About Me

Summary

I have more than 15 years of software development and management experience in leading technology companies in Turkey. Throughout my career, I have played key roles in the development of high-traffic and mission-critical systems. Working on projects focused on performance, scalability and reliability, I have successfully managed complex technical projects with my strong technical knowledge and leadership skills. I have also managed to build and manage high-performance and results-oriented software teams. I am currently managing digital wallet and payment systems development processes at Sipay.

Work Experience

Sipay | Istanbul

Sipay is one of the leading fintech companies in Turkey, providing innovative payment solutions and digital wallet applications.

Senior SRE Lead

February 2025 - Continued

  • I take responsibility for continuously improving the reliability, scalability and performance of software systems.
  • I drive infrastructure and system optimizations, increasing operational efficiency and system security.
  • I develop monitoring and alarm systems to ensure continuous availability of systems and low latency operations.
  • I manage incident management and capacity planning processes and promote continuous improvement practices.

Head of Software Development

July 2024 - February 2025

  • I led the technological development of digital payment and wallet solutions.
  • I ensured the development of high-performance and reliable financial applications.
  • I managed software development processes with agile methods and focused on increasing the technical competence of the team.
  • I encouraged the development of innovative solutions and made strategic technological decisions.

Software Development Manager

October 2023 - July 2024

  • I managed the end-to-end software development lifecycle, ensuring timely and high quality delivery of financial services.
  • I led the development and optimization of the digital wallet application.
  • I fostered a culture of continuous learning, innovation and collaboration within the team.
  • I created scalable software architectures that support low latency, high volume transactions.

Yemeksepeti | Istanbul

Turkey's largest online food ordering platform.

Software Development Manager

July 2013 - July 2018

At Turkey's largest online food ordering platform, I led the development of high-traffic and mission-critical applications. I worked on defining technical strategies, optimizing software performance and ensuring scalability of core systems.

  • I managed multiple software development teams and led the design, development and deployment of scalable web and mobile applications.
  • I increased the efficiency of development processes by taking an active role in the transition to Scrum and Agile methodologies.
  • I improved the user experience by optimizing order management and real-time integrations.
  • I led the modernization of legacy systems and moved critical components to newer and more efficient architectures.
  • I mentored software teams and encouraged their technical and career development.
  • Working closely with product, operations and business units, I aligned technological solutions with company goals.
  • I minimized downtime and improved application response times by ensuring system reliability and high availability.

Software Development Team Leader

July 2010 - July 2013

I led the software team developing high performance and scalable applications supporting order management processes.

  • I designed and implemented critical backend systems, ensuring seamless data flow between multiple services.
  • I managed large-scale transactions with minimal latency by optimizing database performance.
  • I helped the team grow by supporting the onboarding and onboarding of new developers.
  • I set standards to improve code quality and create a sustainable software development process.
  • I solved complex engineering problems by providing technical guidance on .NET, SQL, and system architecture.

Software Developer

November 2003 - July 2010

I was responsible for the development and maintenance of Yemeksepeti's core platform. I led and contributed to the development of customer interfaces, CRM systems and operational tools.

  • I developed core e-commerce and order management systems to ensure a seamless customer experience.
  • I increased operational efficiency by developing internal tools for call center, customer service and financial reporting processes.
  • I migrated legacy applications to modern .NET-based architectures, ensuring their renewal and improving system performance.
  • By making API integrations with third-party services, I ensured that the systems work seamlessly with external services.
  • I provided maintenance and support services in the production environment, troubleshooting potential problems and ensuring system continuity.

Education

Bogazici University | Istanbul

  • Computer Education and Instructional Technology (Undergraduate)
  • I started in 2000, slowed down when I started working in 2003 and quit when I was in my last year.

Ataturk Anatolian Vocational High School | Mersin

  • Computer Hardware
  • September 1996 - June 2000

Competencies

Management and Leadership

  • Team Leadership
  • Software Development Management
  • Software Project Planning
  • Agile Methodologies & Scrum

Software Architecture & System Design

  • Software Architecture
  • High Traffic Systems
  • Scalable Software Solutions
  • System Reliability
  • Performance Optimization

Fintech & Payment Systems

  • Digital Wallet Development
  • Payment Systems
  • Real-Time Transaction Management

Software Development

  • C#, ASP.NET, .NET Core
  • API Development & Integration
  • Enterprise Applications

Database Management

  • MSSQL, PostgreSQL
  • Database Design & Optimization

Problem Solving

Certificates

  • Professional Scrum Master I (October 2012)
  • Microsoft SharePoint 2010, Application Development (December 2011)

Hobbies

  • Guitar
  • Comic book