Description

Experienced Data / Database / Datawarehouse profession with a 30-year background in datawarehouse / database / performance tuning / software development / data and analytic capability maturity assessments, strategic data governance roadmaps, and data science projects.

As the manager of KoçDigital's DATA AND AI TECHNOLOGIES division, my focus over the past four and a half years has been on leading teams to innovate and drive strategic growth through data modernization and AI projects. We have successfully implemented more than 50 data modernization and analytic ( cloud and onprem datawarehouse / lakehouse / ml ) projects , 40 data maturity assesstment and 10 data governance programs.

Industry field of expertise

Languages

English
Native or bilingual

Workplace preferences

Can work on-site

Istanbul (up to 50km)

KoçDigital, ISTANBUL
DATA AND AI TECHNOLOGIES MANAGER
March 2020 - Today (6 years and 3 months)
• Team Management: Led and managed Data Engineering, Data Governance, Business Intelligence (BI), and Software/Product Development teams.
• Innovation and Strategy: Spearheaded the creation of new business models, data solutions, and market opportunities to drive growth and competitive advantage.
• Data Modernization Projects: Oversaw end-to-end data modernization projects to enhance data infrastructure and capabilities.
• AI, ML, and Data Science Projects: Directed end-to-end AI, Machine Learning (ML), and Data Science projects, ensuring successful implementation and alignment with business goals.
• Data Governance Programs: Designed and implemented comprehensive Data Governance programs to ensure data quality, compliance, and effective data management.
• Data Maturity Assessments: Conducted detailed Data Maturity Assessments to evaluate and improve the organization's data capabilities.
• CRM and Marketing Transformations: Led CRM and Marketing transformation initiatives, driving customer engagement and optimizing marketing strategies.
Tanı Iletisim
Chief Information Officer
January 2018 - March 2020 (2 years and 2 months)
Istanbul, Turkey
• Oversaw IT Budget and Teams: Managed the complete IT budget and led diverse teams, including Business Intelligence (BI), Data Warehousing (DWH), Software Development, Internal IT, Data Scientists, and Analysts. Ensured effective coordination and reporting from all departmental managers.
• IT and Data Strategy Execution: Directed the execution of the company's IT and Data Strategy, aligning technology initiatives with business objectives to foster innovation and efficiency.
• Growth Enablement: Facilitated organizational growth by identifying and creating new business opportunities and leveraging technological advancements.
• IT Budget Management: Strategically managed the IT budget, optimizing resource allocation to support ongoing and future projects.
• Leadership and Reporting: Provided visionary leadership and strategic direction, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and technological excellence across all IT functions and units.
Tanı Iletisim
Solutions Architect
January 2016 - March 2018 (2 years and 2 months)
Istanbul, Turkey
• CRM Data Products Development: Spearheaded the creation of CRM data products by assembling and leading a development team, including backend and frontend developers. Successfully developed a web-based CRM tool using Java Spring Framework and Microservice Architecture.
• Digital/Agile Transformation Leader: Led the agile transformation initiative, preparing and implementing a comprehensive agile and digital roadmap.