I am a cloud-focused architect and DevOps engineer with extensive experience delivering scalable, secure cloud platforms across AWS, GCP, and Azure. I enjoy building automated CI/CD pipelines, improving platform observability, and leading cross-functional teams to drive cloud adoption and resilience. Based in Istanbul with work across the Netherlands and Turkey, I thrive in collaborative environments that push for engineering excellence and measurable outcomes. My passion is designing end-to-end, cloud-native solutions that balance speed, security, and reliability, while mentoring colleagues and sharing knowledge to elevate teams and projects.

Oguzhan

I am a cloud-focused architect and DevOps engineer with extensive experience delivering scalable, secure cloud platforms across AWS, GCP, and Azure. I enjoy building automated CI/CD pipelines, improving platform observability, and leading cross-functional teams to drive cloud adoption and resilience. Based in Istanbul with work across the Netherlands and Turkey, I thrive in collaborative environments that push for engineering excellence and measurable outcomes. My passion is designing end-to-end, cloud-native solutions that balance speed, security, and reliability, while mentoring colleagues and sharing knowledge to elevate teams and projects.

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I am a cloud-focused architect and DevOps engineer with extensive experience delivering scalable, secure cloud platforms across AWS, GCP, and Azure. I enjoy building automated CI/CD pipelines, improving platform observability, and leading cross-functional teams to drive cloud adoption and resilience. Based in Istanbul with work across the Netherlands and Turkey, I thrive in collaborative environments that push for engineering excellence and measurable outcomes.

My passion is designing end-to-end, cloud-native solutions that balance speed, security, and reliability, while mentoring colleagues and sharing knowledge to elevate teams and projects.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Intermediate

Language

Turkish
Fluent
English
Advanced
Dutch
Advanced

Work Experience

Cloud Architect / DevOps Consultant at Freelance
December 1, 2022 - Present
Cloud Architect / DevOps Engineer at Carnext BV
June 1, 2021 - December 1, 2022
Led multi-cloud platform initiatives, focused on EKS/Kubernetes, AWS, GCP, and observability (Datadog, Prometheus). Improved platform performance, security, and uptime across services.
DevOps / Cloud Engineer at Shell Netherlands
November 1, 2019 - June 1, 2021
Implemented containerized platforms on AWS/GCP, managed Kubernetes/EKS, ECS, Fargate, S3, VPC, IAM; strengthened security and CI/CD pipelines; enhanced monitoring and incident response.
Cloud Engineer / DevOps at Orange Bus
December 1, 2018 - November 1, 2019
Delivered cloud-native solutions and automation; contributed to platform reliability, security, and scale for multiple client projects.
Cloud Architect at AI Cloud ArchNetas
January 1, 2017 - December 1, 2018
Led cloud architecture initiatives in Turkey; designed and implemented cloud solutions with AWS, GCP, and Azure; focused on automation and security.
Expert at Vodafone Turkey
July 1, 2016 - January 1, 2017
Held expert-level roles contributing to cloud strategy and architectural decisions; collaborated on Azure-based solutions and wholesale cloud initiatives.
IT Manager / Deputy Manager at Barcelo Hotels (Turkey)
July 1, 1999 - July 1, 2014
Oversaw IT operations, leadership in IT strategy and service delivery; ensured alignment with business needs and security requirements.

Education

Bachelor's degree at Sakarya University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2013

Qualifications

MBA MIS
January 11, 2030 - June 1, 2015
AWS Certification
January 11, 2030 - February 7, 2026
Google Cloud Certification (Cloud Architect)
January 11, 2030 - February 7, 2026
Azure Certification
January 11, 2030 - February 7, 2026
IBM Certified / IBM App
January 11, 2030 - February 7, 2026
Oracle Cloud OCI Certification
January 11, 2030 - February 7, 2026

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Telecommunications, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Travel & Hospitality