Experienced with team leadership, strategic planning, and operational management. Utilizes effective communication and organizational skills to drive project success. Track record of fostering productive work environments and achieving set goals.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
12
12
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Manager of Quality and R&D
ISTON
12.2023 - Current
Management of Asian Side Quality Control, European Side Quality Control, Strategic Planning and Management Systems, R&D, 3D Urban Furniture Manufacturing Departments
Sustainability Management
Innovation Management
Construction And Building Laboratory Chief
ISTON
03.2021 - 12.2023
On site and Laboratory test of construction and building materilas
Earthquake performance analysis of structures
Project and team management
Senior QAQC Engineer
DLSY JV - 1915 Canakkale Bridge
02.2019 - 03.2021
Asian Side Approach Viaduct and Anchor Block construction
Monitoring and coordination of tests of building materials
Product, raw material and manufacturing acceptances
QAQC Engineer
IGA - New Istanbul Airport
03.2017 - 01.2019
Superstructure QAQC Engineer in airside buildings: Air Traffic Control Tower, Cargo Buildings, Maintance Buildings, Wastewater Treatment Plant, Rescue and Fire Fighting Buildings etc.
Research Assistant
Istanbul Technical University
12.2010 - 02.2017
Research Assistant at Civil Engineering Department
Assistantship in construction and building materials courses
Laboratory engineering in Construction and Building Materials Laboratory
Education
Ph.D. - Structural Engineering
Istanbul Technical University
Istanbul, Turkey
01.2011 - 12.2017
Master of Science - Structural Engineering
Istanbul Technical University
Istanbul, Turkey
09.2009 - 12.2010
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
Gazi University
Ankara, Turkey
09.2005 - 06.2009
Publishings
Şahin, Y., Kaya, A. O. and Yildirim, H., 2012, Effects of VMA, Fly Ash and different Types of Filler on the Rheological Parameters of Cement Paste, Tenth International Conference on Superplasticizers and Other Chemıcal Admıxtures in Concrete, Prague, Czech Republic
Yıldırım, H., Özkan, Ş. and Kaya, A. O., 2015, Determination of Ultimate Strength of Roller Compacted Concrete with Accelerated Curing, 11th International Congress on Advances in Civil Engineering
Yıldırım, H., Atasoy, H., Kaya, A. O. and Şengül, Ö., 2015, Effect of Recycled Wash Water on the Compressive Strength of Concrete, 11th International Congress on Advances in Civil Engineering, İstanbul
Kaya, A. O. and Yıldırım, H., 2017, “Effects of Aggregate Volume Fraction to Mechanical Properties of Limestone-Origin Aggregate Used Concrete”, Beykent University Journal of Science and Engineering, Vol. 10-2, pp. 169 – 184, DOI : 10.20854/bujse.304454 05/2017
Kaya, A. O., 2017, Effects of Aggregate Volume Fraction on Mechanical Properties of Normal and High Strength Concrete Produced With Aggregate From Different Origins, Istanbul Technical University, Institute of Science And Technology, PhD Thesis
Regional Quality Manager/Quality Systems Manager/Quality Assurance Supervisor at GrifolsRegional Quality Manager/Quality Systems Manager/Quality Assurance Supervisor at Grifols
Deputy Manager in Supplier Quality, Process Quality, New Product Quality and Customer Support at GESTAMP India Pvt Ltd.Deputy Manager in Supplier Quality, Process Quality, New Product Quality and Customer Support at GESTAMP India Pvt Ltd.
Plant Manager/Quality Assurance and Quality Control Manager at Marathon General Inc.Plant Manager/Quality Assurance and Quality Control Manager at Marathon General Inc.
<ul>
<li>Spearhead the management and oversight of the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility (NBAF) project, a pivotal national asset developed in partnership with the U.S</li>
<li>Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the U.S</li>
<li>Department of Homeland Security (DHS)</li>
<li>Collaborate with USDA and DHS stakeholders to ensure a seamless transition of operations and mission capabilities from the aging Plum Island Animal Disease Center (PIADC) to NBAF, ensuring uninterrupted research, diagnostics, and training essential to national security</li>
<li>Lead the operational endurance phase, validating work processes and laboratory setups to guarantee compliance with the highest safety and biocontainment standards, particularly in biosafety level-4 (BSL-4) environments</li>
<li>Act as the hiring manager, conducting interviews and selecting high-quality employees to ensure the success of both DCA and NBAF</li>
<li>Serve as a subject matter expert pert for the payroll system Paychex, overseeing and approving payroll for 63 officers biweekly while managing paid time off and leave requests to maintain the security posture for the facility</li>
<li>Monitor project milestones, providing critical updates to senior management and stakeholders while ensuring alignment with USDA's mission objectives and federal guidelines</li>
<li>Direct the development and execution of strategic initiatives to facilitate efficient collaboration with federal partners, ensuring all laboratory operations adhere to regulatory requirements set forth by the Federal Select Agent Program (FSAP)</li>
<li>Foster a culture of excellence and professionalism within the team, emphasizing rigorous training, safety compliance, and operational integrity as key components of NBAF's mission to safeguard public health and the nation's food supply</li>
<li>Monitored budgeting activities by tracking expenditures and providing regular updates to management.</li>
<li>Analyzed existing processes within a department or organization in order to identify areas for improvement or increased efficiency.</li>
<li>Implemented quality control measures throughout each stage of a project's lifecycle.</li>
<li>Worked closely with senior managers to ensure that all projects were completed according to schedule.</li>
<li>Conducted research on potential vendors, suppliers, contractors and subcontractors for projects.</li>
<li>Provided administrative support to the Project Manager in order to facilitate successful project outcomes.</li>
<li>Prepared monthly progress reports summarizing key accomplishments achieved since the last report.</li>
<li>Trained junior staff on best practices for managing multiple projects simultaneously.</li>
</ul> at Defense Contracting Activity, LLC<ul>
<li>Spearhead the management and oversight of the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility (NBAF) project, a pivotal national asset developed in partnership with the U.S</li>
<li>Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the U.S</li>
<li>Department of Homeland Security (DHS)</li>
<li>Collaborate with USDA and DHS stakeholders to ensure a seamless transition of operations and mission capabilities from the aging Plum Island Animal Disease Center (PIADC) to NBAF, ensuring uninterrupted research, diagnostics, and training essential to national security</li>
<li>Lead the operational endurance phase, validating work processes and laboratory setups to guarantee compliance with the highest safety and biocontainment standards, particularly in biosafety level-4 (BSL-4) environments</li>
<li>Act as the hiring manager, conducting interviews and selecting high-quality employees to ensure the success of both DCA and NBAF</li>
<li>Serve as a subject matter expert pert for the payroll system Paychex, overseeing and approving payroll for 63 officers biweekly while managing paid time off and leave requests to maintain the security posture for the facility</li>
<li>Monitor project milestones, providing critical updates to senior management and stakeholders while ensuring alignment with USDA's mission objectives and federal guidelines</li>
<li>Direct the development and execution of strategic initiatives to facilitate efficient collaboration with federal partners, ensuring all laboratory operations adhere to regulatory requirements set forth by the Federal Select Agent Program (FSAP)</li>
<li>Foster a culture of excellence and professionalism within the team, emphasizing rigorous training, safety compliance, and operational integrity as key components of NBAF's mission to safeguard public health and the nation's food supply</li>
<li>Monitored budgeting activities by tracking expenditures and providing regular updates to management.</li>
<li>Analyzed existing processes within a department or organization in order to identify areas for improvement or increased efficiency.</li>
<li>Implemented quality control measures throughout each stage of a project's lifecycle.</li>
<li>Worked closely with senior managers to ensure that all projects were completed according to schedule.</li>
<li>Conducted research on potential vendors, suppliers, contractors and subcontractors for projects.</li>
<li>Provided administrative support to the Project Manager in order to facilitate successful project outcomes.</li>
<li>Prepared monthly progress reports summarizing key accomplishments achieved since the last report.</li>
<li>Trained junior staff on best practices for managing multiple projects simultaneously.</li>
</ul> at Defense Contracting Activity, LLC
Microbiologist/Lab Supervisor/Lab Manager/Snr Quality Manager/Quality Director at Edwards LifesciencesMicrobiologist/Lab Supervisor/Lab Manager/Snr Quality Manager/Quality Director at Edwards Lifesciences