Brief Biography
Ahmet is a strong believer in continuous learning and professional development. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, a Master’s degree in Information Technologies, and an MBA degree. He is also a certified project management professional (PMP) since 2014. Ahmet has worked for several high-profile telecommunication, aviation, and retail companies.
Achievements
Key projects implemented as a CIO at Boutique Rugs LLC:
Smart WMS: An internal software optimizing shipment routes based on sales channels and shipping addresses, reducing costs and streamlining pick-and-pack operations for faster delivery.
AR Modelled Rugs: Customers can use AR technology to visualize rug placement in their rooms via smartphones.
Self-service return: A portal allowing customers to initiate returns, create return labels, and analyze return data, enhancing customer satisfaction and saving customer support resources.
Smart pricing: An internal tool adjusting product prices based on inventory levels, offering special discounts for overstocked items.
AI Rug Counter: A mobile application that uses AI algorithms and ML for goods counting automatization in a warehouse. This project has won the Project of the Year Award 2023
Competencies
Ahmet possesses a deep understanding of organizational technologies, evaluating and adopting new tools effectively. He excels in strategic thinking, aligning long-term plans with organizational goals. As a leader, Ahmet inspires and motivates his team, demonstrating strong management skills in task delegation, budget management, and timely project completion. He is also an international IT awards winner, including the Global CIO's Project of the Year 2023.
Global CIO achievements
Competencies
Participation in the “Project of the Year” contest
List of articles
The role of the CIO in retail: a first-hand opinion
Global CIO team discussed with Ahmet Hakan Göral, CIO at Boutique Rugs and winner of the Project of the Year 2023 contest, his current projects, the approach to digital transformation and the specifics of the role of CIO in retail.
Personal shortage during and after the pandemic
BoutiqueRugs is a company based in the US, but mostly working remotely. We will talk about the possibilities of remote access and how the pandemic has affected the business, how you can find solutions to optimize resources for remote access.