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MUHAMMET SEFA KURU

MUHAMMET SEFA KURU

Project Manager
Kocaeli

Summary

Experienced management professional with over 10 years in project management, sales, marketing, and business development. Skilled in project and product management, strategic partnerships (8+ years), and construction operations, energy systems (2+ years). Proven track record of driving successful projects and fostering growth across diverse industries.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
24
24
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages

Work History

Product Manager

Pindepago
03.2023 - 11.2023

Company Overview: PindepaGO offers digital products for the gaming pin sector, enhancing gaming platforms and marketplaces. (pindepago.com)

  • Developed and executed product strategies to drive growth
  • Managed the full product lifecycle, from concept to launch, ensuring alignment with market needs
  • Conducted market research and competitive analysis
  • Defined and prioritized product roadmaps, collaborating with engineering and design teams
  • Analyzed product performance to optimize features & achieve business goals
  • PindepaGO offers digital products for the gaming pin sector, enhancing gaming platforms and marketplaces
  • Website: https://www.pindepago.com

Managing Director

Rockville
01.2018 - 12.2021

Company Overview: Rockville provides Mobile VAS, Digital Products, IT solutions, gaming and software outsourcing services for Telcos (rockville.com.tr)

  • Business development in different sectors: Telecom, Software development, IOT, Esports, Gaming
  • Worked with Telecom Operators for VAS projects
  • Developing strategic operating plans that reflect the longer-term objectives and priorities established by the board
  • Implemented RBT Platform Project with Turk Telekom (GSM Operator)
  • Maintaining the operational performance of the company
  • Building and maintaining an effective team
  • Contract management
  • Rockville provides Mobile VAS, Digital Products, IT solutions, gaming and software outsourcing services for Telcos
  • Website: http://www.rockville.com.tr

Project Manager

Asli Telecom
07.2013 - 01.2021

Company Overview: Asli Telecom specializes in Telecom Value Added Services and Technology solutions (aslitelecom.pk)

  • Managed the Battery Regeneration Project, improving telecom infrastructure efficiency
  • Led the Mobile VAS Service Project, delivering innovative solutions for operators
  • Oversaw key deployments: Beep Call on Ufone and Telenor
  • Zero Balance Missed Call on CMPak (Zong)
  • Collaborated with Jazz on IoT product development
  • Managed budgets, contracts, and cross-functional teams to ensure project success
  • Represented the company in client and industry engagements
  • Asli Telecom specializes in Telecom Value Added Services and Technology solutions
  • Website: http://www.aslitelecom.pk

Project Controller

BSAN Construction
06.2012 - 07.2013

Company Overview: BSAN is the contractor of the $55M, 5-Star Hotel Construction project in Ramadi, Iraq

  • Monitored project schedules and budgets to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery
  • Oversaw contracts with suppliers and subcontractors, ensuring compliance with project requirements
  • Collaborated with engineering and procurement teams to address technical and operational challenges
  • Prepared progress reports for stakeholders, highlighting key metrics and project performance
  • Ensured seamless coordination between teams, contributing to the project’s successful execution within budget
  • Managed project controls for a $55M, 5-Star Hotel Construction Project in Ramadi, Iraq

Technical Sales Manager

Numeko Technologies
08.2011 - 06.2012

Company Overview: Numeko Teknoloji offers telecom solutions, including site design, tower maintenance, and IoT (numekotech.com)

  • Provided technical support and product information to the sales team, ensuring successful customer engagements.
  • Assisted in preparing strategic bids and customer proposals, aligning technical solutions with client needs.
  • Conducted product demonstrations, presentations, and special events to promote offerings.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver customized solutions and improve business processes.

RNP/RNO Engineer

ZTE Corporation
01.2011 - 08.2011

Company Overview: ZTE is a global provider of telecom equipment and network solutions, specializing in 4G/5G networks, mobile devices, and ICT solutions. (zte.com.cn)

  • Post process Drive test logs- Verify, Analyze & Generate Report
  • Analysis of OMC statistics for maintaining Network KPI’s
  • Neighbor Analysis and Planning
  • Maintaining Handover & Other parameters for meeting KPI’s
  • Capacity/congestion analysis of the radio network elements
  • Performing Neighbourlist update
  • Definition of the optimization radio network elements and KPIs

Production Engineer

Guc Plastic
10.2009 - 07.2010

Company Overview: Guc Plastic manufactures plastic packaging products for various industries

  • Managed daily production processes, ensuring efficiency and quality
  • Monitored shifts and addressed issues to minimize downtime
  • Conducted statistical analyses to improve performance
  • Oversaw machinery maintenance and Siemens PLC systems to enhance automation
  • Contributed to process improvements and technical troubleshooting
  • Guc Plastic manufactures plastic packaging products for various industries

Education

Micro MBA Program - Business Management & Leadership

Istanbul Business School
Istanbul, Turkey
04.2001 - 01.2019

Bachelor of Science - Electronics And Telecommunications Engineering

Kocaeli University
Kocaeli, Turkey
04.2003 - 01.2010

Skills

    Strategic Planning & Execution

    Project & Product Management

    Team Leadership & Management

    Production Engineering & Process Optimization

    Sales, Marketing & Business Development

    Telecommunications & IoT Solutions

    Software Development & Technology Integration

    Energy Systems & Sustainability

    Construction Operations

    Project planning

    Product strategy

Timeline

Product Manager

Pindepago
03.2023 - 11.2023

Managing Director

Rockville
01.2018 - 12.2021

Project Manager

Asli Telecom
07.2013 - 01.2021

Project Controller

BSAN Construction
06.2012 - 07.2013

Technical Sales Manager

Numeko Technologies
08.2011 - 06.2012

RNP/RNO Engineer

ZTE Corporation
01.2011 - 08.2011

Production Engineer

Guc Plastic
10.2009 - 07.2010

Bachelor of Science - Electronics And Telecommunications Engineering

Kocaeli University
04.2003 - 01.2010

Micro MBA Program - Business Management & Leadership

Istanbul Business School
04.2001 - 01.2019
MUHAMMET SEFA KURUProject Manager