About Me

I am a dedicated Network and Security Engineer with nearly 5 years of hands-on experience securing and managing complex enterprise and core ISP infrastructures. Proficient in multi-vendor environments including Fortinet, Check Point, Cisco, and Huawei, as well as SD-WAN architectures and Microsoft Azure Cloud Security. My mission is to build robust defenses against emerging cyber threats through dynamic routing, high-availability networking, and proactive threat mitigation.

Work History & Education

  • Core & VAS Service Network Support Specialist - Vodafone
    Full-Time | Apr 2026 - Present
  • Professional Development: Language Immersion - Kaplan International
    Liverpool, UK | Sep 2025 - Feb 2026
  • Network and Security Specialist - Otokoc Otomotiv
    Full-Time | May 2023 - Sep 2025 (Turkiye Distributor of the Avis Budget Group and a Major Holding Company)
  • Cyber Security Specialist - Trive
    Full-Time | Sep 2022 - May 2023
  • Network Security Engineer - Destel IT Solutions
    Full-Time | Sep 2021 - Sep 2022
  • Organizer and Speaker - Google Developer Communities
    Volunteer | 2017 - Present

Technical Competencies

Fortinet Ecosystem

CERTIFICATIONS
  • Fortinet NSE 5, NSE 3, NSE 2, NSE 1
KEY PROJECTS / EXPERIENCE
  • Optimized and integrated a robust FortiNAC system for comprehensive Network Access Control (NAC) and Zero Trust policy enforcement.
  • Configured, developed, and maintained high-availability FortiGate firewalls for complex network segmentation and high-security VPN (IPsec/SSL) infrastructures.
  • Centralized network administration using FortiManager to oversee a diverse hardware stack, including FortiSwitch, FortiAP, and Cisco infrastructure.
  • Deployed and managed FortiWeb (WAF) to protect critical web applications from Layer 7 attacks.

CheckPoint Technologies

CERTIFICATIONS
  • CheckPoint Certified Security Expert (CCSE) R81.20
  • CheckPoint Certified Security Administrator (CCSA) R81.20
KEY PROJECTS / EXPERIENCE
  • Managed and optimized large-scale CheckPoint security gateways and policy layers for compliance and performance.
  • Managed and secured endpoint operations for 3,000+ devices, utilizing Checkpoint Harmony to maintain a 100% security coverage rate across the organization.
  • Performed advanced troubleshooting and logging analysis for CheckPoint SmartConsole and security policies.

Microsoft Azure & Cloud Security

CERTIFICATIONS
  • AZ-700 Designing and Implementing Microsoft Azure Networking Solutions
  • AZ-500 Microsoft Azure Security Technologies
KEY PROJECTS / EXPERIENCE
  • Acted as a key team member in a large-scale cloud migration, transitioning 20+ core systems and 30+ websites from on-premises infrastructure to Microsoft Azure.
  • Implemented Azure Networking solutions including VNet peering, VPN Gateways, and Network Security Groups (NSG).
  • Managed and secured identity services via Active Directory (AD) and Azure AD/Entra ID integration.

Core Networking & Infrastructure

CERTIFICATIONS
  • CCNA
  • Cisco Networking Academy® Enterprise Networking, Security, and Automation
KEY PROJECTS / EXPERIENCE
  • Administered multi-vendor core infrastructures involving Cisco, Nokia, and Huawei PE Routers.
  • Managed complex IP, Internet, and MPLS VPN networks, ensuring continuous service delivery for 100+ enterprise clients.
  • Expert in routing protocols (OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, IS-IS) and enterprise switching (VLANs, STP).
  • Conducted detailed network troubleshooting and packet analysis (Wireshark) to resolve complex connectivity issues.