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SEDAT KARA
Enterprise Solutions Manager
Toronto
Summary
Results-driven enterprise solutions professional with a proven track record of successfully managing complex projects and aligning technical strategies with business objectives. Specializing in enterprise software, cloud solutions, and stakeholder management, excels at driving efficiency and fostering team collaboration. Known for adaptability and effective communication skills in fast-paced and dynamic environments, dedicated to delivering impactful results that exceed expectations.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
1
1
Language
Work History
Enterprise Solutions Manager
BELBIM Electronic Money and Payment Services Inc.
09.2019 - Current
- Assessed current and future company needs and priorities by communicating directly with stakeholders and colleagues
- Wrote technical requirements documents for enterprise solutions purchases
- Achieved over 30 agreements with vendors each year
- Succeeded Business Transformation by implementing SAP S/4 Hana ERP System
- Provided end-to-end budget control system
- Facilitated daily Scrum, sprint planning, sprint demos, and retrospective meetings
- Operated Transformation from S/4Hana On-premise into Rise With SAP PCE
- Oversaw department budgeting, purchasing, and employee scheduling, consistently meeting targets and maintaining profitable operations
- Managed over 1,5 million US Dollars budget each year
- Communicated with suppliers for company needs and managing the whole process from the beginning to deployment
- Uphold strict project timetables with careful monitoring and management of team activities
- Managed project execution to oversee adherence to budget, schedule, and technical requirement documents
- Updated team and managers on milestones and process changes with weekly meetings
Visiting Researcher
Universidad de Sevilla
01.2019 - 06.2019
- Worked on International Cooperation and Human Development Projects
Senior Business Analyst and Developer
Istanbul Kültür University
11.2013 - 01.2019
- Found a solution related to the integration of all university units to SAP By communicating with stakeholders including SAP suppliers
- Consulted with management to ensure agreement on system principles
- Developed, Expanded, and modified the system to serve new purposes and improve workflow
- Defined and organized business partners' demands with flow charts and logic diagrams
- Facilitated daily Scrum, sprint planning, sprint demos, and retrospective meetings
- Developed strong connections with internal business partners, cultivating trust in service delivery and firm understanding of their needs
- Supported continuous improvement through operational process analysis and effective strategic planning
Senior Programmer Analyst
Istanbul Kültür University
08.2008 - 11.2012
- Expanded and modified system to serve new purposes and improve workflow
- Consulted with management to ensure agreement on system principles
- Supported users with technical troubleshooting and software updates
- Developed solid relationships with colleagues, students, and vendors
- Monitored system performance and balanced the stability of the system
- Coded in Microsoft SQL Server and .Net Visual Basic
Software Developer
Opus Information Technologies
06.2004 - 09.2007
- Delivered projects on-time and in line with specifications outlined by project managers
- Refined and finalized codings by closely collaborating with software engineers on code implementation, validation, and debugging
- Completed assigned projects and tasks using standardized processes within timeline and requirements outlined by team leads
- Coded, maintained, documented, enhanced, and supported software functionality
- Corrected errors in software designs during development and after installation
Education
Ph.D. - Business Management
Istanbul Kültür University
Istanbul, Turkey 05.2017 - 02.2025
Master of Arts - Economics
Istanbul Kültür University
Istanbul, Turkey 05.2009 - 06.2011
Bachelor of Science - Statistics
Mimar Sinan Fine Arts University
05.2006 - 06.2009
Bachelor of Arts - Business Management
Anadolu University
Istanbul, Turkey 05.2004 - 06.2008
Vocational School - Computer Programmer
Istanbul Ticaret University
Istanbul, Turkey 04.2001 -
Skills
Business analysis
Digital transformation
Integration management
Enterprise resource planning
Requirements gathering
Business technology analysis
Solutions management
Teamwork
Problem-solving
Multitasking
Certification
Professional Scrum Master I, 03/27/23, Scrum.org
Extra-Curricular Activities
Staff Mobility
- Universidad Del Pais Vasco, San Sebastiano, 04/01/18
- Duke University, The USA, 04/01/16
- Universidad De Sevilla, 03/01/16
- Vidzemes Augstskola University Of Applied Sciences, Valmiera, 05/01/15
- Tallinn College Of Tallinn University Of Tech., Tallinn, 07/01/09
- University Of Finance And Management In Bialystok, Białystok, 07/01/19
Interests
Timeline
Enterprise Solutions Manager
BELBIM Electronic Money and Payment Services Inc.
09.2019 - Current
Visiting Researcher
Universidad de Sevilla
01.2019 - 06.2019
Ph.D. - Business Management
Istanbul Kültür University
05.2017 - 02.2025
Senior Business Analyst and Developer
Istanbul Kültür University
11.2013 - 01.2019
Master of Arts - Economics
Istanbul Kültür University
05.2009 - 06.2011
Senior Programmer Analyst
Istanbul Kültür University
08.2008 - 11.2012
Bachelor of Science - Statistics
Mimar Sinan Fine Arts University
05.2006 - 06.2009
Software Developer
Opus Information Technologies
06.2004 - 09.2007
Bachelor of Arts - Business Management
Anadolu University
05.2004 - 06.2008
Vocational School - Computer Programmer
Istanbul Ticaret University
04.2001 -