GURSEL UTKU AKIN
Istanbul
Summary
Results-driven Business Intelligence Engineer with expertise in Power BI, SQL, and DAX. Experienced in end-to-end data processes from modelling, ETL pipelines, and reporting automation to stakeholder management and executive-level insights. Proven ability to act as a sole BI specialist and Scrum Master, ensuring both technical delivery and cross-functional collaboration. Microsoft Certified (PL-300, AZ-900), open to relocation and new opportunities.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Business Intelligence Engineer
Stablex
04.2024 - 09.2025
- Served as the sole BI/CI specialist, responsible for all reporting and data consistency across the company.
- Designed, developed, and maintained 10+ interactive Power BI dashboards, ensuring accuracy and usability for different business units.
- Ensured data quality and consistency in SQL Server databases, proactively identifying and resolving discrepancies.
- Actively collaborated with business units, collecting feedback and escalating system or data issues to software development teams.
- Produced management-level reports to support strategic decision-making at the executive level.
- Acted as a central point of contact for all data requests across the organization.
Business Intelligence Developer / Scrum Master
LC Waikiki
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Developed and optimized complex T-SQL queries and stored procedures to support reporting and analytics.
- Designed and maintained data extraction pipelines with SSIS/ETL processes, handling JSON and XML formats.
- Built interactive reports and dashboards in Power BI, integrating with multiple data sources.
- Applied data modelling and database design principles to improve query performance and scalability.
- Implemented version control (Git) and CI/CD pipelines for BI solutions, ensuring reliability and faster delivery.
- Acted as Scrum Master, leading sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives for BI team projects.
- Produced clear technical documentation and collaborated across business and technical stakeholders.
Avionics Software Test Engineer
BITES Defence & Aerospace
06.2019 - 04.2020
- Conducted performance and functional testing on avionics systems under DO-178C standards.
- Designed and maintained test scenarios to ensure traceability to requirements.
- Detected software bugs and collaborated with developers in defense-grade systems.
Education
BSc - Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Bilkent University
08.2018
Skills
- Business Intelligence Tools: Power BI, DAX, Power Query
- Databases & Querying: T-SQL, MS SQL Server
- ETL & Pipelines: SSIS, Data Factory, JSON, XML
- Data Modelling & Database Design
- Version Control & CI/CD: Git, build pipelines
- Project Methodologies: Scrum (Scrum Master role)
- Soft Skills: Analytical thinking, problem solving, teamwork, communication
- Critical thinking
- Data analysis
- Technical reporting
Certification
- Microsoft Certified: Power BI Data Analyst Associate (PL-300) – April 2023
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900) – June 2023
Languages
Turkish – Native
English – Full Professional Proficiency (C1+)
Timeline
Business Intelligence Engineer
Stablex
04.2024 - 09.2025
Business Intelligence Developer / Scrum Master
LC Waikiki
01.2021 - 01.2023
Avionics Software Test Engineer
BITES Defence & Aerospace
06.2019 - 04.2020
BSc - Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Bilkent University
Additional Information
- Available for relocation
- Open to visa sponsorship