Role: Project Manager

Methodology: Agile (Sprint-based Development)
Category: System Integration & Automation
  • Requirements Gathering & Documentation: Developed BRD, Functional Specifications, and UAT scenarios.

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    Middleware Design & System Integration: Designed a custom middleware for automated data synchronization.

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    Automated Data Processing: Implemented scheduled synchronization at 01:00 AM daily.

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    Security & Compliance: Integrated RBAC, MFA, and data encryption.

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    Testing & Deployment: Conducted extensive system, integration, and security testing with a phased rollout strategy.

In this project, I worked as the Project Manager for integrating our HR platform with the corporate security system. The challenge was clear: employee data was being updated manually, which often led to delays, duplicated effort, and even small but critical errors. My goal was to build an automated, secure, and reliable process that could handle everything in the background without depending on manual work.

We chose an Agile approach, working in two-week sprints. This made it possible to deliver progress step by step, get early feedback from stakeholders, and quickly adapt when new needs appeared. I began by collecting requirements and preparing documentation (BRD, specifications, UAT cases) to make sure everyone had the same understanding of the project scope.

A key part of the solution was designing a middleware bridge — a custom connector that allowed the HR and security systems to exchange data automatically. Instead of people entering information twice, the middleware kept both systems in sync. We scheduled synchronization to run daily at 01:00 AM, so updates would always happen on time, with zero manual effort.

Security and compliance were at the center of every decision. We implemented role-based access control (RBAC) to make sure users only see what they need, multi-factor authentication (MFA) for extra protection, and strong encryption to safeguard sensitive employee records. Every action was logged with audit trails, ensuring we met compliance requirements and could track activities at any time.

Before going live, we ran several layers of testing — functional, integration, and security — to make sure the system was stable and resilient. We then used a phased rollout strategy, starting with a pilot group. This approach helped us minimize risks, fix minor issues early, and give users confidence in the new system.

Results & Impact

The benefits became visible very quickly:

  • 100% of data updates were automated, removing manual work entirely.

  • Personnel records became always accurate and up to date.

  • Security and compliance improved with strict access controls, MFA, and detailed audit logs.

  • Workflows became faster and cleaner, leading to a 70% improvement in operational efficiency.

Conclusion

This project turned a slow, error-prone process into a seamless and automated system. It reduced administrative burden, increased trust in data accuracy, and gave the organization stronger compliance and security. Beyond the immediate gains, the integration also laid the foundation for future improvements — showing how HR and security systems can work together to support both efficiency and safety across the company.

Ayca Gurses

I am a computer engineer and developer in Istanbul, Turkiye.

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