Levent Dagistanli

• Reported directly to the Board of Directors, leading the establishment of a software organization from the ground up.
• Scaled the engineering team to 35 members, fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment.
• Developed and implemented architecture standards and delivery processes to enhance project efficiency.
• Launched a senior-buddy mentoring program that successfully advanced junior developers to mid-level within a year.
• Architected a high-throughput backend platform utilizing .NET 8, SQL Server, Redis, and RabbitMQ.
• Achieved sustainable performance of over 50 transactions per second with sub-second response times during peak loads.
• Focused on continuous improvement and team growth to drive software development excellence.

• Directed a 75-member cross-functional team comprising developers, testers, analysts, and UI/UX designers, overseeing a robust $50M+ annual portfolio while delivering over 30 projects and consistently surpassing SLA targets.
• Cultivated and managed strategic partnerships with leading global brands such as Mercedes, BSH, and Unilever, successfully reducing the average project delivery cycle from 6 months to 4.5 months.
• Engineered reusable Web API foundations utilizing .NET Core, significantly streamlining development processes and eliminating redundant boilerplate code across more than 15 projects.
• Championed best practices in software development, enhancing team collaboration and driving innovation within the organization.

• Led the design and architecture of AnyWork, a versatile workflow management system, guiding a 15-member engineering team through the full software development lifecycle on Azure cloud.
• Spearheaded the development of innovative gamification features for Etihad Etisalat (Mobily), enhancing user engagement and satisfaction.
• Represented the company at MWC 2017 in Barcelona, successfully securing three new client contracts, demonstrating strong business acumen and negotiation skills.
• Acted as Product Owner, ensuring alignment of product roadmap with strategic business objectives, driving project success and stakeholder satisfaction.
• Fostered a collaborative team environment, promoting best practices in software development and agile methodologies.

• Developed and implemented workflow-style task management applications for leading financial institutions, including Bank of America and SunTrust.
• Leveraged technologies such as WCF and web services to enhance application performance and user experience.
• Optimized stored procedures, achieving a remarkable reduction in critical query execution times from minutes to seconds.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with business objectives and technical requirements.
• Championed best practices in software development, including code reviews, testing, and documentation, to foster a culture of quality and continuous improvement.
• Mentored junior developers, promoting skill development and knowledge sharing within the team.

• Spearheaded the development of enterprise web applications for national retailers, enhancing user experience and operational efficiency.
• Leveraged SharePoint to create centralized data-lookup services, streamlining data access for stakeholders.
• Designed and implemented robust BI reports from data warehouses using Analysis Services, delivering actionable insights.
• Architected a high-performance real-time message-processing system utilizing MSMQ, successfully managing XML messages from over 600 store POS systems.
• Employed multithreaded processing techniques to optimize system performance and reliability, ensuring timely data handling.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align software development initiatives with business objectives, driving project success.

• Spearheaded the development and optimization of web and Windows applications, enhancing user experience and performance.
• Transitioned from outdated legacy systems to modern, normalized MSSQL databases, improving data integrity and accessibility.
• Implemented paperless mail processing solutions, significantly reducing operational costs and environmental impact.
• Developed custom SSRS reporting tools, providing stakeholders with actionable insights and data-driven decision-making capabilities.
• Automated workflows to streamline processes, resulting in increased efficiency and productivity across teams.
• Led cross-functional teams in delivering high-quality software solutions, fostering collaboration and innovation in the development lifecycle.