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