Dündar BAYRAM
Ankara
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven professional with extensive experience in naval engineering and project management, specializing in marine and land autonomous systems. Currently serving as Lead Project Manager at Kuartis Technology, overseeing the development of autonomous surface vessels and naval ISR systems while facilitating seamless communication between the company and shipyards. A distinguished career began with a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from the Turkish Naval Academy, followed by a decade of service on various warships, culminating in roles such as Turkish Naval Attaché to Bucharest and Head of the Foreign Relations Branch. Advanced academic credentials include an MSc in Naval Architecture and completion of prestigious military courses, with multiple honors received from international defense organizations for significant contributions.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Project Manager (Autonomous Naval Systems and ISR Systems)
Kuartis Technology
04.2024 - Current
- Plan and execute project timeline and lead the project team
- Work closely with engineering (HW/SW) teams
- Act as a coordinator with stakeholders including but not limited to the team, partners, customer, subcontractors and regulatory authorities as required
- Manage the product backlog, prioritize and manage needs in accordance with project contracts
- Define the scope and product features with the stakeholders for multiple programs.
- Plan releases and upgrades while keeping track of industry trends
- Monitor project risks ensure that relevant stakeholders be aware of the project risks
- Plan and execute procurement/subcontracting activities
- Conducting business development activities in marine/naval domain
- Managing the budget of the projects
- Preparing bids for autonomous and ISR systems
- Supporting business development activities especially in maritime domain
Head of Shipbuilding Department (Acting)
Turkish Navy HQ
08.2023 - 03.2024
- As Head of Shipbuilding Department I was responsible for coordinating, assessment and acceptance of all the ongoing shipbuilding projects of Turkish Navy.
Branch Head (Shipbuilding Department)
Turkish Navy HQ
11.2022 - 03.2024
- As a project manager I execute all the stages of project management for 3 different ongoing shipbuilding projects which are builded in private shipyards.
Branch Head (International Relations)
Turkish Navy HQ
10.2020 - 11.2022
- Planning and conducting bilateral meetings with foreign navies’, planning of bilateral meetings of Chief of Navy, preparing the meeting files and speech notes.
Naval Attache
Embassy of Türkiye to Bucharest
08.2017 - 10.2020
- As a Naval Attache I represented Turkish Navy in Romania, I planned and executed the bilateral activities between Turkish and Romanian navies, I coordinated all the necessary arrangement for these activities. I planned and coordinated bilateral visits of high level members of both navies. I acted as an advisor to the Embassy for navy related issues.
Occupational Safety Lecturer
Derince Training Center
08.2015 - 08.2017
- Safety and Casualty Preventing Group Head Casualty Investigator and Lecturer.
Repair Project Manager/Occupational Safety Coordinator
İstanbul Shipyard
09.2013 - 08.2015
- Plan, manage and co-ordinate activities of periodical maintenance and repair projects on multiple naval tactical platforms
- HSE coordinator of the shipyard.
Manager / Inventory Center
Inventory Center
09.2012 - 09.2013
- Configuration management of the ships which are in inventory and the new buildings.
Chief of Engineer
TCSG Güven
03.2011 - 08.2012
- Chief engineer of new building SAR ship for coast guard. Responsible for management of all systems and acceptance tests of the new building ship.
Company Commander
Derince Training Center
03.2010 - 03.2011
- Company Commander of trainee officers
Chief of Engineer
TCG Çubuklu
03.2005 - 03.2010
- Plan and schedule preventive maintenance for all above systems
- Manage all spare parts for maintenance and repair needs of all above systems
- Responsible for all failure and remedy actions of all above systems
Project Officer
Fleet Command
09.2002 - 03.2005
- I preparared maintanance management programs for the naval ships, I planned first maintanance seminar of navy, I investigated naval ships as a fleet command member
Branch Officer
TCG Gaziantep
11.1998 - 09.2002
- Electric and damage control officer
Education
Master Degree - Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering
Yıldız Technical University
06.2004
Bachelor degree - Mechanical Engineering
Turkish Naval Academy
09.1998
Skills
- Engineering background in marine and naval fields
- Marine construction
- Strategic planning methodologies
- Technology policy analysis and development
- Knowledge of military technology applications
- Program management proficiency
- Skilled in contract negotiations
- Strategic business development
- Defense diplomacy expertise
- Experience with TAF, SSB, and MoND organizational frameworks
- Conducting feasibility studies and bid evaluations
- Artificial intelligence project oversight
- Autonomous system
- Cross-functional coordination
- Project planning
- Technical monitoring
- Multi-project management
- Teamwork
- Reliability
Certification
- 2024 PMP Exam Preparing Seminar - Instructing.com
- 2024 Accredited Scrum Master - International Scrum Institute
- 2024 AI Product Management - Duke University, Coursera
- 2015 Society and Communication Technologies - İstanbul Institute İstanbul, Türkiye
- 2015 Documentation of QMS - İstanbul Institute İstanbul, Türkiye
- Fundamentals of Quality Management System - İstanbul Institute İstanbul, Türkiye
- 2015 Total Quality Management - İstanbul Institute İstanbul, Türkiye
- 2015 Financial Management - İstanbul İşletme Enstitüsü İstanbul, Türkiye
- 2015 Occupational Safety Specialist - Ministry of Labor
Languages
Turkish (Native)
English (Fluent)
Romanian (Intermediate)
Russian (Beginner)
Training
- 2005 Advanced Engineering (Chief of engineer) Course - Derince Training Center Kocaeli, Türkiye
- 2013 Command and Staff Officer Course - Turkish War Academy İstanbul, Türkiye
- 2017 2015 Strategic Researches and Planning of State Defence - Azerbaijan War Academy Baku, Azerbaijan
- Teaching Techniques and Educational Planning - Karamürsel Training Center Kocaeli, Türkiye
- 2020 Negotiation Techniques - Defense Technologies Training Center Ankara, Türkiye
- 2021 Strategic Communication - Partnership for The Peace Center (NATO) Ankara, Türkiye
Timeline
Lead Project Manager (Autonomous Naval Systems and ISR Systems)
Kuartis Technology
04.2024 - Current
Head of Shipbuilding Department (Acting)
Turkish Navy HQ
08.2023 - 03.2024
Branch Head (Shipbuilding Department)
Turkish Navy HQ
11.2022 - 03.2024
Branch Head (International Relations)
Turkish Navy HQ
10.2020 - 11.2022
Naval Attache
Embassy of Türkiye to Bucharest
08.2017 - 10.2020
Occupational Safety Lecturer
Derince Training Center
08.2015 - 08.2017
Repair Project Manager/Occupational Safety Coordinator
İstanbul Shipyard
09.2013 - 08.2015
Manager / Inventory Center
Inventory Center
09.2012 - 09.2013
Chief of Engineer
TCSG Güven
03.2011 - 08.2012
Company Commander
Derince Training Center
03.2010 - 03.2011
Chief of Engineer
TCG Çubuklu
03.2005 - 03.2010
Project Officer
Fleet Command
09.2002 - 03.2005
Branch Officer
TCG Gaziantep
11.1998 - 09.2002
Bachelor degree - Mechanical Engineering
Turkish Naval Academy
Master Degree - Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering
Yıldız Technical University