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my name isCan Birlik

I design data platforms that scale.

Senior Data & Cloud Solution Architect based in Riga, Latvia. 15+ years in enterprise architecture, cloud platforms and technology consulting. I design lakehouse and data platforms on Snowflake and Databricks across AWS and Microsoft Azure, and translate complex business requirements into secure, scalable solutions.

years in cloud & data
15+
years in cloud & data
professional certifications
30+
professional certifications
Portrait of Can BirlikRiga, Latvia

What I work with

I'm good at this

  • Snowflake
  • Databricks
  • AWS
  • Azure
  • Spark
  • dbt
  • Python
  • Claude
  • Codex
  • Gemini

Data Platforms

  • Snowflake
  • Databricks
  • Apache Spark
  • Microsoft Fabric
  • dbt
  • Delta Lake
  • Apache Iceberg
  • Apache Airflow
  • Fivetran

Cloud

  • AWS
  • Microsoft Azure
  • Google Cloud
  • Oracle Cloud
  • HPE GreenLake
  • Huawei Cloud

Governance & Security

  • Unity Catalog
  • Snowflake Horizon Catalog
  • Collibra
  • Immuta

DevOps & IaC

  • Terraform
  • Docker
  • Kubernetes
  • Jenkins
  • Bitbucket
  • GitHub

AI & GenAI

  • Claude
  • OpenAI Codex
  • Gemini
  • GitHub Copilot

Languages

  • Python
  • SQL
  • Bash
  • Java

Experience

My journey so far

From presales and cloud solution design in Istanbul to architecting enterprise data platforms in Riga.

  1. -

    Data Solution Architect

    EPAM Systems 路 Riga, Latvia

    • Design multi-region Snowflake and Databricks data platforms for global enterprise clients across AWS and Microsoft Azure.
    • Architect end-to-end data solutions covering data engineering, ETL/ELT, data modeling, security, governance and data sharing.
    • Design multi-region resilience and disaster recovery strategies, including cross-region replication, failover and access synchronization.
    • Subject Matter Expert for Snowflake SnowPro certification development and technical reviews across Core, Generative AI, AI Security and Data Governance.
    • Snowflake
    • Databricks
    • Microsoft Fabric
    • AWS
    • Azure
  2. -

    Cloud & Data Platform Architect - Team Lead

    Accenture Baltics 路 Riga, Latvia

    • Architected and led the implementation of a Databricks-based data platform, enabling scalable analytics and enterprise data governance.
    • Automated data ingestion and transformation workflows with AWS, Python and Terraform, reaching up to 90% automation in data pipelines.
    • Established data governance and security frameworks using Collibra, Immuta and Fivetran across cloud, data engineering and DevOps teams.
    • Databricks
    • Apache Spark
    • AWS
    • Python
    • Terraform
    • Docker
    • Jenkins
    • Fivetran
    • Collibra
    • Immuta
  3. -

    Senior Presales Solutions Partner

    Orange Business 路 Istanbul, T眉rkiye

    • Designed enterprise cloud, cybersecurity and connectivity solutions, contributing to multi-million-dollar digital transformation opportunities.
    • Led presales activities, translating complex business and technical requirements into scalable solution architectures and proposals.
    • Hybrid Cloud
    • Cybersecurity
    • Connectivity
    • Solution Architecture
  4. -

    Senior Cloud Solutions Architect

    Hewlett Packard Enterprise 路 Istanbul, T眉rkiye

    • Designed secure, scalable hybrid cloud architectures with HPE GreenLake, integrating on-premises infrastructure with public cloud.
    • Advised enterprise customers on cloud modernization, hybrid adoption, high availability and business continuity.
    • HPE GreenLake
    • Hybrid Cloud
    • Cloud Modernization
    • High Availability
  5. -

    Senior Cloud Solutions Presales Manager

    Ko莽Sistem 路 Istanbul, T眉rkiye

    • Designed private, public and hybrid cloud solutions including managed services, virtualization, SAP Basis and container platforms.
    • Led technical architectures, RFP responses and proposals for strategic enterprise accounts and large-scale transformation projects.
    • Private Cloud
    • Hybrid Cloud
    • Virtualization
    • SAP Basis
    • Containers
    • Managed Services
  6. -

    Cloud & Infrastructure Services Presales Specialist

    IBM Global Services 路 Istanbul, T眉rkiye

    • Designed enterprise cloud, security and managed services solutions for public and private sector customers.
    • Supported e-Transformation projects (e-Invoice, e-Ledger, e-Archive) through technical proposals and presales.
    • Enterprise Cloud
    • Security
    • Managed Services
    • e-Invoice
    • e-Ledger
    • e-Archive
  7. -

    Cloud Solutions & Services Presales Specialist

    Ko莽Sistem 路 Istanbul, T眉rkiye

    • Designed private, public and hybrid cloud and IT outsourcing solutions, from requirement analysis and solution design to proposal and contract.
    • Private Cloud
    • Public Cloud
    • Hybrid Cloud
    • IT Outsourcing

Certifications

Always learning

32 certifications across data platforms, AI, cloud architecture and security.

  • SnowPro Subject Matter Expert (SME)New

    Snowflake 路 Oct 2026

    Verify
  • SnowPro Core Certification

    Snowflake 路 Nov 2025

    Verify
  • Databricks Certified Data Engineer Associate

    Databricks 路 May 2025

    Verify
  • Databricks Accredited AWS Platform Architect

    Databricks 路 Oct 2024

    Verify
  • Databricks Accredited Platform Administrator

    Databricks 路 Sep 2024

    Verify
  • OpenAI Cyber Solutions PractitionerNew

    OpenAI 路 Aug 2026

  • OpenAI Cyber Deployment PractitionerNew

    OpenAI 路 Aug 2026

  • Codex Solutions PractitionerNew

    OpenAI 路 Aug 2026

  • Codex Deployment PractitionerNew

    OpenAI 路 Aug 2026

  • OpenAI Consultative Solutions PractitionerNew

    OpenAI 路 Aug 2026

  • OpenAI Technical PractitionerNew

    OpenAI 路 Aug 2026

  • OpenAI Foundational KnowledgeNew

    OpenAI 路 Aug 2026

  • Databricks Accredited Generative AI FundamentalsNew

    Databricks 路 Aug 2026

  • AWS Certified Generative AI Developer - ProfessionalNew

    AWS 路 Jul 2026

    Verify
  • Certified Partner Specialist: Gemini Enterprise Agent DevelopmentNew

    Google 路 Jul 2026

    Verify
  • Claude Certified Architect - FoundationsNew

    Anthropic 路 May 2026

    Verify
  • GitHub CopilotNew

    Microsoft 路 May 2026

    Verify
  • AWS Certified AI Practitioner

    AWS 路 Feb 2025

    Verify
  • Huawei HCIA - Cloud Service

    Huawei 路 Dec 2023

  • Azure Security Engineer Associate

    Microsoft 路 Jul 2021

    Verify
  • Azure Solutions Architect Expert

    Microsoft 路 Apr 2021

    Verify
  • Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Foundations Associate

    Oracle 路 Apr 2021

  • Azure AI Fundamentals

    Microsoft 路 Dec 2020

    Verify
  • Azure Data Fundamentals

    Microsoft 路 Dec 2020

    Verify
  • Azure Administrator Associate

    Microsoft 路 Sep 2020

    Verify
  • Azure Fundamentals

    Microsoft 路 Jun 2020

    Verify
  • AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner

    AWS 路 May 2020

    Verify
  • Linux Foundation Certified IT Associate (LFCA)

    The Linux Foundation 路 Jun 2024

    Verify
  • EXIN SIAM Foundation

    EXIN 路 Mar 2024

    Verify
  • Professional Scrum Master I (PSM I)

    Scrum.org 路 Mar 2022

    Verify
  • LPIC-1: Linux Administrator

    Linux Professional Institute 路 Nov 2021

    Verify
  • Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT)

    Microsoft 路 Jul 2021 - Jun 2024

    Verify

Education

Foundations

  1. 2023 - 2024

    M.Sc. Cyber Security

    Gebze Technical University

    Studies discontinued

  2. 2017 - 2021

    B.Sc. Management Information Systems

    Anadolu University

    GPA 3.70

  3. 2004 - 2009

    B.Sc. Industrial Engineering

    Bo臒azi莽i University

    GPA 3.50

Languages

  • Turkish 路 Native
  • English 路 C1
  • Latvian 路 A2
  • German 路 A1

Accomplishments

Milestones

  • 2009

    Ranked 16th of 250k candidates in ALES (Academic Staff & Graduate Education Exam)

  • 2009

    High Honors Certificate, Faculty of Engineering, Bo臒azi莽i University (GPA 3.50)

  • 2004

    Ranked 7th of 1.7M students in the Turkish University Entrance Exam (脰SS)

  • 2004

    Prime Ministry Honor Scholarship, 2004 - 2009

Contact

Let's build something great

Working on a data platform, a cloud migration or a GenAI initiative? I'm always happy to talk architecture.

[email protected]