Erdem Ilhan

Career arc

1. Regional VP Technology - Middle EastMar 2025 — Present

   Backbase· Dubai, United Arab Emirates· Full-time
2. Advisory Board MemberApr 2023 — Present

   Nova Nora Consulting
3. VP of EngineeringOct 2021 — Mar 2025

   Property Finder· Dubai, United Arab Emirates· Full-time
4. Studio Director / Partner - Digital Platforms, Cloud-Native Tech, E-CommerceJan 2017 — Sep 2021

   Deloitte Digital· Istanbul, Turkey
5. E-Commerce Solutions DirectorSep 2014 — Nov 2016

   BBimsa Uluslararası İş, Bilgi ve Yönetim Sistemleri· Istanbul, Turkey
6. Engineering ManagerNov 2012 — Sep 2014

   Teknosa & Kliksa· Istanbul, Turkey· Full-time
7. Senior Consultant / Solution ArchitectNov 2010 — Nov 2012

   Backbase· Amsterdam Area, Netherlands· Full-time
8. Software ArchitectDec 2008 — Nov 2010

   acision· Utrecht Area, Netherlands
9. Lead Software EngineerApr 2006 — Dec 2008

   Alcatel-Lucent· Antwerp and Istanbul
10. MSc. Student2004 — 2007

    Bogazici University

Education

• Bogazici University
  MSc · Computer Engineering2004 — 2007
• Boğaziçi University
  BSc · Computer Engineering2000 — 2004

About

Results & outcome driven technology leader with over 20 years of international experience in driving digital transformation and leading high-performance engineering teams. Proven track record in scaling technology organizations, delivering enterprise-scale solutions, and aligning technology strategies with business goals. A believer in; hands-on tech leadership, continuous learning, data-driven decisions, power of multiplier effect and collaborative culture. Expertise & Focus: - Digital product & service development - Digital experience platforms & technologies incl. marketing automation, personalization - Engineering leadership, Scaling engineering organizations - Software Development practices in the world of AI & ML - Cloud-native tech architecture & DevOps practices - Tech Strategy,

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