SAHIN SEN

Results-driven technology leader with 17 years of CTO/CIO experience. Change agent and problem-solver passionate about technology and skilled in grasping the big picture, conceptualizing, developing, and implementing solutions. Strong track record partnering with business leaders and C-level executives, serving as the voice of the business and capturing the right message for maximum impact. Known for developing and motivating highly focused teams, consistently driving them to meet and exceed company objectives. Professional with extensive experience in founding and managing businesses, demonstrating exceptional leadership and strategic planning capabilities. Proven track record in creating and implementing effective business strategies, fostering team collaboration, and driving growth. Adaptable and results-focused, excelling in dynamic and fast-paced environments.

• Turkey’s first IPTV Service "tivibu" on three platforms (TV, Web, Mobile)
• Turkey’s most popular digital music platform. "Muud"
• Turkey’s first and biggest game portal.
• One of the most successful data warehouse & big data solutions at telecom sector.
• Turkey’s first MVNO Mobile Data &Voice Services and Mobile Application platform.
• Mobile social networking and firstly implementation of social CRM applications in Turkey.
• The first smart stadium project in the world.
• Keynote speaker in many events:
• The role of CIO/CTO in the new Telecom World, Gartner, 2013
• Revolution of Digital Entertainment, International Brand Conference, MARKA, Istanbul 2012
• ICT Summit/Milan, Broadband World Forum/Paris, GSMA/Barcelona, Oracle Open World/USA

• MUSIAD, Independent Industrialists’ and Businessmen’s Association founded on May 5, 1990, in Istanbul, Turkey
• AITP, AITP is the leading worldwide society of professionals in information technology
• IEEE, The world's largest professional organization for the advancement of technology

• Technology & Integration
• New Business Development
• Global IT Delivery & Project
• Policy & Procedure Dev.
• Supplier / Vendor Relations
• Budgeting & Cost Control
• Organization & Staff Dev.
• Workflow Optimization
• Workforce Planning
• Strategic Analysis
• Team Building & Mng.
• Customer Services

• CIO of the year, 2012, CIO magazine
• Best New Product or Service of the Year – Business to Business Services, 2014, Stevie Awards
• Best New Product or Service of the Year - Telecommunications – Service, 2014, Stevie Awards
• Best New Product or Service of the Year - Consumer Products, 2014, Stevie Awards

The CIO of the Year Award gives recognition to the best-performing CIO of the year. The measured aspects entail IT performance, IT agility, and project performance/attractiveness. But not only the performance is essential. Like last year, the election will focus on leadership business and boardroom credibility.