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Ozkan Kocak

Project & Sales Engineer
Darica,41

Summary

Analytical and performance-driven engineering professional with over 12 years of experience in instrumentation and control measurement. Specializes in custom project development, certification, validation processes, on-site supervision, and delivering customer-specific solutions. Excels at problem-solving, root cause identification, and creative engineering solutions while maintaining strong communication skills to coordinate with vendors, suppliers, and customers. Currently serving as a Sales Engineer and Project Manager at a system integrator company focused on process analyzing systems for nearly 2 years. Experienced in managing complex sales projects and client relationships, developing strategic sales plans, negotiating contracts effectively, fostering teamwork, and driving successful project outcomes. Utilizes technical expertise to ensure project success.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
2019
2019
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
4
4
Languages

Work History

Project & Sales Engineer

Hatti Teknik Analiz Ve Otomasyon Hizmetleri
10.2023 - Current
  • Providing optimal solutions based on customer inquiries, conducting cost analysis, and preparing technical or commercial offers tailored to client requirements to ensure cost efficiency and alignment with project goals.
  • Promoting and introducing products of represented brands to existing and new markets, ensuring effective product adoption and visibility to meet end-user needs.
  • Offering technical support to clients throughout the sales process, addressing inquiries, and ensuring satisfaction by delivering clear and practical solutions to technical challenges.
  • Reviewing customer-provided documents and conducting site visits when necessary, ensuring project requirements are met, and aligning designs with real-world conditions.
  • Developed technical proposals for automation projects, aligning solutions with client specifications.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver integrated sales presentations and product demonstrations.
  • Providing technical support to team members during the detailed engineering phase, assisting in project documentation, and supporting.
  • Preparation of project proposals for seamless execution Attending technical and commercial evaluation meetings to ensure all project specifications are understood and addressed, ensuring.
  • Alignment between stakeholders Leading project execution after award, focusing on cost optimization, procurement processes, managing project schedules, and overseeing documentation flow to ensure timely completion.
  • Monitoring material and equipment installation to ensure compliance with project specifications, designs, and drawings while maintaining quality standards.
  • Enhancing communication channels between sales, engineering, and product development teams to foster better collaboration and improve project execution efficiency.
  • Conducting thorough technical evaluations of client needs, ensuring proposed solutions are successfully implemented and meet both technical and business requirements.
  • Developing detailed project plans, determining and scheduling priorities, and ensuring timely completion of deliverables for efficient engineering work.
  • Managing multiple project budgets effectively to ensure financial targets are met, assisting in cost reduction efforts, and supporting budget preparation for increased operational efficiency.
  • Establishing strong relationships with key decision-makers through targeted networking efforts to ensure long-term collaboration and partnership opportunities.
  • Creating detailed proposals and conducting cost calculations to ensure project feasibility and financial alignment with client requirements.
  • Increased client satisfaction by providing tailored engineering solutions for their specific needs.

Project & Instrumentation Engineer

Feoks Otomasyon Sanayi ve Ticaret Ltd. Şti
11.2018 - 10.2023
  • Managed projects from procurement to commission
  • Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives
  • Dominated custody transfer flow measurement system projects (including certification according to MID 2014/32/EU, production process, creating tailor-made software for flow computers, simulation tests, commissioning, training, periodic calibration on site, etc.) that got more than 75% of annual revenue from initial calculations to all after-sales services
  • Project execution through all phases of the service cycle almost brand independently (training, installation supervision, repairing, testing, calibrating, ordering, and replacing parts as needed)
  • Understood customer requirements and, if necessary, brought new things to the table by redefining and creating an optimum offer, sometimes for just one instrument, sometimes for a measurement and control system
  • Observed processes, examined previous data, and offered solutions by identifying the root cause of a problem in a measurement system that is actively used in the field.
  • Developed comprehensive documentation, including specifications, datasheets, and drawings, ensuring a clear understanding of system requirements.
  • Optimized plant operations with proper specification, configuration, installation, testing, commissioning support for instrument systems.

Technical Support and Sales Engineer

Enelsan Endüstriyel Elektronik A.Ş
04.2014 - 11.2018
  • Contributed to manufacturing of more accurate, reliable, and sustainable flow meter calibration by improving measurement uncertainty of calibration laboratory in scope of ISO 17025 quality management system.
  • Expanded domestic market and made products exportable by obtaining international drinking water certificate of conformity.
  • Co-developed, and commissioned, and certified 5 fuel metering and blending systems that can be used in custody transfer applications, providing biggest annual revenue in company's history.
  • Contributed to not only sales engineering effectiveness but also product quality by identifying short-term, long-term issues, and considering customer feedback and recommending courses of action
  • Project execution through all phases of the service cycle (training, installation supervision, repairing, testing, calibrating, ordering and replacing parts as needed)
  • Provided technical troubleshooting and problem solving for clients with installed equipment or system issues.
  • Delivered technical sales presentations to prospects and presented benefits and value of products.
  • Increased sales revenue by consistently meeting and exceeding sales targets through effective client presentations and product demonstrations.

(Instrumentation branches of profession; Tank Gauging, Metering systems, Calibration and master meter services, Process Level, Flow, Pressure and Temperature)

Production and Shipment Planning Engineer

Sekuro Plastik Ambalaj Sanayi A.Ş
03.2012 - 04.2013
  • Developed a production & shipment planning system that has not only reduced production waste and unplanned stops but also has affected quality and customer satisfaction positively
  • Decreased more than %60 shutdown of manufacturing because of lack of raw materials or consumables by creating forecast system based on previous production data
  • Pioneered brainstorming meetings to improve new use areas for production waste.
  • Reported and presented production performance at board meetings periodically.
  • Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity

Education

Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering

Istanbul Technical University
04.2001 - 02.2012

Associate degree - Paint Technologies

Kocaeli University
06-2007

Skills

Interdepartmental project management

Certification

Evaluation of measurement uncertainty, Tubitak UME, 03.2016

Hobbies

  • Camping
  • Gardening
  • Hiking

Languages

English
Upper intermediate (B2)
Turkish
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
German
Beginner (A1)

Timeline

Project & Sales Engineer

Hatti Teknik Analiz Ve Otomasyon Hizmetleri
10.2023 - Current

Project & Instrumentation Engineer

Feoks Otomasyon Sanayi ve Ticaret Ltd. Şti
11.2018 - 10.2023

Technical Support and Sales Engineer

Enelsan Endüstriyel Elektronik A.Ş
04.2014 - 11.2018

Production and Shipment Planning Engineer

Sekuro Plastik Ambalaj Sanayi A.Ş
03.2012 - 04.2013

Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering

Istanbul Technical University
04.2001 - 02.2012

Associate degree - Paint Technologies

Kocaeli University
Ozkan KocakProject & Sales Engineer