Career Journey of Ozan Altinbas: Pioneering Innovative Tech Solutions

As a seasoned software developer and technical leader, I specialize in building robust, scalable, and high-performance e-commerce solutions. My career journey spans over a decade, working with top-tier global brands and leading development teams to deliver high-impact digital solutions. With expertise in Salesforce Commerce Cloud, full-stack development, and system integrations, I’m dedicated to pushing the boundaries of technology to meet the unique needs of businesses in the digital world.

Professional Experience

Alpenite | Nov 2021 - Present

Certified Back-End Developer / Technical Lead

At Alpenite, I lead the development of advanced e-commerce platforms for prestigious brands such as Karl Lagerfeld, Stella McCartney, and Fred, all built on Salesforce Commerce Cloud (SFCC). My role focuses on building highly customized, scalable, and performance-optimized solutions that deliver seamless customer experiences and business results.

  • Salesforce Commerce Cloud Expertise: Providing expert guidance on custom integrations, performance optimization, and ensuring the stability of high-traffic e-commerce platforms.
  • Custom Solutions Development: Architecting scalable back-end systems, including complex third-party integrations, custom cartridges, and job frameworks to automate key e-commerce processes.
  • Team Leadership & Mentorship: Leading cross-functional teams of developers, providing mentorship, conducting code reviews, and fostering collaboration across departments to ensure project success.
  • Agile Methodology: Managing agile sprints, prioritizing backlogs, and ensuring timely delivery of features while maintaining high standards of code quality and system performance.
  • Client-Centric Approach: Working closely with clients to align technical strategies with business goals, ensuring the delivery of tailored solutions that meet specific requirements and drive measurable results.

Emakina | Oct 2020 - Nov 2021

Certified Back-End Developer / Technical Lead

At Emakina, I played a pivotal role in the design and development of custom e-commerce solutions for well-known brands like Shoeby and Cape Union Mart. I focused on creating tailored solutions on Salesforce Commerce Cloud (SFRA) that met the unique demands of each business, delivering an exceptional customer journey and achieving business goals.

  • Performance Optimization: Implemented best practices in back-end optimization, ensuring fast load times, smooth user interactions, and platform scalability for high-traffic e-commerce websites.
  • Team Leadership & Collaboration: Led development teams, fostered a collaborative work environment, and ensured that technical solutions were aligned with business objectives.
  • End-to-End Development: From developing complex APIs and integrations to managing production releases, I ensured the delivery of end-to-end solutions that were robust, secure, and scalable.
  • Client Engagement: Collaborated closely with stakeholders to create detailed technical specifications, ensuring that the final product exceeded client expectations and provided lasting business value.

OSF Global Services | Mar 2018 - Sep 2020

Certified Back-End Developer / Technical Lead

At OSF Global Services, I was responsible for delivering complex e-commerce solutions for a wide range of clients, including Ubisoft, GameStop, and Browns Shoes. I led teams in developing and optimizing platforms on Salesforce Commerce Cloud, using Demandware Script to build scalable back-end systems that could handle millions of transactions.

  • System Architecture & Scalability: Designed back-end architectures for e-commerce platforms that could scale to meet the growing demands of large global brands.
  • Agile Practices & Project Management: Managed multiple concurrent projects, ensuring that they were delivered on time and within scope while maintaining high standards of code quality.
  • Complex System Integrations: Integrated Salesforce Commerce Cloud with third-party systems such as inventory management, ERP, and payment gateways to ensure seamless user experiences.
  • Advanced API Development: Developed APIs to integrate with external systems, ensuring seamless communication between Salesforce Commerce Cloud and third-party services.

TEB - BNP Paribas | Feb 2014 - Mar 2018

Project Supervisor / Senior Software Developer

As a Senior Software Developer at TEB Bank, I was deeply involved in the modernization of the bank's legacy core banking systems. I played an essential role in architecting and implementing a three-tier software system, which improved transaction processing efficiency and enhanced the overall system architecture.

  • System Architecture Transformation: Designed and implemented a three-tier architecture (Presentation Tier: HTML, CSS, JSF, JSP, jQuery, Ajax; Business Tier: Java EE; Data Access Tier: PL/SQL) to modernize legacy systems and improve scalability and maintainability.
  • PL/SQL Optimization: Optimized core banking transactions by designing efficient PL/SQL stored procedures and triggers, significantly enhancing transaction processing speed and reliability.
  • Jasper Reports Development: Developed Jasper Reports to improve data presentation and reporting, allowing for more detailed and insightful analytics for business decision-makers.
  • Legacy System Modernization: Contributed to a significant project aimed at converting legacy PL/SQL-based systems into a more flexible, modern Java platform using Maven, improving deployment cycles and long-term system sustainability.
  • Full Software Lifecycle: Engaged in all stages of the software development lifecycle, from gathering business requirements, through development, testing, and deployment, to production support.

Netas - Genband | Mar 2011 - Feb 2014

Solutions Engineer - Design Support Engineer

At Netas - Genband, I worked on the design and development of innovative VOIP and SIP-based solutions. My primary focus was on ensuring the secure and reliable operation of communication servers, as well as supporting SIP integrations across a variety of network elements.

  • VOIP Solution Development: Developed Java-based solutions for A2 Communication Server, focusing on enhancing security, scalability, and interoperability with various IP-based clients and media server components.
  • SIP Solutions Engineering: Contributed to the design and development of SIP-based features, ensuring seamless communication between network elements.
  • System Troubleshooting & Testing: Conducted extensive testing and troubleshooting of SIP messages and network elements to ensure system reliability and performance.

Skills & Technologies

  • HTML
  • JavaScript
  • CSS & CSS3
  • React
  • Next.js
  • PL/SQL
  • Java
  • MongoDB
  • Salesforce Commerce Cloud
  • Shopify

Certifications

  • Salesforce B2C Commerce Developer - 2019
  • SQL Tuning Certificate - 2015
  • JAVA - JSF Certificate - 2014

Let’s Work Together

Whether you're looking to build innovative e-commerce solutions or optimize your current platform, I’m here to assist you in achieving your goals. Let’s collaborate and take your digital presence to the next level.

Contact me today to discuss how I can contribute to your success through robust and efficient software solutions.