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Mert Ekin
Cyber Risk Specialist
Ankara,06
Summary
Adept Cyber Risk Specialist with a proven track record at Optimal Dynamics, enhancing risk management through data analytics and fostering a culture of cybersecurity awareness. Skilled in audit support and operational risk management, I've led initiatives that significantly mitigated risks, ensuring project success and organizational resilience. My leadership and strategic planning have been pivotal in driving forward-thinking risk mitigation strategies. Knowledgeable Risk Manager equipped with strategic planning and program leadership abilities honed in Turkish National Defense industry environments. Establishes strong and successful policies to mitigate risk at each level and establish clear procedures for assessments, prevention and containment. Familiar with regulatory requirements to maintain strict controls.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
6
6
Certificates
2
2
Languages
Work History
Cyber Risk Specialist
Optimal Dynamics
07.2017 - 03.2024
- Encouraged stakeholders to approach assessments analytically and offer unique insights to bring new understanding to risk management programs.
- Advised senior managers on policy strategies for reducing liability and preventing losses.
- Developed short-term goals and long-term strategic plans to improve risk control and mitigation.
- Taught employees how to control risks at front line.
- Reviewed contracts and agreements to identify potential risks and ideal mitigation strategies.
- Instituted regular safety inspections and hazards management strategies to keep operations compliant.
- Handled Stakeholder claims according to internal risk management policies, keeping liability minimized by leveraging expertise and available tools.
- Investigated allegations to check validity and recommend actions to minimize risk
- Promoted enterprise-level risk management practices and helped instill strong culture focused on protective policies and procedures
- Encouraged stakeholders to approach assessments analytically and offer unique insights to bring new understanding to risk management programs
- Advised senior managers on policy strategies for reducing liability and preventing losses
- Developed short-term goals and long-term strategic plans to improve risk control and mitigation
General Coordinator, Key Account Manager
Critical Factor LLC..
01.2015 - 07.2017
- Championed change management efforts during organizational restructuring or mergers; facilitating smooth transitions for all parties involved.
- Led training sessions for team members on new software tools or methodologies adopted within the organization, promoting uniformity in work processes across departments.
- Streamlined project management processes by implementing efficient coordination strategies, resulting in timely project completion.
- Enhanced communication channels among team members, ensuring clear understanding of project objectives and responsibilities.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers, securing favorable terms that positively impacted bottom-line results.
- Served as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on matters pertaining to project management best practices, industry trends, and organizational strategy alignment.
- Mentored junior team members by providing guidance on best practices and professional development opportunities, contributing to overall team growth and skill enhancement.
- Monitored progress towards key milestones, adjusting priorities as needed to remain on schedule and achieve desired outcomes.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Physics
Middle East Technical University
Ankara, 06 04.2001 -
High School Diploma -
TED Ankara College
Ankara, Turkey 04.2001 -
Skills
Enterprise Risk Management
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 13 staff members.
- Collaborated with team of >90 in the development of Subutai cloud Project
- Achieved Targets through effectively helping with collobration t wiith the stakeholder Client engineers
- Achieved target by completing the project with accuracy and efficiency.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets. used Jira and Confluence for tracking the project
- Documented and resolved contractual problems which led latency in payments
- Achieved success by introducing Subutai cloud for national cloud tasks.
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
Affiliations
- Freemason
- Society of Information Risk Analysts
- OCEG
- FAIR Inst.
- G31000 global Risk Management community
Additional Information
This is ideal job description for me, as I m currently working on both risk management ( Preferably Quantitative risk analysis) and ISO27000 series audit. I worked in open source IT projects. Ubuntu fan
Software
Ubuntu
Risk Mangement Softwares ( One Trust, Safe Security
Certification
GRCP from OCEG
Work Availability
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Timeline
Risk Professional from TÜVSÜD
03-2022
IPMP from OCEG
02-2022
GRCA from OCEG
01-2022
CIPM from IAPP
10-2021
GRCP from OCEG
03-2021
ISO 27001 - ISO 27701 LEAD Auditor
03-2020
Cyber Risk Specialist
Optimal Dynamics
07.2017 - 03.2024
General Coordinator, Key Account Manager
Critical Factor LLC..
01.2015 - 07.2017
Bachelor of Science - Physics
Middle East Technical University
04.2001 -
High School Diploma -
TED Ankara College
04.2001 -