Oğuz Arslan
Ceo & Founder
Istanbul,34
Summary
Dynamic leader with a proven track record at Berel Software, where I excelled as both CTO and lead developer. Adept at managing the unique challenges of start-ups, I spearheaded strategic initiatives that drove substantial growth and fostered innovation. Known for my exceptional talent development skills and technical prowess, I leveraged my expertise in SQL programming and team collaboration to create a competitive edge. My ability to navigate complex projects and deliver cutting-edge solutions has made me an invaluable asset to any organization.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Startup Founder
CyberSecurity Solutions
Tallinn
2024.06 - Current
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Fostered a positive work environment by actively mentoring junior developers on best practices related to API development using PHP.
- Enhanced application performance by optimizing PHP code and implementing caching strategies.
- Developed and enforced stringent cybersecurity policies, significantly reducing risk of data breaches.
- Reduced risk of cyber attacks by conducting regular vulnerability assessments and penetration testing.
- Performed regular reviews of user access rights, minimizing the risk posed by insider threats or compromised accounts.
CEO
Berel Software
05.2024 - Current
- Developed key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial business growth.
- Built productive relationships with industry partners and competitors to support strategic business objectives.
- Drove profitability with thorough financial analysis and strategic decisionmaking.
- Managed partnerships and strategic business relationships by negotiating contract terms and handling conflicts.
CTO
Yollando.com
05.2021 - 04.2024
- Launched successful new products with extensive research on market trends combined with collaborative input from various departments.
- Evaluated emerging technologies for potential adoption, staying ahead of industry trends to maintain competitive advantage.
- Aligned IT strategy with organizational goals, fostering collaboration between technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Coordinated third-party vendors and client IT teams to seamlessly deliver effective solutions.
- Established robust cybersecurity protocols, mitigating risks and safeguarding sensitive company information.
- Tested security technologies on regular basis and implemented network penetration assessment tools.
IT Manager
Orbiton Bilgisayar Iletişim Teknoloji San. Ve Tic.
07.2019 - 05.2021
- Managed vendor relationships for hardware, software, and services procurement, ensuring quality products at competitive prices.
- Collaborated with other departments to help meet IT needs and properly integrate and secure systems.
- Coordinated IT operations activities to deliver smooth flow of daily business needs.
- Oversaw IT department operations and training.
- Managed network and system performance, conducting troubleshooting, security patching, and maintenance.
IT Project Manager
Orbiton Bilgisayar Iletişim Teknoloji San. Ve Tic.
07.2018 - 07.2019
- Developed project management roadmap to define project objectives, timelines and milestones.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction with timely deliveries, effective communication, and high-quality results.
- Delivered reliable solutions by overseeing software design, development, testing, implementation, and support phases of IT projects.
- Managed cross-functional teams to ensure efficient allocation of resources and successful project completion.
- Developed project plans identifying key issues, approaches and performance metrics.
IT Specialist
Orbiton Bilgisayar Iletişim Teknoloji San. Ve Tic.
08.2015 - 07.2018
- Configured hardware, devices, and software to set up work stations for employees.
- Managed hardware and software inventory, ensuring timely updates and replacements as needed.
- Monitored systems in operation and quickly troubleshot errors.
- Maintained servers and systems to keep networks fully operational during peak periods.
- Optimized network performance through regular monitoring and maintenance.
- Designed comprehensive IT policies to ensure compliance with industry regulations and best practices.
- Established effective communication channels among IT teams for collaborative problem-solving efforts related to servers issues.
- Utilized advanced diagnostic tools for rapid identification of complex technical challenges affecting servers systems.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer Software And Media Applications
Marmara Universitesi
Istanbul 04.2001 -
Master of Science - Geophysics
Istanbul Universitesi
Istanbul 04.2001 -
Skills
Talent Development
Crisis Management
Succession Planning
Mergers and Acquisitions
Management Team Leadership
Business Planning
Vulnerability Assessment
Network Security Management
Physical Security Management
SQL Programming
PL and SQL Development
Performance Tuning
Data Warehousing
Data Migration
SQL
MySQL
Programming Languages
API Integration
Amazon Web Services
Analytics
Solution Recommendations
Hardware design and prototyping
Team Collaboration and Communication
Embedded Systems Programming
IoT device management
Timeline
Startup Founder
CyberSecurity Solutions
2024.06 - Current
CEO
Berel Software
05.2024 - Current
CTO
Yollando.com
05.2021 - 04.2024
IT Manager
Orbiton Bilgisayar Iletişim Teknoloji San. Ve Tic.
07.2019 - 05.2021
IT Project Manager
Orbiton Bilgisayar Iletişim Teknoloji San. Ve Tic.
07.2018 - 07.2019
IT Specialist
Orbiton Bilgisayar Iletişim Teknoloji San. Ve Tic.
08.2015 - 07.2018
Bachelor of Science - Computer Software And Media Applications
Marmara Universitesi
04.2001 -
Master of Science - Geophysics
Istanbul Universitesi
04.2001 -