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birsin sivar

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Digital strategy consultant with 15 years of client delivery experience.

Turkey

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that fosters innovation and strategic growth, within a collaborative and dynamic team environment.

Digital Transformation & Delivery Leader with 15+ years of experience across Technology, Finance, Retail, E‑Commerce, Airlines, and Healthcare. Proven track record leading cross-functional global teams, managing multi-million-dollar digital programs and partnerships (AWS, Microsoft, Google Cloud, Apple), and driving end-to-end delivery of mobile apps, enterprise platforms, and organizational change initiatives. Recently pivoted into strategic digital consulting and frontier AI strategy/evaluation work, pairing hands-on delivery expertise (PMP-certified) with executive-level business strategy and stakeholder management. Based in Istanbul/US, with international leadership experience including Chief of Staff to a CEO and cross-border delivery programs.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Business Development & Partnerships Director

Commencis

Jan 2020 - Feb 2022 (2 years 1 month)

Responsible for Sales, Business and Partnerships development for the Global client – Digital initiatives portfolio; Building strategic partnerships with Business Alliances (including Microsoft, Apple, Amazon Web Services and Google Cloud Provider), Enterprise and industry key clients. Expanded Client Database by actively planning Sales and Marketing Strategies, creating communication channels, str

Sales Strategy Sales Business Development Partnership Development Strategic Partnerships Client Database Expansion Pipeline Management Financial Planning

Global Client Delivery Manager

Commencis

Jan 2018 - Jan 2020 (2 years)

Led multiple programs and projects while increasing company target profit, utilizing resources, building long-term relationships, and collaborating with top industry clients for innovation and digital deliveries. Managed contracts for outsourcing to international clients, managed team of technical resources and financial & executive reports of client deliveries.

Program Management Project Management Resource Management Contract Management Outsourcing Financial Reporting Customer Relationship Management

Chief of Staff

Monitise USA

Jan 2017 - Jan 2018 (1 year)

Drove multiple workstreams under target strategy, improved operational efficiency, and increased revenue & profitability of Company’s US Business, serving as Chief of Staff to CEO. Part of US Leadership team for Management buy-out (Commencis) during Fiserv's Monitise acquisition.

Strategic Planning Revenue Leadership Management Buy Out

Senior Project Manager

Pozitron

Jan 2013 - Jan 2015 (2 years)

Managed end to end delivery for the key portfolio (B2B and B2C) projects from conceptualization to implementation and maintenance. Served in Management team for post-merger integration following Monitise's Pozitron acquisition – at $100MM, Turkey's 2nd largest exit ever at the time.

Project Management B2B B2C Implementation Maintenance Post Merger Integration

Project Manager

Bayer Healthcare

Jan 2010 - Jan 2013 (3 years)

Responsible for the execution of “Change Management” projects for the Biotech Digital divisions; Part of Leadership team for the Bayer Site Consolidation (US Headquarters) project. Managed delivery plans for implementations of multiple IT projects while supporting operational cost control and resource management.

Change Management Leadership Site Consolidation Cost Control Resource Management

IT Consultant & Business Analyst

Bayer Biotech

May 2008 - Jan 2010 (1 year 8 months)

Collaborated with internal customers to understand business needs and translate into requirements and project scope. Led Monthly IT Steering Committee meetings. Supported leadership team reporting, analysis, and business presentations to inform divisional strategies.

Presentation Skills Business Analysis Requirements Gathering Project Scoping IT Steering Committee Data Analysis Divisional Strategies

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of California Berkeley

Cert. Executive Program, Management of Technology

2009 - 2010

Completed an executive program focused on the management of technology. Gained insights into strategic technology leadership and innovation.

University of San Diego

B.A/B.S, Industrial and Systems Engineering

2002 - 2007

Earned a Bachelor of Arts/Science degree in Industrial and Systems Engineering. Developed a strong foundation in optimizing complex systems and processes.