Mesut Yilmaz - Computer Vision Solution Architect, 16 Years

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Herne, Germany

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Experience

Sep 2022 - Feb 2023

6 months

Solution Architect Computer Vision for Stores

Schwarz IT (Lidl/Kaufland)

Expansion and support of the product portfolio for video analytics and Computer Vision
Requirements gathering and requirements engineering
Consulting, project management, and coordination of pilots and the international rollout
Tools: IP-based camera and video systems, Citrix Administration, OneNote, Microsoft Teams, Node-Red, Office 365, Age Verification, Qognify Umbrella, Thingsboard, Xovis 3D Sensors, AXIS Cameras, GK POS software, Atlassian JIRA

Mar 2022 - Jun 2022

4 months

Project Management for Hardware-Related Development

AQUARRAY GmbH

New development of a prototype for scanning DMA plates with Raspberry Pi and HQ Camera
Windows driver development and control of stepper motors
Tools: Raspberry Pi, Linux Debian/Ubuntu, OpenCV, Python, C++, MTP, HID

Jan 2022 - Jun 2024

2 years 6 months

Project Management for Portal Development

EXEO GmbH

New development of a portal for external and internal trainers with a shift schedule and application options
Implementation of profile and application functions
Tools: React, Hasura, Supabase, Meistertask, Teams, Azure

Sep 2021 - Dec 2021

4 months

Project Management for Hardware-Related Development with AI Solution

NDA

New development of a prototype for tracking and evaluating sports performance
Hardware development on Embedded Systems (Raspberry Pi)
Implementation of an AI-based algorithm
Tools: Raspberry Pi, Linux, Coral Edge TPU, OpenCV, Deep Learning, TensorFlow, Python

Oct 2020 - Nov 2020

2 months

Project Management

AQUARRAY GmbH

Implementation of Odoo ERP, migration of existing data, and setup of an E-Commerce Shop
Creation of a product catalog and setup of a new website
Tools: Odoo 14, SSH, Video Desktop Recordings, Skype, Docker

Sep 2020 - Nov 2021

1 year 3 months

Project Management and Consulting

Feldpfleger GmbH

Process analysis and definition to derive ERP requirements
Implementation of Odoo ERP for personnel planning and Time Tracking via app
Setup of accounting and CRM modules as well as design and creation of a website
Tools: Odoo 14, Strato vServer, SSH, Video Desktop Recordings, Android, Skype

Jan 2020 - Feb 2020

2 months

Project Management Hardware-Related Development

Pact Technologies Consulting & Trading GmbH

Control of three speakers via touchscreen and Raspberry Pi with music playback
Control of LEDs
Tools: Raspberry Pi, Android, Anydesk, Bluetooth, Soundkarte

Apr 2019 - Nov 2019

8 months

Project Management Hardware-Related Development

Pact Technologies Consulting & Trading GmbH

Software programming for LED and stepper motor control via BeagleBone Black
Setup of the media player box and hardware development for a prototype
Tools: Python, Android, Anydesk, SSH, Linux, Netzwerk, VLC

Apr 2018 - Aug 2018

5 months

Project Management

Equalizent Schulungs- und Beratungs GmbH

Software development for a Magic Mirror with gesture and facial expression recognition for six scenes based on Microsoft Kinect
Tools: Unity3D, Microsoft Kinect, Windows, Watchdog, Photoshop, Augmented Reality

Dec 2016 - Dec 2017

1 year 1 month

Project Management

Rupp + Hubrach Optik GmbH

Requirements analysis and software development with gesture control
UI design based on agency specifications, prototype and small-series development of hardware solutions
Rollout of ten solutions across Germany as well as installation and customer training
Tools: Trello, MeisterTask, Unity3D, Microsoft Kinect, Windows, Watchdog, Visual Studio

Jun 2016 - Jan 2017

8 months

Project Management and Consulting

EMUG e.V.

Development of a database with UI design, user management, calendar and messaging tool
Tools: Oracle, APEX, MeisterTask, Skype

Oct 2014 - Present

12 years 1 month

Managing Director

YESSS GmbH

Project monitoring for HW development for camera systems
Coordination with software and hardware developers
Development with single-board computers (Khadas, Raspberry Pi)
Software development with ARM CPUs/SOCs and curved screen display
Tools: SOCs, CMOS, Raspberry Pi, BeagleBone, Nvidia Jetson, Linux, Computer Vision, Kinect, Unity 3D, 3D animations, Trello, Jira, Machine Learning, NN, projector

Sep 2012 - Dec 2012

4 months

Project Management and Consulting

hitmobile GmbH

Homepage programming with existing theme packages in WordPress
Tools: WordPress, PHP, MySQL, Skype

May 2012 - Jan 2014

1 year 9 months

Managing Director

hithandy GmbH

Process analysis and requirements assessment, as well as preparation of requirements specifications
Implementation of a POS system for the mobile communications trade with multi-shop functionality and role system
Tools: vTiger, TeamViewer, PHP, MySQL, Excel, MeisterTask, Skype

Oct 2010 - Dec 2011

1 year 3 months

Project Management

GlobalCom PR-Network NV

Script programming for XING, batch file loading and bulk messaging
Tools: XING, PHP, MySQL, Skype

Oct 2010 - Dec 2010

3 months

Project Management

IGMG e.V.

Development of a portal for courses and student management
Installation and customization of Moodle modules
Tools: Moodle, PHP, MySQL, Skype

Oct 2010 - Nov 2010

2 months

Project Management and Consulting

Lenz Verwaltungsgesellschaft mbH

Development of a Magento online store with UI design and payment setup (credit card, PayPal)
Tools: Magento, PHP, SSH, MySQL, Skype

Aug 2010 - Oct 2010

3 months

Project Management and Consulting

House of Silver GmbH & Co. KG

Implementation of a Magento online store with a jewelry configurator and multi-store admin
Integration of credit card and PayPal
Tools: Magento, PHP, SSH, MySQL, Skype, TeamViewer

Mar 2010 - Aug 2010

6 months

Project Management

Sektor Werbung

Customization of a Magento online store including contact form, email and returns templates
CSS customization, thumbnail creation and payment module integration
Tools: Magento, PHP, CSS, PayPal, Skype

Industry experience

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Experienced in Information Technology, Manufacturing, Retail, Telecommunication, Professional Services, and Media and Entertainment.

Information Technology

Manufacturing

Retail

Telecommunication

Professional Services

Media and Entertainment

Business area experience

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Experienced in Project Management, Product Development, Information Technology, Customer Service, Marketing, and Research and Development.

Project Management

Product Development

Information Technology

Customer Service

Marketing

Research and Development

Skills

Hard Skills

It Project Management
Azure Ai
Computer Vision & Machine Learning
Python
Erp (Odoo)
Crm (Vtiger)
Cms (Magento, Wordpress)
Mysql
Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Word, Excel, Powerpoint)
Jira & Git

Soft Skills

Strong Communication Skills
Team-Oriented
Humorous
Idealistic
Conscientious
Digitally And Innovation-Oriented

Languages

German

Native

Turkish

Native

English

Advanced

Education

Universität Bielefeld

B.A. · Political Science · Bielefeld, Germany

Universität Osnabrück

Diplom · Applied Systems Science · Osnabrück, Germany

FHDW Paderborn

Diplom (FH) · Business Administration · Paderborn, Germany

Certifications & licenses

Scrum.org

Microsoft

Scrum.org

Microsoft

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 19

Experience in Information Technology 14.5 y

Avg length 1 y 3 m

Longest experience 12 y

Expertise

Recent roles Solution Architect Computer Vision for Stores, Project Management for Hardware-Related Development, Project Management for Portal Development

Main industries Information Technology, Manufacturing, Retail

Main business areas Project Management, Product Development, Information Technology

Qualifications

Highest degree Bachelor

Certifications earned 4

Profile

Member since

June 2025

Last update

October 2026

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Mesut is based in Herne, Germany.

Mesut speaks the following languages: German (Native), Turkish (Native), English (Advanced).

Mesut has at least 15 years of experience. During this time, Mesut has worked in at least 8 different roles and for 17 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 10 months. Note that Mesut may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Based on recent experience, Mesut would be well-suited for roles such as: Solution Architect Computer Vision for Stores, Project Management for Hardware-Related Development, Project Management for Portal Development.

Mesut's most recent position is Solution Architect Computer Vision for Stores at Schwarz IT (Lidl/Kaufland).

In recent years, Mesut has worked for Schwarz IT (Lidl/Kaufland), AQUARRAY GmbH, EXEO GmbH, NDA, and Feldpfleger GmbH.

Mesut is most experienced in industries like Information Technology, Manufacturing, and Retail. Mesut also has some experience in Telecommunication, Professional Services, and Media and Entertainment.

Mesut is most experienced in business areas like Project Management, Product Development, and Information Technology. Mesut also has some experience in Marketing, Customer Service, and Research and Development.

Mesut has recently worked in industries like Information Technology, Manufacturing, and Professional Services.

Mesut has recently worked in business areas like Project Management, Product Development, and Information Technology.

Mesut holds a Bachelor in Political Science from Universität Bielefeld.

Mesut has 4 certificates. Among them, these include: Professional Scrum Product Owner, Azure AI Engineer Associate, and Professional Scrum Master.

Mesut is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

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