Over 10 years of experience in the manufacturing industry with deep expertise in 2D/3D technical drawing, CAD modeling, and documentation workflows. I enjoy optimizing processes, improving product quality, and delivering accurate drawings that help teams execute successfully on site. I’m a people-focused leader who supports cross-functional collaboration and continuous improvement. I’m passionate about building practical solutions—managing drawing timelines, creating alternatives when issues arise, and driving innovation through process automation and better field coordination.

Uğur AKALP

Over 10 years of experience in the manufacturing industry with deep expertise in 2D/3D technical drawing, CAD modeling, and documentation workflows. I enjoy optimizing processes, improving product quality, and delivering accurate drawings that help teams execute successfully on site. I’m a people-focused leader who supports cross-functional collaboration and continuous improvement. I’m passionate about building practical solutions—managing drawing timelines, creating alternatives when issues arise, and driving innovation through process automation and better field coordination.

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Over 10 years of experience in the manufacturing industry with deep expertise in 2D/3D technical drawing, CAD modeling, and documentation workflows. I enjoy optimizing processes, improving product quality, and delivering accurate drawings that help teams execute successfully on site.

I’m a people-focused leader who supports cross-functional collaboration and continuous improvement. I’m passionate about building practical solutions—managing drawing timelines, creating alternatives when issues arise, and driving innovation through process automation and better field coordination.

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Language

Turkish
Fluent
English
Advanced
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate

Work Experience

R&D Specialist at Filternox
August 1, 2024 - September 26, 2025
Research and Development activities related to manufactured products; explore innovative solutions to enhance product quality and efficiency; collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve existing processes.
Senior Draftsperson at Filternox
April 1, 2022 - August 1, 2024
Create precise 2D/3D technical drawings using CAD, ensuring accuracy and compliance with industry standards. Manage drawing production by optimizing time, coordinating updates/additions in line with project deadlines, and developing automation solutions to streamline drawing workflows. Support teams with timely technical modifications and deliverables while maintaining clarity for downstream field execution.
Senior Draftsperson/Site Supervisor/Orientation Trainer at Okyanus Akvaryum / ADEC LSS
August 1, 2021 - September 26, 2025
Designed equipment and installations for life support units; created filtration rooms on plans; produced customized solutions for aquarium connections and decorations; optimized and segmented technical drawings for field personnel; prepared as-built drawings and delivered them with submission package after installation and commissioning. As Site Supervisor, oversaw installation and assembly under site conditions, adjusted schedules to mitigate delays, and coordinated field teams.
R&D Specialist at Filternox
March 1, 2018 - August 1, 2021
Conduct R&D activities related to manufactured products, exploring innovative solutions to improve quality and efficiency. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve existing processes and support product development through research, experimentation, and iteration. Focus on practical improvements that reduce risk and increase performance in manufacturing outputs.
Senior Draftsperson/Nesting Specialist at Paloma Engineering / Mepsan Metal
February 1, 2018 - September 26, 2025
Designed and modeled medical equipment; prepared detailed technical drawings for production; applied nesting processes to optimize material usage in production.
Senior Draftsperson / Site Supervisor / Orientation Trainer at Okyanus Akvaryum / ADEC LSS
November 1, 2016 - February 1, 2018
Lead major city aquarium projects domestically and internationally, designing equipment and installations for life-support units and creating filtration room layouts. Produce customized solutions for aquarium connections and decorations, segmenting and optimizing 2D/3D technical drawings for field clarity. Prepare as-built drawings after installation/commissioning and deliver them within submission packages. As site supervisor, ensure correct installation and assembly of equipment per technical drawings, manage schedules to mitigate delays from procurement/manufacturing, coordinate field teams, and keep installations on track.
LSS Specialist/ Draftsperson at MAT LSS
March 1, 2016 - September 26, 2025
Designed equipment and installations for life support units; created filtration rooms; produced customized solutions for aquarium connections and decorations; optimized and segmented technical drawings in 2D and 3D, and delivered as-built drawings after installation and commissioning.
Senior Draftsperson / Nesting Specialist at Paloma Engineering / Mepsan Metal
September 1, 2015 - March 1, 2016
Design, model, and prepare detailed technical drawings for medical equipment production. Create production-ready documentation and apply nesting processes to optimize material usage and improve manufacturing efficiency. Coordinate drawing preparation steps to support smooth production flow and reduce waste through optimized nesting planning.
Draftsperson at 5M Electromechanics
November 1, 2010 - September 26, 2025
Projected induction casting furnaces with large capacities and platforms; prepared technical drawings for production; tracked documentation; reported technical services; managed the full lifecycle of technical drawing preparation and project management.
Draftsperson at 5M Electromechanics
December 1, 2009 - November 1, 2010
Project induction casting furnaces with large capacities and associated platforms used for manufacturing metal and alloy-based products. Prepare technical drawings for production, track documentation, and report on technical services. Manage the end-to-end technical drawing preparation and project documentation lifecycle to support manufacturing execution.
LSS Specialist / Draftsperson at MAT LSS
January 1, 0001 - Present
Work on international city aquarium projects as a draftsperson, designing life-support equipment and installations. Create filtration room plans, generate customized solutions for aquarium connections and decorations, and produce optimized 2D/3D drawing sets for field personnel. Prepare as-built drawings aligned with submission package requirements after installation and commissioning.

Education

Draftsmanship at Haydarpaşa Tech Schools
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 2002
Automotive at Kocaeli University
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2006
Autodesk Inventor / Vault / iLogic at Prota Altar
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022
Mechatronics at Haydarpaşa Tech Schools
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015
Autodesk 3DsMax at Bilişim IT
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2013
Dassault Systems Solidworks at Haydarpaşa Tech Schools
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2010
Draftsmanship at Haydarpaşa Tech Schools
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 2002
Automotive at Kocaeli University
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2006
Mechatronics at Haydarpaşa Tech Schools
September 1, 2015 - February 1, 2018
Autodesk 3dsMax at Bilişim IT
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2013
Solidworks at Haydarpaşa Tech Schools
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2010

Qualifications

Autodesk Inventor / Vault / iLogic
January 1, 2022 - August 11, 2026
Prota Altar
January 1, 2022 - August 11, 2026
Autodesk 3ds Max
January 1, 2015 - August 11, 2026
SolidWorks
January 1, 2010 - August 11, 2026

Industry Experience

Manufacturing, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services