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Seda Yalçın

@sedayaln

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Senior Engineering Manager with expertise in team leadership and project delivery.

Turkey

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What I'm looking for

I seek a dynamic role that fosters innovation and values team collaboration.

As a Senior Engineering Manager, I have successfully scaled engineering teams and led impactful projects in fast-paced environments. At Midas, I transformed a small team into a thriving 30-person engineering tribe, ensuring sustainable growth through strategic hiring and effective management. My leadership has driven significant projects, including under-18 account creation and AI-generated content, showcasing my ability to deliver innovative solutions.

Previously, at Getir, I managed diverse teams of engineers across various platforms, fostering a culture of collaboration and technical excellence. I initiated the transition from monolithic systems to microservices, enhancing system performance and scalability. My commitment to mentorship has empowered engineers and managers from diverse backgrounds, contributing to a vibrant and inclusive work culture.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Senior Engineering Manager

Midas

Oct 2023 - Mar 2025 (1 year 5 months)

Scaled engineering teams from 2 to 30 members, led impactful projects including account creation and integrations, and developed an internal assistant to automate operations. Managed technical partnerships and organized a Data Science Hackathon to empower engineers.

Team Leadership Project Management Technical Partnership Agile Methodologies Software Development Microservices Automation Data Science Cross Functional Collaboration

Engineering Manager - Market Incentives Squads

Getir

Dec 2022 - Oct 2023 (10 months)

Led diverse engineering teams, managed multiple squads, and initiated microservices architecture. Delivered large-scale projects and mentored engineering managers, culminating in a promotion to Interim Senior Engineering Manager.

Team Management Microservices Project Delivery Cross Functional Collaboration Agile Practices Technical Leadership Mentoring Software Development

Engineering Manager - GetirBiTaksi Squad

Getir

Mar 2022 - Dec 2022 (9 months)

Led a cross-functional team, implemented Scrum practices, and improved system observability. Delivered key product features and optimized resource usage, achieving significant cost reductions.

Scrum Team Leadership System Monitoring Cost Optimization Agile Methodologies Software Development Cross Functional Collaboration Technical Documentation Performance Metrics

Software Development Team Lead & DEI Leader

GittiGidiyor | eBay Inc.

Jan 2021 - Apr 2022 (1 year 3 months)

Led a cross-functional team in rewriting the buying funnel and migrated to a microservices architecture. Oversaw equity and inclusion initiatives, mentoring programs, and community engagement.

Team Leadership Microservices Project Management Mentoring Curriculum Development Community Engagement Software Development Agile Practices Technical Leadership

Senior Software Engineer & Scrum Master

GittiGidiyor | eBay Inc.

Sep 2018 - Dec 2020 (2 years 3 months)

Designed scalable backend solutions during the transition to microservices, developed APIs, and led code quality improvements. Acted as an Agile Coach, facilitating training and mentoring across teams.

Backend Development Microservices API Development Agile Coach Mentoring Project Management System Design Performance Testing Technical Documentation

Software Engineer & Scrum Master

GittiGidiyor | eBay Inc.

Feb 2014 - Sep 2018 (4 years 7 months)

Developed RESTful APIs and service-oriented modules, standardized documentation practices, and facilitated Scrum ceremonies. Contributed to agile transformation efforts and team mentoring.

RESTful APIs Agile Methodologies Mentoring Technical Documentation Software Development Scrum Project Management System Design Code Review Performance Optimization

Part-Time Lecturer

Yıldız Technical University

Feb 2015 - Jan 2017 (1 year 11 months)

Taught Web Project Management and Internet Programming courses, sharing industry knowledge and practical skills with students.

Teaching Curriculum Development Web Programming Public Speaking Technical Training Educational Leadership

Jr. Software Engineer

GittiGidiyor | eBay Inc.

Dec 2011 - Feb 2014 (2 years 2 months)

Extended payment module features and implemented validation algorithms. Contributed to SEO improvements and developed components for the sale form using PHP and JavaScript.

PHP JavaScript SEO Validation Performance Optimization Technical Documentation Agile Practices Team Collaboration Software Development

Software Engineer

VeriHouse

Jan 2011 - Jan 2012 (1 year)

Contributed to a modular social networking platform, implemented REST APIs, and developed mobile interfaces. Participated in design processes and researched emerging trends.

PHP REST APIs Mobile Development Social Networks Technical Design Team Collaboration Software Development Frontend Development Research

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Bilgi University

Master of Business Administration, Business Administration

2016 - 2018

Pursued a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) to enhance business acumen and leadership skills, preparing for advanced roles in engineering management.

Harvard Business School

Credential of Readiness, Business

2016 - 2016

Grade: Pass

Completed the CORe: Credential of Readiness program, which provided essential business skills in economics, accounting, and data analysis.

Bilgi University

Bachelor of Science, Computer Science

2005 - 2010

Completed a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, focusing on software development, algorithms, and data structures, which laid the foundation for a successful career in technology.