I am a software leader with over 30 years of experience in various industries including FinTech, ERP, and Healthcare IT. My passion lies in transforming complex business problems into innovative technology solutions, leveraging my extensive background and skills.

Ismail Kucukkulahli

I am a software leader with over 30 years of experience in various industries including FinTech, ERP, and Healthcare IT. My passion lies in transforming complex business problems into innovative technology solutions, leveraging my extensive background and skills.

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I am a software leader with over 30 years of experience in various industries including FinTech, ERP, and Healthcare IT. My passion lies in transforming complex business problems into innovative technology solutions, leveraging my extensive background and skills.

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Turkish
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Work Experience

Software Director at Tetra Tanıtım
January 1, 1995 - October 8, 2025
Co-founded the company; produced Tetra-brand computers, developed Windows-based member registration software for ANAP, election results/analysis software, and voter-roll registration with duplicate-detection. Engaged in IT consultancy and software development for ANAP for 6 years; developed Health Center Automation and the first electronic drug database with Rıza Ommaty; company activities included hardware/software integration and early IT projects.
Software Developer at Datasel
January 1, 1997 - October 8, 2025
Joined the Hospital Automation team; performed analyst/software development work for hospital automation installations and software across Başkent Hospital, International Hospital, Uludağ University Hospital, and Gazi Hospital.
Software Director at Opus / Tepeteknoloji
January 1, 2000 - October 8, 2025
After Opus was sold to Tepe Group, continued prior work within Tepeteknoloji. Served as software group manager at Hacettepe University Hospitals and contributed to the development of hospital automation systems across multiple major hospitals in Turkey and abroad (e.g., American Hospital, Marmara University Hospital, KKESH, King Fahd Medical City).
Software Director – Assistant General Manager at Tepe Teknoloji
January 1, 2009 - October 8, 2025
Managed software teams and introduced modern technologies (React, .NET Core, Microservices, RabbitMQ, Redis, Docker, Linux, Selenium, NUnit, Grafana, Prometheus, Appium, Nginx, WebSocket). Created Kredim product from scratch; led BI and AI teams; worked on SQL query preparation from natural language and anomaly detection; specialized in POS, Card, and Credit systems.
Assistant General Manager at TC Health
January 1, 2014 - October 8, 2025
Health Payment System software development; managed software teams for the Turkish Medicines and Medical Devices Agency; led IT operations at Hacettepe University Hospital and contributed to the Turkish Medicines and Medical Devices National Information Bank; drove innovations ahead of global benchmarks.
General Manager at Savunma Bakanlığı / Askeri Fabrikalar Genel Müdürlüğü
September 1, 2017 - October 8, 2025
Participated in IT integration analyses for the national ERP program and affiliated factories; worked on stock management, central database establishment, software integration, and reporting; contributed to DRG-related cost analysis, the National Information Bank, and cross-institutional data harmonization.
Health Informatics Group Manager at Havelsan
December 31, 2021 - October 8, 2025
Led health informatics initiatives; contributed to tender preparations, business development, and software completion for multiple hospitals (Etlik, Kocaeli, Izmir) and international projects (PKLI Pakistan; ASO OS projects); conducted R&D studies in health informatics.
Founder Partner at Venut Teknoloji
December 31, 2018 - October 8, 2025
Founded ERP Framework and ERP Modules; installed in factories; modules include CRM, Sales, Pre-Accounting, Finance, General Accounting, Purchasing, Material Management, Agreement Management, MRP. Health Provision System built on VenutERP; end-user screen design and BI/reporting capabilities; platform aimed to enable third-party module development; implemented for various health and ERP projects including TC Health and PKLI.
Founding Partner at Venut Teknoloji
December 31, 2018 - December 31, 2018
Designed and developed a unique ERP framework from scratch; built core ERP modules (CRM, Sales, Finance, General Ledger, Purchasing, Material Management, MRP) and deployed at factories; led modernization with React, .NET Core, Microservices, Docker, and DevOps practices; created an ecosystem enabling other software firms to build modules.
Deputy General Manager at TCHealth
December 31, 2014 - December 31, 2014
Led national and international health informatics projects; managed IT tenders for Etlik, Koçaeli, and İzmir City Hospitals; oversaw R&D activities and managerial development across projects including PKLI and ASOS.
Software Director – Assistant General Manager at Tepe Teknoloji
December 31, 2009 - December 31, 2009
Led hospital automation software projects; managed software teams; contributed to healthcare IT deployments across multiple hospitals and military institutions; ensured integration with national health systems.
Software Director at Opus
December 31, 2000 - December 31, 2000
Managed software group for hospital automation; led development for city hospitals, Hacettepe University Hospitals, and other major institutions; contributed to DRG adaptation and healthcare IT initiatives.
Software Director at DataSel
December 31, 1997 - December 31, 1997
Led software development for hospital automation projects; directed installation and software development across multiple hospitals; contributed to national healthcare data initiatives.
Co-Founder at Tetra Tanıtım
December 31, 1995 - December 31, 1995
Co-founded a company with three partners; developed Tetra brand computers, Windows-based member registration software, voter roll management, election results analysis, and detection of duplicate records; created the first electronic drug database; automated primary healthcare center processes and contributed to DRG and national health data systems.
Health Informatics Group Manager at HAVELSAN
December 1, 2021 - December 1, 2021
Managed national hospital informatics tenders; international project management; contributed to R&D studies; improved managerial and software development capabilities within health IT projects.
Founding Partner at Venut Teknoloji
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018
Designed and developed a unique ERP framework from scratch, built core ERP modules (CRM, Sales, Finance, GL, Purchasing, MMR, etc.), and enabled ecosystem partners to build modules on the framework.
Deputy General Manager at TC Health
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2014
Led software development for health information systems, contributed to national data bank initiatives, managed hospital software teams, and supported DRG cost accounting and reporting.
Software Director – Assistant General Manager at Tepe Teknoloji
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2009
Oversaw hospital automation software development, coordinated deployments across multiple hospitals, and guided product lifecycle and delivery.
Software Director at Opus
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2000
Led software development for hospital automation projects and supported large-scale deployments at major hospitals.
Software Director at DataSel
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 1997
Managed hospital automation software installations and contributed to DRG adaptation and national data bank foundations.
Co-Founder / Software Developer at Tetra Tanıtım
January 1, 1995 - January 1, 1995
Founded a company with partners; produced computer hardware and software for elections and healthcare projects; provided IT consultancy to ANAP; developed primary healthcare automation and electronic drug database; contributed to national standards and NLP tooling.
VP of Engineering at Besim
August 1, 2025 - Present
Leading the development of the Besim Social Vision project and the ongoing development of ttradinsg.com with a focus on financial technologies. Responsible for overseeing project management and technological integration.
Technological Transformation Leader at Param
April 1, 2021 - August 1, 2025
Initiated modern technology stacks to enhance the company's software capabilities, developed and launched the Kredim product from scratch, and led the BI and AI teams to incorporate innovative solutions.
Healthcare Informatics Group Manager at HAVELSAN
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2021
Managed business development and software projects for city hospitals, led international projects including healthcare informatics initiatives.
Software Director at Ministry of National Defence Military Factories General Directorate
January 1, 2017 - September 1, 2017
Led analysis studies for ERP development for military factories and worked on software integration and process optimization.
Founding Partner at Venut Teknoloji
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2018
Developed a unique ERP framework and core ERP modules, facilitating installations in various factories and enabling other companies to create modules.
Deputy General Manager at TCHEALTH
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2014
Pioneered the development of the Health Payment System and led numerous healthcare software projects.
Software Director at Opus
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 2000
Led software development for various hospitals, including automation for military hospitals.
Analyst Developer at Datasel
January 1, 1995 - January 1, 1997
Worked on hospital automation installation and software development.
Partner at Tetra
January 1, 1992 - January 1, 1995
Co-founded the company and developed various software products, including registration software for political parties.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mathematics - Computer Engineering at Ahmet Yesevi University
January 11, 2030 - October 8, 2025
Mathematics Department (Not Completed) at Gazi University
January 11, 2030 - October 8, 2025
Mathematics Department (Not Completed) at KTU
January 11, 2030 - October 8, 2025
Oracle Database 10g Administration Workshop I & II; Oracle Performance Tuning; Designing and Implementing OLAP Solutions Using Microsoft SQL Server 2000; Microsoft Analysis Server OLAP at Specialized Training
January 11, 2030 - October 8, 2025
High School at Tosya Lisesi
January 11, 2030 - October 8, 2025
Computer Engineering at Ahmet Yesevi University
January 11, 2030 - November 27, 2025
Mathematics Department (Incomplete) at Gazi University
January 11, 2030 - November 27, 2025
Mathematics (Incomplete) at KTU
January 11, 2030 - November 27, 2025
B.Sc. in Computer Engineering at Ahmet Yesevi University
January 11, 2030 - November 27, 2025
Incomplete Mathematics at Gazi University
January 11, 2030 - November 27, 2025
Incomplete Mathematics at Karadeniz Technical University
January 11, 2030 - November 27, 2025
Bachelor's Degree at Ahmet Yesevi University
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2011

Qualifications

Oracle Database 10g Administration Workshop I & II
January 11, 2030 - October 8, 2025
Oracle Performance Tuning
January 11, 2030 - October 8, 2025
Designing and Implementing OLAP Solutions Using Microsoft SQL Server 2000
January 11, 2030 - October 8, 2025
Microsoft Analysis Server OLAP
January 11, 2030 - October 8, 2025
Oracle Database 10g: Administration Workshop I & II
January 11, 2030 - November 27, 2025
Oracle Performance Tuning
January 11, 2030 - November 27, 2025
Microsoft SQL Server OLAP Solutions
January 11, 2030 - November 27, 2025
Oracle Database 10g Administration – Workshop I & II
January 11, 2030 - November 27, 2025
Oracle Performance Tuning
January 11, 2030 - November 27, 2025

Industry Experience

Healthcare, Software & Internet, Government, Professional Services, Education, Financial Services, Manufacturing, Telecommunications