Emre Gundogdu
Expert Cloud Architect
Istanbul,34
Summary
Results-oriented achiever with proven ability to exceed targets and drive success in fast-paced environments. Combines strategic thinking with hands-on experience to deliver impactful solutions and enhance organizational performance. Experienced leader with strong background in guiding teams, managing complex projects, and achieving strategic objectives. Excels in developing efficient processes, ensuring high standards, and aligning efforts with organizational goals. Known for collaborative approach and commitment to excellence.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
6
6
Certifications
Work History
Chief Cloud Engineer (CIE) - Team Lead
Siemens AG, Turkey
5 2021 - Current
- Lead Cloud Infrastructure Engineer team , Multi Cloud Environment management is part of Xcelerator Global Foundational Services
- Design Well Architect and Cost Effective AWS , Azure Cloud and Onpremise Private Cloud environement based on Global requirement and Enterprise Business Domain Oriented
- Successfully leaded and satisfied AWS ECS to EKS Migration Initiative with my team
- Successfully leaded and satisfied AWS Account Consolidation distributed AWS Service and Application across multiple AWS account ton consolidate Single AWS Account Initiative with my team
- Enhanced cloud infrastructure efficiency by implementing advanced automation techniques and tools.
- Provided technical support to internal stakeholders, diagnosing and resolving complex issues related to the organization''s cloud environment.
- Worked with teams of talented cloud and devops engineers to define, build and maintain cloud infrastructure.
- Evaluated new cloud technologies and recommended solutions that aligned with organizational goals and objectives.
- Collaborated closely with cross-functional teams during major incident response efforts, ensuring timely resolution of critical issues affecting business operations.
- Optimized system performance for increased scalability and reliability through regular maintenance and updates.
- Provided technical leadership and delivered innovative products and services to address customer specific requirements.
- Managed disaster recovery plans and procedures, enabling rapid system restoration during unexpected outages or failures.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by delivering tailored cloud solutions that met unique business needs.
Site Reliability Engineer
Optive Inc.
10.2020 - 05.2021
- A flexible, robust, end-to-end converged charging solution optimized for world's largest CSPs
- Optiva Charging Engine Production Deployment on Google Cloud , Azure and Openshift based on different Customer demand.
- Managed capacity planning efforts to ensure optimal resource allocation based on current demand projections and future growth expectations.
- Improved service reliability, meticulously documenting system architectures and maintenance procedures.
- Improved deployment efficiency, automating processes using CI/CD pipelines.
- Streamlined onboarding process for new engineers, significantly improving team productivity and knowledge sharing.
- Enhanced team collaboration, introducing agile methodologies that improved project tracking and communication.
- Increased system scalability with deployment of cloud-based infrastructures tailored to project needs.
- Contributed to the ongoing refinement of internal processes and procedures within the site reliability engineering discipline through regular reviews, updates, and knowledge sharing activities.
Chief Cloud Engineer (CIE)
Siemens AG, Turkey
09.2019 - 10.2020
- Cost optimization and right sizing on AWS resource architecture
- Elasticity, Scalability, Highly Available, Cost Effective solution design on AWS and Azure
- Maintain reliability, security, harden AWS and Azure Infrastructure
- Multi cloud infrastructure as code and multi cloud deployment on AWS and Azure
- Self manage distributed systems on AWS and AKS (RabbitMQ, Kafka, FTP Server)
- Cloud Infrastructure engineers team management and mentorship
- Infrastructure and Cost process tracking and reporting to the senior executive in Mindsphere on globally
- AWS and Azure infrastructure architecting and choice and offer right solution to the infrastructure engineer team members
- Working with closely IoT Software Architects and Product Owners.
Cloud & Devops Engineer
Siemens AG, Turkey
05.2018 - 09.2019
- Manage and Operate Siemens Mindsphere Project AWS Cloud Accounts and AWS Services
- Daily working and manage different AWS Service to prepare for multiple developer team and their service deployment
- Improved code deployment efficiency by automating processes with CI/CD pipelines.
- Designed and implemented containerization strategies using Docker and AWS Container Service, improving resource utilization and management.
- Monitored automated build and continuous software integration process to drive build/release failure resolution.
- Automated manual tasks through scripting languages such as Python or Shell, boosting team productivity levels.
- Contributed to the creation of a DevOps culture within the organization, leading to increased agility and cross-functional collaboration.
- Reduced system downtime for critical applications by implementing robust monitoring and alerting tools.
- Provided 24/7 on-call support for critical systems, ensuring high availability and rapid issue resolution.
- Reduced operational costs by optimizing cloud resource utilization and implementing cost-effective solutions.
- Optimized resource usage by implementing and managing infrastructure as code, leading to cost efficiencies.
Technical Sales Engineer
Redington Group Turkey
09.2017 - 05.2018
- Developed comprehensive proposals for complex projects, showcasing the value of our technical solutions in meeting client objectives.
- Modernization consultancy for Enterprise and startup customers to present Redhat products and solution
- Business development for customer awareness , modernization and transition of Redhat solution
- Supported marketing initiatives by providing subject matter expertise on Redhat products and technology trends for content creation.
- Expanded market presence by identifying new business opportunities and establishing Redhat partnerships with industry leaders.
- Delivered detailed Redhat product and solution demonstrations, highlighting unique features and benefits to prospective customers.
Linux and Virtualization System Engineer
Borsaistanbul Stock Exchange
03.2015 - 09.2017
- OpenSystem department team member that responsible as Borsaistanbul Stock Exchange Linux infrastructure management, VMware Virtualization Management, Application Deployment with CI/CD, Storage Management, Backend Management
- Provided expert support for end-users, ensuring optimal system performance and user satisfaction.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously, meeting tight deadlines while maintaining high-quality deliverables.
- Optimized networked software and operating systems by applying updates and patches.
- Maintained stability, integrity and efficient operation of information systems supporting organizational functions.
- Implemented networking and server changes to meet client budgets and needs.
- Provided 2nd and 3rd level technical support and troubleshooting to internal and external clients.
System Support Engineer
Endersys
04.2013 - 03.2015
- Technical Support Engineer to give consultant service of Linux Operationg System for government institutions and enterprise companies in Ankara
- Deploy and Support Enterprise Access and Audit Security Product
- Deploy and Support Enterprise Network Monitoring Product
- Deploy and Support Enterprise Mail Server and Mail Security Product
- Maintained computer systems, installed and upgraded new systems of contracted customer.
Education
Bachelor of Science -
Kocaeli University
Kocaeli, Turkey 04.2001 -
Skills
Self Learning Persuasive
Experienced Teacher & Motivator
Knowledge Share & Faith in Team Success
Bias for Action & Input and Output
Result-oriented innovative teaching methods
DevOps principles
Cloud Computing
Infrastructure as Code
AWS Expertise
Cloud Architecture Design
Cloud Automation
Kubernetes Management
Disaster Recovery
Network configuration
Cost Optimization
Serverless Computing
Google Cloud Platform
Containerization Technologies
Microservices Deployment
Performance Optimization
Capacity Planning
Backup Strategies
Design
Logging Solutions
Continuous integration
Version control
Continuous deployment
Cloud services
TCP/IP protocol
Firewalls
Problem-solving abilities
Communication and Team Collaboration
Virtual and Cloud Technologies
Network Security
Linux Certification
Security management
Technical Documentation and Reporting
Team building
Self Motivation
Excellent Communication
Problem-solving aptitude
Team Training
Task Prioritization
Azure Cloud
Kubernetes Orchestration
Certification
Certified Kubernetes Application Developer
Personal Information
Nationality: Citizen of Turkey
Philosophy
To create prosperity for my employer by satisfying the requirements of internal and external customers.
Languages
English
Turkish
Travel
Travel for itinerary and travel to join international events base on my professional
Accomplishments
- Training Kubernetes Course150+ staff who are software developer, test engineer and devops engineer role of the different project member in Siemens Advanta Turkey.
- Training AWS Essential Course100+ staff who are software developer, test engineer and devops engineer role of the different project member in Siemens Advanta Turkey
- Training AWS Devops Course10+ staff who are software developer, test engineer and devops engineer role of the different project member in Siemens Advanta Turkey
- Training Kubernetes Course 15 staff who attended Siemens Global from 4 different countries and different project
Work Availability
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Timeline
Site Reliability Engineer
Optive Inc.
10.2020 - 05.2021
Chief Cloud Engineer (CIE)
Siemens AG, Turkey
09.2019 - 10.2020
Cloud & Devops Engineer
Siemens AG, Turkey
05.2018 - 09.2019
Technical Sales Engineer
Redington Group Turkey
09.2017 - 05.2018
Linux and Virtualization System Engineer
Borsaistanbul Stock Exchange
03.2015 - 09.2017
System Support Engineer
Endersys
04.2013 - 03.2015
Bachelor of Science -
Kocaeli University
04.2001 -
Chief Cloud Engineer (CIE) - Team Lead
Siemens AG, Turkey
5 2021 - Current