Gizem Mercan

With a strong IoT and cloud architecture background, I aim to leverage my expertise in designing scalable, high-performance backend solutions while leading cross-functional teams. My goal is to drive innovative cloud-based projects and optimize system performance. I am currently leading the Cloud System Group and am seeking leadership roles in cloud and software management

• Date of Birth: 10/14/91
• Gender: Female
• Nationality: Turkish
• Marital Status: Single

• Team Leadership: Led a team of 15 developers in the delivery of multiple IoT solutions, including Veezy, Akıllı Yaşam (Evin Aklı), and Sharp Home, driving successful project completions ahead of deadlines.
• Cloud Architecture Optimization: Successfully designed and implemented cloud-based solutions that reduced system latency by 20% and improved overall performance.
• Innovative IoT Solutions: Developed and deployed cutting-edge IoT solutions that supported over 300,000 active devices, enabling smart home automation for enterprise and consumer clients.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Coordinated with product management, security, mobile, device, and big data teams to ensure the alignment of functional and non-functional requirements across projects.
• Partner Management: Successfully managed relationships with external partners, ensuring seamless integration and collaboration on key projects, improving delivery times and project outcomes.
• Cloud Security and Compliance: Led the implementation of cloud security best practices, ensuring compliance with industry standards and reducing security vulnerabilities.
• Cost Reduction: Optimized cloud resource usage, resulting in a 30% reduction in operational costs while maintaining system scalability and performance.

• AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate
• AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
• Google Associate Cloud Engineer

• The Journey of Serverless IoT at Vestel, AWS Community Day, 2023
• Nesnelerin İnterneti ve Bulut Bilişim, Yazılımcı Günleri Etkinliği, 2023