About Us - Cypriot Dictionary | Doruk Ekingen & Ugurcan Karsili

Meet the Team

Doruk Ekingen

Founder

Directs the project, works on software development and manages finances. Passionate about preserving Cypriot linguistic heritage through technology.

Uğurcan Karşılı

Founder

Coordinates the team, arranges the meetings and finds/checks the words. Besides, develops a better understanding between communities.

Selçuk Görsay

Software Lead | Board Member

Leads software development and application architecture. Ensures technical excellence and optimal user experience across all digital platforms.

Diren Darbaz

Creative and Design Director | Board Member

Leads the creative vision and design direction of the project. Brings artistic flair and innovative design solutions to enhance user experience and visual identity.

Victoria Rayia

Greek Cypriot dialect guide

Provides expertise and guidance on Greek Cypriot dialect, helping to ensure accurate representation and preservation of Greek Cypriot linguistic heritage.

Erdem Soyer

Social Media Manager

Manages social media presence and community engagement. Helps spread awareness about Cypriot language and culture across digital platforms.

Nil Türer

Literature Specialist

Works on literary content and documentation. Contributes to preserving Cypriot literary heritage and enriching the platform's cultural resources.

Eftychios Kaimakkamis

Greek Linguistics Advisor

Advises on matters of Cypriot Greek linguistics and its orthographic convention for Cylingo. Assists with vocabulary, expressions, and other Cypriot cultural matters.

Andreani Kyprianou

Translation Specialist

Translates from Turkish or English to Greek and Cypriot Greek, while also contributing to the common words archive and supporting any work that combines Greek and Turkish elements in the Cypriot dialect and culture.