career highlights

  • Results-driven Project Manager and Industrial Engineer combining industrial systems engineering with hands-on Product Owner and 3D technical expertise across manufacturing tech and digital entertainment sectors.
  • Direct end-to-end implementation of large-scale Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) for prominent industrial enterprises, managing full project lifecycles from infrastructure architecture through live production rollout.
  • Successfully spearhead test tracking and line traceability system deployments at high-impact facilities including TUSAŞ (Turkish Aerospace) and İhlas Ev Aletleri, coordinating system architecture, cross-functional integration, and field commissioning.
  • Highly skilled in industrial data analytics (SQL, Python, Excel) to optimize production throughput, monitor KPIs, and enhance operational efficiency across complex manufacturing operations.
  • Experienced in agile product leadership utilizing Scrum and Kanban frameworks, driving backlog grooming, sprint planning, and workflow design (Jira, Confluence, Figma, Miro) to align engineering delivery with strategic product roadmaps.
  • A proactive communicator and team builder dedicated to continuous process improvement, operational excellence, and bridging shop-floor realities with executive vision.

key areas of expertise

  • Project Management (Scrum & Kanban)
  • MES (Manufacturing Execution Systems)
  • Data Analysis (SQL, Python, Excel)
  • Backlog Management & Sprint Planning
  • Workflow Design (Jira, Confluence, Figma, Miro)
  • Cross-Functional Leadership & Integration

professional experience

İletişim Yazılım | Bursa, Turkey
İletişim Yazılım is a leading technology enterprise providing comprehensive Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) and industrial digital transformation solutions for manufacturing enterprises.

Project Manager | June 2025 – Present

  • Direct the infrastructure setup, end-to-end execution, and site alignment for the TUSAŞ Test Tracking System Project, managing tracking systems for material engineering and structural testing.
  • Lead full commissioning phases, transition management, and operational training programs for end-users to ensure seamless organizational adoption and operational readiness.
  • Architect the system framework for the İhlas Ev Aletleri Project to achieve complete, continuous end-to-end traceability across the entire manufacturing line.
  • Oversee production tracking go-live deployments, integration workflows, and workforce adaptation processes to maximize operational efficiency and shop-floor throughput.
  • Coordinate cross-functional project teams, bridging industrial client expectations, software engineering sprints, and on-site hardware installation requirements.
  • Establish standardized KPI dashboards and system documentation to ensure high reliability, maintainability, and seamless handover to customer operational teams.

Lootcopter Game Studio | Istanbul, Turkey
Lootcopter is a game studio specializing in the development and publishing of hyper-casual and hybrid-casual mobile titles for global audiences.

Product Owner | June 2024 – March 2025

  • Optimized agile Scrum and Kanban workflows utilizing Jira and Confluence, streamlining cross-functional development cycles and sprint velocity.
  • Led backlog grooming, user story definition, and sprint planning sessions to align product vision with technical deliverables.
  • Developed interactive workflows, user journeys, and process maps using Figma and Miro.
  • Facilitated cross-functional collaboration and alignment across design, engineering, and art teams through structured agile ceremonies.

3D Artist | July 2020 – June 2024

  • Modeled and textured high-quality 3D assets, character props, and modular environments for mobile gaming titles.
  • Integrated 3D assets into game scenes, establishing composition, scene staging, and realistic lighting setups.
  • Designed and implemented visual effects (VFX) to elevate visual engagement while maintaining optimized mobile performance.

Sanmar Shipyards | Istanbul, Turkey
Sanmar is an internationally recognized marine engineering and tugboat construction enterprise operating modern shipyards.

Industrial Engineering Intern | July 2020 – August 2020

  • Supported production planning workflows, observing MRP systems, inventory control protocols, production scheduling, and shop-floor task allocation.

education

Doğuş University | Istanbul, Turkey
Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering | 2016 – 2020
Relevant Coursework: Data Analysis, Optimization, Logistics, Production Planning & Process Improvement

Kocaeli University | Kocaeli, Turkey
Associate Degree in Computer Programming | 2013 – 2015

certifications & professional development

  • Sprachcaffe Languages Plus, Malta — Intensive English Language Program (B2 Level), 2020
  • Technical Proficiencies & Methodologies: Jira, Confluence, Microsoft Project, SQL, Python, Figma, Miro, Advanced Excel (Optimization & Data Modeling)