Cetin Yilmaz is a senior solution architect and technology leader based in Istanbul with over 20 years of experience designing and delivering enterprise insurance and financial systems. Currently a Senior Lead Consultant at Authority Partners, he leads end-to-end solutions for title insurance while previously directing software groups and digital transformation programs for market-leading insurers across Turkey. He has managed teams of 50+ engineers, defined AS-IS/TO-BE blueprints and roadmaps, and coordinated internal and third-party resources to deliver large-scale non-life and health insurance platforms. A former CTO of an insurtech startup and early-career software engineer at Microsoft and Ford Otosan, he combines hands-on development experience with strategic product and operational leadership. His background blends computer science and business administration, enabling him to translate complex technical requirements into practical, revenue-driving solutions. Colleagues describe him as a pragmatic architect who thrives on taming legacy complexity while accelerating digital innovation.
9 years of coding experience
15 years of employment as a software developer
Master's degree, Computer Software Engineering, Master's degree, Computer Software Engineering at Yeditepe University
Bachelor's degree, Business Administration and Management, Bachelor's degree, Business Administration and Management at Anadolu Üniversitesi
Bachelor of Science (BS), Computer Science, Bachelor of Science (BS), Computer Science at Sakarya Üniversitesi
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Cetin Yilmaz - Senior Lead Consultant at Authority Partners