Experience

Merlin

• Türkiye
• IT Services and IT Consulting

• Director, Technology and Business Solutions

  • Jan 2021 - Present

  TECH STACK: Python (Flask), PHP (Laravel), ReactJS, GraphQL, REST API, EC2, Lambda, Athena, Apache Spark, Glue, EventBridge, SQS, S3, SNS, Dremio, Tableau, Docker, Kubernetes, Airflow, MySQL, PostGres, Pandas I lead the full global IT remit including strategy, budget, innovation, infrastructure, architecture, support, IT security, and governance. Working closely with C-Suite to plan and define the technical strategy and then presenting the vision and technical roadmap to the Board. Work with amazing product and engineering teams that are committed to building cloud-native and/or serverless SaaS applications on AWS and GCP using the Agile methodology. Show less

• Head of Technology and Development

  • Dec 2017 - Dec 2020

  TECH STACK: Python, PHP (Laravel), REST API, AWS EC2, MySQL, PostGres,I lead the full global IT remit including strategy, budget, innovation, infrastructure, architecture, support, IT security, and governance. Working closely with C-Suite to plan and define the technical strategy and then presenting the vision and technical roadmap to the Board. Highlights include: leading the transformation of our infrastructure from off-premise servers to a fully cloud-based architecture (serverless where possible) to improve scalability, uptime, and security all while reducing operational costs. In addition, I led the implementation of GDPR compliance and governance globally; introducing Mobile Data Management solutions across the org and rolling out IT and security policies/controls to de-risk the organisation. Show less



Videology, Inc.

• United States
• Advertising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• EMEA Program Manager

  • Jan 2016 - Sep 2017

  Videology is the UK’s leading video advertising technology solutions provider, enabling advertisers, brands and enterprises to leverage data and algorithmic decisioning to optimise ad campaigns. As EMEA Program Manager, I concurrently manage client-facing and technical programs across EMEA for Videology’s biggest global client – WPP. Responsible for defining, planning and managing implementation programs and commercial initiatives to drive revenue and throughput in the Videology platform. Collaborate with clients and coordinate cross-functional teams across EMEA and North America (i.e. engineering, marketing, product and data) to develop and execute project plans for rolling out new and strategic WPP products across EMEA. Show less



Readbug

• Retail Office Equipment

• IT Director (CTO)

  • Jan 2015 - Jan 2016

  TECH STACK: Python, PHP, RESTful API, Swift Readbug is a digital magazine subscription service available on iOS and the web, with +60 magazine titles from around world. I led the overall IT strategy and managed a team of python, iOS and PHP developers to bring to market the web, iOS mobile/tablet platforms and supporting back-end system. In addition, I was also part of the executive team that successfully pitched and raised 3 rounds of equity investments. TECH STACK: Python, PHP, RESTful API, Swift Readbug is a digital magazine subscription service available on iOS and the web, with +60 magazine titles from around world. I led the overall IT strategy and managed a team of python, iOS and PHP developers to bring to market the web, iOS mobile/tablet platforms and supporting back-end system. In addition, I was also part of the executive team that successfully pitched and raised 3 rounds of equity investments.



Jordan Media

• Barbados
• Public Relations and Communications Services

• IT Business Solutions Manager

  • Feb 2013 - Jan 2015

  TECH STACK: Python, Django, PHP, Magento (now known as Adobe Commerce) Jordan Media built and delivered bespoke transactional software to 37% of the UK retail sector. The software integrates into e-commerce platforms, adding monetary value to digital and physical gift cards nationwide. In this role, I managed the IT department comprised of PHP and Python developers while also operating as technical project manager for the delivery and implementation of software for clients such as: Asda, BSKYB, M&S, Joules and Boots. Show less


GE Healthcare
• Medical Equipment Manufacturing
• 200 - 300 Employee
• OTR Project Manager

  • Jan 2009 - Feb 2013