Transformational Program & Delivery Leadership | Driving Multimillion-Dollar Deals and Operational ExcellenceAs a delivery and program lead in the consulting practice, I have led clients through transformative growth and operational advancements, achieving substantial outcomes including:Multimillion-Dollar Business Services Deals:Closed high-value deals with C-level clients across multiple geographies, strengthening business growth and client relationships.Digital Services Launch:Directed the launch of digital services in 20 countries, reaching and positively impacting over 90 million consumers.Enterprise Client Transformation:Orchestrated extensive transformations for clients in telecommunications, insurance, and finance, delivering key initiatives such as:Establishing a customer contact center with 5,000 agents, along with a self-care portal and multi-channel enablement to enhance customer experience.Building a high-performance dealer network with cross-selling capabilities to increase revenue and market reach.Executing a large-scale migration of billing and CRM systems, boosting company agility and competitiveness.Modernization Technologies:Enabled modernization by promoting and implementing cutting-edge ERP and CRM solutions, ensuring clients remain competitive in evolving markets.Revenue Assurance Systems:Advised on and facilitated revenue assurance system implementations, generating a 3% positive EBITDA impact for a multi-billion-dollar enterprise.Strategic Investment Initiatives:Developed robust strategies to attract new investments and approach OTT service opportunities, aligning with evolving industry trends.Turnaround Expertise:Successfully advised and turned around a $1 billion revenue enterprise, enabling the CEO to achieve a 30% revenue increase and solidify business stability.

One of the co-founders of trawell. Trawell’s core philosophy is based around connecting human kind at a deeper level. 800 million people lack mobile internet while travelling abroad. Travelers buy locally priced mobile internet with Trawell’s patented technology. Trawell received 2.5 million USD seed fund. Hakan, engages in go-to-market strategy creation, product creation and management, C-level executive and mid management relation ship for engaging with mobile operators around the world to partner with Trawell Data to introduce the innovative technology to the end users around the world. Hakan oversees and is responsible for overall P&L, technical execution, architecture, as well as raising rounds for new investments.

Led the architectural design and implementation of edwai and edwai Realtor, leveraging OpenAI and custom software to create an AI-based platform that enhances sales for real estate professionals and investors.Integrated edwai and edwai Realtor with social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram, significantly boosting user acquisition and engagement through seamless interaction.Developed an advanced AI engine with vectorial search and fuzzy logic for persona analysis, delivering personalized recommendations tailored to real estate professionals and investors.Launched a go-to-market campaign targeting real estate investors and crafted strategic outreach to align with their investment goals.Executed investor relations strategy, including the creation of a compelling Information Memorandum and pitch deck, successfully securing funding.

Hakan launched first ever prepaid product of MSN/Microsoft Corporation in the world tendering to cash-based society and helped the developing world utilize advanced software of Microsoft as a service. Hakan established 2500-point retail sales channel. And achieved 5 times better P&L performance compared to other geographies. Over 100% growth in user base in less than 6 months. Worked with Microsoft leadership team. Hakan was a spokesperson for press and television channels for Microsoft Corporation in the local market.

Hakan worked as Telecom Senior Director for Turkish telecom industry with yearly sales quotas and surpassed all quota expectations in a crisis economy. Hakan introduced new mobile information worker mobile phone terminals and new categories as well new and innovative mobile solutions in Turkey. Hakan established Microsoft name as a corporate player in telecoms space with innovative new services and technologies.

Hakan established a new GSM operator, in Ukraine high competition, existing established operators. Hakan acquired license from the Ukrainian Government for mobile telephony. Due to lack of financing in the bubble burst of 2000, the project was cancelled.

Hakan was the founding Managing Director to launch Moldcell a JV established under auspices of Turkcell International. Established the Company in 3,5 months. Hakan acquired 50% of mobile telephony market in 3 months. Hakan created a strong sales and distribution network and achieved aggressive roll out of GSM Network Moldcell. Hakan helped Moldavian Government with such services as Emergency Communication Services infrastructure over closed group Moldcell Network. Hakan helped the development of Moldavian society with new innovative products and initiatives, for the first time in the industry.

Managed conceptualization of business intelligence systemsManaged creation of customer service and archiving solutions (Recipient of Southern European Imaging and Best Solution Award)Facilitated creation of Future IT Infrastructure of company.Other Activities in Turkcell Inc.Part of business strategy and business planning task forces for digital TV (Digiturk), internet (Superonline), call center (Global) and multimedia initiatives (Shubuo/Mapco).Part and active member of project management facilitation task force.