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BehrouzBagherzadeh — Digital Transformation & BI Leader

Digital transformation and business intelligence leader, 15+ years. I build the layer between the data and the decision — turning analytics and AI investments into something leadership can act on, not just look at.

ROLEDX & BI Manager
BASEDIstanbul, TR
LANGSTR · FA · AZ · EN
SCOPEEMEA · Balkans · GCC
STATUSOpen to a new role
80%
Reduction in manual reporting effort
67%
Lift in operational productivity
18→6
Months to transformation impact
7
International entities led
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Capabilities

Transformation & Strategy

  • Digital Transformation Strategy
  • AI Strategy & Adoption
  • Change Management
  • Business Process Reengineering
  • Operating Model Design
  • Executive Stakeholder Management
  • Multi-Entity Governance

Data & Analytics

  • Power BI
  • Data Strategy & Governance
  • KPI Framework Design
  • Executive Reporting
  • Data Analytics

Automation & Systems

  • Microsoft Power Platform
  • Power Automate
  • ERP / CRM Integration
  • SAP SuccessFactors
  • E-Commerce & B2B Platforms
  • IT Infrastructure

Leadership

  • Team Building
  • Cross-Functional Leadership
  • Multi-Entity Delivery
  • Project Management
  • Requirements Analysis
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Case Studies

Four projects that turned enterprise ambition into measurable outcomes.

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/ 01Yiğitoğlu · 2022 — 2024 · Data & BI

Executive Power BI Suite

Real-time KPI visibility for a 7-entity international group.

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/ 02Yiğitoğlu · 2023 — 2026 · Automation & AI

AI-Enabled Automation Programme

Compounding productivity gains across back-office operations.

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/ 03Yiğitoğlu · 2024 — 2026 · Digital Workplace

Digital Workplace PWA

One AI-assisted environment for ERP, HR, CRM, BI, and IT.

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/ 04Edgers · 2019 · E-Commerce

B2B E-Commerce Platform Launch

A direct digital sales channel across five continents.

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Career Timeline

2022 — 2026

Digital Transformation & BI Manager

Yiğitoğlu
Istanbul
  • —Led enterprise-wide transformation across 7 international entities, aligning strategy, data, and technology.
  • —Built and led a 5-person transformation & BI team, owning delivery and capability development.
  • —Architected an executive Power BI suite across Finance, HR, Sales, and Supply Chain — cutting manual reporting by 80%.
  • —Directed AI-enabled automation on Microsoft Power Platform, lifting operational productivity by 67%.
  • —Delivered SAP SuccessFactors HR digitalization for 450+ employees across 9 locations.
  • —Launched a company-wide Digital Workplace PWA consolidating ERP, HR, CRM, BI, and IT Service Desk.
  • —Standardized operational processes across 7 international entities, reducing execution variance and strengthening cross-functional governance.
  • —Redesigned processes across Sales, Finance and Operations, reducing handoff delays between departments.
  • —Partnered directly with executive leadership to align the transformation roadmap with multi-year strategic objectives.
2021 — 2022

Digital Transformation Analyst

Yiğitoğlu
Istanbul
  • —Compressed average transformation delivery from 18 months to 6.
  • —Mapped end-to-end processes across departments to surface automation and digitalization opportunities.
  • —Implemented AI-powered solutions that improved operational efficiency and customer experience.
  • —Evaluated digital initiatives against performance metrics and business KPIs to guide leadership decision-making.
2019 — 2021

International E-Commerce Manager & Digital Transformation Analyst

Kiğılı
Istanbul
  • —Led a 10+ person e-commerce and digital operations team across international markets.
  • —Integrated e-commerce operations with ERP, streamlining order fulfillment.
  • —Automated inventory & order workflows with Power Automate — cutting manual processing time by 40%.
  • —Supported CRM transformation that lifted customer engagement and marketing effectiveness.
2019

E-Commerce Manager

Edgers
Istanbul
  • —Built and launched the company's first B2B e-commerce platform end-to-end.
  • —Managed international B2B operations across Iran, the Balkans, Egypt, the US, and multiple African markets.
  • —Owned the end-to-end digital order journey — platform architecture, product catalogue, customer onboarding and fulfilment coordination.
  • —Adapted the platform and commercial approach to the payment, logistics and compliance requirements of each export market.
2018

Senior Business Developer

Orka Holding — Damat / Tween / D'S
Istanbul
  • —Surfaced new opportunities through market and competitive analysis across multiple retail brands.
2016 — 2017

Business Development Specialist

Finesse
Istanbul
  • —Developed strategic partnerships and managed client relationships to support expansion.
2013 — 2016

IT Engineer → Senior IT Engineer

Mercedes-Benz AG
Tabriz
  • —Led enterprise IT infrastructure operations, ensuring high availability and stability.
  • —Implemented security and process improvements, reducing incident resolution time.
  • —Supported business-critical IT environments in close collaboration with engineering teams.
2011 — 2013

IT System Engineer

EghtesadNovin Bank
Tabriz
  • —Designed and maintained enterprise IT infrastructure supporting banking operations and business continuity.
  • —Improved system stability and reliability through proactive maintenance and infrastructure modernization.
  • —Delivered technical support for mission-critical banking applications.
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Education

2023 — 2024

Digital Transformation Leadership

Boston University · MicroMasters
Boston, USA (Online)
2010 — 2014

Computer & Information Systems Security

University of Applied Science and Technology · BASc
Tabriz, Iran
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Certifications

Exam scheduled September 2026

Microsoft PL-300 — Power BI Data Analyst

Microsoft
2024

Career Essentials in Generative AI

Microsoft / LinkedIn Learning
2026

Agile Foundations

IIBA / LinkedIn Learning
2021

Telling Stories with Data

LinkedIn Learning
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Contact

Let's build the next
transformation.

The fastest way to reach me is LinkedIn, or you can book a 30-minute call directly. The form below works too — I respond within two business days.

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