Software Architect

Experience

Senior Software Architect / Akbank

10.2022 – Present

• Identified business requirements and user needs for the project, and coordinated with business units to obtain them.

• Designed high-level and low-level architecture and design of the project, and established applicable standards and criteria.

• Coordinated with all members of the project team, monitored the process, tracked progress, and ensured the project achieved its time, budget, and quality goals.

• Identified project risks, dependencies, and constraints, prepared risk management plans, and monitored their implementation.

• Managed the interview process, conducted interviews with candidates, and evaluated their technical skills and experience.

• Monitored the performance of team members, provided feedback, and directed them as necessary throughout the project.

Lead Software Engineer / DefineX-ConsultingITechnologyILabs

06.2021 – 10.2022 

• Managed two teams of software engineers and business analysts (6-8 members each).

• Provided technical guidance and coordination, and conducted hands-on coding and code reviews.

• Ensured the provision of architectural design during the application modernization process and defined new requirements.

• Communicated with non-technical stakeholders to assist with planning and framing of work.

• Identified potential risk areas and implemented preventive measures.

• Provided mentorship and coaching to team members to contribute to their development.

• Contributed to the process of hiring new skills/experts.

Software Team Lead / Turkish Technic – Turkish Airlines Technic

11.2019 – 06.2021

• Managed a software development team consisting of 2 business analysts and 5 software developers.

• Led the development and maintenance of HR, Education, and RD operational software.

• Oversaw the software architecture and project management processes for 16 projects involving 5 outsourcing companies.

• Performed release planning, change management, and configuration management.

• Established an open discussion and development environment centered around Agile principles such as Simple Design, Pair Programming, Refactoring, and Continuous Integration.

• Mentored and coached team members.

Software Architect / Burgan Bank Turkey

04.2018 – 10.2019

• Participated in the management of a software development team comprising 2 business analysts, 6 software developers, and 2 UI/UX developers.

• Facilitated collaboration among 5 teams with diverse cultures (infrastructure, Core Banking, Credit, Cash management, and internet banking) toward a common goal.

• Provided guidance to the teams on the architectural design and implementation of middleware services.

• Developed automation tests and improved and reviewed the standards of intermediate software services.

Senior Software Engineer / Intertech Information Technology and Marketing Inc.

02.2014 – 04.2018

• Reviewed and approved the architecture that considers the compatibility of third-party applications with the enterprise architecture.

• Researched new technologies and prepared potential scenarios where existing systems/software will be developed and enhanced.

• Analyzed customer technology and defined business requirements through GAP and IMPACT analysis.

• Managed the performance issues, maintenance, and support for new and existing solutions.

• Conducted code reviews and project deliverables to ensure conformity with banking industry best practices and regulations.

• Provided coordination between teams (Digital Banking, Application Management, Security Operations).

Software Consultant / Bilge Adam Corporate

10.2011 - 02.2014

• Developed enterprise architectural standards and capabilities for organizations.

• Designed, implemented, and migrated cloud-based architectural applications.

• Provided corporate training on Microsoft and Oracle technologies.

• Served as an Agile Coach (PMI-ACP certified).