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Istanbul, Turkey

- Leading global IT systems implementation and support across multiple locations- Developing and implementing IT strategy and policies on a global scale- Managing and leading IT projects and teams- Providing support and troubleshooting to internal stakeholders- Managing IT budgets and vendor relationships- Ensuring IT security and compliance- Building key stakeholder relationships.

Istanbul, Turkey

First edition in 2019 and the second edition in 2020, authored and published two editions of the book "Geleceği Kodlayan Çocuk" - a reference book for parents and educators about teaching computer coding to children. In 2021, authored and published 2 activity books "Geleceği Kodlayan Çocuk Coding Activities 5+" and "Geleceği Kodlayan Çocuk Coding Activities 7+". These screen free coding activity books introduce foundational concepts of computational thinking, algorithmic thinking, decomposition, pattern recognition to children respectively 5 years and above and 7 years and above.

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Istanbul, Turkey

Sparx Hive is a multi-disciplinary, extra-curricular experience center for children to help them cultivate key skills for future-readiness; with focus on creativity, curiosity, resilience and learning how to learn. At Sparx Hive, children experience the emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, virtual reality, 3D printing and many more fun, engaging and immersive programmes in an array of life-worthy subjects.

Worked in senior level management to contribute to the organization's overall goals and profitability requirements as determined by its strategic plans. Reporting directly to the CEO located in Singapore. Effectively collaborated in geographically dispersed virtual teams in Turkey, Hong Kong and Singapore and in some cases other countries. Built ties with European service providers. Liaised with industry's leading service providers and fintech companies to put innovation in the heart of company's future. Formulated several innovative projects such as multiple ways to use block chain in company's prospective operations.

Istanbul, Turkey

Started as an assistant IT department manager, and moved through increasingly responsible positions including IT department manager, IT country manager and finally regional IT director. In addition to managing all IT related operations of this Hong Kong based multinational trading company’s regional branches in Europe, Middle East and North Africa, also effectively led the IT teams in these countries and reported directly to group CIO in Hong Kong. Consistently met challenging deadlines and stayed within budget by constantly devising new ways to implement cost cutting measures and increase productivity. Took major roles in merger and acquisition projects, including due diligence, relocation and integrations. Integrated an extremely complex system for all merged and acquired companies. Post integration, successfully united multiple teams. Other than the responsibilities related to IT, designed and implemented corporate business continuity policy and procedures globally spanning over 40 countries in 5 different regional hubs.

Istanbul, Turkey

Helped to ensure the streamlined operation of the IT Department in alignment with the business objectives of the organization. Planned, coordinated, directed, and designed IT-related activities of the organization, as well as provided administrative direction and support for daily operational activities of the IT department. Built a new team not just hiring, also managing the workflow. Trained new employees. Streamlined operations.

Istanbul, Turkey

Directly reported to the company CEO to manage and provide maintenance, training and consultation. Catered recommendations about future planning and development of resources. Providing IT services in an effective and efficient manner to ensure maximum access and implementing technology services for the back office as well as for the car rental outlets in all major cities and airports.

Istanbul, Turkey

Responsible for reviewing, analysing and modifying systems including encoding, testing, debugging and installing to support company's retail operations whose head quarter was in Istanbul and its retail stores were spread to all over Turkey.

Istanbul, Turkey

Coordination of computer programming plans, identifying the needs, scheduling and leading the software development efforts. Assigning, coordinating and reviewing the work of software development team. Actively involving in coding and documentation. Helped the development of CRM, ERP, FNA and other systems.

Istanbul, Turkey

Identified requirements by working with potential and actual clients to understand service requirements.Actively worked in computer programming by analyzing requirements; preparing a work flow chart and diagram. Conducted tests; modifying program sequence and/or software codes. Although most clients were SMEs, larger enterprises such as manufacturing facilities had also been served.

Computer Science

Activities and Societies: International Students Association, Social Work Club This program focuses on the concepts and techniques used.

Computer Programming

Advanced programming and software design form the core of this degree program. In addition to programming, advanced math, software.