Yavuz Selim Şengöz
Artificial Intelligence Enthusiast
Ankara
Summary
Goal-oriented leader with proven leadership and motivational skills successful in helping group members achieve business goals. Respectful and clear communicator focused on enhancing teamwork and collaboratively addressing challenges with logical approaches. Skilled in building relationships and enhancing employee satisfaction to drive work performance. Customer-focused professional with successful 18-year career in IT and Defense sector. Experienced in AI systems including product management, agile methodologies and design for 5 years. Determined and experienced in mentoring and challenging team members to meet and exceed company goals.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
1
1
Language
Work History
AI Technologies Group Manager
STM Savunma Teknolojileri Mühendislik A.Ş. (www.stm.com.tr)
03.2019 - 01.2024
- Carrying out Artificial Intelligence product management activities for military UAV systems.
- Leading and Managing two subgroups affiliated with the group: Computer Vision and Swarm Intelligence.
- Owned technical leadership for 3 projects
- Delegated tasks strategically and monitored progress for timely completion.
- Co-Executed Agile Methodology with PMO, using Atlassian Tools:Jira, Confluence,BitBucket
- Involved in International Business Development activities.
- Established strong stakeholder relationships for smooth project delivery.
- Improved team morale and retention through recognition and reward programs.
- Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
Senior Software Engineer
STM Savunma Teknolojileri Mühendislik A.Ş. (www.stm.com.tr)
01.2018 - 03.2019
- Developed device drivers in embedded RTOS.
- Customized some device drivers in HAL.
- Worked with development teams to correct problems and run test scenarios.
- Collaborated with management, internal and development partners regarding software application design status and project progress.
- Analyzed proposed technical solutions based on customer requirements.
- Participated in architecture, design and development of Real-Time system using C++.
Business Development Manager
STM Savunma Teknolojileri Mühendislik A.Ş. (www.stm.com.tr)
12.2013 - 12.2017
- Managing sales and business development activities with entire STM portfolio in MENA Region.
- Providing sales reports regularly, updates on the progress and results of business development efforts to the company managers.
- Monitored market trends and competitor activities to identify areas of potential opportunity.
- Demonstrated products to show potential customers benefits and advantages and encourage purchases.
- Achieved established KPI for company, regional team and individual performance through teamwork and focus on customers.
- Held one-on-one meetings with sales team members to identify selling hurdles and offered insight into best remedy.
Project Manager
TÜRK TELEKOM A.Ş
11.2011 - 11.2013
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large Telecom projects.
- Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance.
- Developed and initiated projects, managed costs, and monitored performance.
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
- Developed and implemented strategic project plans to meet business objectives.
- Provided detailed project status updates to stakeholders and executive management.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to resolve project issues and mitigate risks.
- Tracked project and team member performance closely to quickly intervene in mistakes or delays.
- Developed and implemented project plans and budgets to ensure successful execution.
Researcher
University Technology Malaysia (www.utm.my)
11.2008 - 06.2011
- Studied on Real-Time Software System
- Gathered and organized information for research purposes about Hard Real-Time System.
- Performed research into study topics to increase knowledge and to provide valuable contributions.
- Developed research proposals, identified research objectives and created research plans.
Software Engineer
4T Medical Software Limited Company
08.2003 - 07.2007
- Developed medical software system to meet customer requirements.
- Worked with software development and testing team members to design and develop robust solutions to meet client requirements for functionality, scalability, and performance.
- Participated in architecture, design and implementation of back-end features using C++, C#.
- Collaborated with management, internal and development partners regarding software application design status and project progress.
- Coordinated with other engineers to evaluate and improve software and hardware interfaces.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science Engineer
İstanbul University
İstanbul 10.1999 - 07.2003
Master of Science - Real-Time Software System
University Technology Malaysia
Johor Bahru, Malaysia 11.2008 - 07.2011
MBA - Business Administration And Management
SAHA Executive MBA
Ankara,Turkey 07.2020 - 07.2022
Skills
Staff Management
Product Management
Project Management
Agile Methodologies, Kanban, Scrum
Deep Learning Methods
Deep reinforcement Learning
Multiagent Systems
Certification
Harvard Strategic Business Development
Timeline
MBA - Business Administration And Management
SAHA Executive MBA
07.2020 - 07.2022
LeaderShip, STM
07-2019
AI Technologies Group Manager
STM Savunma Teknolojileri Mühendislik A.Ş. (www.stm.com.tr)
03.2019 - 01.2024
Senior Software Engineer
STM Savunma Teknolojileri Mühendislik A.Ş. (www.stm.com.tr)
01.2018 - 03.2019
Harvard Strategic Business Development
10-2015
Business Development Manager
STM Savunma Teknolojileri Mühendislik A.Ş. (www.stm.com.tr)
12.2013 - 12.2017
Project Manager
TÜRK TELEKOM A.Ş
11.2011 - 11.2013
Researcher
University Technology Malaysia (www.utm.my)
11.2008 - 06.2011
Master of Science - Real-Time Software System
University Technology Malaysia
11.2008 - 07.2011
Software Engineer
4T Medical Software Limited Company
08.2003 - 07.2007
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science Engineer
İstanbul University
10.1999 - 07.2003