Metin Barut

• Delivered commercial web application by using over 30 edge and cloud microservices and improved application • Designed and implemented mimik edge cloud architecture and microservices, including IAM, and SSO. (JWT, OAuth, Okta) , MFA, and hybrid edge cloud solutions. • Delivered developer's portal ( www.developer.mimik .com) , GitHub(https://github.com/edgeEngine, https://github.com/edgeMicroservice ) product, and release management processes. • Led QA team in Agile development, ensuring high-quality software by using Atlassian tools(such as Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket, and Zephyr). • Developed and delivered Node js-based APIs, and microservices, and integrated with various databases, including MySQL, MongoDB, and Redis. • Deployed services and solutions in containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes. • Designed and delivered applications by leveraging AWS services like Lambda, SQS, and SNS, for serverless application development and Kinesis, Snowflake, and Power BI, for AI solutions.

• Invented and Delivered an Innovative Smart Pricing Product which was the first device-centric pricing solution launched among VF Operators the product made 10 million dollars in revenue in the first year and 25 million dollars in 2017 and won the GSMA GLOMO 2017 Award for best mobile network solution serving customers category. • Launched products for the youth segment and increased engagement by 60% through the following: Mobile TV, IP TV, Music (Spotify), Message+, Ring Back Tone, Youth Segment App, Innovative Video Add-on Packs, M-Health App. • Created the Connectivity Services digital marketing strategy using audience research and competitive analysis and led the design and build of the VF Start Landing Page to increase conversions and drive over $1M in revenue. • Delivered Infotainment solution: First smart stadium in Turkey, Vodafone Arena Smart Stadium Mobile Streaming & Signage, Arena Mobile App. • Increased customer base in M-Commerce solutions by 30% by implementing a communication strategy to promote M-Wallet, Direct Account Billing, NFC Enablers, Prepaid Card, and Mobile Marketing Platform solutions. • Implemented Mobile Applications and Enablers, SDK: Loyalty, Farmer, Mobile Marketing mobile applications, Content Management System, Quality KPI Measurement, SDK architecture. • Designed and Delivered Customer Value Management Analytics Platform ( AdGate) which was the first deployed product to deliver Digital Marketing Campaigns with Paid ( GroupM ) and Social Media ( Facebook, Instagram ) marketing with 8 Million dollars in revenue. • Aided in the creation and delivery of a new digital media solution that increased the company's digital media revenue by 25% in 3 months by leading a team of 5 in an agile environment, utilizing cutting-edge technologies such as Spark, Storm, Cloudera big data platform, Kafka, Drools, Casandra No SQL DB.

• Led the delivery of a range of innovative products and services, including Enterprise Cloud Broker, Fixed Mobile Convergence Services, M2M, Big Data Platform, Rich Communication Suites, OTT mobile applications, Wi-Fi Offload, Messaging, IMS Services, and more • Delivered Vodafone Xone products in collaboration with Vodafone USA R&D (Vodafone Xone) and Silicon Valley-based start-up companies. These products were launched on AWS as OTT applications, including Drivexone, Myxone, Findxone, and Assisted Living. • Delivered Location Based Services, Messaging, and Online product development teams, ensuring the successful execution of products. Location Based Services deployed in VF Group and provided SUPL and gateway solutions to 300 million subscribers.

• Responsible for building a full product roadmap, from development to implementation, for several content-driven products and services from inception to launch. Simultaneously manage the cross-functional, multiple efforts through design, conception, planning, testing, certification, implementation, integration, and sustaining.• Managed design and the pre-sales activities of Welcome Roaming and Monitoring solutions with Etisalat (Dubai) and Mobily (United Arab Emirates) operators • Managed budgets, demand, and forecasts in coordination with third-party System Integrators and internal suppliers to accommodate upcoming demand linked to Mobile Operators’ activities • Applied for five patents and submitted several OMA change requests related to LBS protocols and products. Published numerous technical papers at international telecommunication conferences and in the IEEE Xplore database regarding Location Determination Technologies.

• Delivered TDMA & PCS 1900 SMSC and GMLC products deployed over 26 GSM operators all around the world. • Led end-to-end project and release management for multiple initiatives. • Designed and implemented telecommunication protocols and solutions. • Developed 911 FCC PSAP Emergency services based on standards.

• Supported, maintained, documented, and enhanced software functionality. • Designed and implemented test scenario converter subsystems for MTP, SCCP, TCAP, MAP, DTAP, INAP, BSSMAP, and X.25 protocols. • Developed SS7 SCCP simulator on 8610 Xite test tool platform using FORTH and C programming languages. • Translated future-state business capabilities and requirements into solution architecture requirements.

• Developed and maintained SCCP and TCAP test tool modules of the ADC-NEWNET’s (CT – USA) AMGR product – An SS7 protocol stack implementation by using C, C++, and Korn shell scripting. • Performed quality assurance and integration testing for completed projects ahead of deployment. • Adapted existing software to new purposes, improving performance and including new functionality.