Experience Summary
Her gün bir yerden göçmek ne iyi,
Her gün bir yere konmak ne güzel.
Bulanmadan, donmadan akmak ne hoş;
Dünle beraber gitti, cancağızım;
Ne kadar söz varsa düne ait,
Şimdi yeni şeyler söylemek lazım...
— Mevlânâ
A concise overview of my academic career, industrial R&D, professional services, consultancy, research management, software and systems engineering, and technology-development experience. For detailed responsibilities, projects, and professional activities, please visit the full Experience page →
Current Positions & Professional Services
ACADEMIC
Professor
İstanbul Arel University
Department of Computer Engineering
İstanbul, Türkiye
İstanbul, Türkiye
February 2026 – Present
R&D EVALUATION
R&D Center Evaluator
Ministry of Industry and Technology
Republic of Türkiye
July 2026 – Present
INDUSTRIAL R&D
Referee & Evaluator
TÜBİTAK–TEYDEB
Industrial R&D Projects
Ankara, Türkiye
Ankara, Türkiye
August 2005 – Present
Academic Career
Academic appointments in Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, and Electronics Engineering, including teaching, research, curriculum development, and departmental leadership.
Professor Mar 2022 – Jan 2026
İstanbul Atlas University
Department of Computer Engineering · İstanbul
Professor Feb 2019 – Feb 2022
İstanbul Aydın University
Department of Software Engineering · İstanbul
Adjunct Professor Sep 2018 – Jan 2019
İstanbul Esenyurt University
Department of Computer Engineering · İstanbul
Adjunct Professor Sep 2018 – Jan 2019
Doğuş University
Department of Computer Engineering · İstanbul
Professor & Chair, Department of Computer Engineering Sep 2010 – Jul 2016
Gediz University
İzmir, Türkiye
Professor & Chair, Department of Computer Engineering Sep 2008 – Sep 2010
Haliç University
Department of Computer Engineering · İstanbul
Associate Professor Aug 2002 – Aug 2008
Fatih University
Department of Computer Engineering · İstanbul
Lecturer (Part-Time) Sep 1997 – Jan 2002
Marmara University
Department of Computer Engineering · İstanbul
Lecturer Mar 1990 – May 1997
Uludağ University
Department of Electronics Engineering · Bursa
Industry, R&D & Professional Experience
Industrial R&D, software and systems engineering, technology management, project management, consultancy, process improvement, and national technology-development activities.
Consultant Dec 2017 – Nov 2018
Ankageo · İstanbul
Artificial Intelligence, video vehicle detection, GIS/cloud systems, software engineering, and software-process improvement projects.
Consultant / Deputy General Manager for R&D Nov 2016 – Dec 2017
Teracity Software Technologies · Bursa
R&D management, project-management processes, software-development process improvement, and R&D Center information systems.
Consultant to Institute Directors & Project Teams Jan 2012 – Dec 2014
TÜBİTAK–BİLGEM / BTE
R&D organization, software engineering, cloud computing, Hadoop and Big Data, national data-center infrastructure, IaaS/PaaS and National Search Engine activities.
Executive Committee Member Jun 2012 – May 2014
TÜBİTAK–TEYDEB BİLTEG
Evaluation of industrial IT R&D projects, funding decisions, and assignment of referees and inspectors.
Consultant Sep 2008 – Apr 2009
Metro İstanbul
Railway signalling systems, engineering technology development, technical roadmaps, and project planning.
Consultant & Referee Jun 2004 – Aug 2008
KOSGEB-supported Projects
Evaluation and consultancy for technology, software-development, and industrial innovation projects.
Consultant to Project Teams May 2003 – Dec 2003; Jul 2006 – Oct 2006
BELBİM · İstanbul
Technical consultancy for software-intensive transportation and information-system projects.
Consultant Aug 2005 – Mar 2006
İSBAK · İstanbul
Consultancy to management and engineering project teams on information technologies and intelligent transportation systems.
Consultant Jan 2004 – Feb 2005
Europe Software · İstanbul
Software engineering, system architecture, development processes, and software project consultancy.
Chief Researcher & Project Manager May 1997 – Jul 2002
TÜBİTAK–UEKAE · Gebze
Secure information systems, network management, cryptographic-device management, software architectures, project management, and national technology projects.
Co-Founder, Software Projects Manager & System Architect Sep 1995 – Jun 1997
ELKOSİS · Gebze
Software project management, systems architecture, software architecture, and engineering software development.
Consultant & Software Developer Sep 1992 – Dec 1995
TÜBİTAK Marmara Research Center
Consultancy and software development for electronics, engineering, and research projects.
Galaxy CAD Environment Project Team Member Sep 1987 – Dec 1989
University of Wisconsin–Madison
Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Wisconsin, USA.
Detailed Professional Experience
This page presents a compact summary of my academic and professional career. Detailed responsibilities, research and development activities, consultancy services, industrial projects, administrative duties, and technology-development work are available on the full Experience page →