I am a 10+ years of experience technology visionary and enthusiastic AI Engineer with a background spanning Computer Engineering, Robotics, Financial Engineering, and Business Administration, complemented by deep expertise in AI, ML, and quantum computing. I combine hands-on engineering excellence with strategic insight to design scalable, enterprise-grade AI solutions across finance, healthcare, and industrial robotics. With over a decade of experience in senior technical roles and hands-on experience building end-to-end systems, I bridge cutting-edge technology with business outcomes. I thrive in dynamic startup environments, shaping roadmaps, mentoring engineers, and driving collaborative, high-performance teams to unlock rapid growth in the age of AI.

Vincent E. Dogan Dursun

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I am a 10+ years of experience technology visionary and enthusiastic AI Engineer with a background spanning Computer Engineering, Robotics, Financial Engineering, and Business Administration, complemented by deep expertise in AI, ML, and quantum computing. I combine hands-on engineering excellence with strategic insight to design scalable, enterprise-grade AI solutions across finance, healthcare, and industrial robotics. With over a decade of experience in senior technical roles and hands-on experience building end-to-end systems, I bridge cutting-edge technology with business outcomes. I thrive in dynamic startup environments, shaping roadmaps, mentoring engineers, and driving collaborative, high-performance teams to unlock rapid growth in the age of AI.

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I am a 10+ years of experience technology visionary and enthusiastic AI Engineer with a background spanning Computer Engineering, Robotics, Financial Engineering, and Business Administration, complemented by deep expertise in AI, ML, and quantum computing. I combine hands-on engineering excellence with strategic insight to design scalable, enterprise-grade AI solutions across finance, healthcare, and industrial robotics.

With over a decade of experience in senior technical roles and hands-on experience building end-to-end systems, I bridge cutting-edge technology with business outcomes. I thrive in dynamic startup environments, shaping roadmaps, mentoring engineers, and driving collaborative, high-performance teams to unlock rapid growth in the age of AI.

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Language

Turkish
Fluent
English
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Spanish; Castilian
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Italian
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German
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Work Experience

Fractional CTO & AI Architect at Google, Amazon, and Anthropic (B2B Consultancy)
January 1, 2024 - Present
As a Fractional CTO & AI Architect, I provided strategic consulting to Google, Amazon, Anthropic and 10+ startup companies, guiding AI innovation pipelines to sharpen competitive edge in generative AI and large-scale systems. I shaped enterprise-grade AI strategies, advising on the integration of multimodalities and scalable architectures, leveraging cloud ecosystems and frameworks to boost performance across AI-driven platforms. My guidance streamlined cross-functional workflows, aligning technical roadmaps with business goals to drive market-leading outcomes, from enhanced cloud AI services to next-gen systems. Leading advisory sessions, I mentored teams of engineers and managers, infusing a bold vision for intelligent, future proof solutions in the swiftly changing environment of LLMs, multimodal AI and potential disruptions caused by the age of AI.
Lead AI Researcher & Engineer (B2B) at OpenAI
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2025
Designed high-impact AI initiatives as a Lead Researcher, directing teams to design and deploy next-generation AI systems, including LLMs and advanced agentic architectures. Architected and optimized natural language processing pipelines and multimodal AI systems. Led the development of robust algorithms and models tailored for high-volume data environments, reducing computational latency and enhancing system scalability for enterprise-grade deployments. Guided teams of up to 20 engineers and researchers, in a culture of innovation and precision aligned with OpenAI’s mission to advance AI research. Provided strategic oversight on project milestones.
Technology Lead at Proxify AB
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2022
Transformed smart chat systems into sharp, intuitive tools that could handle messy, real-world data like a pro. Using Python, Google Cloud, and cutting-edge AI techniques, I built and integrated advanced conversational platforms into websites and digital ecosystems. I worked on massive datasets, fine-tuned performance to keep things running like a well-oiled machine, and stayed ahead of the AI curve by weaving in the latest breakthroughs. Leading a crew of engineers, I aimed to inspire a vision of seamless human-AI interaction, crafting systems that felt futuristic yet practical.
VP of Software Engineering at Crossover for Work
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2020
At Crossover, I worked as a software developer who specialized in creating software for cloud computing. My job involved adding new features to existing software, fixing complicated issues, and making important technical choices. I was part of a team that handled over 60 different projects, where our main goal was to improve and update our software to keep up with the latest trends in the tech world.
Chief AI Engineer at Axogenesis LTD
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2019
As Chief AI Engineer at Axogenesis LTD, I led the charge in building AI-powered systems that transformed industries, from energy to healthcare. I aided in developing a cutting-edge system to analyze X-ray images for gas pipeline weld inspections, slashing costs by 30% and boosting defect detection accuracy to 95%+ , making inspections faster and more reliable. In parallel, we followed breakthroughs in medical AI, crafting tools to detect breast cancer from mammography and MRI scans with 82%+ precision and designing a system to manage rare immunological disorders through advanced machine learning, image recognition, visual processing, and deep learning. Leading a team of engineers, I aligned technical innovation with business goals, securing client contracts worth $500K by delivering scalable, high-impact solutions.
Senior Software Engineer at Synaps SaaS Solutions
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2017
At Synaps SaaS Solutions, I built API services that powered e-commerce, healthcare, retail platforms, and asset management companies, designing intuitive control panels and engineering data models that made businesses run smoother. Using Python, Java, and JavaScript, I rolled out machine learning models on servers, weaving AI into the core of our SaaS offerings to boost predictive analytics and automate workflows, cutting operational costs by 18%+ for my clients on average. I took charge of planning scalable architectures, steered cross-team efforts to align tech with revenue goals, and mentored junior devs to keep our pipelines tight.
Lead Backend Engineer at Mythia NFT
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2015
At Mythia, I built the backbone of a cutting-edge platform that rode the NFT market wave, using Python, JavaScript, and Django to craft high performance web services, effective web scraping tools, and lean databases that could chew through complex financial data. I used machine learning to enhance the mix, creating models that predicted NFT market swings with higher accuracy, and giving traders an edge in a chaotic space. Beyond coding, I steered financial strategy, aligning tech with market goals to keep our platform lean and profitable, while mentoring a small team to execute flawlessly under tight deadlines. My work turned Mythia into a fast, reliable player in the NFT game, proving I could blend technical wizardry with financial foresight to build systems that set the pace in the industry.
Senior Backend Engineer at Customertimes
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2014
I built and refined backend services that made systems talk to each other like clockwork, cutting latencies and boosting reliability for enterprise clients. I built document upload pipelines, integrated AI-driven optimizations to amp up performance, and used monitoring tools to squash errors before they became headaches. Mentoring junior engineers, I shaped a squad that delivered tight, scalable solutions across industries like finance and retail.
Quantum Software Developer at IQM Quantum Computers
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2020
At IQM, a company in Helsinki working on digital quantum computers, I developed software using Python as the primary technology. This software was used to create designs for the main parts of quantum computers, known as Quantum Processing Units. The purpose of my work was to make the design process quicker and more efficient, which in turn helped speed up the building of these quantum computers. Part of my job was also to create visual representations of the computer circuits, making it easier to understand and work with them, along with helping the fabrication team produce prototypes.
Backend Engineer at Galaksiya Software
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2013
At Galaksiya Information Technologies in Izmir, Turkey, I worked on creating web services and tools for gathering information from the internet, as well as developing and updating web applications. I mainly used the Java programming language. One of the key projects was developing a system that allowed citizens to control whether they received marketing emails and texts, under government regulation. My work included using AI techniques to enhance the functionality and efficiency of these web services and tools.

Education

B.E. - Computer Engineering at Ege University
January 11, 2030 - October 27, 2025
B.A. - Business Administration at Anadolu University
January 11, 2030 - October 27, 2025
B.A. - Advertising at Ataturk University
January 11, 2030 - October 27, 2025
B.A. - International Trade and Logistics at Istanbul University
January 11, 2030 - October 27, 2025
PG.C. - Business Communications at Harvard University (HES)
January 11, 2030 - October 27, 2025
PG.C. - Data Science at University of London
January 11, 2030 - October 27, 2025
M.Eng. - Robotics Engineering at Izmir Katip Celebi University
January 11, 2030 - October 27, 2025
M.S. - Financial Engineering at WorldQuant University
January 11, 2030 - October 27, 2025
M.S. - Computer Science at Georgia Institute of Technology
January 11, 2030 - October 27, 2025
M.B.A. - Business Administration at Anadolu University
January 11, 2030 - October 27, 2025
M.A. - Project Management at Escola de Ng. Eu. de Barcelona (Ongoing)
January 11, 2030 - October 27, 2025
M.A. - Big Data and Business Intelligence at Escola de Ng. Eu. de Barcelona (Ongoing)
January 11, 2030 - October 27, 2025
Ph.D. - Computer Engineering & Artificial Intelligence at Izmir Katip Celebi University
January 11, 2030 - October 27, 2025

Qualifications

Professional Certificate - Data Science
January 11, 2030 - October 27, 2025
Professional Certificate - Quantum Computing Realities
January 11, 2030 - October 27, 2025

Industry Experience

Financial Services, Healthcare, Manufacturing, Software & Internet, Media & Entertainment, Education, Gaming, Government, Wholesale & Distribution, Telecommunications, Retail, Real Estate & Construction, Professional Services, Life Sciences, Computers & Electronics, Agriculture & Mining, Non-Profit Organization