Astro
  • Bootstrap
  • Wordpress
  • Git
  • Jira
  • Trello
  • BaseCamp
  • Scrum
  • UI Design
  • Office Suite
  • Git version control (GitHub)
  • Developing responsive layouts
  • Shopify Apps
  • Site speed optimization
  • Shopify app configurations/setups
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