Gökhan TIMAÇ, PhD.Asst. Prof. Dr. - I.W.E. - O.H.S.S.NDT Level II- UT, PT, RT, VT – Level III- MT EN ISO 9712Metallurgy and Materials EngineerAltınova Meslek Yüksekokulu MüdürVocational School of Altınova ManagerYalova Üniversitesi / Yalova UniversityAltınova Meslek Yüksekokulu / Vocational High School of AltınovaMakine ve Metal Teknolojileri Bölümü / Machine and Metal TechnologyKaynak Teknolojisi Programı / Welding Technology ProgramTel. / Phone : (+ 9) 0 555 206 93 91E-mail : gokhan.timac@yalova.edu.tr

Gökhan TIMAÇ, PhD.Lecturer Ph.D. - I.W.E. - O.H.S.S.NDT Level II- UT, PT, RT, VT – Level III- MT EN ISO 9712Metallurgy and Materials EngineerAltınova Meslek Yüksekokulu Müdür Yardımcısı Vocational School of Altınova Deputy ManagerYalova Üniversitesi / Yalova UniversityAltınova Meslek Yüksekokulu / Vocational High School of AltınovaMakine ve Metal Teknolojileri Bölümü / Machine and Metal TechnologyKaynak Teknolojisi Programı / Welding Technology ProgramTel. / Phone : (+ 9) 0 555 206 93 91E-mail : gokhan.timac@yalova.edu.tr

TIRSAN (Kässbohrer)TIRSAN Solutions manufactures motor truck trailers. The Company offers products such as light curtain siders and tarpaulins, platforms, truck trailer combinations, container chassis, chassis vehicles, low-beds, and special products as well as spare parts. In 2014, Tırsan Solutions www.tirsansolutions.com became the umbrella brand for the trailer solutions engineered and manufactured under three companies: TIRSAN Solutions production facilities are located in three countries, respectively in Germany, Russia and Turkey and offers the trailer solutions to the customers in over 55 countries.Mission :• Leading 40 technical employees (3 Assistant Manager + 8 White collar engineer + 30 Quality technical of employees )• Lean production and method management and leadership (5S, Kaizen, VSM, Jishuken, Method, A3, TRIZ, FMEA, Autonomous maintenance, etc ...)• Gathering and analysis of plant KPI’s / Reporting KPI’s to Facility Management• Leading and management of Quality (Proses Quality [PQ], Pre-delivery inspection [PDI], Incoming Quality control [IQC], Supplier Quality Assurance [SQA])• PDI (Pre-delivery inspection) control management and leadership of 10,000 vehicles annually• PQ (Proses Quality) control management and leadership• SQA (Supplier Quality Assurance) management and leadership (VSRM) about 60 suppliers• Determining, negotiating and agreeing on in-house quality procedures, standards and specifications• Assessing customer requirements and ensuring that these are met• Specifying quality requirements of raw materials with suppliers• Investigating and setting standards for quality• Ensuring that manufacturing processes comply with standards at both national and international level• Working with operating staff to establish procedures, systems and procedures• Acting as a catalyst for change and improvement in performance and quality• Directing objectives to maximise profitability• Supervising technical or laboratory staff.

Mission :• Leading 120 employees (2 White collar engineers + 15 Team Leaders + 100 welding operators )• Planning and organizing production schedules• Assessing project and resource requirements• Estimating, negotiating and agreeing budgets and timescales with clients and managers• Ensuring that health and safety regulations are met • Overseeing production processes (according to 97/23 and ADR directive)• Organizing the repair and planned maintenance of production equipment• Supervising the work of junior staff and Organizing relevant training sessions (WPS) Achievements:• Successful implementation of 3 new platform projects and completion of production (TUBİTAK -3140954 – 3150602 – 3150870)• 20% capacity improvement by cycle time reduction,• 15% OEE improvement • Head count reduction and quality improvement by new technology introduction• Industry 4.0 system compatible new technology introduction, capacity-up and automation in-line project works • Obtained 7 patent right in new proses technology and system.• TIRSAN 2016 Proposal Award (Cost Improvement)- TÜBİTAK - 3140954 - The First, Thinner Food Substance in Turkey (ATP Convention) and 15% Lighter New Generation Food Tanker,- TÜBİTAK - 3150602 - Lateral Stability 3% Improved, Low Grained, Serviceable Plastering Cone And 500 Kg Light Weight Aluminum Horizontal Silobas,- TÜBİTAK - 3150870 - Seeking Solutions to Corrosion and Wear Problems in Trailer Vehicles: Development of Dust Coated Cored Wire and Coating Application1. Patent 2016; A TIG Welding Wire Feeding Apparatus2. Patent 2016; A TIG Welding Wire Feeding Method3. Patent 2016; A Source Floor Structure4. Patent 2016; Semi Automatic Copper Welding Base in Stainless Tanks5. Patent 2016; Connection Structure Showing the Firmness of Nut Connections6. Patent 2015; EPDM Rubber Protective Construction7. Patent 2015; Safety System8. TIRSAN 2016 Proposal Award (Cost Improvement)

NOVANOVA (www.nova-tr.com) is a global brand implementation company that plans, engineers, manufactures and installs anything related with brand identity, metal, wood or acrylic for roll-out projects, in any environment, anywhere in the world. NOVA operates on a 50.000 m2 management and production facility with state-of-the-art production technology. Mission:• Proactively manage changes in project scope, identify potential crises and devise contingency plans. • Develop and deliver progress reports, requirements documentation and presentations.• Test code, review, and recommend changes to technology stakeholders • Coordination and scheduling of all resources, both internally and externally• Execution of integration efforts per standard plan and schedule• Initiation of all project activities on a standard plan• Leadership and management in the delivery, deployment and budget of project objectives• Leading, project management tools and methodologies to deliver approved project outcomes, accurately and regularly maintain project logs and registers, report accordingly, and support project stage and exception reporting• Diagnose and resolve systems or business process problems effectively by identifying and communicating opportunities for operational improvement• Supporting project post implementation activities• Leading Provide in effective problem solving behaviors• Participate in all required meetings, planning sessions, performance reviews, training sessions, and team development activitiesAchievements:• SHELL , Swatch, PO – OWM , Polimeks, KIA, OPEL, Mercedes, etc. on-time project delivery• Excellent customer satisfaction and communication• Improving project execution and project profitability

ARCELİKHaving operations in durable consumer goods industry with production, marketing and after-sales services, Arçelik A.Ş. (www.arcelikas.com)offers products and services around the world with its 25,000 employees, 15 different production facilities in six countries (Turkey, Romania, Russia, China, South Africa and Thailand), its sales and marketing companies all over the world and its 10 brands (Arçelik, Beko, Grundig, Blomberg, ElektraBregenz, Arctic, Leisure, Flavel, Defy and Altus) serving products and services in more than 130 countries.2007-2012 R&D Departman- Arcelik A.SMission:R&D• Lead the design of Washing machine metal body ,interior parts , rubber Gasket using NX5 UG5 programs. • Execution material tests• New Material research and development• Plastics, Metal, Gasket process technology development. • Experinced on PLM and Teamcenter. • Paticipated in material development, design and cost reduction projects as team member.• I have a patent on fittings and awarded • Mold manufacturing process definition and standardizationAchievements:• Successful implementation of 3 new platform projects and completion of production preparation (Built-in Washing Machine, Dry&WM, 9 kg WM)• Leading lean transformation of the facility as well as practically implementing 5S, TPM, Kaizen, Kanban, Pull-system, JIT and SMED• Special Award for TPM Achievement• 10M€ cost reduction realizing field improve desing, kaizens and six sigma projects• Developing new Balance Weight Connection Screw for Arçelik products.• Patent 2010; Balance Weight Connection Screw PCT / EP2011 / 069478• Arçelik- 2012 Corporate Awards (Cost Improvement)• Arçelik - 2008 Kaizen Award

Production and Maintenance Engineering- Arcelik A.S• Implementing the necessary facility, building, equipment and tooling investments of the plants for the ongoing and new projects:• Leading 12 maintenance and technical employees of Arcelik• Project works to get 1200 titles out of 900 units in a row• 1,200 subtitling exercises for 900 cycles per cycle• Automatic multiple torque tightening• Production line band increase cycle time by 20%.• Technical specification preparation for the investment item.• Maker / contractor selection: Maker skill evaluation, RFQ for the investment item and maker selection. Support to Purchasing in price negotiation. • Vendor try-out (VTO) & buy-off.• Commissioning.• Hand-over to production shops for the serial production.Lean Instructor / Coaching • TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) implementation • Leading Kobetsu Kaizen (Continuous Improvement) Committee and implementing Lean practices in the facility under the guidance of Japanese instructors from JIPM(Japanese Institute of Productive Maintenance) • TPM Instructor (hydraulic, pneumatic, Welding, Fastening, 5S, KAIZEN, ) Achievements:• Successful implementation of 3 new platform projects and completion of production preparation (Built-in Washing Machine, Dry&WM, 9 kg WM)• Leading lean transformation of the facility as well as practically implementing 5S, TPM, Kaizen, Kanban, Pull-system, JIT and SMED• Special Award for TPM Achievement• 10M€ cost reduction realizing field improve desing, kaizens and six sigma projects• Developing new Balance Weight Connection Screw for Arçelik products.• Patent 2010; Balance Weight Connection Screw PCT / EP2011 / 069478• Arçelik- 2012 Corporate Awards (Cost Improvement)• Arçelik - 2008 Kaizen Award