General Information
- Position: IT Manager
- Organization: SefinTel Company
- Duration: 2007 - 2008
- Type: Part-time role at a startup company
Role Overview
This position provided the opportunity to lead and manage my first team of software and IT engineers in a startup environment. I was responsible for team management and product development, successfully delivering two significant projects during my tenure.
Key Responsibilities
Team Management
- Led and managed a team of software and IT engineers
- Coordinated team efforts and project workflows
- Provided technical guidance and mentorship
Product Development
- Oversaw the development of two major products:
- University website development
- Web-based government project tracking system
- Managed product lifecycle from conception to deployment
Technical Infrastructure
- Deployed products to production environments
- Upgraded and maintained client network infrastructure
- Ensured system reliability and performance
Professional Development
- Gained first-hand experience in team leadership and management
- Developed project management skills in a startup environment
- Enhanced technical deployment and infrastructure management capabilities
Skills Applied
- Team leadership and management
- Software product development
- Network infrastructure management
- Client relationship management
- Project coordination and delivery
Transition
After completing my MSc degree, I transitioned to academic roles, taking positions as a visiting lecturer at Koya University and advancing to assistant lecturer at Salahaddin University-Erbil.