Cem Abatlevi
@cemabatlevi
Experienced Project & Product Manager with 18+ years in IT.
What I'm looking for
I am a seasoned Project and Product Manager with over 18 years of experience in the IT sector, specializing in project management consulting, solution delivery, and process improvement. My career has spanned various roles, including managing IT rollout projects across multiple countries and leading Agile/Scrum processes for new solution deliveries. I pride myself on my ability to track project outputs and financials while ensuring clear visibility of project status to steering committees.
Throughout my career, I have successfully led teams of up to 30 engineers and collaborated with global product lines to enhance product features. My experience includes managing significant projects for major clients such as Turkcell and Vodafone, where I executed product roadmap planning and conducted field trials to ensure customer acceptance of new solutions. I am passionate about mentoring teams and fostering collaboration to achieve optimal results.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Project & Product Manager
Independent Project Consulting
Feb 2024 - Present (1 year 5 months)
Providing independent project management consulting services with a focus on solution delivery and process improvement. Leveraging over 18 years of experience in managing complex projects across multiple countries.
Project & Product Manager
Independent Project Consulting
Feb 2024 - Present (1 year 5 months)
Providing independent project management consulting services with a focus on solution delivery and process improvement. Experienced in managing IT rollout projects across multiple countries and overseeing project outputs and financials.
Team Lead, Solution Consultant
Caretta IT Technologies Ltd.
Sep 2003 - Sep 2005 (2 years)
Led a team in implementing real-time bidding systems and provided consultancy services for project management tools and processes.
Team Lead, Solution Consultant
Caretta IT technologies Ltd.
Oct 2003 - Oct 2005 (1 year 11 months)
Led a team to implement real-time bidding systems and provided consultancy services for project management tools and processes.
Software Engineer
Global Bilgi Turkcell
Sep 2005 - Apr 2007 (1 year 7 months)
Implemented contact center platform solutions, analyzing requirements from stakeholders to deliver effective communication solutions.
Team Lead & Software Design Engineer
Nortel Netas Turkey
Apr 2007 - Apr 2009 (2 years)
Implemented IMS solutions and supported change request processes while coordinating product verification and test automation efforts.
Team Lead & Software Design Engineer
Nortel Netas Turkey
Apr 2007 - May 2009 (2 years 1 month)
Implemented IMS solutions and supported change request processes while coordinating product verification and test automation.
Senior Software Engineer
Akbank Turkey
Jul 2009 - Nov 2011 (2 years 4 months)
Implemented CRM solutions impacting millions of customers, developed ETL processes, and integrated various modules to enhance campaign management.
Senior Software Engineer
Akbank Turkey
Jul 2009 - Nov 2011 (2 years 4 months)
Implemented key modules of CRM solutions impacting millions of customers. Developed data pipelines and integrated various systems to enhance campaign management processes.
Engineering Manager & Solution Architect
Huawei Turkey
Dec 2011 - Jul 2016 (4 years 7 months)
Led the software development lifecycle for various telecom solutions, managing a team of developers and testers while ensuring quality targets and effective communication across teams.
Software Engineer
Global Bilgi Turkcell
Oct 2005 - Apr 2007 (1 year 6 months)
Implemented contact center platform solutions and analyzed requirements from stakeholders to enhance customer interaction systems.
Engineering Manager & Solution Architect
Huawei Turkey
Dec 2011 - Jul 2016 (4 years 7 months)
Led the software development lifecycle for CRM and billing solutions, managing a team of developers and ensuring quality through collaboration with QA teams.
Innovation Projects Manager
Huawei Turkey
Jul 2016 - Oct 2018 (2 years 3 months)
Managed the TechCity Program for Vodafone Turkey, overseeing a portfolio of innovative solutions in live networks. Built and mentored teams while engaging with clients to ensure optimal collaboration.
Innovation Projects Manager
Huawei Turkey
Jul 2016 - Oct 2018 (2 years 3 months)
Managed a portfolio of innovative solutions for Vodafone Turkey, supervising a team of architects and engineers while conducting diagnostic analyses on trial data.
Product & Solution Manager
Huawei Turkey
Oct 2018 - Aug 2022 (3 years 10 months)
Led product envisioning processes and executed roadmap planning exercises with clients. Collaborated on competitor product analysis and organized field trials for technology transitions.
Product & Solution Manager
Huawei Turkey
Oct 2018 - Sep 2022 (3 years 11 months)
Led product envisioning processes and collaborated with global product lines on competitor analysis and feature enhancements. Managed field trials and developed new solutions for customer acceptance.
IT Project Manager
Liberty Global
Sep 2022 - Jan 2024 (1 year 4 months)
Managed IT rollout projects across seven countries, overseeing project outputs and financials, and leading Agile/Scrum processes for new solution deliveries. Reported to steering committees and ensured visibility of project status.
IT Project Manager
Liberty Global
Sep 2022 - Feb 2024 (1 year 5 months)
Managed IT rollout projects across 7 countries, overseeing project outputs and financials. Led Agile/Scrum processes and coordinated teams of up to 30 engineers to ensure successful solution deliveries.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Bilkent University
Bachelor of Science, Computer Engineering
1998 - 2003
Completed a Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering, focusing on the principles of computer science, software development, and engineering practices.
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Location
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