Scuba Diving
Alper Alp
Computer Studies And Information Tecnology & Electrician
Istanbul
Summary
Contract Logistics professional with hands-on experience in implementing warehousing and
logistics activities as well as infrastructure to achieve operational excellence.
Over 10 years of sector experience including developing and sustaining warehouse
operations. Provided strategic direction to senior management on operational,
infrastructural issues and potential cost saving warehouse related improvements.
Dynamic manager with strong leadership, problem-solving, planning, team-building and
project management abilities.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Technical Manager
ALP MUHENDISLIK
Istanbul
09.2012 - Current
- Liaised between business and technology units to manage delivery schedules for applications.
- Developed suggestions for technical process improvements to optimize resources.
- Worked closely with customers to evaluate various types of risks such as impact, reputation and regulatory.
- Met with clients to gather and understand requirements and coordinated with system administrators and directors to plan and schedule project activities.
- Managed implementation of new technological improvements resulting in increased efficiency.
- Evaluated customer impact risk, reputation risk and regulatory risk.
- Gathered requirements and maintained communication between project teams, internal clients and external stakeholders.
- Recruited and trained team members.
- Carrying out turnkey electrical projects and site management
- Direct and close relationship with contracted companies locally and regionally (reporting)
- Manage all start up and ongoing operational issues together with all related departments (Management, Implementation, IT, Technic, Procurement, Quality,Health Safety)
- Assist and lead in locating appropriate warehouses under required specs
- Contribute in warehouse related operational and administrative responsibilities
- Prepare, present and implement all appropriate IT and technical projects and infrastructure related to general warehouse operations as well as specific customer requirements
- Follow up before/after Go-Live periods
- Prepare, follow up and report necessary warehouse related maintenance contracts with relevant service providers
- Plan and set up appropriate Dangerous Goods (Hazardous & Flammable) and MHE Charging areas within the warehouse
- Plan and lead all necessary procurement regarding warehouse set up
- Experienced in National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and local authority regulations
- Plan and implement related Signage and Floor Markings according to required specs
- Experience on several WMS (Unison, Manhattan, SAP) and RF implementations
- Budgetary responsibility & development
Current Reference Companies (Contracted Consultant & Service Provider)
Implementation and Infrastructure Project Manager
AKKOM PLAZA
Istanbul
09.2008 - 08.2012
- Analyzed project and financial data to assess trends and make proactive adjustments.
- Controlled costs throughout projects to keep operations in line with budget plans.
- Oversaw bidding and proposal processes, negotiated contracts and established roadmaps with individual vendors.
- Provided onboarding and mentoring of newly hired employees, offering positive reinforcement.
- Preparing and managing all timelines and processes related to Implementation and Go-Live
- Controlling all drawn projects
- Re-arranging drawn projects according to system differences
- Managing installation of medium voltage transformers and generators for each building
- Management of fire detection systems set up and implement
- Management of CCTV systems set up and implement
- Revising and controlling projects according to as built at end of work
- Checking suitability of cables drawn according to project
- Keeping stock according to speed of teams
- Responsibility for all electrical work from start to finish every single building
Implementation and Infrastructure Project Manager
MARRIOT Istanbul Asia
Istanbul
03.2007 - 09.2008
- Controlled costs throughout projects to keep operations in line with budget plans.
- Analyzed project and financial data to assess trends and make proactive adjustments.
- Oversaw bidding and proposal processes, negotiated contracts and established roadmaps with individual vendors.
- Provided onboarding and mentoring of newly hired employees, offering positive reinforcement.
- Installed and managed VPNs, firewalls and anti-malware solutions.
- Worked in team-driven environments and communicated effectively with stakeholders.
- Trained personnel on use of IT tools and applications.
- Generated reports for IT project progress and performance.
- Created and implemented contingency plans to address potential risks.
- Established and enforced project timelines and deadlines.
- Communicated project updates to stakeholders at all levels.
- Prepared and managed all timelines and processes related to Implementation and Go-Live
- With full authority granted, set up IT and Technical Infrastructure under unique specifications and requirements provided by Marriot Global (USA)
- Led additional IT infrastructure in regards to Marriot’s Business Class concept
- Set up and implement Air Handling Units under required specs
- Prepared and implemented Fire Escape scenarios as per NFPA standards
- Built Fire Fighting teams in accordance with the Health & Safety regulations
- Managed integration of Hotel Management System and provided related trainings
- Implemented required system (Micros) for all hotel restaurants.
- Go-Live successfully and appropriately achieved on time with approval of Marriot Audit Council (with exceptional appreciation letter)
IT Implementation and WHS Ops Chief
DHL Supply Chain Turkey
istanbul
02.2006 - 04.2007
- Acted as primary intermediary between Regional IT Director and related stakeholders
- Ensured continuity of applications that support operational and functional processes
- Managed continuous risk assessment and applied suitable reduction strategies
- Managed all start up and implementation activities together with all the related departments (Management, Implementation, Technic, Procurement, Quality, Health & Safety)
- Attended customer start up meetings (local/regional) to understand requirements related to IT and other infrastructures (required WMS, Software)
- Contributed in warehouse related operational and administrative responsibilities (visits to global high revenue sites)
- Prepared, presented and implemented all appropriate IT projects, Business Plans and infrastructure related to general warehouse operations as well as specific customer requirements
- Followed up before/after Go-Live periods
- Handled all related procurement within department’s responsibility
- Worked in collaboration with other internal stakeholders and business units that report to senior management to ensure smooth and effective operations
- Functioned as a partner with all related support departments (Sales, HR, FIN, Procurement, Quality, Health & Safety), assisting and collaborating as appropriate
- Directed, managed, planned, and executed operational and administrative activities associated with running of existing operations (direct temporary management of BTT Ops for 2 months in 2006 due to budget constraints)
- Provided instructions and trainings for related teams on operational procedures and their ongoing performance levels
- Ongoing support in business growth, add value and contribute to company growth by co-operating with Regional Support teams and creating innovative solutions
- Maintained oversight and coordinate day-to-day operations of entire warehousing and logistics related business
- Concentrated in process improvement areas such as “effective location structure” (fast/slow movers, FIFO, replenishment) and cost saving & value creation projects to ensure the productivity and profitability
- Experience on several WMS (Unison, Manhattan, SAP) and RF implementations
- Budgetary responsibility & development
- Worked with functional groups and staff in creation of guidelines and work instructions to ensure operational requirements are understood and adhered to
- Reported directly to Regional IT Director
Test Engineer
ARGELA TECHNOLOGIES
Istanbul
07.2004 - 06.2005
- Tested, identified and troubleshot problems with networks.
- Created comprehensive test plans, test scripts, and use cases to support testing objectives.
- Communicated technical information both verbally and in writing in simple terminology.
- Provided technical advice to improve quality of engineering practices.
- Developed and maintained test and evaluation strategies for testing to show operational readiness and suitability with planned project decision points.
- Provided solutions to various technical problems of varying scope and complexity.
- Researched new developments in testing methods and equipment and made recommendations to improve testing procedures.
- Developed comprehensive test plans and workforce breakdown structures for complete systems.
- Engaged internal and external customers during planning and test phases to answer questions.
- Tracked test reports and failures determined by root cause data trends.
- Directed technical personnel in fabrication of testing and test control equipment.
- Solved hardware and software interface issues to boost system integrity.
- Created plans for test method validation using research or field observations.
- Tested hardware and software within sandbox environment prior to release to production.
- Collaborated with other departments to facilitate successful project completion.
- Analyzed and interpreted data to identify trends and recommend improvements.
- Reviewed, evaluated, and identified requirements for testability.
- Researched new developments in testing methods and equipment and made recommendations to improve testing procedures
- Developed comprehensive test plans and workforce breakdown structures for complete systems
Education
Bachelor of Science - Faculty of Computer Studies And Information Techno
Eastern Mediterranean University
North Cyprus 09.1998 - 06.2004
Bachelor of Science - Faculty of Electrical Engineering
Eastern Mediterranean University
Norht Cyprus 09.1996 - 06.1998
High School Diploma - Electrician
Haydarpasa Anadolu Technician High School,
Istanbul, Turkey 09.1992 - 06.1996
Skills
Logistical Engineering
IT staff leadership
Routing Management Planning
Employee recruitment
Technology planning
Analytics
Interdepartmental contact
Test Automation
Technical guidance
Interests
Travelling (Different Cultures)
Winter Sports
Timeline
Technical Manager
ALP MUHENDISLIK
09.2012 - Current
Implementation and Infrastructure Project Manager
AKKOM PLAZA
09.2008 - 08.2012
Implementation and Infrastructure Project Manager
MARRIOT Istanbul Asia
03.2007 - 09.2008
IT Implementation and WHS Ops Chief
DHL Supply Chain Turkey
02.2006 - 04.2007
Test Engineer
ARGELA TECHNOLOGIES
07.2004 - 06.2005
Bachelor of Science - Faculty of Computer Studies And Information Techno
Eastern Mediterranean University
09.1998 - 06.2004
Bachelor of Science - Faculty of Electrical Engineering
Eastern Mediterranean University
09.1996 - 06.1998
High School Diploma - Electrician
Haydarpasa Anadolu Technician High School,
09.1992 - 06.1996