I am Levend Sener, a senior database/.NET engineer with over 25 years of experience in the financial sector. I excel at translating complex business needs into robust IT solutions, delivering critical information systems on time, and balancing detail with cost through active listening and stakeholder collaboration. I thrive in cross-functional teams, lead software development and architecture initiatives, and enjoy mentoring colleagues. My track record spans major Swiss banks and wealth-management platforms, cloud resource management on Azure, and optimizing core data processes and reporting workflows.

I am Levend Sener, a senior database/.NET engineer with over 25 years of experience in the financial sector. I excel at translating complex business needs into robust IT solutions, delivering critical information systems on time, and balancing detail with cost through active listening and stakeholder collaboration. I thrive in cross-functional teams, lead software development and architecture initiatives, and enjoy mentoring colleagues. My track record spans major Swiss banks and wealth-management platforms, cloud resource management on Azure, and optimizing core data processes and reporting workflows.

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I am Levend Sener, a senior database/.NET engineer with over 25 years of experience in the financial sector. I excel at translating complex business needs into robust IT solutions, delivering critical information systems on time, and balancing detail with cost through active listening and stakeholder collaboration.

I thrive in cross-functional teams, lead software development and architecture initiatives, and enjoy mentoring colleagues. My track record spans major Swiss banks and wealth-management platforms, cloud resource management on Azure, and optimizing core data processes and reporting workflows.

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Language

German
Fluent
Turkish
Fluent
English
Fluent
French
Beginner

Work Experience

Business Analyst, Reporting Specialist, Senior Developer at RAIFFEISEN Schweiz
March 31, 2024 - October 21, 2025
Analyzed business requirements and designed/implemented a reporting solution based on MySQL, MS Excel/Power Query and MS PowerPoint using VBA.
Senior Software/Database Engineer, Business Analyst at UBS AG
May 31, 2023 - October 21, 2025
Maintained a .NET/C#, MS SQL Server based Wealth Management solution; elicited and built new functionalities in collaboration with Business Users.
Lead Database/Software Engineer, Business Analyst, Application Architect at AECS SWISSCARD GmbH
September 30, 2022 - October 21, 2025
Maintained an MS Access/VBA Compliance Solution; redesigned and migrated to MS SQL Server; performed performance optimization; analyzed user requirements and coordinated tasks as Lead Developer/Architect.
DB Expert / Head Application Management / Member of the Executive Committee at ACOLIN Fund Services AG / ACOLIN InfoTech AG
July 31, 2019 - October 21, 2025
Developed in-house solutions based on C#, ASP.NET, MS SQL Server; coordinated external solution providers; analyzed and optimized core processes; planned and managed Azure resources; line-managed software engineers.
Educational break / Sabbatical
September 30, 2016 - October 21, 2025
Studied ASP.NET, MVC and other new development technologies; improved knowledge of Project Management methodologies (PMI).
External Software Engineer, Solution Owner (Freelancer) at Bank Julius Bär AG
April 1, 2016 - October 21, 2025
Analyzed the existing Target Setting Tool for modeling portfolios; redesigned and developed the new Target Setting Tool; acted as solution owner of the Rule Engine, evaluated and prioritized new user requirements, managed releases and ensured daily operation.
Software-Engineer (Fixed Term) at VermögensZentrum AG
March 31, 2012 - October 21, 2025
Maintenance of the portfolio and reporting solution 'DYAMEX'; coordinated feature requests, code maintenance and operations; planned and implemented a new Client Reporting Solution based on MS SQL Server and SSRS.
Business Analyst and Senior Software Engineer, Assistant Vice President at Credit Suisse AG
September 30, 2010 - October 21, 2025
Business Analyst of the Global Asset Management Reporting Warehouse; gathered and prioritized business requirements; designed and implemented the global Client Data Anonymization Tool (CAT); rolled out to 13 locations; trained end-users.
Senior Developer, Associate Director at UBS AG
December 31, 2007 - October 21, 2025
Led IT-Analyst and Developer efforts for global Asset Management data management and reporting; Lead Developer for Management Information Systems EMEA.
External Developer, IT-Project Manager, Consultant (Freelancer) at Dresdner Bank AG / European Central Bank
June 30, 2006 - October 21, 2025
Projects at Dresdner Bank AG and ECB in Frankfurt; involved in external development, project management and consultancy.
Business Analyst, Reporting Specialist, Senior Developer at RAIFFEISEN Schweiz
March 31, 2024 - October 21, 2025
Analysis of Business Requirements and design/implementation of a reporting solution based on MySQL, MS Excel/Power Query and MS PowerPoint using VBA.
Senior Software/Database Engineer, Business Analyst at UBS AG
May 1, 2023 - October 21, 2025
Maintenance of a .NET/C# and MS SQL Server based Wealth Management solution; elicitation and implementation of new functionalities in collaboration with business users.
Lead Database/Software Engineer, Business Analyst, Application Architect at AECS SWISSCARD GmbH
September 1, 2022 - October 21, 2025
Maintenance of an MS Access/VBA Compliance Solution; redesign and migration to MS SQL Server; performance optimization; analysis of user requirements and coordination of the developer team as Lead Developer/Architect.
DB Expert / Head Application Management / Member of the Executive Committee at ACOLIN Fund Services AG / ACOLIN InfoTech AG
July 1, 2019 - October 21, 2025
Development of in-house solutions based on C#, ASP.NET, MS SQL Server; coordination of external solution providers; analysis and optimization of core processes; planning and managing MS Azure resources; line-management of software engineers.
Educational break / Sabbatical
September 1, 2016 - October 21, 2025
Studied ASP.NET, MVC and other new development technologies; improved knowledge of project management methodologies (PMI).
External Software Engineer, Solution Owner at Bank Julius Bär AG
April 1, 2016 - October 21, 2025
Analysis of the Target Setting Tool for maintaining Model Portfolios; redesign and development of the new Target Setting Tool within Portfolio Management; solution owner of the Rule Engine; evaluation and prioritization of new user requirements; managing new releases; ensure daily operation.
Software-Engineer (Fixed Term) at VermögensZentrum AG
March 1, 2012 - October 21, 2025
Maintenance of the Portfolio and Reporting solution DYAMEX; coordination of feature requests, code maintenance and operations; planning and implementation of a new Client Reporting Solution based on MS SQL Server and SSRS.
Business Analyst and Senior Software Engineer, Assistant Vice President at Credit Suisse AG
September 1, 2010 - October 21, 2025
Business Analyst of the Global Asset Management Reporting Warehouse; collecting and prioritizing business requirements; analysis, design and implementation of the Client Data Anonymization Tool (CAT) with rollout to 13 international locations; training and user support.
Senior Developer, Associate Director at UBS AG
December 1, 2007 - October 21, 2025
Lead IT-Analyst and Developer of global Asset Management data management and reporting solutions; lead developer for Management Information Systems EMEA.
External Developer, IT-Project Manager, Consultant (Freelancer) at Dresdner Bank AG / European Central Bank
June 1, 2006 - October 21, 2025
Projects at Dresdner Bank AG, European Central Bank in Frankfurt; freelance roles across external development, project management and consulting.

Education

Diplom-Informatik / Computer Science (not completed) at TH Darmstadt
January 1, 1991 - January 1, 1994
Diplom-Informatik / Computer Science (not completed) at TH Darmstadt
January 1, 1991 - January 1, 1994

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Industry Experience

Financial Services, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment