Can Sinan A.

Co-Founder

Munich, Bavaria, Germany21 yrs 9 mos experience
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Key Highlights

  • Architected 14 GDPR-compliant data platforms.
  • Pioneered edge-to-cloud ML systems before modern tools.
  • Co-founded a technology company scaling unmatched automation.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Data & AI Architect with extensive experience in building scalable data platforms across various industries.

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Core Skills

Data & Ai ArchitectureEnterprise TransformationCompliance & SecurityData Engineering At ScaleEnterprise ArchitectureAi InfrastructureScale-up Transformation

Other Skills

Agile MethodologiesAgile Project ManagementAmazon RedshiftAmazon Web Services (AWS)AnalyticsApache AirflowApache KafkaApache SparkAutomationAzure DatabricksBashBig DataBig Data AnalyticsBusiness AnalysisBusiness Intelligence

About

I architect data platforms and AI infrastructure that transform raw complexity into business value at scale. With 20+ years of experience bridging hardware, software, data, and cloud infrastructure, I've designed and delivered 14 GDPR-compliant data platforms across telecommunications, digital health, media, conversational AI, and deep-tech imaging, processing petabytes of data daily and enabling ML/AI capabilities at a global scale. MY APPROACH: I specialize in building data and AI architectures that unite engineering, product, and business: - Modern data platforms (Data Mesh, Lakehouse, Data Fabric) - Real-time pipelines and streaming analytics at petabyte scale - ML/AI infrastructure (MLOps, feature stores, model serving) - Edge-to-cloud data integration (IoT, network telemetry, industrial sensors) - Data governance and compliance frameworks (GDPR, ISO 27001, ISO 13485) EXPERTISE: - Data & AI Architecture: Data Mesh, Lakehouse, real-time ML pipelines, MLOps, feature engineering - Data Engineering at Scale: Petabyte-level pipelines, streaming analytics, event-driven architectures - AI Infrastructure: Model serving, inference optimization, feature stores, A/B testing frameworks - Enterprise Architecture: TOGAF, Domain-Driven Design, microservices, edge-to-cloud systems (pioneering since 2008) - Scale-up Transformation: Co-founded startup, guided companies through Series B funding - Compliance & Security: GDPR, ISO 27001, ISO 13485 across 14 platforms CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: - Co-founded and scaled a technology company building edge-to-cloud automation that remains unmatched in the market - Architected Health Data Platform enabling €25M Series B funding round - Built petabyte-scale data platforms serving millions of users in real-time - Unified 647 heterogeneous hardware variants with cloud data infrastructure for global media operations - Coordinated 3,000+ technology professionals across major data transformation programs - Pioneered edge-to-cloud ML systems (2008-2014, before modern cloud and AI tooling matured) I'm passionate about making architectural thinking natural, building high-performing data teams, and creating systems that support ambitious long-term visions while maintaining agility and technical excellence. Views and opinions expressed are my own. Follow me for insights on Data Mesh vs. Data Fabric trade-offs, real-time ML infrastructure patterns, GDPR-compliant data platform design, and building data engineering teams.

Experience

21 yrs 9 mos
Total Experience
7 yrs 5 mos
Average Tenure
12 yrs 3 mos
Current Experience

Self-employed

Principal Data & AI Architect

Mar 2014Present · 12 yrs 3 mos · Munich, Bavaria, Germany · Hybrid

  • Roles consolidated to keep my writing independent from employers as my thoughts are my own.
  • Principal data and (later) AI architect: 3 Fortune 500 companies, 3 startups/scale-ups (full-time), dozens of consulting clients across telecom, digital health, media, AI, imaging. Architected 14 GDPR-compliant platforms processing petabytes daily with real-time ML/AI.
  • CORE EXPERTISE:
  • Data & AI Architecture: Designed Data Mesh, Lakehouse, Data Fabric with governance, self-service analytics. Built MLOps: feature stores, model serving, A/B testing, monitoring edge-to-cloud.
  • Enterprise Transformation: Led transformations coordinating 3,000+ professionals, 20+ vendors. Architected petabyte-scale platforms integrating 647+ hardware variants. Enabled pivots: health app → data platform (€25M Series B), traditional media → streaming.
  • Real-Time ML Systems: Built recommendation, real-time bidding/pricing/charging systems processing billions of events daily (web, mobile, IPTV). Designed Kafka/Pub/Sub for monitoring, predictive maintenance. Architected conversational AI with NLU/NLG, model serving.
  • Leadership & Governance: Built data engineering from zero at multiple orgs. Founded Architecture Boards, mentorship programs. Delivered ISO 27001, ISO 13485, GDPR platforms with governance, security, compliance automation.
  • KEY ACHIEVEMENTS:
  • Unified 647 hardware variants with cloud for global media
  • Architected Health Data Platform enabling €25M Series B
  • Coordinated 3,000+ professionals across transformations
  • Pioneered edge-to-cloud ML (2008-2014, pre-modern era)
  • 3 Data Mesh, 1 Data Fabric, 1 hybrid implementation across enterprise sizes
Data MeshLakehouseData FabricMLOpsfeature storesmodel serving+5

Artuc ltd.

Co-Founder & CTO

Mar 2008Mar 2014 · 6 yrs · Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia · On-site

  • Co-founded a technology and defense startup and scaled. Built CILSERP (Cloud ILS and ERP), integrating hardware devices with cloud-based data processing and automated decision-making by creating edge-to-cloud systems before modern cloud and AI tools existed.
  • Developed initial product versions hands-on, then architected the complete hardware-software-cloud stack, integrating edge devices, centralized processing, and automated decision engines. Created a single QR code system, mobilizing quality workflow (inspection, acceptance, tracking) and automated stock processes
  • Evolved from founder-developer to CTO: built and led engineering team serving 3 enterprise customers, scaling from writing code to leading enterprise-grade architecture
  • Did this in 2008-2014, when cloud computing was immature and modern AI didn't exist, by building edge-to-cloud and ML systems before the industry had standard tools
Cloud ILSERPedge-to-cloud systemsautomated decision-makingEnterprise ArchitectureScale-up Transformation

Emu

Working Student

Sep 2004Sep 2008 · 4 yrs · Cyprus

  • I developed new department website and system programs. I was also the assistant in laboratories of programming courses.

Education

Eastern Mediterranean University

BSc — Computer Engineering

Jan 2004Jan 2008

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