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On May 16, 2023, University of Bridgeport alumni Aytekin Tank<\/a> celebrated the publication of his first book, Automate Your Busywork<\/em><\/a>. In its scope, the book explores and explains how people can boost their productivity by eliminating lengthy and repetitive tasks through an easy-to-manage software solution \u2014 automation.<\/p>\n

Automate Your Busywork<\/em> isn\u2019t Aytekin\u2019s first foray into providing professionals with practical software solutions. An automation expert and prolific entrepreneur, Aytekin also founded Jotform<\/a>, an acclaimed and wildly successful online tool dedicated to helping users develop professional-quality forms through tools such as automation. Read on to learn about Aytekin\u2019s journey from UB student to international entrepreneurial success \u2014 and now, published author!<\/p>\n

Big dreams in Bridgeport<\/h2>\n

Growing up in Turkey, Aytekin Tank found his calling at a young age. After taking a computer programming class in middle school, Aytekin\u2019s lifelong passion for innovative programming and software development was sparked. \u201cIt was work that didn\u2019t actually feel like work to me,\u201d Aytekin recounts.<\/p>\n

With his sights set on a career in software development, Aytekin dedicated himself to developing and refining his skillset. When his journey brought him to University of Bridgeport in 1996, Aytekin chose to pursue a degree in Computer Science.<\/a> \u201cMy time at UB was invaluable to my career,\u201d Aytekin reminisces. \u201cIt really encouraged my love of coding.\u201d<\/p>\n

University of Bridgeport isn\u2019t only where Aytekin\u2019s love for coding blossomed \u2014 his passion for business<\/a> started here, too. \u201cI was able to build a website for a student organization<\/a>, which I was a member of at the time,\u201d Aytekin remembers. \u201cThis was back in 1999, but the website actually featured a profile component very similar to Facebook. I made it available to the world as a free, open-source product and people seemed to really enjoy it. This ultimately ignited my passion for starting a business.\u201d<\/p>\n

The journey to Jotform<\/h2>\n

Having built and refined his professional knowledge and skills, Aytekin graduated from UB in 2000 with a BS in Computer Science<\/a>. While he possessed the abilities and vision necessary to succeed as a software developer, Aytekin still faced the problem that many recent grads do when entering the workforce \u2014 his first professional role wasn\u2019t entirely what he\u2019d hoped. \u201cI took a job as a web developer for a media company in New York City, where I found myself building online forms. A lot of them,\u201d Aytekin describes. \u201cForms were one my least favorite things to code. Even for skilled developers, they can be tedious and time-consuming.\u201d<\/p>\n

It was here that Aytekin heard the knocking of opportunity \u2014 he could turn monotony into opportunity. \u201cI figured there had to be an easier way for people to create forms but there wasn\u2019t a solution on the market yet,\u201d he explains. \u201cSo, in 2006, I started building Jotform.\u201d<\/p>\n

The answer is automation<\/h2>\n

Today, Jotform provides over 20 million users with the form-generating solutions that Aytekin dreamed of sharing. But it wasn\u2019t always such smooth sailing. As the 2000s tech and computer industries boomed, Aytekin was faced with a daunting challenge. \u201cJust a few years after starting Jotform, Google entered the online form building market,\u201d he recalls. \u201cI was stunned. How could we compete with a Goliath?\u201d<\/p>\n

Rather than give way to intimidation, Aytekin sought a solution that would help Jotform maintain its edge over large-scale competitors. After hours of brainstorming, something clicked. \u201cThe light bulb went off,\u201d Aytekin describes, \u201cJotform was founded on the mission to make life easier for people, so I began building automations into Jotform to further that mission and differentiate us in the marketplace against Google Forms.\u201d<\/p>\n

Now over 17 years old and home to more than 500 employees, it\u2019s needless to say that Aytekin\u2019s ingenuity and perseverance have secured Jotform\u2019s success. For Aytekin, the bumps in the road have merely been part of a greater journey. \u201cIn many ways, I\u2019m grateful to have had challenges like this. It\u2019s what ultimately led to us building a better company.\u201d<\/p>\n

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At University of Bridgeport, we offer a variety of Computer Science and Computer Engineering programs<\/a>. Discover which program is right for you today<\/a>!<\/em><\/h3>\n

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Improving productivity with Automate Your Busywork<\/em><\/h2>\n

Recently, Aytekin took a new approach to sharing accessible workplace solutions. Released in May, Aytekin\u2019s first book, Automate Your Busywork<\/em>, provides new and experienced professionals with innovative solutions to make the most of their time at work. These solutions focus on how workers can utilize automation tools to quickly and accurately complete time-consuming tasks.<\/p>\n

Like many of Aytekin\u2019s most creative ideas, the inspiration for Automate Your Busywork<\/em> was drawn from personal experience. \u201cIn the early days of Jotform, I was drowning in busywork,\u201d he recounts. \u201cI wasn\u2019t only in charge of building the product. I also answered customer questions, did accounting, ran HR, ordered office supplies, and more.\u201d<\/p>\n

Although keeping up these duties helped Aytekin maintain his business, he found that they stole much of his creative time and energy \u2014 energy that Aytekin felt would be much better spent on Jotform itself. As a result, he began crafting innovative solutions to simplify and expedite these tedious tasks. \u201cAll of that busy work pulled away valuable time that I could be using to build and improve the product,\u201d he explains. \u201cSo, I turned to automation. I went on an automation rampage and started eliminating repetitive and time-consuming tasks.\u201d<\/p>\n

Aytekin spent days determining which processes to automate before finally finding the time-saving solutions for which he\u2019d been looking, and while it may have seemed like a large investment of time on the outset, the impact of his work quickly became apparent. \u201cI got back hours of time a day that I could use on bigger, more creative projects,\u201d he explains.<\/p>\n

By automating menial tasks, Aytekin was able to enjoy a newfound sense of time and productivity. Moreover, he recognized the far-reaching potential of his automated solutions. \u201cI wrote Automate Your Busywork<\/em> to help people learn how to automate their workflows as I did,\u201d Aytekin describes. \u201cThe principles I advocate in Automate Your Busywork<\/em> were hard-learned over years of refining my own productive habits. It was important to me to share the skills I developed, and to help people free themselves so they could spend their time doing things they love.\u201d<\/p>\n

Keeping up with the competition<\/h2>\n

Aytekin Tank has been working as a software developer since 2000. In the 23 years since, technology has evolved rapidly, with the newest upgrades and latest innovations always waiting around the corner. During that time, Aytekin has seen considerable shifts occur through the software industry. \u201cIt\u2019s impossible to ignore the biggest change disrupting software today: artificial intelligence<\/a>,\u201d he explains. \u201cIt\u2019s all anyone is talking about right now, and for good reason. AI will change everything. As for how it will change things, it\u2019s too early to tell.\u201d<\/p>\n

Although the future of AI remains uncertain, Aytekin emphasizes the evergreen nature of automated solutions. \u201cThere\u2019s one thing I can say for certain,\u201d he offers. \u201cThe principles I lay out in Automate Your Busywork<\/em> will remain applicable as the world advances with AI. Regardless of how technology changes, people will be able to use the book to transform their workflows, cut out tedious tasks, and free them up to take on bigger, more creative projects.\u201d<\/p>\n

Looking back at UB<\/h2>\n

Recalling his experiences as a Purple Knight, Aytekin offers advice for today\u2019s Computer Science<\/a> students. “Practice regularly and work on whatever projects you can get your hands on. Consistently practicing your programming skills is absolutely crucial. Write code regularly, work on personal projects, and contribute to open-source projects as well. This will not only help you gain practical experience but will also provide you with a portfolio to showcase your abilities to potential employers. And you never know, it might just turn into your very own business.\u201d<\/p>\n

Interested in achieving a career in software development, programming, or computer science? Learn more about earning your Computer Science degree<\/a> at University of Bridgeport, or call (203) 576-4552.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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