Resume
If you’re looking for a more personal story, you can check out my about page. Otherwise, here’s my professional background in detail.
Overview
I’m a technology leader with 15+ years of experience across software development, product strategy, and technical leadership. Blending hands-on engineering with executive-level advisory.
My work bridges startups, scaleups, and enterprises, helping teams build the right things the right way.
- Experience: 15+ years
- Roles: CTO, Technical Leader, Technology Advisor, Software Architect, Software Consultant
- Domains: Banking, Fintech, Ecommerce, SaaS, Web & Mobile Applications, Enterprise Tools
- Worked With: Akbank, Arçelik, BKT, BKT Pay, Huudle, and other corporate and startup clients across different industries
Strengths
Known for simplifying complex challenges and generating value from day one.
Brings clarity, composure, and structure to high-pressure environments.
Balances pragmatism with attention to detail, equally effective in executive discussions or deep technical work.
Recognized for a direct yet empathetic communication style, fostering trust and enabling teams to move with clarity and confidence.
Skills & Focus Areas
Leadership & Strategy
Helping organizations and founders grow through structure, clarity, and technical direction.
Fractional and interim CTO engagements, technical strategy design, organizational scaling, and mentoring engineering leaders.
Architecture & Engineering
Designing and delivering scalable systems across web, mobile, and cloud environments.
Full-stack web & mobile development (C#, JavaScript, TypeScript, React, React Native, Angular, iOS, Android, Node.js, Next.js, Python, Go) and cloud infrastructure (Azure, AWS, self-hosted VM).
Leads DevOps enablement, CI/CD, and integration design for enterprise and fintech ecosystems.
Consulting & Product Enablement
Supports teams in aligning business goals with the right technology decisions.
Covers digital transformation, UX-driven design, technical audits, roadmap validation, and MVP/rebuild planning for both startups and corporates.
Human Factors
Fast learner with strong pattern recognition and systems thinking.
Clear communicator, mentally resilient, and driven by integrity and measurable outcomes.
Always focused on creating lasting value and sustainable results.
Services
I offer a range of consulting and leadership services tailored to different team sizes and stages.
- Fractional CTO – Hands-on strategic and technical leadership for startups and scaleups. I help define product and technology roadmaps, structure engineering teams, and ensure long-term technical health.
- Technology Advisor – Executive-level guidance for founders, boards, and investors. Focused on technology strategy, architecture reviews, and decision-making for high-impact initiatives.
- Software Consultant – Deep technical consulting, code and architecture audits, and problem-solving support for teams that need senior-level engineering insight.
These roles combine strategic thinking with practical execution, giving organizations flexible access to experienced technology leadership without full-time overhead.
👉 You can explore all my role-based offerings in detail on the Services page.
Career Timeline
Maarifa | UX & Consultancy
Managing Partner (2016 – 2025 · Türkiye)
Led both the strategic and technical direction of Maarifa. Guided clients in user experience (UX), technology & software architecture, and product strategy. Shaped Maarifa’s growth through lean operations, mentoring teams, and hands-on project delivery.
BKT & BKT Pay
Technology Advisor & Software Consultant (2020 – 2025 · Albania)
Advised BKT on technology selection, product architecture, and digital innovation, leading to the creation of Dora e Pare, a real-estate and vehicle listing product that became a key credit-lead channel for the bank. Supported BKT Pay in defining its mobile experience, website (epara.app), and CMS architecture. Guided leadership on new business models, fintech partnerships, and potential investment opportunities beyond traditional banking.
Akbank (via multiple vendors)
Senior Software Consultant & UX Advisor (2010 – 2022 · Türkiye)
Contributed to Akbank’s digital transformation for over a decade; from building its first mobile banking platform (Akbank Direkt) to re-architecting in-branch and call-center systems. Worked on UX modernization, technical strategy, and large-scale Angular and .NET-based frameworks. Mentored engineers and introduced scalable DevOps practices for front-end teams.
Arçelik Türkiye
Senior Software Consultant (2023 - 2024 · Türkiye)
Consulted on the re-architecture of a customer-support chatbot platform, introducing MLOps concepts and ML-driven UX improvements. Bridged modern web architecture with applied AI to elevate enterprise support experiences.
Huudle.io
Technology Advisor & Software Consultant (2022 – 2024 · Türkiye)
Helped overcome critical technical roadblocks by designing a custom recording engine for video, audio, and screen capture using React & TypeScript. Delivered secure cloud architecture (AWS) and supported the incoming CTO during scale-up.
Nomad Commerce
Software Development Manager (2015 – 2016 · Türkiye)
Led a 30-person team embedded within Akbank, delivering Akbank Direkt Mobile. Scaled productivity, reduced costs, and established internal best practices for performance, hiring, and innovation.
Earlier Career
GMG, Veripark, Info-line (2009 – 2015 · Türkiye)
Developed internal CRM systems, built Akbank’s first mobile banking architecture, and led early enterprise mobile app initiatives. These years formed the foundation of my technical, UX, and consulting mindset.
If you’re interested in working together as a founder, investor, or organization, feel free to reach out.