Ertugrul Bayraktar

Ertugrul Bayraktar is a seasoned professional in the financial technology and banking sector, currently serving as Lead Architect at BKM Bankalararası Kart Merkezi since February 2022, where responsibilities include enhancing the BKM Switch System's service availability and compliance with evolving technology standards and regulatory requirements. Prior to this role, Ertugrul held positions as a Consultant at FIS from March 2016 to February 2022, assisting clients with trading and risk management tools, and as Senior Vice President at BKM from March 1992 to January 2016, focusing on card operations and project management. Early career experience includes roles as an Analyst & Programmer at Ekdata A.S. and D.B. Turkish Cargo Lines, and as a Program Officer with the Turkey Ministry of Defense. Ertugrul holds a degree from Hacettepe University.