About Me

Rüştü Uludaş

I'm Rüştü Uludaş, a Technology Leader with 15+ years in fintech and banking, spanning IT infrastructure, operations, solution architecture, and digital transformation.

I pair a hands-on engineering foundation with strategic management (Executive MBA) to bridge technical execution and business goals. My experience covers designing and operating hybrid cloud and full-stack infrastructure — from databases, servers, and networks to virtualization and security — across mission-critical, high-availability environments, with strong grounding in regulatory compliance (PCI-DSS, ISO 27001, CBRT, GDPR/KVKK) and CAPEX/OPEX cost optimization.

Strong communicator, comfortable collaborating with stakeholders at every level — from engineering teams to board executives.

Core Competencies

Infrastructure & Cloud

  • Hybrid Cloud (Azure & Private Cloud)
  • AWS — Certified Solutions Architect
  • Virtualization & Server Administration
  • Kubernetes & Network Technologies

Resilience & Security

  • Disaster Recovery (DR) & High Availability
  • Business Continuity Planning (BCP)
  • PCI-DSS, CBRT, ISO 27001 compliance
  • GDPR / KVKK information security

Strategic Management

  • IT Budgeting (CAPEX / OPEX)
  • Vendor Negotiation & ROI Maximization
  • Team Leadership & Agile Delivery
  • Digital Transformation Programs

Solution Architecture & Integration

  • Core Banking & CRM Integration (API/SOA)
  • Unified Communications (Genesys, SIP/VoIP)
  • AI & Chatbot Integrations
  • Voice Verification & Speech Analytics

Education

  • Executive MBA

    Özyeğin University · 2021

  • Entrepreneurship Essentials

    Harvard Business School Online · 2021

  • B.Sc. Electrical & Electronics Engineering

    Hacettepe University · 2007

AWS Certifications

  • AWS Certified AI Practitioner2024
  • AWS Certified SysOps Administrator – Associate2024
  • AWS Certified Developer – Associate2023
  • AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate2023
  • AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner2022