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Haluk Erdem

Haluk Erdem

METALURGICAL AND MATERIAL SCIENCE ENGINEER
Istanbul

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Language

Work History

Advisory Consultant

Şişecam
08.2024 - Current
  • Streamlined operational processes for increased efficiency through in-depth analysis and optimization techniques.
  • Collaborated with peers across organizational levels, redesigning and implementing end-to-end activities impacting product development operations.
  • Provided advice on organizational restructuring efforts in product engineering function leading to enhanced operational efficiencies across client organizations.
  • Spearheaded initiatives to improve internal team collaboration, ultimately enhancing overall service quality provided to clients.
  • Implemented data-driven solutions, resulting in improved decision-making capabilities for clients.
  • Produced detailed and relevant reports for use in making business decisions.
  • Evaluated current processes to develop improvement plans.

Atmospheric Coating Technologies Manager

Şişecam
04.2018 - 08.2024
  • Led a team of 14 researchers in developing innovative functional and/or decorative coatings for Şişecam's core businesses, including flat glass, glassware, packaging glass, fiberglass, and automotive glass
  • Responsibilities spanned the entire product development lifecycle, from initial coating design to full-scale production
  • As part of our R&D initiatives, coordinated with numerous international consultants to address challenges, improve efficiency, and facilitate knowledge transfer
  • Served as the principal project manager on numerous national and international TUBİTAK projects, driving the development of innovative glass products
  • Managed the technical and administrative aspects of a project with a startup company developing products for Şişecam
  • Ensured the protection of intellectual property rights for all developed products
  • Managed budgets effectively, ensuring optimal financial performance while investing in necessary resources for business growth.
  • Achieved departmental goals by developing and executing strategic plans and performance metrics.

Business Development Specialist

Şişecam
10.2002 - 04.2018

Glassware Industry Expert

  • Leveraging Technological Advancements: Adopted cutting-edge technologies in the glassware industry, driving projects that significantly enhance production efficiency and quality
  • Tempering and Glass Decoration Specialist: With in-depth knowledge and hands-on experience, conducted numerous experimental studies on glass tempering and contributed to the design of mass production systems
  • Production, Sales, and Consulting: Optimized production processes, developing innovative products, and providing technical support to clients
  • Investment Project Expertise: Possesses extensive experience in planning, budgeting, and monitoring investment programs
  • Pasabahce Leadership: As the acting manager of Pasabahce Tuzla Decoration and Plastic Accessories Plant for two years, led various projects aimed at improving production processes and implementing new investments
  • Equipment Selection and Implementation: Played an active role in selecting, purchasing, and commissioning various production equipment, including tempering lines, forming machines, and annealing furnaces
  • Feasibility Studies: Conducted comprehensive feasibility studies for growth investments, providing critical insights to inform investment decisions

Education

MBA - Production Scheduling With Use of A Software (instead of heuristic approach) – A Glassware Plant’s Production Schedule

Gebze Technical University
Gebze
10.1998 - 01.2000

Bachelor of Science - Metalurgical And Material Science Engineer

Middle East Technical University
Ankara
10.1988 - 07.1994

Skills

Project Management

Business Development

Staff Management

Budget Control

Product Management

Problem-Solving

Accomplishments

  • 12/31/2017, CEO Special Award-Utility model on 'object inserted glass'
  • 12/31/2020, Stars of the year Award-Borosilicate cooking pan suitable for Induction Cooktops
  • 12/31/2021, Patent Award
  • 12/31/2022, Patent Award

Affiliations

  • Metalurgical Engineer's Society, İstanbul, Turkey, 1994, Cont.
  • Middle East Technical University-Alumni Association, Ankara, Turkey, 1994, Cont.
  • American Homebrewers Association, USA, 2012, 2015
  • Kadikoy Bridge Club, 2012, Cont.

Patents

  • Method for Adding Objects to Glass, 04/21/2021, TR 2021 049748, This patent presents an innovative method for aesthetically and durably attaching various objects to glass surfaces.
  • A Glass Product Suitable for Inductive Heating, 07/26/2021, TR 20218 091978, This glass product, designed for inductive heating technology, offers energy efficiency and ease of use.
  • Method for Applying Elastomer Materials to Glass, 01/21/2022, TR 2016 175428, This patent presents a new method for safely and effectively applying elastomer materials to glass surfaces.

Timeline

Advisory Consultant

Şişecam
08.2024 - Current

Atmospheric Coating Technologies Manager

Şişecam
04.2018 - 08.2024

Business Development Specialist

Şişecam
10.2002 - 04.2018

MBA - Production Scheduling With Use of A Software (instead of heuristic approach) – A Glassware Plant’s Production Schedule

Gebze Technical University
10.1998 - 01.2000

Bachelor of Science - Metalurgical And Material Science Engineer

Middle East Technical University
10.1988 - 07.1994
Haluk ErdemMETALURGICAL AND MATERIAL SCIENCE ENGINEER