Sefa Baser
About Sefa Baser
Sefa Baser is the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at PowerUs, where he has been instrumental in the company's growth and development since 2022. He has a background in computer engineering and extensive experience in software development and team leadership across various companies.
Current Role at PowerUs
Sefa Baser serves as the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at PowerUs, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he leads the Engineering, Quality Assurance (QA), and Data chapters, focusing on facilitating rapid business growth. He has been instrumental in developing the Research and Development (R&D) department structure to support the company's expansion efforts. Additionally, he has introduced and coached agile methodologies within the organization, enhancing operational efficiency.
Previous Experience in Software Development
Prior to his current role, Sefa Baser held various positions in software development. He worked at Campanda as the Software Development Team Lead from 2018 to 2019 and later as the Head of Tech from 2019 to 2020. He also served as a Senior Frontend Developer at etventure from 2016 to 2018 and as a Frontend Team Lead at RDLab Technology in 2016. His early career included roles as a Frontend Developer at RDLab Technology and as a Software Developer at 6Kare.
Educational Background in Computer Engineering
Sefa Baser studied Computer Engineering, earning a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree from TOBB Ekonomi ve Teknoloji Üniversitesi from 2008 to 2013. He also studied at VSB - Technical University of Ostrava for one year in 2012-2013, where he furthered his knowledge in the same field. His foundational education includes studying Astronomy at Ankara University from 2006 to 2008.
Contributions to PowerUs Funding and Growth
At PowerUs, Sefa Baser played a key role in securing significant funding, helping the company raise a total of 34 million € through Series A and Series B funding rounds. His leadership has been pivotal in scaling PowerUs from a small startup to a company with 130 employees, demonstrating his impact on the organization's growth trajectory.
Internship Experience in Game Programming
Sefa Baser gained early experience in game programming through internships at Taleworlds Entertainment. He completed a paid internship as a Game Programmer in 2011 and again in 2013, where he developed skills that contributed to his later roles in software development and engineering.