Experience

Spotlighter

• Türkiye
• Technology, Information and Media
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Founder & CEO

  • May 2019 - Present

  I have led the development and launch of an end-to-end social media application from concept to launch. As an industrial engineer and tech enthusiast with knowledge of coding, I have found that my diverse set of expertise in product design, project management, team leadership, and technology management is a perfect match for the demands of entrepreneurship. Under my leadership, Spotlighter has attracted almost 100,000 users within its first year of operation, despite a limited marketing budget of under $5,000. I have also worked closely with over 200 college students, providing them with valuable hands-on experience in the startup journey and tapping into the ideas and insights of Gen Z, our target customer demographic. Show less



European Commission

• Belgium
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Artificial Intelligence Area Expert for the European Union (H2020)

  • Dec 2017 - Mar 2020

  I was responsible for evaluating and pre-approving global projects as part of the EU Horizon 2020 initiative. I evaluated over 50 projects, with a focus on AI and technology projects, and played a crucial role in ensuring that only the most promising and innovative projects received funding. My expertise and attention to detail helped to ensure the success of many groundbreaking projects. Reading and evaluating these projects had a positive impact on me, and inspired me to take the leap and start my own company, Spotlighter. Show less



Bahcesehir University

• Türkiye
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Lecturer

  • Sep 2016 - Dec 2019

  I was responsible for teaching the IT Project Management course in the full-time MBA and MIS degree programs. I structured the course curriculum from scratch and designed a 14-week course that went beyond traditional academia and incorporated real-life examples and engaging multimedia to teach students about project management in a more interactive and engaging way. I believe that this approach helped students to better understand and apply the concepts of project management in the real world. Show less



ÜNLÜ & Co

• Türkiye
• Financial Services
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Head of IT

  • Feb 2019 - May 2019

  I was responsible for managing and overseeing the company's information technology systems. I worked to improve and streamline processes, and implemented new technologies to enhance the company's operations. While my time at ÜNLÜ & Co was brief, I learned valuable lessons about the importance of effective IT management in a corporate setting and the challenges of navigating the corporate world. Despite these challenges, I believe that my experience at ÜNLÜ & Co has prepared me to thrive in a variety of environments and roles. Show less



Eczacıbaşı Bilişim

• Türkiye
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 100 - 200 Employee

• PMO Manager

  • Nov 2014 - Jan 2019

  I was responsible for managing and overseeing the company's project management office. This included implementing and enforcing project management best practices and standards, as well as using quality tools such as COBIT, ITIL, and ISO 27001 to ensure the success of projects. I was also responsible for managing a team of project managers and coordinators, and my leadership skills were greatly enhanced during this time. One notable project I managed during my time at Eczacıbaşı was the integration of processes and systems for 5 different companies through an SAP project. My efforts in managing the code quality aspect of this project contributed to its success and ultimately led to the SAP Gold award. Show less



Evyap

• Türkiye
• Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Head of IT PMO

  • May 2013 - Nov 2014

  I was responsible for building and managing the company's IT project management office from the ground up. I led a team of project managers and coordinators in the successful delivery of numerous projects, including the establishment of a facility in Malaysia. Working with a diverse group of people from Malaysia, Singapore, China, and Turkey, I utilized my strong leadership skills and ability to manage remote teams to drive results and support the company's growth and success. I was responsible for building and managing the company's IT project management office from the ground up. I led a team of project managers and coordinators in the successful delivery of numerous projects, including the establishment of a facility in Malaysia. Working with a diverse group of people from Malaysia, Singapore, China, and Turkey, I utilized my strong leadership skills and ability to manage remote teams to drive results and support the company's growth and success.



Ziylan Group

• Türkiye
• Apparel & Fashion
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Business Development Manager

  • Jul 2010 - Sep 2012

  I was responsible for establishing the CEO office from scratch and managing board of directors meetings. I worked with all teams within the company, including product, accounts, eCommerce, and marketing, to drive results and support the company's growth and success. One of my key achievements in this role was implementing a SAS tool for sales forecasting which resulted in a 96% increase in sales forecasting. I was responsible for establishing the CEO office from scratch and managing board of directors meetings. I worked with all teams within the company, including product, accounts, eCommerce, and marketing, to drive results and support the company's growth and success. One of my key achievements in this role was implementing a SAS tool for sales forecasting which resulted in a 96% increase in sales forecasting.



HSBC

• United Kingdom
• Financial Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• IT Service Manager

  • Dec 2007 - Jul 2010

  I was responsible for managing the service management desk in Turkey and representing Turkey in global service management initiatives. My responsibilities included leading remote teams and implementing ITIL best practices to ensure the efficient delivery of IT services. Through my efforts, I was able to drive improved service quality and customer satisfaction. I was responsible for managing the service management desk in Turkey and representing Turkey in global service management initiatives. My responsibilities included leading remote teams and implementing ITIL best practices to ensure the efficient delivery of IT services. Through my efforts, I was able to drive improved service quality and customer satisfaction.



QNB Finansbank

• Türkiye
• Banking
• 700 & Above Employee

• Process Management

  • Dec 2005 - Dec 2007

  I was responsible for identifying and analyzing the bank's AS-IS processes and then developing and implementing TO-BE processes to improve efficiency and effectiveness. This included coordinating with IT and other business teams to ensure that the new processes were properly integrated and followed. I also conducted ABC analysis and headcount analysis to optimize resources and improve productivity. I was responsible for identifying and analyzing the bank's AS-IS processes and then developing and implementing TO-BE processes to improve efficiency and effectiveness. This included coordinating with IT and other business teams to ensure that the new processes were properly integrated and followed. I also conducted ABC analysis and headcount analysis to optimize resources and improve productivity.