Skills
IT Risk Management
Expert
Penetration Testing
Expert
Computer Networking
Expert
Information Technology
Expert
Cybersecurity
Expert
Cloud Computing
Intermediate
Secure DevOps Controls
Advanced
DevOps Processes
Intermediate
Work Experience
May 2023 – Present
Cyber Security, Executive (CISO)
Edenred Turkey
- Own enterprise security strategy and execution roadmap aligned to business priorities, risk appetite, and regulatory expectations.
- Lead vulnerability, incident readiness, and security operations governance with clear KPIs, reporting, and continuous improvement.
- Partner with engineering and product teams to embed DevSecOps controls (secure SDLC, CI/CD guardrails, cloud hardening) and reduce delivery risk.
Sep 2022 – Apr 2023
IT Advisory, Senior Manager
KPMG Turkey
- Directed multi-client cybersecurity and GRC engagements, translating complex risks into executive decisions and actionable plans.
- Led ISO 27001 / ITGC / SOX-oriented programs, strengthening governance, evidence readiness, and audit outcomes.
- Mentored teams, improved delivery quality, and established repeatable assessment methods across sectors and environments.
Jun 2021 – Sep 2022
IT Advisory, Manager
KPMG Turkey
- Managed security assessments and transformation workstreams across cloud, infrastructure, and application domains.
- Built pragmatic remediation roadmaps and supported stakeholders through implementation and validation cycles.
- Delivered board/executive-ready reporting with clear prioritization, residual risk, and measurable progress.
BTCTrader (BtcTurk)
Comodo Inc.
ProTim İletişim
Hisar School
Education
2015 - 2016
Mobile Computing and Communication Networks - Post Grad
University of Leeds
United Kingdom, Leeds
2010 - 2015
Computer Engineering - B.E.
Istanbul Bilgi University
Turkey, Istanbul
Certificates & Trainings
Technical Certificates
ITIL Foundation
CompTIA Security+ (Sec+)
ISO/IEC 27001 LA
ISO/IEC 22301 LA
UIPath Certified RPA Developer
TSI Certified Senior Pentest Professional
(TSE Kıdemli Sertifikalı Sızma Testi Uzmanı)
SAS Enterprise Guide 1
Adobe Photoshop and Dreamviewer Certificate
Microsoft Office Products
Presidency of the Republic of Turkey
Digital Transformation Office Certified Auditor
(CB DDO Denetçisi)
Language Certificates
IELTS certificate
Goethe Institute German Language Certificate (A2)
Trainings
Certified Ethical Hacker(CEH) v11 Training
UiPath Academy Trainings - Certified (2018)
Advanced Infrastructure Hacking - BlackHat EU17
LSE Summer School – Global Young Leaders (2007)
SuperCamp Turkey ITU (2009)
Arduino Programming
Computer Programming
Projects Contributed
Cybersecurity Operations Management & DEVSECOPS Coordination for Turkey BU
In my current role at Edenred, I oversee the cybersecurity operations for the Turkey Business Unit (BU), ensuring the security of the organization's key assets and infrastructure. I lead initiatives to safeguard sensitive data and enhance the security architecture, while also driving cross-functional collaboration with different departments.
Additionally, I am responsible for coordinating the integration of DEVSECOPS practices into the development pipeline, fostering a culture of continuous security, and empowering development teams to proactively identify and mitigate security risks at every stage of the software lifecycle.
Penetration Testing Projects
Planned, scheduled, and completed penetration testing and vulnerability assessment projects for many sector-leading firms. Also, assisted KPMG Turkey with cybersecurity hardening and assessments.
WAF and Load Balancer Configuration and Management on Cloudflare and F5 (Silverline & XC) Platforms
Configured and managed Web Application Firewalls (WAF) and load balancers on the several platforms to enhance security and optimize performance for client websites.
Kubernetes Security Controls Checklist Preparation and Implementation
Prepared and implemented security control checklists for Azure Kubernetes environments, following best practices to secure containerized applications and services.