Resume

Professional Summary

IT professional with 15+ years of experience with MCSE certificate and a background in industrial design. Passionate about leveraging my diverse background in industrial design and IT to bring an innovative and creative approach to the SOC analyst role, enhancing threat detection, incident response, and security posture with out-of-the-box thinking and expertise. With a strong understanding of network infrastructure, system administration, and security protocols. Possess many skills, which can help protect organizations and their assets from cyber threats in a fast-paced and dynamic nature of the SOC environment. Adapted with excellent analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills to identify and respond to security incidents. Has demonstrated a history of collaborating with other teams to implement effective security measures.

Skills

Cybersecurity Best Practices
Disaster Recovery Planning
Cloud Computing (Azure)
Network Troubleshooting
Network Security Management
Python Programming, Scripting & Automation
Wireless Networking
Hardware / Software Installation
Network Architecture Design
Systems / Analytical Thinking, Problem Solving
Virtualization Technologies
Systems Security Hardening

Work Experience

Freelance Product Designer2021–present

Kitchenware Design Consultant (Beast Canteen) — Toronto, Canada

Enhanced existing products by integrating new materials and design elements, improving functionality and user experience, resulting in a 25% increase in sales.
Designed ergonomic, durable, environmentally friendly, and easy-to-clean products, ensuring compliance with industry standards and customer requirements, leading to a 30% reduction in returns and complaints.
Developed, tested, and refined prototypes to ensure seamless mass production, meeting strict quality and cost requirements, resulting in a 20% reduction in production costs.
Met cost and quality requirements, delivering high-performance products that exceeded customer expectations, resulting in a 95% customer satisfaction rate.
Demonstrated design innovation, problem-solving, and manufacturing awareness, earning recognition as a subject matter expert and contributing to the development of future product lines.

Arm Prosthesis Attachment for Paddle Boarding (Hager Orthopaedic Clinics) — Kelowna, Canada

Created a custom-designed attachment for a prosthetic left hand for a paralympic athlete, enabling seamless transitioning between sides while paddling, resulting in improved performance and increased athlete satisfaction.
Collaborated with Hager Orthopaedic Clinics, leveraging Fusion360, 3D printing, and 3D scanning to design and develop a tailored solution, fostering effective partnerships with medical professionals.
Developed an innovative attachment solution, ensuring smooth, quick, and precise transitioning, and enhancing the athlete’s overall paddling experience.
Demonstrated expertise in assistive technology, design innovation, and user-centered design, showcasing the ability to create functional solutions that meet specific needs.
Showcased the ability to work collaboratively with medical professionals, translating user needs into effective design solutions, and highlighting a commitment to improving lives through design innovation.

Network Manager2008–2017

Liverpool College — Liverpool, UK

Deployed, configured, and managed virtualized servers, network infrastructure, and endpoint devices, ensuring high uptime and optimal performance.
Provisioned and managed user accounts, devices, and network configurations, ensuring secure access and authorization for all users.
Maintained and optimized Windows Servers, VMware, HP switches, Firewalls, and Wireless Systems, guaranteeing high availability and security.
Ensured the security, efficiency, and reliability of IT systems and infrastructure, implementing proactive measures to prevent downtime and data breaches.
Assessed departmental needs and recommended technical directions, driving innovation and process improvement.
Implemented monitoring tools, defining control conditions to trigger automated and human responses to faults and attempted intrusions, reducing response time by 30%.
Remediated security vulnerabilities by applying software patches or replacing vulnerable solutions with better alternatives, achieving a 25% reduction in security incidents.

IT Consultant2004–2008

Freelance — Liverpool, UK

IT consultancy for small to medium businesses, education sectors and home users.

Network Manager / Technician1997–2004

Various Companies — Ankara, Turkey

Various IT roles in different companies, including managing and running computer and network systems for local government, various factory settings and the Italian Embassy in Ankara.

Certifications

Professional Certifications:

• ISC2, Certified in Cybersecurity (CC) – Completed May 2024

• ISACA, ITCA, Cyber Security Fundamentals, expected completion June 2024

Microsoft, MCSE

Education

OCAD UniversityToronto, ON

Bachelor of Design, Industrial Design with Distinction, 2021

Selected to showcase inclusive design for Health at DesignTO and at Queen’s Park

University of the Arts LondonLiverpool, UK

Foundation Diploma In Art And Design with Distinction, 2016

Courses Attended

UDEMYAZ-800 Course Administering Windows Server Hybrid Core Infrastructure UDEMYMicrosoft Azure: From Zero to Hero – The Complete Guide UDEMYCompTIA Security+ (SY0-701) Complete Course & Exam UDEMYSystem and Network Engineering – GNU Linux UDEMYComplete Ethical Hacking Bootcamp UDEMYCCNA 200-3001 Cisco Certification UDEMYComplete VMWare vSphere ESXi and vCenter Administration UDEMYWindows Server 2019, Exchange Server, Office 365, VMware, Networking, Hyper-V Topics