Mustafa Özçilingir
CIO
Istanbul
Summary
IT Executive with extensive technical and business development experience. Able to work on own initiative and as part of a team. Proven leadership skills involving managing, developing, and motivating teams to achieve their objectives. Analytical design and problem solving skills. Dedicated to maintain high quality standards. Up to date technical and market background.
Overview
8
8
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
CIO / CTO
Türkmen Holding
- Textile Export Group of Companies with 2.000+ employees, 6 factories
- Big Customers: Marks & Spencer, Zara, H&M, C&A
- Reporting to CEO
- Responsible for the teams below: SW Development, ERP, System and End-user Support, Data Center with 100+ servers.
- Optimized data management processes by designing robust data governance frameworks and policies
- Developed high-performing teams through effective recruitment, training, and performance management strategies
- Reduced downtime with proactive monitoring, maintenance, and troubleshooting of IT systems
- Promoted organizational transparency concerning IT strategy, budget allocation, project progress updates, and performance metrics
- Streamlined IT operations by consolidating systems and implementing process improvements
TRAngels Founding StakeHolder & Angel Investor & Certified TUBİTAK Mentor
TRAngels & TUBİTAK
- Private & TRAngels angel investments: REPG Energy // REPG Home // Micro-S // Loki // Batron // Zippsi // Laska // Adastec // ERG Hygiene and 15+ TRAngels investments
- Mentor of Startup companies.
- Enhanced mentee performance by providing personalized guidance and support
- Provided guidance and recommended coping mechanisms for youth dealing with difficult issues
- Adapted mentorship style based on individual mentee needs, enabling tailored interventions that drove better results than one-size-fits-all approaches
- Offered constructive feedback on mentee progress, enabling them to refine their skills and enhance their potential
IT & Mobile (IM) Solutions Director
Samsung
- B2B & B2C Solutions & Pre-sales & QA Team Management (60+ professionals)
- Solutions selling.
- Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth
- Facilitated cross-functional collaboration for improved decision-making processes within the organization
- Assisted with sales and marketing strategies to foster achievement of revenue goals
- Identified and qualified customer needs and negotiated and closed profitable projects with high success rate
VP, Solution Development and Operations
Eczacibasi Group
- IT Company of Eczacibasi Holding
- Responsible for management of 150+ professionals consisting of the following departments: Software Development (Workflow, esignature, MOSS), Infrastructure Services, Infrastructure (Data Center with 650 servers, 7x24 operation), Desktop Management (2500 clients), SAP module & Basis Consultancy (1000+ clients), Sales & Marketing
- Managing all company stuff including sales and finance after re-organization, September 2009 (Acting GM).
- Led cross-functional teams for the successful completion of major projects, resulting in increased efficiency and client satisfaction
- Hired and managed employees to maximize productivity while training staff on best practices and protocols
Information Systems Coordinator, CIO
Tekfen Holding
- Group of Companies, Construction, Agriculture, insurance, banking & engineering
- Responsible for IT coordination of 9 group companies that has 2 billion USD revenue, 18,000 employees, 11 countries, and 28 locations
- Setup of central IT infrastructure projects including Intranet, Active Directory, Email, portal
- Shared services, recruitment, and purchasing
- Company IT policies, security principles & procedures
- More than 8 million USD IT budget.
- Coordinated efforts to ensure compliance with relevant regulations and industry standards for information security and data management practices
- Reduced costs by conducting thorough evaluations of existing technology infrastructure and recommending cost-effective upgrades or replacements
- Applied cybersecurity best practices to information system standards, directives and guidance for personnel, monitoring compliance across organization
Principal Account Technology Solutions Executive
Microsoft Istanbul
- Multinational Software Company, the producer of Windows and Office
- Responsible for Technology specialist group infrastructure including the Windows clusters and servers
- Responsible for the following big M&R accounts: Koç Holding, Sabancı Holding, Petrol Ofisi A.Ş
- Boyner Holding, Borusan Holding, Turkish Airlines, Şişecam Sanayii, Arkas Holding, Zorlu Holding / Vestel, Arçelik, Ford Motor Company, Yıldız Holding /
- Lker.
- Built strong relationships with key stakeholders to identify opportunities for cross-selling and upselling
- Increased customer satisfaction by developing and implementing tailored solutions for clients'' unique business needs
Principal Technology Solutions Executive
Microsoft Istanbul
- Multinational software company, the producer of Windows and Office
- Responsible for Technology specialist group infrastructure including the Windows clusters and servers
- Presenter at Windows XP, Windows 2003 Turkey Launch.
- Increased customer satisfaction by developing and implementing tailored solutions for clients'' unique business needs
- Introduced a consultative selling approach that positioned our solutions as essential components of clients'' overall business strategies, resulting in increased deal size and long-term client retention
R&D Project Manager
Aselsan Ankara
- Successfully implemented the software of Turkey's first Electronic Warfare R&D System at Aselsan that handles the Electronic Counter Measure in 1-12 GHz band, working on land, sea and air
- 5 year project
- Used Solaris real-time operating system for mission-critical environments
- Direction Finding System for land and sea, 3-year project
- Used Windows embedded environment.
Education
Ph.D. - Computer Engineering
Bilkent University
Bilkent University 09.1990 - 07.1991
Master of Science - Computer Engineering
Middle East Technical University
Middle East Technical University 09.1987 - 07.1990
BSc. Diploma - Computer Engineering
Middle East Technical University
Middle East Technical University 09.1982 - 07.1987
Skills
Technology Vision
Digital Transformation
Information Technology Management
Innovation leadership
Technical solution development
Excellent Communication
Executive Leadership
Client Engagement
New Business Development
Account Management
Hobbiessocialresponsibilityprojects
- Photography as an art, several exhibitions and slide shows in Ankara and Istanbul, member of Ankara Photography Artists Association (AFSAD) since 1993, celebrated 15 years. İstanbul Fotograf Sanatı Kurumu (İFSAK) member since 2008. METU Photography Club member since 2001.
- Music, the collection of more than 1000 albums.
- Tenor, Member Kadikoy Polyphonic Chorus.
- Eczacıbaşı Rock Orchestra called Ecza Dolabı, vocals.
- Sailing, BAYK Bodrum races
- Founder Member of Esentepe Rotary Club since 2005.
Personal Information
Marital Status: Married with 2 children
Affiliations
- Rotary International
Timeline
Ph.D. - Computer Engineering
Bilkent University
09.1990 - 07.1991
Master of Science - Computer Engineering
Middle East Technical University
09.1987 - 07.1990
BSc. Diploma - Computer Engineering
Middle East Technical University
09.1982 - 07.1987
CIO / CTO
Türkmen Holding
TRAngels Founding StakeHolder & Angel Investor & Certified TUBİTAK Mentor
TRAngels & TUBİTAK
IT & Mobile (IM) Solutions Director
Samsung
VP, Solution Development and Operations
Eczacibasi Group
Information Systems Coordinator, CIO
Tekfen Holding
Principal Account Technology Solutions Executive
Microsoft Istanbul
Principal Technology Solutions Executive
Microsoft Istanbul
R&D Project Manager
Aselsan Ankara