
Emre Turan
The Randstad, Netherlands
Director of Engineering at BetterUp | Director of Engineering at BetterUp
Summary
As a highly technical leader with a strong focus on people, I have a unique ability to drive success by bringing together diverse teams and leveraging their strengths. My background in software engineering and leadership allows me to understand and communicate complex technical concepts, while my commitment to building positive relationships helps me inspire and motivate my teams. Whether I'm designing and implementing complex systems, building and maintaining successful software engineering teams, or driving innovation and growth within an organization, I am dedicated to achieving results through a combination of technical expertise and strong leadership skills. I am confident in my ability to bring value to any organization, and I am excited to use my skills to make a meaningful impact. As a seasoned software engineer and IT leader with over 10 years of experience and an organizational leadership certificate from the University of Michigan, I have a proven track record of driving success in fast-paced, high-growth environments. Throughout my career, I have demonstrated my ability to design and build complex multi-cloud systems, create fully automated CI/CD pipelines, and lead autonomous software development teams. I have also co-written two patents and successfully managed the ISO 27001 certification process. Currently, I serve as the Director of Engineering at Getir, a leading on-demand grocery app with a valuation of over $12 billion. In this role, I lead teams of over 900 engineers globally, driving the development and growth of the platform. As the CTO at UNL, I successfully led the development and implementation of a hiring process that attracted top talent in the software development industry, resulting in a 0% turnover ratio for 3 years. In addition, I was instrumental in launching the product within a year and increasing the company's valuation. My strong technical background enabled me to design robust multi-cloud CI/CD pipelines and ensure the success of the system Prior to UNL, I held engineering and leadership roles at companies including Deloitte, Coolblue, and Hunite. I have a strong background in computer science and have developed and maintained successful software engineering teams with engineers and product professionals. Throughout my career, I have consistently delivered strong results and have a passion for driving innovation and growth within organizations.
Director of Engineering
BetterUp
1 Dec 2023 - Present
2yrs 8mos
Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands
Director of Engineering
Gorillas
1 Dec 2022 - 31 Dec 2023
1yr
Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands
In late 2022, Getir successfully completed the acquisition of Gorillas, and I played a pivotal role in conducting the technical due diligence. Currently, I am taking on the additional responsibility of leading the engineering teams at Gorillas, alongside my existing role at Getir
Director of Engineering
Getir
1 Jun 2022 - 31 Dec 2023
1yr 6mos
Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands
At Getir I’m leading 14 cross functional teams in total around 130 engineers. Getir is a highly successful super app based in Turkey that offers a diverse range of services within a single application and serves millions of users daily. As the largest fast-delivery company in Europe and the US, Getir has a global presence, with over 900 engineers working across the globe. Since joining the company, I have made a number of notable achievements, including managing technical assessments and developing an integration plan during the acquisition of Gorillas (a $1 billion company). I have also made significant improvements in our team's turnover ratio. I currently lead the Getir Market and Gorillas Tribes. My contributions to the company continue to grow.
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