Furkan Oymak

• In February 2024, I co-founded Klaudik, where I currently serve as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO). My role focuses on leading the vision and development of Klaudik’s automated cloud management platform, which aims to simplify cloud infrastructure for developers and businesses worldwide.
  
  Key Roles:
  
  * Defining and driving Klaudik’s strategic vision, ensuring alignment with market demands and developer needs.
  * Leading the design and implementation of Klaudik’s core automation features, including AutoDeploy, AutoScale, and AutoDR.
  * Overseeing the technical development team, fostering a culture of innovation and technical excellence.
  * Building partnerships with key industry stakeholders, including Microsoft for Startups and Amazon AWS for Startups, to accelerate Klaudik’s growth.
  * Managing day-to-day operations and guiding the platform’s evolution to meet the needs of a global user base.

Since August 2018, I have been serving as the Managing Director of Verigom, a leading provider of server management and hosting solutions. In this role, I oversee the company’s operations, drive growth, and ensure exceptional service delivery for a diverse and expanding client base.

Key Roles:

* Managed 5,000+ websites and thousands of servers, ensuring optimal performance and reliability for all clients.
* Led a team in operating and maintaining three Tier 3 data center cabinets, ensuring high availability and uptime.
* Developed and implemented scalable IT solutions, directly addressing the challenges faced by developers and businesses.
* Built strong client relationships by focusing on customer-centric solutions and exceptional support.
* Leveraged technical expertise in server management, Linux systems, and cloud infrastructure to improve service efficiency.
This experience provided me with invaluable insights into the challenges of cloud infrastructure management, ultimately inspiring the creation of Klaudik to address these needs with automation and innovation.

I served as the founder and manager of a startup that earned the right to work at the Commercialization Center of Technology (BTM) and Living Lab Incubation Centers. Additionally, the startup received grants from the Amazon Web Services (AWS) platform and was accepted into the Microsoft for Startups Founders Hub program, graduating successfully.

Throughout this venture, I meticulously managed every stage, from idea conception to project development and ultimately company formation. While shaping the strategic planning and operational processes that formed the foundation of the startup, I actively contributed in areas such as:

• Building and managing a team,
• Preparing and delivering investor presentations,
• Creating financial projections and sustainability plans,
• Overseeing software development processes,
• Designing User Experience (UX) and User Interface (UI).

This experience not only provided me with valuable insights into the entrepreneurial ecosystem but also enhanced my leadership, problem-solving, innovative thinking, and strategic management skills. My passion for delivering innovative technologies and user-focused solutions was a significant driving force in advancing the startup to higher levels.

As part of Mediavenus Global, I worked on advertising and marketing activities targeting the Turkish market. During this period, I coordinated advertising agreements with some of Turkey’s largest news and content websites, contributing to brands reaching their ideal target audiences.

I gained extensive experience working with Google Ads and Meta Ads platforms, actively participating in the creation, management, and optimization of advertising campaigns to help brands achieve their performance goals.

Additionally, I acquired valuable expertise in media buying and developing strategic partnerships, directly contributing to the success of marketing strategies. My experience in business development processes further enriched my knowledge in digital advertising and the media sector.

This role not only enhanced my skills in digital marketing and advertising but also strengthened my communication and negotiation abilities, enabling me to drive impactful results for brands.

During my tenure at Minussoft Hosting, I undertook various IT-related responsibilities and worked as a Hosting Support Operator. In this role, I actively provided technical support to customers, managed servers, and resolved issues, gaining valuable opportunities to enhance my IT skills.

My work focused on the following areas, where I developed in-depth knowledge and experience:

• Linux Server Management: Acquired expertise in setting up, configuring, and maintaining servers.
• cPanel Administration: Provided user support for web hosting platforms and mastered the technical intricacies of cPanel.
• VMware ESXi: Gained specialization in the installation, management, and optimization of virtualization technologies.

Throughout this role, I not only honed my technical problem-solving skills but also significantly improved my communication and crisis management abilities. This experience allowed me to strengthen my technical foundation while ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction.