Deputy General Manager

• Jan 2023 - Present

Vice President of Product

• Jan 2023 - Present

Security Sales Engineer / Solution Architect

• Jan 2022 - Dec 2022

Cyber Defence Center Unit Manager

• Jan 2021 - Jan 2022

Responsible for managing Incident Response & Threat Intelligence in Akbank Cyber Defense Center Responsible for managing Incident Response & Threat Intelligence in Akbank Cyber Defense Center

Expert Enterprise Security Architect / Security Products Manager

• Jan 2016 - Dec 2020

• Establishment of information security architecture, examination, selection and installation of security products • Planning of IT Security needs of subsidiaries • Leading technical projects to build, implement or enhance the security of our platforms • Support project negotiations and drive best solution • OPEX/CAPEX management of IT Security Budget • Technical Lead & Security Architecture of Identity & Access Management (IAM) Projects, • Technical Lead & Security… Show more • Establishment of information security architecture, examination, selection and installation of security products • Planning of IT Security needs of subsidiaries • Leading technical projects to build, implement or enhance the security of our platforms • Support project negotiations and drive best solution • OPEX/CAPEX management of IT Security Budget • Technical Lead & Security Architecture of Identity & Access Management (IAM) Projects, • Technical Lead & Security Architecture of Data Privacy Project, • Technical Lead & Security Architecture of E-Mail Security, Endpoint Security and Logging, • Security Analysis for Network Segmentation of Turkcell Client and Server Networks. • Carrying out security projects or studies, taking necessary actions with the relevant stakeholders or following them up • Implementation consultancy for each party during the project, • Following up the innovations in the field of security, presenting suggestions and taking security increasing measures Show less • Establishment of information security architecture, examination, selection and installation of security products • Planning of IT Security needs of subsidiaries • Leading technical projects to build, implement or enhance the security of our platforms • Support project negotiations and drive best solution • OPEX/CAPEX management of IT Security Budget • Technical Lead & Security Architecture of Identity & Access Management (IAM) Projects, • Technical Lead & Security… Show more • Establishment of information security architecture, examination, selection and installation of security products • Planning of IT Security needs of subsidiaries • Leading technical projects to build, implement or enhance the security of our platforms • Support project negotiations and drive best solution • OPEX/CAPEX management of IT Security Budget • Technical Lead & Security Architecture of Identity & Access Management (IAM) Projects, • Technical Lead & Security Architecture of Data Privacy Project, • Technical Lead & Security Architecture of E-Mail Security, Endpoint Security and Logging, • Security Analysis for Network Segmentation of Turkcell Client and Server Networks. • Carrying out security projects or studies, taking necessary actions with the relevant stakeholders or following them up • Implementation consultancy for each party during the project, • Following up the innovations in the field of security, presenting suggestions and taking security increasing measures Show less

Security Assurance Senior Specialist

• Oct 2014 - Jan 2016

Conduct information security reviews periodically on systems and/or processes across the company technology units and in external partners, Communicate risk and mitigation strategies resulting from participation in security technical reviews, Develop, review, and maintain security policies and standards on commonly deployed systems, such as MS Windows, UNIX/LINUX, routers, switches, firewalls, intrusion detection systems, databases, web servers and software application, Research and… Show more Conduct information security reviews periodically on systems and/or processes across the company technology units and in external partners, Communicate risk and mitigation strategies resulting from participation in security technical reviews, Develop, review, and maintain security policies and standards on commonly deployed systems, such as MS Windows, UNIX/LINUX, routers, switches, firewalls, intrusion detection systems, databases, web servers and software application, Research and follow industry trends, identify security requirements, analyze new security tools, Designing, implementing and developing Information Security Management System, Designing, implementing and developing Risk Management System, Working on Enterprise Risk Management Project, Studies on International Standards/certificates and Local regulations compliance (COBIT,ISO 27001,PCI DSS) Information Security event management, Information Security request and approval management Working on Log Management and Correlation Project, Audit and follow up duties, Processes/procedures analysis and audit, Information systems audit, Investigation of security cases, Complience with contracts and agreements, Establishing and testing IT Business Continuity Plans and emergency processes, Educating IT staff about Information Security awareness, Performing vulnerability and penetration tests of corporate applications with third parties companies, Show less Conduct information security reviews periodically on systems and/or processes across the company technology units and in external partners, Communicate risk and mitigation strategies resulting from participation in security technical reviews, Develop, review, and maintain security policies and standards on commonly deployed systems, such as MS Windows, UNIX/LINUX, routers, switches, firewalls, intrusion detection systems, databases, web servers and software application, Research and… Show more Conduct information security reviews periodically on systems and/or processes across the company technology units and in external partners, Communicate risk and mitigation strategies resulting from participation in security technical reviews, Develop, review, and maintain security policies and standards on commonly deployed systems, such as MS Windows, UNIX/LINUX, routers, switches, firewalls, intrusion detection systems, databases, web servers and software application, Research and follow industry trends, identify security requirements, analyze new security tools, Designing, implementing and developing Information Security Management System, Designing, implementing and developing Risk Management System, Working on Enterprise Risk Management Project, Studies on International Standards/certificates and Local regulations compliance (COBIT,ISO 27001,PCI DSS) Information Security event management, Information Security request and approval management Working on Log Management and Correlation Project, Audit and follow up duties, Processes/procedures analysis and audit, Information systems audit, Investigation of security cases, Complience with contracts and agreements, Establishing and testing IT Business Continuity Plans and emergency processes, Educating IT staff about Information Security awareness, Performing vulnerability and penetration tests of corporate applications with third parties companies, Show less

Senior IT Auditor

• Nov 2012 - Oct 2014

• Extensive knowledge and auditing experience on Core banking, Credit Cards, Internet Banking, Dataware housing, Business Intelligence, Third Party Management, Regulatory Compliance and Identity Management environments and applications. Third Party vendor audits in accordance with BRSA regulation IT process based audits such as service, change and project management. Business process based audits such non-performing loans (NPL), Procurement and call center. Special… Show more • Extensive knowledge and auditing experience on Core banking, Credit Cards, Internet Banking, Dataware housing, Business Intelligence, Third Party Management, Regulatory Compliance and Identity Management environments and applications. Third Party vendor audits in accordance with BRSA regulation IT process based audits such as service, change and project management. Business process based audits such non-performing loans (NPL), Procurement and call center. Special investigations Participated in developing an IT Audit risk assessment model, encompassing all production systems, technology infrastructures, planned enhancements, new systems development, corporate IT initiatives and IT compliance activities. Show less • Extensive knowledge and auditing experience on Core banking, Credit Cards, Internet Banking, Dataware housing, Business Intelligence, Third Party Management, Regulatory Compliance and Identity Management environments and applications. Third Party vendor audits in accordance with BRSA regulation IT process based audits such as service, change and project management. Business process based audits such non-performing loans (NPL), Procurement and call center. Special… Show more • Extensive knowledge and auditing experience on Core banking, Credit Cards, Internet Banking, Dataware housing, Business Intelligence, Third Party Management, Regulatory Compliance and Identity Management environments and applications. Third Party vendor audits in accordance with BRSA regulation IT process based audits such as service, change and project management. Business process based audits such non-performing loans (NPL), Procurement and call center. Special investigations Participated in developing an IT Audit risk assessment model, encompassing all production systems, technology infrastructures, planned enhancements, new systems development, corporate IT initiatives and IT compliance activities. Show less

Sales Engineer

• Apr 2008 - Oct 2012

Presales activities of F5, Check Point, Juniper, Fortinet, Websense, Blue Coat, McAfee. Cisco, Symantec. Met with channels/customers to understand their current technical environment, key business issues/drivers, and future technology requirements, Worked closely with customers on the technical requirements to provide technical solutions – Identified requirements, including technical details sufficient for product definition. Performed Customer meetings, Events, Workshops. Assisted/worked… Show more Presales activities of F5, Check Point, Juniper, Fortinet, Websense, Blue Coat, McAfee. Cisco, Symantec. Met with channels/customers to understand their current technical environment, key business issues/drivers, and future technology requirements, Worked closely with customers on the technical requirements to provide technical solutions – Identified requirements, including technical details sufficient for product definition. Performed Customer meetings, Events, Workshops. Assisted/worked with the sales team to develop the selling strategy within the target accounts, Created and delivered effective presentations and sales tools for the sales team. Architecture/designed some of the most complex solutions using the latest technology, Explained technical capabilities and business benefits of solutions to the customer from engineering level to senior executives, Responsible for Pre-Sales activities (Conduct product demonstration, proof of concept to end-users, solution design, proposal write-up, Implementation and troubleshooting end user problems), Show less Presales activities of F5, Check Point, Juniper, Fortinet, Websense, Blue Coat, McAfee. Cisco, Symantec. Met with channels/customers to understand their current technical environment, key business issues/drivers, and future technology requirements, Worked closely with customers on the technical requirements to provide technical solutions – Identified requirements, including technical details sufficient for product definition. Performed Customer meetings, Events, Workshops. Assisted/worked… Show more Presales activities of F5, Check Point, Juniper, Fortinet, Websense, Blue Coat, McAfee. Cisco, Symantec. Met with channels/customers to understand their current technical environment, key business issues/drivers, and future technology requirements, Worked closely with customers on the technical requirements to provide technical solutions – Identified requirements, including technical details sufficient for product definition. Performed Customer meetings, Events, Workshops. Assisted/worked with the sales team to develop the selling strategy within the target accounts, Created and delivered effective presentations and sales tools for the sales team. Architecture/designed some of the most complex solutions using the latest technology, Explained technical capabilities and business benefits of solutions to the customer from engineering level to senior executives, Responsible for Pre-Sales activities (Conduct product demonstration, proof of concept to end-users, solution design, proposal write-up, Implementation and troubleshooting end user problems), Show less