About Me

I'm a dedicated Cybersecurity Engineer based in the UK with 4+ years of expertise in network defense, infrastructure hardening, and cloud security operations. I specialize in designing and managing resilient security solutions across complex environments using leading products like Fortinet, CheckPoint, and Microsoft. My mission is to build robust defenses against emerging cyber threats.

Work History

  • Network and Security Specialist - Otokoc Otomotiv
    Full-Time | 2023 - Sep 2025 (Turkiye Distributor of the Avis Budget Group and a Major Holding Company)
  • Cyber Security Specialist - Trive
    Full-Time | 2022 - 2023
  • Network Security Engineer - Destel IT Solutions
    Full-Time | 2021 - 2022
  • Network Intern - PremierTurk IT Center
    Internship | Summer 2019
  • 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
  • Designed and managed a robust FortiNAC system for comprehensive Network Access Control (NAC) and Zero Trust policy enforcement.
  • Configured and maintained high-availability FortiGate firewalls for complex network segmentation and VPN (IPsec/SSL) connectivity.
  • 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.
  • 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
  • Led the migration of network services from on-premise to Azure infrastructure, ensuring seamless and secure hybrid connectivity.
  • 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 & General

CERTIFICATIONS
  • CCNA
  • Cisco Networking Academy® Enterprise Networking, Security, and Automation
KEY PROJECTS / EXPERIENCE
  • Expert in routing protocols (OSPF, EIGRP, BGP) and enterprise switching (VLANs, STP).
  • Conducted detailed network troubleshooting and packet analysis (Wireshark) to resolve complex connectivity issues.