Experience

ACT Venture Partners

• Netherlands
• Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Partner

  • Jul 2015 - Present

  Istanbul, Turkey ACT Venture Partners is a venture capital firm that invests in early-stage technology startups offering high-growth potential with their globally competitive products. ACT invested in 19 startups in AI, data analytics, IoT, mobility, cyber-security, additive manufacturing, digital health, and electronics fields.



European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency (EISMEA)

• Belgium
• Government Administration
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Jury Member

  • Feb 2021 - Present

  Brussels, Brussels Region, Belgium Jury Member at EIC Accelerator Programme under Horizon Europe



Ai Build

• United Kingdom
• Software Development
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Board Member

  • Apr 2022 - Present

  Ai Build is the developer of AiSync, AiSync which is a cloud-based additive manufacturing platform for efficient, reliable, and repeatable production. It allows customers to manufacture parts either locally or remotely, and view, simulate, control, and monitor machines in the next room, or next continent with real-time connectivity. With real-time connectivity, you can view, simulate, control and monitor machines in the next room, or next continent.



Skysens

• United States
• Telecommunications
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Board Member

  • Dec 2017 - Present

  Istanbul, Turkey Skysens offers wireless industrial internet of things (IIoT) networks and applications powered by its LPWAN technology stack. The industry-grade wireless network, application platform, data hub, and hardware can be deployed and integrated easily at a low cost in many different industries.



Eatron Technologies

• United Kingdom
• Software Development
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Board Observer

  • Dec 2017 - Jan 2022

  Warwick, England Eatron Technologies is an automotive software and controls engineering company specializing in services and solutions for electric and autonomous vehicles. Company expertise and solutions cover battery management systems, hybrid and electric vehicle controls, ADAS and modern AI applications. Eatron global engineering team brings together a unique combination of skills from automotive, controls, software, electronics and machine learning.



Flank Esports

• Türkiye
• Spectator Sports
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Board Member

  • Dec 2017 - Dec 2021

  Istanbul, Turkey Flank Esports is a big data powered all-in-one companion Esports platform for enthusiasts.



ARDIC

• Türkiye
• Information Technology & Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Board Observer

  • Feb 2016 - Dec 2019

  Istanbul, Turkey ARDIC offers technologies and platforms for large-scale IoT services & deep device management. IoT-Ignite is an end-to-end, reliable, scalable, and secure IoT platform with edge-processing capabilities for large-scale deployment of IoT services. Modiverse is a contextual mobile device management platform that enables your mobile devices to become completely different devices at home, office or any context you define. ARDIC’s PilarOS is an enhanced, manageable, and secure mobile OS with over… Show more ARDIC offers technologies and platforms for large-scale IoT services & deep device management. IoT-Ignite is an end-to-end, reliable, scalable, and secure IoT platform with edge-processing capabilities for large-scale deployment of IoT services. Modiverse is a contextual mobile device management platform that enables your mobile devices to become completely different devices at home, office or any context you define. ARDIC’s PilarOS is an enhanced, manageable, and secure mobile OS with over 1800 new API’s built on Android Open Source. Show less



Electric Vehicle Localization Project

• Investment Director

  • Nov 2014 - Jun 2015

  Istanbul, Turkey - Managing the investment project aiming at the local production of a range of European electric utility vehicles in Turkey. - International business partnership development - Development of local network of suppliers, service providers and authorities



Hexagon Studio

• Automotive
• 100 - 200 Employee

• R&D Incentives and Intellectual Property Team Leader

  • Feb 2013 - Nov 2014

  Istanbul, Turkey - Planning, Financial & technical feasibility, commercialization strategy for the new R&D and technology development projects. - Application and management of public grants - Initiated R&D Cooperation with key European partners - Intellectual Property Portfolio Management - Management of IP rights in collaborative projects - Initiation of the strategic programs focusing on electric vehicles and urban mobility



TÜBİTAK

• Research Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Head of Bilateral and Multilateral Relations Division

  • Sep 2010 - Feb 2013

  Ankara, Turkey Management of Bilateral Science and Technology Agreements, Multilateral Research and Development Programmes, Membership to International Scientific and Technological Organizations, Funding collaborative international R&D Projects.

• FP7 Transport NCP

  • Jun 2006 - May 2012

  - Training and Assistance about FP7 projects and procedures, R&D Networking, Match-Making between European and Turkish R&D Stakeholders, Mapping of Research Capacity, Capacity Building, Representation of Turkey in several platforms. Related Sectors: Automotive, Road Transport, Road Infrastructure Construction, Maritime, Shipbuilding, Waterborne, Port Operation, Rail Transport, Railway Operation, Urban Transport, Logistics, Intermodal Transport, Intelligent Transport Systems, Air… Show more - Training and Assistance about FP7 projects and procedures, R&D Networking, Match-Making between European and Turkish R&D Stakeholders, Mapping of Research Capacity, Capacity Building, Representation of Turkey in several platforms. Related Sectors: Automotive, Road Transport, Road Infrastructure Construction, Maritime, Shipbuilding, Waterborne, Port Operation, Rail Transport, Railway Operation, Urban Transport, Logistics, Intermodal Transport, Intelligent Transport Systems, Air Transport, Aeronautics.

• FP7 Team Leader

  • Apr 2009 - Sep 2010

  - Coordination of 8 Themes in FP7: Transport, Security, SSH, Space, People, Infra, INCO, SIS. - Coordination and execution of: Strategic Planning, Legal and Finacial Issues, Training Programmes, Public Relations, Marketing.



TuR&BO

• Seconded Expert

  • Mar 2007 - Jun 2007

  Brussels Area, Belgium - Established contacts with several European and International R&D Associations and Platforms in Transport such as ERTRAC, EARPA, CLEPA, EUCAR, FEHRL, ERTICO, WATERBORNE, EIA, EIRAC, UIC, UNIFE, CER - Liaised with the European Commission about FP7 Projects - Organized networking events with R&D players in Transport field - Facilitated R&D match-making and networking by engaging Turkish partners to FP7 project consortia



TUSSIDE

• Researcher

  • 2001 - 2004

  - Management of Institutional Development Projects - Support for the development of R&D Engineering & Product Development Training Programs Fields of Expertise: Process improvement, R&D Engineering, Product Development, Robust Design, Strategic Management, Performance Management, Institutional Development