Engin Şahin

About

I am a technology leader with more than 15 years of experience across infrastructure, network operations, SAP platforms, cloud transformation, governance, cybersecurity, and enterprise service delivery.

My work has focused on building resilient technology environments, leading large-scale modernization initiatives, and improving service quality, continuity, operational maturity, and business performance in complex retail organizations.

Across my career, I have led pioneering cloud and SAP transformation initiatives, supported multi-country infrastructure consolidation, and strengthened governance and cybersecurity capabilities in business-critical environments. I combine technical depth with leadership across teams, vendors, service delivery, and operational execution.

Leadership Focus

Enterprise Infrastructure & Operations
Cloud Transformation
SAP Platforms & Retail Technology
Governance & Cybersecurity
Service Reliability
Business Continuity & Resilience
Vendor & SLA Management
Team Leadership

Experience

April 2022 -- Present

Director, Infrastructure and Network Operations

Mavi

Led infrastructure, cloud, security, governance, and service operations across a large and globally distributed retail organization.

Selected Outcomes

  • Migrated 400+ servers to AWS as part of a multi-country consolidation program.
  • Improved SLA from 97.5% to 99.95% and internal customer satisfaction from 96% to 99.5%.
  • Built governance and cybersecurity capabilities across MDR, SIEM, SOAR, PCI DSS, GDPR, and ISO 27001.

November 2021 -- April 2022

Chief Technology Officer

Minico

Led business-facing technology strategy and operations across digital, logistics, infrastructure, and IT service functions.

Selected Outcomes

  • Supported 18% revenue growth.
  • Reduced logistics costs by 27%.
  • Strengthened operational efficiency through technology and process redesign.

April 2015 -- August 2021

Senior Information Technology Manager

Penti

Led infrastructure, security, operations, and business-aligned technology transformation across a fast-growing retail environment.

Selected Outcomes

  • Led a major SAP HANA transformation across 12 landscapes.
  • Helped drive SAP on Azure adoption at scale in retail.
  • Built scalable and resilient technology foundations to support growth across multiple markets.

January 2014 -- April 2015

Information Systems Manager

Mavi

Managed IT infrastructure across Turkey, Germany, Russia, Canada, USA, and the Netherlands -- 300+ sales points, 1,500+ user computers, 110+ servers.

October 2011 -- January 2014

Information Systems Supervisor

Mavi

Led a technical team overseeing hardware/software maintenance, virtualization platform management, and disaster recovery planning.

June 2010 -- October 2011

Systems Engineer

Netsmart Consulting

Consulting and project support for VMware, Juniper, Checkpoint, ArcSight, Websense, Algosec, Vasco, and IBM ISS-IPS.

April 2007 -- June 2010

System Support Specialist

Mavi

Ensured uninterrupted operation for 200+ sales points throughout Turkey.

Education

MSc Information Technologies

Bahcesehir University · 2023

BA Business Administration

Anadolu University · 2016

Certifications & Training

Leadership & Academic Development

Leadership Development Program -- Koc University
Master of Information Technologies -- Bahcesehir University

Professional Certifications

PMP
ITIL Foundation
CCNP / CCNA
MCSA / MCSE
ISO 27001 Lead Internal Auditor
AWS Cloud Practitioner

Recognition & Media

Selected media appearances, interviews, panel contributions, and recognition across technology leadership events.

Feb 2025CIO UpdateCIO Awards 2025 -- Future LeadersAwardJan 2025BTHaberWe want to focus on AI-driven workInterviewNov 2024YouTubeFuture of AI & Cloud 2024VideoJul 2024BTHaberWe are beginning to question efficiencyInterview2019LinkedIn / IDCIDC Cloud & DC ForumEvent2016YouTubePanel contribution -- technology leadershipVideo
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