Barış Soytürk
Systems Engineer
Ankara
Summary
Deep experience in mobile telecom area specifically in Core Network.
Good overall knowledge in PS core and its ecosystem. (5G Core Network, Network Slicing, NetworkExposure, LTE Core Network, IMS, VoLTE, SGSN, GGSN, MME, S/PGW functionality, DPI, PCRF, Cleanpipe, Web&video optimization, Core related protocols, TCP/IP, NFV, Linux, Cloud and Virtualization technologies
Planning experience and aspirations to create/update HLD and LLD documents, impact assessments, method of procedures.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Systems Architect
Havelsan
2 2019 - 07.2021
- National 5G Project / 5G Core Network Design&Planning / Product Owner
- Collaborated closely with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality products on time and within budget.
- Translated business requirements into detailed architectural specifications, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives.
System Architect
Ulak Haberleşme A.Ş.
7 2021 - Current
- 4G&5G Core Network Design&Planning
- Developed technical documentation that enabled efficient knowledge transfer among team members and stakeholders alike.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop scalable, maintainable, and high-performance software applications.
PS Core Network Planning Expert
Vodafone Turkey
04.2012 - 02.2019
- Managing the planning, budget and capacity of the PS Core Nodes (SGSN, MME, GGSN, S/PGW, PCRF, PCEF....) for the PS Core Network
- Analysis of Core Network vendor roadmaps and to evaluation of new products and technologies for new service deployments
- Constantly exploring new ideas for increasing operational efficiency
Core Network O&M Senior Engineer
Vodafone Turkey
01.2008 - 04.2012
- O&M of CS Core Network elements including MSC, MSS, MGW, GCS, HLR.
Nokia Operations Team Member
Nokia (Secondment from Vodafone)
01.2006 - 01.2008
- Nokia MSS/MGW Rollout and Modernization Project.
Core Network Senior Engineer
Telsim
04.2000 - 01.2006
- O&M of Core Network elements including MSC-GW.
BSS Regional Maintenance Engineer
Telsim
11.1999 - 04.2000
- Regional maintenance activities of BSS network elements.
Education
Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering -
Yildiz Technical University
09.1992 - 05.1996
Adana High School of Science - undefined
Adana Fen Lisesi
09.1989 - 05.1992
Skills
Expertise in 3G, LTE, 5G NSA/SA, 5GC and next-gen technologies and architectures
Excellent command of written and spoken English
TCP/IP Routing/Switching
C#, Java (Basic level)
Excellent troubleshooting and problem solving skills
Knowledge of various cloud and virtualization technologies (Open Stack, VMware)
Strong and confident communicator to both technical and non-technical audience, both written and verbal
Strong pulse on industry trends, standards, vendor ecosystem, publications and media
Good team player, confident in engaging and collaborating with both internal and external stakeholders
Design Specifications
TCP/IP protocol
Linux
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 06/13/75
Timeline
PS Core Network Planning Expert
Vodafone Turkey
04.2012 - 02.2019
Core Network O&M Senior Engineer
Vodafone Turkey
01.2008 - 04.2012
Nokia Operations Team Member
Nokia (Secondment from Vodafone)
01.2006 - 01.2008
Core Network Senior Engineer
Telsim
04.2000 - 01.2006
BSS Regional Maintenance Engineer
Telsim
11.1999 - 04.2000
Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering -
Yildiz Technical University
09.1992 - 05.1996
Adana High School of Science - undefined
Adana Fen Lisesi
09.1989 - 05.1992
Systems Architect
Havelsan
2 2019 - 07.2021
System Architect
Ulak Haberleşme A.Ş.
7 2021 - Current