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Hi, I’m Yusuf Uzun, an AI-focused engineer and project leader with a PhD in Electric-Electronic and Computer Engineering from Aksaray University. I drive innovation across academia and industry, leading software, cloud, and AI initiatives and delivering complex telecom and IT programs valued at tens of millions of dollars. I enjoy translating complex problems into practical architectures, mentoring teams, and collaborating with industry partners to create measurable impact.
In my spare time I enjoy language learning, cooking, nature and history excursions, planting trees, and agriculture. I believe in lifelong learning, curiosity, and sharing knowledge to help others grow professionally and personally.
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Language
English
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Turkish
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Arabic
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German
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French
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Work Experience
AWS Engagement Manager at Goaltech AI & Data Management Co
August 1, 2024 - PresentLeading cloud and AI engagement projects, working with AWS technologies to promote innovative data management solutions at Goaltech. Operating in Ankara, Turkey, combining AI expertise with cloud platforms to support client requirements.
Co-founder & Design Team Member at Bogay Economic Tractor & Agricultural Equipments
August 1, 2024 - August 11, 2025Co-founded and contributed to design initiatives outside business hours for an agricultural equipment company, enhancing product development and innovation in the agricultural machinery sector.
Senior Project Manager PMO at Turk Telekom General Directorate
August 1, 2024 - August 11, 2025Managed software, IT, and networking projects end to end. Oversaw project management office activities with extensive experience in software development life cycle, handling large-scale and complex telecommunication projects.
Project Manager / Programme Manager at Huawei Telecommunications Ltd.
June 1, 2013 - August 11, 2025Managed major access projects for Turk Telekom including Indoor DSLAM, Outdoor DSLAM, FTTX, ATM IP DSLAM Swap, MSAN, and Wimax. Successfully managed a $100 million program of projects, was awarded Huawei's Best Project Manager globally with the worldwide gold medal prize.
L2 Support Engineer / Senior Systems Engineer at NEC Australia Pty. Ltd, Technical Support Centre
June 1, 2009 - August 11, 2025Provided L2 technical support for Turk Telekom's DSL Network Management System supporting 1.8 million xDSL ports. Collaborated with software development teams in Australia. Provided technical support internationally, including Telecom Italia and others.
Database Design & Software Developer at Siemens Communications
July 1, 2006 - August 11, 2025Designed and developed databases and web-based applications tailored for Siemens Mobile Devices department using DbVisualizer, Java, and Oracle technologies.
Project Engineer (deputy Project Manager) at Vodafone Holding GmbH
July 1, 2005 - August 11, 2025Worked in Vodafone’s Global Reference & Certification Lab on testing, certifying and promoting new products and services before launch, including projects related to 3G, video telephony, and video streaming.
IT Specialist at Duisburg-Essen University
May 1, 2004 - August 11, 2025Handled Linux web server administration, Sun Solaris, firewall and router management. Developed hardware-oriented software with Visual C++.
Application Support Expert at DHL Worldwide Express
September 1, 2002 - August 11, 2025Supported marketing and sales via corporate website coordination and local e-commerce solutions deployment according to global strategy.
Resident Engineer in Dubai at Pelka-Alburj Electrical Equipment Manufacturing Joint-Venture
August 1, 2001 - August 11, 2025Provided customer support services and business development activities in the UAE and Arabian Gulf countries.
Teaching Assistant at Baskent University
February 1, 1998 - August 11, 2025Assisted in academic activities at Baskent University Bağlıca Campus in Ankara.
Assistant Professor at Ankara Science University
August 1, 2025 - PresentFaculty role in the Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, focusing on AI, machine learning, and intelligent systems; teaches courses, supervises student projects, and leads research initiatives; collaborates with industry partners on cloud and data management projects.
Engagement Manager at Goaltech AI & Data Management Co
August 1, 2024 - August 1, 2025Led cloud AI and data management engagements for clients; oversaw project delivery, stakeholder management, and cross-functional teams.
Senior Project Manager PMO at Turk Telekom General Directorate
June 1, 2013 - January 1, 2023End-to-end management of Software, IT and Networking Projects; extensive SDLC experience; led programs with high total values and cross-functional teams.
Project Manager / Programme Manager at Huawei Telecommunications Ltd.
July 1, 2009 - June 1, 2013Managed Turk Telekom Access Projects: Indoor DSL AM, Outdoor DSLAM, FTTX, ATM IP DSLAM Swap, MSAN and Wimax Projects; recognized as Huawei's Best Project Manager globally; program total value around 100 Million USD.
L2 Support Engineer / Senior Systems Engineer at NEC Australia Pty. Ltd
September 1, 2006 - June 1, 2009L2 technical support of Turk Telekom DSL Network Management System (1.8 million xDSL ports); virtual collaboration with the Australia-based software development team; occasional travel to support Telecom Italia, GTS in Hungary and Tellcom (Superonline) in Istanbul.
Database Design & Software Developer (project based) at Siemens Communications, Mobile Devices Department
August 1, 2005 - July 1, 2006Design & development of a database and a web-based application for Siemens COM-Mobile Devices; used DbVisualizer; Java & Oracle.
Project Engineer acting as deputy Project Manager at Vodafone Holding GmbH
May 1, 2004 - July 1, 2005Worked within the Global Reference & Certification Lab projects GRCL, testing and certifying Vodafone’s new products and services (3G, Video Telephony, Video Streaming).
IT Specialist (project based) at Duisburg-Essen University, Campus Duisburg
February 1, 2003 - May 1, 2004Linux-based Web Server Administration (Sun Solaris); Firewalls, Routers; development of hardware-oriented software with Visual C++.
Application Support Expert at DHL Worldwide Express, IT Department
September 1, 2001 - September 1, 2002Support the Marketing & Sales Department; plan & coordinate the development of local E-commerce solutions and technical deployment of e-commerce and customer access services according to DHL global strategy.
Resident Engineer in Dubai for Customer Support and Business Development at Pelka-Alburj Electrical Eqp Manufacturing Joint-Venture
February 1, 1998 - August 1, 2001Customer support services and business development activities across the United Arab Emirates and Arabian Gulf countries.
Teaching Assistant at Başkent University Bağlıca Campus
July 1, 1995 - February 1, 1998Teaching assistance and research support in engineering disciplines; involved in course planning and student mentoring.
Education
Ph.D. Electric -Electronic and Computer Engineering at Aksaray University
February 1, 2016 - December 1, 2022M.Sc. Computer Science & Communications Engineering at Duisburg-Essen University
January 1, 2003 - February 1, 2006MBA, Master of Business Administration at Baskent University
September 1, 1996 - July 1, 1999B.Sc. Electrical and Electronics Engineering at Middle East Technical University (METU)
September 1, 1991 - July 1, 1995Ph.D. Electric -Electronic and Computer Engineering (thesis in Artificial Intelligence) at Aksaray University, Aksaray, Turkey
February 1, 2016 - December 1, 2022M.Sc. Computer Science & Communications Engineering (in English and German) International Studies in Engineering at Duisburg-Essen University, Germany
January 1, 2003 - February 1, 2006MBA, Master of Business Administration at Baskent University, Ankara, Turkey
September 1, 1996 - July 1, 1999B.Sc. Electrical and Electronics Engineering (Fully English) at Middle East Technical University (METU), Ankara, Turkey
September 1, 1991 - July 1, 1995Qualifications
HUAWEI’S BEST PROJECT MANAGER GOLD MEDAL REWARD
January 1, 2010 - August 11, 2025Huawei Best Project Manager in the World
January 1, 2010 - May 5, 2026Industry Experience
Agriculture & Mining, Computers & Electronics, Education, Manufacturing, Telecommunications, Professional Services, Software & Internet
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