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Tugrul Alpdogan

Tugrul Alpdogan

SOFTWARE ENGINEER
Puebla

Summary

Passionate about crafting fault-tolerant distributed scaled systems, I bring more than a decade of hands-on experience as a Programmer, Technical Leader, and Software Architect. I thrive on driving innovative solutions to tackle challenges and deliver impactful results.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certifications

Work History

Head Of Software Development

Smart Message
7 2024 - Current
  • Leading 3 different cross-functional teams consisting of 10 engineers, including data scientists, responsible for the development and delivery of the All-in-One marketing platform
  • Led the development of push notifications, SDKs, and WhatsApp/Telegram integrations, enabling efficient audience and campaign management across channels.
  • Spearheading the technical architecture and development of a Customer Data Platform (CDP) data lake project, with a focus on data integration, data flow optimization, and large-scale data processing
  • Delivered solutions that support both cloud and on-premise environments, providing flexibility and scalability to meet various client requirements
  • Hands-on development in the implementation of critical components, contributing directly to the design and optimization of key system features
  • Supporting major enterprise clients in Turkey and Saudi Arabia, providing robust and scalable technical solutions.

Director Of Engineering

OneSeven Tech
12.2021 - 07.2024
  • Throughout my tenure, I played a hands-on role in more than 10 projects, contributing significantly to various startups and enterprise ventures.
  • Built strong teams through selective recruitment and post-hire mentorship of junior engineers.
  • Streamlined engineering processes for increased efficiency, leading to faster project completion and reduced costs.
  • Led successful product launches by coordinating multidisciplinary teams and ensuring timely delivery within budget constraints.

Solutions Architect

Ulusal Faktoring
6 2021 - 12.2021
  • Engaged in hands-on coding, I served as a Solutions Architect, leveraging my expertise to enhance and optimize architectural solutions
  • My active involvement extended to coding for Çekpara, a Fintech app empowering small business owners to receive immediate payments on outstanding invoices with a simple click
  • Additionally, I played a pivotal role in developing a credit-scoring AI model and contributed to Image Detection projects.

Tech Lead

Domino's Pizza
05.2017 - 05.2021
  • I played a key role in the development of a cloud-native e-commerce platform for DP Eurasia, spanning Turkey, Russia, Georgia, and Azerbaijan
  • I led two teams applying Agile methodologies and took charge of responsibilities such as enhancing the development cycle, troubleshooting, and performance optimizations.
  • Mentored junior developers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and skill improvement.
  • Collaborated with product managers to define technical requirements and develop innovative solutions for complex problems.

Sr. Software Developer

Dwarf Planet (Bundle.app)
07.2016 - 07.2017
  • At Dwarf Planet, a dynamic digital agency focused on delivering impactful brand experiences, I contributed to the development of micro-games and commercial websites for prominent brands in Turkey
  • I was involved in the early stages of a mobile app startup named Bundle News (bundle.app/en).

Software Developer

MagiClick Digital Solutions
08.2014 - 08.2016
  • I contributed to projects spanning e-commerce, banking, and corporate websites for renowned clients such as Ikea, QNB, Ford, and over 20 others
  • Improved software efficiency by troubleshooting and resolving coding issues.
  • Saved time and resources by identifying and fixing bugs before product deployment.

Jr. Software Developer

Nexum Bogazici (BIC Behrendt International Consulting)
07.2012 - 08.2014
  • In my prior role, I worked in the CSI Team (Customer Service Improvements), overseeing the maintenance of e-commerce and corporate websites such as Allianz, Bosch, Peugeot, and more.
  • Assisted senior developers in complex problem-solving, enhancing overall team productivity and efficiency.
  • Developed custom features for existing applications, tailoring solutions to meet specific client needs.
  • Additionally, I spearheaded the development of two startup projects using NopCommerce, both of which received investments from BI.C.

Education

BBA - Business Administration

Anadolu University
Istanbul, Turkey
05.2013 - 09.2020

Associate of Science - Computer Programming

Marmara University
Istanbul, Turkey
05.2011 - 06.2013

Skills

NET Core

Nodejs

ReactJS/React Native

TypeScript

AWS

Microsoft Azure

Kubernetes

Github Actions

MSSQL/PostgreSQL

Terraform

Stakeholder Communication

Microservices Architecture

Languages

Turkish
Proficient
C2
English
Proficient
C2
Spanish
Intermediate
B1

Personal Information

Date of Birth: 1993

Extracurricular Activities

PWA Hackathon, Google, Istanbul, 2018

Challenge was about applying PWA & PageSpeed optimizations in a short time and I was selected winner within 25+ developers.

Projects

danti.ai - A Geographical Intelligence app recommending safe roads in invaded cities. 

getontop.com - Hiring platform

AskElle AI App - Personal AI Dating Coach of a TikTok influencer with over 250k followers. 

lute.ly - A marketplace for beatmakers and hip-hop artists. 

databiologics.com- A healthcare startup. 

icharterbooking.com - A charter booking marketplace. 

PartnerPortal.io - A B2B Partnership platform. 

CrewMeUp (App) - connecting filmmakers with diverse film organizations

Certification

AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner, AWS

Timeline

HIPAA Certificate

01-2024

AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner, AWS

08-2022

Director Of Engineering

OneSeven Tech
12.2021 - 07.2024

Kanban System Design (KMP I)

02-2020

PROFESSIONAL SCRUM MASTER I (PSM I)

01-2020

Tech Lead

Domino's Pizza
05.2017 - 05.2021

Sr. Software Developer

Dwarf Planet (Bundle.app)
07.2016 - 07.2017

Software Developer

MagiClick Digital Solutions
08.2014 - 08.2016

BBA - Business Administration

Anadolu University
05.2013 - 09.2020

Jr. Software Developer

Nexum Bogazici (BIC Behrendt International Consulting)
07.2012 - 08.2014

Associate of Science - Computer Programming

Marmara University
05.2011 - 06.2013

Head Of Software Development

Smart Message
7 2024 - Current

Solutions Architect

Ulusal Faktoring
6 2021 - 12.2021
Tugrul AlpdoganSOFTWARE ENGINEER