I'm Levend Sener, a senior Database/.NET engineer with 25+ years of experience delivering critical financial information systems and driving IT solutions that align with business goals. I excel at translating complex requirements into robust software, designing data models, and coordinating cross-functional teams to deliver on time. I enjoy listening to clients to understand their real needs, balancing detail with cost, and guiding projects from analysis through deployment. My experience spans from legacy system modernization to cloud-based architectures on Microsoft Azure, always focusing on reliability, performance, and stakeholder value. My core technical competencies are Microsoft technologies, especially MS Office/VBA development since 1992, MS SQL Server since 1998 and .Net/C# since 2002.

I'm Levend Sener, a senior Database/.NET engineer with 25+ years of experience delivering critical financial information systems and driving IT solutions that align with business goals. I excel at translating complex requirements into robust software, designing data models, and coordinating cross-functional teams to deliver on time. I enjoy listening to clients to understand their real needs, balancing detail with cost, and guiding projects from analysis through deployment. My experience spans from legacy system modernization to cloud-based architectures on Microsoft Azure, always focusing on reliability, performance, and stakeholder value. My core technical competencies are Microsoft technologies, especially MS Office/VBA development since 1992, MS SQL Server since 1998 and .Net/C# since 2002.

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I’m Levend Sener, a senior Database/.NET engineer with 25+ years of experience delivering critical financial information systems and driving IT solutions that align with business goals. I excel at translating complex requirements into robust software, designing data models, and coordinating cross-functional teams to deliver on time.

I enjoy listening to clients to understand their real needs, balancing detail with cost, and guiding projects from analysis through deployment. My experience spans from legacy system modernization to cloud-based architectures on Microsoft Azure, always focusing on reliability, performance, and stakeholder value.

My core technical competencies are Microsoft technologies, especially MS Office/VBA development since 1992, MS SQL Server since 1998 and .Net/C# since 2002.

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Experience Level

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Language

German
Fluent
Turkish
Fluent
English
Advanced
French
Beginner

Work Experience

Business Analyst, Reporting Specialist, Senior Developer at RAIFFEISEN Schweiz
September 1, 2023 - March 31, 2024
Analyzed business requirements and designed a reporting solution using MySQL, MS Excel/Power Query and MS PowerPoint driven by VBA. Collaborated with stakeholders to define KPIs, built data pipelines, and delivered automated reports and dashboards to management.
Senior Software/Database Engineer, Business Analyst at UBS AG
May 1, 2022 - May 31, 2023
Maintained a .NET/C# and MS SQL Server based Wealth Management platform, collaborating with business users to elicit requirements and implement new features. Contributed to design decisions, performance tuning, and ensuring daily operations.
Lead Database/Software Engineer, Business Analyst, Application Architect at AECS SWISSCARD GmbH
September 1, 2019 - September 30, 2022
Maintained an MS Access/VBA-based Compliance solution; redesigned and migrated to MS SQL Server for improved reliability and performance. Analyzed user requirements, guided architecture as Lead Developer/Architect, and coordinated internal development activities while ensuring production readiness.
DB Expert / Head Application Management / Member of the Executive Committee at ACOLIN Fund Services AG / ACOLIN InfoTech AG
October 1, 2016 - July 31, 2019
Led development of in-house solutions using C#, ASP.NET, MS SQL Server, and Office/VBA. Coordinated external providers through all project phases, analyzed and optimized core processes and workflows, and planned and managed Azure resources. Managed a team of software engineers and aligned delivery with business priorities.
Educational break / Sabbatical
May 1, 2016 - September 1, 2016
Educational break to study 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, 2012 - April 30, 2016
Analyzed the existing Target Setting Tool for maintaining Model Portfolios, redesigned and developed the new Target Setting Tool within the Portfolio Management Team. Served as Solution Owner for the Rule Engine, evaluating and prioritizing new requirements, managing releases, and ensuring daily operation.
Software-Engineer (Fixed Term) at VermögensZentrum AG
September 1, 2010 - March 31, 2012
Maintained the DYAMEX Portfolio and Reporting solution; coordinated feature requests, code maintenance and ensured proper 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
January 1, 2008 - September 30, 2010
Business Analyst for the Global Asset Management Reporting Warehouse; collected and prioritized requirements. Designed and implemented the global Client Data Anonymization Tool (CAT), rolled out to 13 international locations; provided training and end-user support.
Senior Developer, Associate Director at UBS AG
June 1, 2006 - December 31, 2007
Led IT-Analyst and Developer efforts for global Asset Management data management and reporting solutions; served as Lead Developer for MIS EMEA.
External Developer, IT-Project Manager, Consultant (Freelancer) at Dresdner Bank AG / European Central Bank
January 1, 1996 - June 30, 2006
Delivered multiple projects for Dresdner Bank AG and ECB in Frankfurt; roles included external developer, IT-project manager and consultant, focusing on data management and reporting solutions.

Education

Diplom-Informatik / Computer Science at TH Darmstadt / Germany
January 1, 1991 - December 31, 1994

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Industry Experience

Financial Services, Professional Services, Software & Internet