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Burak Demirel

Director @ Odine
19.9 yrs experienceTelecommunications
Sep 2024

The move

MoveMicrosoft → Odine
TitlePrincipal Product Manager → Director
LocationDubai → Dubai
Career arcRecent arrival
Cross-border moveNo — same country
Native languageTurkish
Years in UAE7.0
Total experience19.9 years
Odine headcount51-200 employees
Odine industryIT Services and IT Consulting
Odine HQIstanbul, Sarıyer
Odine founded2000
Odine typePublic Company

Career arc

  1. DirectorSep 2024 — Present
    Odine· Dubai, United Arab Emirates· Full-time
  2. Principal Product ManagerMay 2023 — Sep 2024
    Microsoft· Dubai, United Arab Emirates· Full-time
  3. Technology Sales SpecialistOct 2020 — May 2023
    Microsoft· Dubai, United Arab Emirates· Full-time
  4. Telco Solution ArchitectMay 2019 — Oct 2020
    Red Hat· Dubai, United Arab Emirates
  5. Sales Engineering LeadMar 2016 — May 2019
    Affirmed Networks· Full-time
  6. Senior Systems EngineerJan 2014 — Mar 2016
    Cisco· Istanbul, Turkey
  7. Senior PS Core Eng.Apr 2011 — Jan 2014
    Turkcell· Istanbul, Turkey
  8. Technical Project ManagerNov 2010 — Apr 2011
    Alcatel-Lucent
  9. System & Security Design EngineerFeb 2008 — Nov 2010
    Alcatel-Lucent
  10. IP TAC EngineerJul 2006 — Feb 2008
    Alcatel-Lucent

Education

Languages

  • Arabic · Limited working
  • Turkish · Native or bilingual
  • English · Full professional
  • Spanish · Limited working

Top skills

Generative AIAI PlatformVendor ManagementProduct VisionTelco cloudTimelines

About

Odine specializes in delivering advanced telecom solutions that integrate AI and cloud technologies to enable transformative network innovations. As the Sales / Presales, and GTM Director, my focus is on aligning technical expertise with strategic client needs, driving impactful network transformations, and supporting Tier-1 operators and large enterprises globally. With over a decade of professional experience spanning telecommunications and cloud industries, my expertise lies in sales management, strategic planning, and leveraging agentic AI for transformative solutions. Previous roles, including leadership positions at Microsoft, have further reinforced the ability to address customer challenges and drive tailored, outcome-focused strategies in the dynamic technology landscape.

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