Selected Employment
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Nov 2022 — Present
Lead end-to-end delivery of business and security systems for 7 high-stakes clients across biotech, pharma, fintech, nonprofit, and media, operating as the primary technical owner and strategic advisor.
Partner directly with executive stakeholders to translate evolving business needs into scalable system architectures, workflows, permissions models, and integrations.
Design and maintain enterprise business systems that support compliance, identity, access, documentation, and operational reporting in fast-changing environments.
Own vendor evaluation and selection for core business applications, including contract review, risk assessment, and ongoing performance management.
Serve as subject matter expert in governance, risk, and compliance, advising leadership and clients on security, privacy, and responsible technology use.
Develop internal and client-facing AI usage guidelines and governance policies, translating emerging risks into controls, guardrails, and operational best practices.
Build and maintain comprehensive system documentation, controls libraries, and process flows to ensure systems are auditable, understandable, and resilient.
Lead risk assessment and mitigation efforts across technical and operational systems, aligning security, compliance, and business continuity requirements.
Deliver training and ongoing support to technical and non-technical users, ensuring adoption, reliability, and institutional knowledge retention.
Identify and implement opportunities for automation and process optimization, reducing manual effort and improving system reliability at scale.
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October 2024 - Present
Founded and led a SaaS startup, owning product strategy, system architecture, and technical execution from concept through production.
Act as the sole software developer and systems owner, designing and implementing full-stack solutions using Flutter, Node.js, PostgreSQL, and cloud infrastructure.
Translate complex, niche business requirements from gallerists and cultural institutions into scalable, user-centric technical systems.
Drive product roadmap decisions based on operational needs, growth constraints, and long-term system sustainability.
Manage integrations, data models, permissions, and workflows to support platform growth while maintaining reliability and clarity.
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May 2022 — Nov 2022
Supported and administered enterprise systems across a corporate environment and 80+ retain locations, ensuring uptime and operational continuity.
Managed user access, identity systems, SaaS platforms, and infrastructure services in a distributed environment.
Identified and implemented process improvements to reduce downtime and improve end-user experience.
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Jan 2012 — May 2022
Built a decade-long career as a professional performing artist, developing discipline, clarity under pressure, and the ability to communicate complex ideas clearly.
Designed curricula and trained students across age groups 2-24 with varied learning styles, strengthening skills in structured communication, documentation, and knowledge transfer.
Education
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2014 — 2018
Bachelor of Music Performance
Summa cum laude
Salutatorian
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Certified April 2024
Skills
Business Systems and Analysis
Business process analysis, requirements gathering, and technical translation
Complete system implementation and lifecycle ownership
Systems configuration, workflows, permissions, and integrations
Vendor evaluation, contract review, and performance management
Documentation, knowledge management, and user enablement
Technical and Platform Experience
API integrations and cloud platforms (GCP, Azure, AWS, Heroku)
End-to-end, scalable system architecture design
Database design, data modeling,
and SQLAutomation, system, and workflow optimization
Full-stack development: Flutter, Node.js, PostgreSQL, Python
Governance, Risk, and Compliance
Risk assessment and mitigation strategies
Policy authoring, development and documentation
SOC2, ISO 27001, NIST, PCI-DSS, HIPAA, CMMC frameworks
Controls design, documentation, and audit readiness
Strong interest in AI governance, privacy, and responsible deployment
Leadership and Communication
Stakeholder management across technical and non-technical teams
Cross-functional project management methodologies
Training, mentorship, and cross-functional collaboration
Executive-level communication and ownership
Fluent English; fluent Turkish; basic Japanese
Selected Awards
Boston Conservatory graduating class of 2018.
2018
Salutatorian
Undergraduate Scholar award for leadership, citizenship, scholarship, and excellence in music.
2017
Presser Award
James Pappoutsakis
Memorial Flute Competition
2017
Laureate of largest flute competition in New England.
Highest Honors Society
2014
Inducted into the Old Rochester Regional High School class of 2014 Highest Honors Society, graduating in the top ten percent.