SAMET SOYLAR
Founder / CEO
Istanbul,34
Summary
Born in Istanbul in 1986, Samet Soylar graduated from Izmir Atatürk High School and then successfully completed a double major program at Bahçeşehir University, obtaining bachelor's degrees in Computer Engineering and Computer and Instructional Technologies in 2010. In the same year, he strengthened his international perspective by completing his education in Business Computing at the University of Sunderland.
Under the umbrella of Yuchisoft Bilişim, which he founded, he has undertaken numerous innovative software projects that are the FIRST and ONLY in Turkey for public institutions and the private sector. Under his leadership, Yuchisoft Bilişim continues to make a difference in the sector with sustainable digital solutions and advanced technology projects.
As one of the founding partners of EuropeDPP, Soylar plays a strategic role in the development of Digital Product Passport software and consultancy services in line with European Union and ESPR regulations, and leads the software development processes of this pioneering project.
With a vision of transferring his sector knowledge and experience to future generations, Soylar established Yuchisoft Academy and mentors future professionals by providing training to Marmara University students in the areas of digital transformation and business process management in the printing industry. Additionally, as a member of the Cardboard Packaging Manufacturers Association (KASAD) and the Printing Industry Education Foundation (BASEV), he participates as a speaker in seminars organized to contribute to the development of the sector in the areas of sustainability and digitalization.
In his professional career, Soylar, who has undertaken pioneering projects in the fields of digital transformation and sustainability, has made it his mission to increase the competitiveness of companies with innovative projects in the technology and software world and to offer integrated solutions on a global scale.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Founder / CEO
YUCHISOFT BİLİŞİM SİSTEM VE ÇÖZÜMLERİ SAN. VE TİC.
06.2017 - Current
- Developed strong partnerships with other businesses to allow for collaboration and more significant opportunities for growth.
- Established a successful business by identifying market needs and developing innovative solutions.
- Implemented efficient operational processes to optimize productivity and resource allocation.
- Delivered exceptional customer service by addressing client concerns promptly and effectively resolving issues.
- Developed strong partnerships with key industry players, contributing to an increased market presence.
- Built a positive organizational culture that fostered creativity, innovation, and employee engagement.
- Led the strategic planning process to define business goals and ensure alignment across all departments.
- Created and monitored promotional approaches to increase sales and profit levels.
- Expanded the company''s geographical reach, opening new markets and increasing profitability.
- Created organization's mission and vision statements for use by employees.
Software Team Leader
DTEK BİLİŞİM SİSTEM VE ÇÖZÜMLERİ SAN. TİC. LTD. ŞT
03.2013 - 05.2017
- Developed customized solutions for clients by understanding their unique needs and translating them into actionable requirements for the development team.
- Established best practices for software development that led to increased code reusability and maintainability across projects.
- Tracked progress against project milestones using effective monitoring tools, enabling timely intervention when necessary to keep projects on track.
- Achieved operational excellence through rigorous adherence to industry-standard coding conventions, reducing debugging time, and increasing long-term maintainability.
- Mentored junior developers to advance their technical skills, resulting in increased team productivity.
- Implemented innovative technologies to enhance the capabilities of existing software products, ensuring competitiveness in the market.
- Improved software development processes by implementing Agile methodologies and leading daily stand-up meetings.
Senior .NET Software Developer, Full Stack
Sovos Digital Planet
03.2010 - 07.2012
- Integrated API endpoints from various third-party services for improved functionality and feature-rich applications in .NET environments.
- Mentored junior developers, sharing knowledge of best practices in .NET development and full-stack technologies.
- Coordinated with product managers to gather requirements, create technical specifications, and develop new features accordingly.
- Promoted a culture of innovation by suggesting new tools, libraries, and frameworks for improved software development efficiency and effectiveness.
- Developed custom RESTful web services enabling efficient communication between server-side components and front-end applications built with AngularJS or ReactJS frameworks.
Junior Software Developer
BANKPOZİTİF KREDİ VE KALKINMA BANKASI A.Ş.
04.2009 - 12.2009
- Improved software efficiency by troubleshooting and resolving coding issues.
- Saved time and resources by identifying and fixing bugs before product deployment.
- Contributed to a positive team environment through effective communication, problem-solving, and collaboration skills.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality products on tight deadlines.
Education
High School Diploma -
İzmir Atatürk Lisesi
Izmir, Turkey 04.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Computer Engineering
Bahçeşehir University
Istanbul, Turkey 04.2001 -
Associate of Applied Science - Computer And Instructional Technologies
Bahçeşehir University
Istanbul, Turkey 04.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Management And Information System
The University of Sunderland
Sunderland 04.2001 -
Skills
Marketing
Consulting
Market Knowledge
Visionary leadership
Innovation management
Planning and coordination
Team building
Strategic business planning
Strategic Partnerships
International business
Business strategy
Multitasking Abilities
Problem-solving abilities
Professionalism
Time management abilities
Stakeholder engagement
Digital Marketing
Accomplishments
- Technological Product Experience Certificate
- BASEV board of trustees member
- KASAD membership
- Marmara University business partnership
- Istanbul University business partnership
- Objectif Lune partnership
- Crawfordtech partnership
Timeline
Founder / CEO
YUCHISOFT BİLİŞİM SİSTEM VE ÇÖZÜMLERİ SAN. VE TİC.
06.2017 - Current
Software Team Leader
DTEK BİLİŞİM SİSTEM VE ÇÖZÜMLERİ SAN. TİC. LTD. ŞT
03.2013 - 05.2017
Senior .NET Software Developer, Full Stack
Sovos Digital Planet
03.2010 - 07.2012
Junior Software Developer
BANKPOZİTİF KREDİ VE KALKINMA BANKASI A.Ş.
04.2009 - 12.2009
High School Diploma -
İzmir Atatürk Lisesi
04.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Computer Engineering
Bahçeşehir University
04.2001 -
Associate of Applied Science - Computer And Instructional Technologies
Bahçeşehir University
04.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Management And Information System
The University of Sunderland
04.2001 -