Summary
Özcan Acar is a seasoned software leader and founder, currently CEO of Vellkam AŞ in Istanbul with 13 years of software engineering experience. A Java Champion, he blends hands-on coding with strategic product leadership to drive scalable solutions and a strong engineering culture. He maintains a dual track as Senior Software Engineer for Mediamarkt Saturn DE and as a self-employed consultant, reflecting a hands-on approach and the ability to navigate multi-cultural, cross-border projects. Over the years he has contributed as a freelancer to a wide range of organizations including Deutsche Telekom, SAP, Deutsche Bank, ING-DiBa, and Credit Suisse, gaining deep exposure to financial-grade systems and large-scale integrations. He holds a Diplom Informatiker from FH Darmstadt and combines formal training with entrepreneurial drive from Istanbul to connect European engineering excellence with Turkish tech leadership.
13 years of coding experience