👨🏻💻Ertan Dogrultan
About 👨🏻💻Ertan Dogrultan
Ertan Dogrultan serves as the Director of Engineering at Replit and has extensive experience in engineering management across several prominent tech companies. He has a strong background in computer science and actively mentors startups while focusing on product management and engineering strategy.
Work at Replit
Ertan Dogrultan serves as the Director of Engineering at Replit, a role he has held since 2023. In this position, he is responsible for overseeing engineering operations and contributing to the company's technical direction. His work involves setting engineering strategy and providing feedback on technical design decisions within the team. Replit is known for its collaborative coding platform, and Dogrultan's leadership is aimed at enhancing the development processes and product offerings.
Current Mentorship Role
Since 2022, Ertan Dogrultan has been a mentor at First Round Fast Track. In this capacity, he advises startups, focusing on product management and customer development processes. His mentorship role allows him to share his extensive experience in engineering and management, helping emerging companies navigate challenges and refine their strategies.
Professional Background
Ertan Dogrultan has a diverse professional background in engineering and management. He has held significant positions at various tech companies, including Slingshot Finance, Coinbase, Google, Meta, and SORU. His roles have ranged from Engineering Manager to Tech Lead, showcasing his ability to lead teams and drive engineering initiatives. His experience spans multiple areas, including machine learning, backend system design, and engineering management.
Education and Expertise
Ertan Dogrultan holds a Master of Science in Computer Science from UCLA, where he studied from 2009 to 2011. He also earned a Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering from Boğaziçi University, completing his degree from 2004 to 2009. Additionally, he participated as an exchange student in Computer Science at the University of Washington in 2008. His educational background has provided him with a strong foundation in technical skills and engineering principles.
Engineering Management Approach
Ertan Dogrultan employs a hands-on approach to engineering management. He dedicates significant time to coding and process automation, ensuring that he remains engaged with the technical aspects of projects. His experience as a machine learning engineer has equipped him with the skills to build machine learning models from prototype to production. Dogrultan is also adept at designing and implementing scalable backend systems, contributing both as a leader and an individual contributor.