Dynamic Technology C-Level | CTO, CPO, CDO, and COOTechnology executive with a robust track record in Fintech, Digital Health, Traveltech, E-commerce, AI, Blockchain, Cloud Technologies, and Product Management. My passion lies in driving innovation and continuous improvement to deliver customer-centric technology solutions that transform industries.Current Role:As Deputy Chief Executive Officer at Dgpays, I excel as both Chief Technology Officer and Chief Operations Officer. I lead IT Strategy and Digital Transformaiton initiatives while directing Portfolio & Process Management, DevOps & System Management, IT Service Management (ITSM), and Test Automation teams to optimize operational efficiency and enhance service delivery.Previous Experience:In my role as Deputy Chief Executive Officer at Odeon Software Technologies, I served as Chief Product Officer (CPO), where I spearheaded Portfolio and Product Management, Business Analysis, Testing, and Robotic Process Automation (RPA) teams to advance cutting-edge solutions in tourism and travel technology.As Director and Head of the Strategy and Product Management Department at Softtech (Isbank), I crafted and executed high-level IT strategies, focusing on IT governance and organizational alignment. My key accomplishments include:Product Portfolio Leadership: Managed a diverse array of products, including Low Code Cloud Ready Micro-service Based Software Development, Mobile Applications, APIs, NLP, KYC, Contract Management, Data Analytics, Trading, Banking, Leasing, Factoring, and RPA.Emerging Technologies Champion: Leading initiatives in Open Banking, Service Banking (BaaS), Digital Banking, and Embedded Banking.In my capacity as Director and Head of DevOps Tools and Continuous Improvement, I established robust SDLC processes (Agile, product-based), implemented efficient DevOps pipelines (TFS, Jenkins, Kubernetes), and pioneered test automation strategies. My achievements include:Data Analytics Management: Developed a comprehensive Corporate Dashboard leveraging OKRs, KPIs, and metrics for informed decision-making.Digital Transformation Leadership: Orchestrated internal digital transformationsResearch Grants Acquisition: Secured funding for innovative projects through Tubitak Teydeb and collaborated on multinational ITEA initiatives.Certifications:PMP, PMC, PLC, and PEC certificationsAgile Transformation ExpertAs a thought leader, I actively contribute to industry discourse as a Blogger for HBR Turkey and as an author of books, chapters, and international journal papers.
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