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Emin Budak

Co-Founder at Wiro | IEEE Senior Member

I build AI model infrastructure and developer APIs that make machine learning accessible in the cloud — drawing on 19+ years across fintech, banking, and mobile platforms, including founding Turkey's first multi-pair cryptocurrency exchange.

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Emin Budak
19+ Years of Experience
About

Background & Focus

Emin Budak is a technology co-founder and IEEE Senior Member based in Türkiye, with 19+ years of experience spanning fintech, banking, and applied AI infrastructure. He currently co-founds Wiro, building AI model infrastructure and developer APIs used in production, and previously founded and led BITTURK, the first Turkish cryptocurrency exchange to support more than one cryptocurrency pair. Earlier in his career he managed mobile application delivery for Aktif Bank, BankPozitif, and VeriPark, building banking, e-municipal, and enterprise mobile platforms for major institutions.

19+
Years of Experience
10
Organizations Worked
2
Companies Founded
Career

Experience

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Nov 2023 — Present
Co-Founder
Wiro · Istanbul, Turkey
Building and operating AI model infrastructure and developer APIs used in production; leading architecture, core systems, and GPU-backed infrastructure to make machine learning accessible in the cloud.
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Jun 2025 — Present
Technical Advisor
bivex · Istanbul, Türkiye
Advising on AI system design and technical direction at an early-stage company, in a fully non-operational advisory capacity.
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Apr 2017 — Oct 2023
Managing Partner
BITTURK · Istanbul, Turkey
Founded and managed BITTURK (bitturk.com), the first startup in Turkey to support more than one cryptocurrency pair exchange.
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Jul 2016 — Aug 2017
Mobile Application Development Manager
Aktif Bank · Istanbul, Türkiye
Managed development of the Passolig Mobile iOS & Android application and the Ego Mobil Android application.
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May 2015 — Jul 2016
Application Manager, The Next Generation Banking
BankPozitif · Istanbul, Turkey
Managed BankPozitif's iOS, Android, and Apple Watch mobile banking applications, covering money transfers, deposits, and loans, plus a tournament promotion app.
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Feb 2015 — May 2015
Mobile Development Specialist
VeriPark · Istanbul, Turkey
Developed mobile banking applications for Denizbank and Fibabank, including secure JSON web-service integrations for iOS and Android.
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Dec 2011 — Oct 2014
Founder & Mobile Application Developer
MobileCrea · Izmir, Turkey
Founded a mobile development studio delivering iOS/Android and B2B tablet applications, including an e-municipal platform used by five Turkish municipalities.
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Aug 2010 — Dec 2011
Web Developer
6Q Games · Izmir, Turkey
Improved database design and performance for multiplayer Facebook board games (Okey, Tavla, Batak) serving 5 million monthly active users.
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Jan 2009 — Jul 2010
Web Developer & C# Mobile (Part-Time)
Bilisimtrk · Izmir, Turkey
Developed a Windows CE PDA order-taking application for a jewelry wholesaler and an e-commerce website for a florist company.
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May 2007 — Sep 2007
Junior Web Developer
Yaşar Üniversitesi · Izmir, Turkey
Rebuilt the university's official website to meet W3C standards and developed new sites for prospective students and faculties.
Skills

Areas of Expertise

Technical Consultation Technical Advisory AI Model Infrastructure PHP GPU-Backed Infrastructure Mobile Application Development iOS & Android Development Fintech & Cryptocurrency Banking Systems Startup Founding & Leadership IEEE Senior Member
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Contact

Emaileminbudak@msn.com
LocationIstanbul, Türkiye
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