Bare Metal philosophy
I'm not a fan of over-engineering. I believe in keeping things simple, fast, and cost-effective. My goal is to build architectures that get out of the way and let the hardware—and the team—do their best work.
Software & Digital Solutions Manager · Principal Systems Architect
Fractional CTO & Principal Architect
I help companies scale their systems, cut down cloud costs, and build engineering teams that actually deliver.
I'm a software architect and engineering leader with over 13 years of experience. I specialize in taking fragile, complex systems and turning them into stable, scalable products. Whether it's cloud infrastructure, IoT, or AI integrations, I love getting my hands dirty with the code while guiding teams to build things that actually work.
About
Depth beyond the résumé
Academic lens
I studied Cognitive Science at Boğaziçi University, which gave me a unique perspective on software. I don't just see AI as a tool; I see it as a way to design systems that align with how humans actually think and work.
Security-first architecture
Security isn't an afterthought for me—it's the foundation. I build systems that don't just scale when things go right, but hold strong when things go wrong.
Applied AI — proven delivery
I've built autonomous support systems using Meta WhatsApp, Chatwoot, and Dialogflow CX. By integrating RAG architectures, we managed to cut resolution times by 80% for complex technical requests.
Writing & research
I regularly write on Medium about things like RAG chunking, nature-inspired networks, and the reality of AGI. I'm also deeply interested in using deep learning for neural signal processing and early diagnosis in neurodevelopmental conditions.
Discipline as a system
I bring the same discipline from my CrossFit and boxing routines into my code. High performance requires focus, consistency, and a strong foundation—whether in the gym or in system architecture.
Strategic partnership
If you're a founder or executive, you should be focusing on your business, not worrying about technical bottlenecks. I step in to clear the fog, map out a solid technical strategy, and make sure your product scales smoothly.
Proof in numbers
Outcomes engineered, not buzzwords.
13+
Years engineering & architecture leadership
10,000+
Active devices under IoT-style operations
75%
Cloud cost reduction (up to)
100%
Autonomous AI support ecosystems delivered
Case studies
Three representative wins.
Cloud cost optimization & scale
Kubernetes · Terraform · GCP · Microservices
- Action
- Moved heavy stacks from monolith toward 60+ microservices on Kubernetes with Terraform and GCP.
- Outcome
- Up to ~75% infrastructure cost reduction and 99.9% high-availability posture.
AI-accelerated operations
RAG · LLM · Dialogflow CX · MLOps
- Action
- RAG architecture with LLM and Dialogflow CX integrated into customer support flows.
- Outcome
- ~80% reduction in support delays; fully autonomous resolution path where designed.
End-to-end product leadership (Kassara.app)
Computer Vision · Product · Architecture
- Action
- Founding leadership for a computer-vision AI B2C product—from concept to production.
- Outcome
- Full architecture ownership: MVP through live production delivery.
Technical stack
Cloud, AI, and leadership—where I operate.
Cloud & architecture
- GCP
- Kubernetes
- Terraform
- Microservices
- Event-driven architecture
- .NET Core
- Redis
- RabbitMQ
AI & automation
- LLM
- RAG
- Dialogflow CX
- MLOps
- Computer Vision (YOLOv8)
- AI agents in ERP workflows
Channels & integrations
- Meta WhatsApp
- Chatwoot
Leadership & security
- Engineering management (teams up to 8)
- SDLC & digital roadmap
- CEH discipline
- Penetration testing awareness
- High-availability design
Experience
Dec 2025 – Present
Software and Digital Solutions Manager
Teknim Elektronik San. Tic. A.Ş.
Istanbul, Turkey · Hybrid
Leading proprietary IoT and backend infrastructure for fire safety operations—scalability, reliability, and new markets.
Managing a team of 5 engineers; owning the digital roadmap across software and system initiatives.
LLM-based technical support using RAG, Google Dialogflow CX, and Meta WhatsApp—~80% faster resolution.
Nov 2020 – Nov 2025
Software Architect Team Lead
Teknim Elektronik San. Tic. A.Ş.
Istanbul, Turkey
Hybrid cloud architecture for 10,000+ devices—strict uptime and real-time response.
Legacy monoliths → event-driven microservices on GCP; ~75% infrastructure cost reduction.
Stronger delivery: CI/CD, cleaner workflows, and consistent engineering standards.
Oct 2018 – Oct 2020
Senior Software Engineer
Teknim Elektronik San. Tic. A.Ş.
Istanbul, Turkey
Refactored critical C++ into maintainable .NET Core microservices.
High-throughput messaging with Redis and RabbitMQ—real-time alerts and hardware integrations.
2023 – 2025
Founder & Lead Architect — Product Launch
Kassara.app
Istanbul, Turkey
AI-based B2C product combining computer vision with behavioral profiling—MVP to live release.
Led a 6-person team through delivery and iteration.
2015 – 2018
Senior Backend Developer / Team Lead
Nano Mabna Iranian / Pooyandegan Rah Saadat
Iran
Managed an 8-person engineering team in data-heavy healthcare monitoring—real-time processing and accuracy.
Education
2012 – 2015
B.Sc., Computer and Information Systems Security / Information Assurance
University of Applied Science and Technology
Certifications & interests
- —CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker)
- —Software Architectural Design
Active CrossFit athlete—high-intensity training and performance discipline.
Contact
Let's talk about architecture, AI adoption, or fractional CTO engagements. Reach out directly.