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Istanbul, Türkiye

Leading strategic initiatives to drive growth for a cutting-edge company specializing in customized testing and simulation platforms, including Driver-in-the-Loop Simulators, 6DOF Motion Platforms, and AR/VR engineering simulators. Expanded responsibilities include:• Global Expansion: Driving international market entry and establishing a robust global presence.• Positioning and Sales Growth: Enhancing brand and product positioning while implementing strategies to achieve ambitious sales targets.• Marketing Leadership: Overseeing marketing operations with a strong emphasis on digital marketing strategies.• Strategic Project Management: Managing strategic key account projects to strengthen client relationships and ensure success.

İstanbul, Türkiye

Key responsibilities include:• Strategic Planning: Developed and executed comprehensive business strategies aligned with global and local market trends.• Globalization and Network Expansion: Spearheaded international market entry by building networks and establishing robust business systems.• Opportunity and Innovation: Identified untapped opportunities and integrated emerging technologies to align with future market needs, fostering innovation and growth.

Istanbul, Turkey

Driving strategic initiatives for a multi-sector holding company specializing in Construction Machinery, Agricultural Machinery, Energy, and Technology. Key responsibilities include:• Technology and Strategy Roadmaps: Conducted in-depth market and technology research to develop actionable roadmaps; secured C-level approval and led their execution.• Technology Investments: Identified promising sectors and companies for potential investment, prepared detailed reports, and led negotiations on behalf of ASKO.• Business Innovation: Developed innovative products and partnerships by leveraging insights into emerging technology trends, aligning opportunities with the company’s strategic goals.

Istanbul, Turkey

Contributed to the growth of one of Turkey's leading high-tech National Research Infrastructures specializing in nanotechnology by driving business development initiatives. Key achievements include:• Industry Collaboration: Forged partnerships between SUNUM and key companies, aligning R&D projects with industry priorities.• Project Management: Managed end-to-end execution of contracted private projects, ensuring timely delivery and client satisfaction.• Opportunity Discovery: Identified new project areas, partners, and income models through market research and data analysis.• Ecosystem Development: Enhanced SUNUM’s visibility through innovative outreach strategies, engaging with startups, creating business models, and exploring funding opportunities.

Istanbul, Turkey

Led quality control for mechanical systems in the high-profile rehabilitation of the Philippines US Embassy, ensuring compliance with engineering standards and project specifications. Key contributions:• Equipment Procurement: Selected and procured mechanical equipment (HVAC, fire fighting, plumbing, automation) per specifications and cost efficiency.• Supply Chain Management: Managed the supply process, including preparing submittals and RFIs, and ensured compliance with OBO standards.• Cross-Disciplinary Coordination: Coordinated with civil and electrical teams, supervising mechanical installations to meet project requirements.

Djibouti

Managed two projects at the US Naval Base "Camp Lemonnier" in Djibouti, overseeing mechanical systems installation and fostering business development in the Horn of Africa. Key responsibilities included:• Project Oversight: Supervised mechanical installations (HVAC, plumbing, automation) and ensured compliance with specifications.• Quality Assurance: Conducted tests, inspections, and submitted detailed reports to OBO.• Business Development: Built strategic partnerships with key stakeholders in the Horn of Africa, driving new business opportunities.

İstanbul, Türkiye

Supported large-scale projects in the Middle East, Africa, and Caucasia. Key contributions:• Representation and Proposals: Represented Aemec in proposal and project meetings with main contractors.• Tender Preparation: Prepared quotes for OBO tenders and ensured compliance with OBO standards (AWWA, NFPA, ASHRAE).• Opportunity Identification: Identified and developed business opportunities, particularly for OBO and USACE projects.

Ankara / Turkey

Designed and optimized industrial filters using Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) tools, including Ansys Fluent. Key responsibilities included:• Literature Research: Conducted in-depth research on industrial filter technologies to inform design decisions.• Design and Analysis: Developed a new industrial filter based on research insights and optimized its performance through iterative CFD simulations.• Cost-Benefit Evaluation: Finalized the project with a comprehensive cost-benefit analysis to ensure feasibility and efficiency.

Ankara/Turkey

Developed and managed a distribution network through product presentations and sales, while organizing meetings and conferences to foster team growth and collaboration. Key achievements include:• Team Development: Created a strong sense of teamwork, delivering NLP and leadership training to co-workers.• Public Speaking and Training: Conducted nearly 500 presentations and provided public speaking and presentation training to team members.• Leadership Mentorship: Instilled leadership principles and foundational networking skills through weekly team meetings.

Lisans Derecesi, Mechanical Engineering

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