Seda Unal Calargun
About Seda Unal Calargun
Seda Unal Calargun is the Director of Engineering for Data Services at Galileo Financial Technologies, a position she has held since 2023. With extensive experience in engineering roles at companies like Microsoft and Twitter, she focuses on building diverse teams and solving complex distributed system challenges.
Current Role at Galileo Financial Technologies
Seda Unal Calargun serves as the Director of Engineering, Data Services at Galileo Financial Technologies. She has held this position since 2023, contributing to the company's focus on innovative financial technology solutions. Her role involves overseeing engineering teams and ensuring that data services align with organizational goals.
Previous Experience at Twitter
Prior to her current role, Seda worked at Twitter in various engineering management positions. She served as a Senior Engineering Manager from 2021 to 2022 and held the same title from 2020 to 2021. Additionally, she was an Engineering Manager from 2018 to 2020 and briefly acted as Director of Engineering in 2022. Her tenure at Twitter spanned multiple roles, emphasizing her leadership in software engineering.
Experience at Microsoft
Seda's career includes significant experience at Microsoft, where she worked as a Software Development Engineer II from 2014 to 2016 and as a Software Development Engineer from 2013 to 2014. Her work at Microsoft took place in Bellevue, WA, and contributed to her technical expertise in software development.
Educational Background
Seda holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Orta Doğu Teknik Üniversitesi (Middle East Technical University), where she studied from 1999 to 2004. She also earned a Master of Science degree in Computer Engineering from the same institution, completing her studies from 2004 to 2008. Additionally, she obtained a Minor Degree in Information Systems during her undergraduate studies.
Leadership and Team Building Focus
Seda emphasizes building diverse teams that align their goals with company objectives. She is passionate about creating environments where team members can trust each other and effectively utilize their unique skills. Her focus includes solving distributed system problems at scale, demonstrating her commitment to fostering collaborative and high-performing teams.