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Oguz HULAGU

Katy

Summary

Experienced executive prepared for leadership roles with strong focus on strategic vision, operational excellence, and driving growth. Expertise in team collaboration, navigating complex challenges, and delivering impactful results. Skilled in financial management, strategic planning, and stakeholder engagement. Highly adaptable and reliable, excelling in dynamic environments.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

CEO

KM Heavy Industries
11.2010 - 01.2025
  • Company Overview: Fabrication of Pressure Vessels, Heat Exchangers, Reactors, Separators, Valves, Filters, Condensers, and other Process Equipment
  • Managing over 200 staff company, Projects & Customer Coordination, Business Development
  • Worked as Sales & Project Manager, Quality Control Manager, Fabrication Manager, Cost Estimation Manager and Executive Vice President before being CEO in 14 years

Some of the works have been performed:

  • - Establishment of Quality Assurance System - 2011
  • - Establishment of Marketing & Sales Department - 2011
  • - Establishment of Design Department -2012
  • - Establishment of Quality Control System - 2012
  • - Stockroom improvement - 2013
  • - Development of sensitive fabrication philosophy for nuclear industry - 2014
  • - Improvement & change to new shape of fabrication process - 2015
  • - Development of fabrication management software - 2016
  • - Planning and construction of new fabrication bays - 2018
  • - Renovation of existing machinery to reduce subcontracted works - 2020
  • - Integrating IFS ERP software - 2024
  • - Increased the company value from $1.5M to $40M
  • - Increased the number of staff from 30 to over 200 (More than 40 engineers)
  • Achieved company growth by implementing strategic plans and streamlining operations.
  • Managed partnerships and strategic business relationships by negotiating contract terms and handling conflicts.
  • Created a positive work culture, resulting in increased employee satisfaction and retention rates.
  • Built productive relationships with industry partners and competitors to support strategic business objectives.
  • Developed key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial business growth.
  • Drove profitability with thorough financial analysis and strategic decision making.
  • Established and maintained strong relationships with customers, vendors and strategic partners.
  • Optimized supply chain operations for reduced costs and increased efficiency.

Systems and Project Senior Engineer

Freebird Airlines
07.2002 - 10.2010
  • Company Overview: Private Company / Aviation
  • Operating 8 commercial Airbus airplanes between Europe and Turkey, planning the aircraft/engine maintenances and defect rectifications (AOGs)
  • Establishing of stockroom, quality assurance and engineering departments
  • Implementing new systems to airplanes (managing whole process including purchasing)
  • Development of maintenance planning software
  • Checking supplier contracts for technical reasons
  • Communication with the Ministry of Transport for the approval of annual maintenance programs
  • Doing annual internal audits of other departments
  • Private Company / Aviation
  • Reduced equipment downtime through proactive preventive maintenance and timely repairs, ensuring smooth operations.
  • Improved project efficiency by streamlining engineering processes and implementing innovative solutions.
  • Mentored junior engineers, providing guidance in best practices and fostering professional growth opportunities.
  • Controlled project costs by approving expenditures.
  • Determined equipment failure root cause and implemented solutions.

Technical Help Desk Supervisor

Turk.Net
01.1998 - 07.1999
  • Company Overview: Private Company / Internet Service Provider, Communication
  • Helping customers via call center
  • Planning and managing the shifts of staff
  • Private Company / Internet Service Provider, Communication
  • Used ticketing systems to manage and process support actions and requests.
  • Resolved escalated issues by serving as subject matter expert on wide-ranging issues.
  • Identified and solved technical issues using variety of diagnostic tools and tactics.
  • Provided basic end-user troubleshooting and desktop support.
  • Installed, modified, and repaired software and hardware to resolve technical issues.
  • Managed help desk consisting of 20 employees and conducted performance evaluations.
  • Managed high levels of call flow and responded to technical support needs.

Education

International Business Management

Marmara University
Istanbul, Turkey
06.2005

Bachelor degree - Mechanical Engineering

Istanbul Technical University (ITU)
Istanbul, Turkey
02.2002

High school - Science and mathematics

Cagaloglu Anadolu Lisesi
Istanbul, Turkey
06.1997

Skills

  • Effective decision making
  • Operational excellence
  • Customer focus
  • Strategic visioning
  • Crisis management
  • Talent development
  • Digital transformation
  • Client relationship building
  • Leadership and people development
  • Operations management
  • Business development
  • Employee motivation and performance

Training

  • 2010, 3 days, Audits Technics, Joint Aviation Authorities (JAA)
  • 2010, 1 day, SAFA Inspection Technics, Joint Aviation Authorities (JAA)
  • 2007, 2 days, Trainers Training, RGA Management Consulting
  • 2007, 4 days, Reliability Control Program (RCP), AIRBUS
  • 2006, 2 days, ISO 14001 Environmental Management System (EMS), TUV Rheinland
  • 2004, 2 days, Process Management, A/N/D Training and Consulting Corp.
  • 2003, 3 days, Human Factor Training, BOEING Education Centre
  • 1999, 2 days, Communication Skills for Call Centre Employees, Yurekli Holding Training and Consulting

Personal Information

  • Place of Birth: Istanbul
  • Date of Birth: 05/04/79
  • Gender: Male
  • Nationality: US

Languages

English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
German
Intermediate (B1)
Turkish
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)

Timeline

CEO

KM Heavy Industries
11.2010 - 01.2025

Systems and Project Senior Engineer

Freebird Airlines
07.2002 - 10.2010

Technical Help Desk Supervisor

Turk.Net
01.1998 - 07.1999

International Business Management

Marmara University

Bachelor degree - Mechanical Engineering

Istanbul Technical University (ITU)

High school - Science and mathematics

Cagaloglu Anadolu Lisesi
Oguz HULAGU