About
Hi there, I am Ozan.
Welcome and thank you for visiting my website. I am Ozan, an IT Infrastructure Expert, a Python Developer and an avid outdoorsman. My IT journey started with a bachelor’s degree in MIS, and a part-time job as a Help Desk Specialist. Over the span of 8 years, I have excelled in IT Infrastructure, Python, and Computer Networks areas. I have an interest towards Cloud Computing, Software Development and Networking Domains and I am currently learning new technologies in these domains to pivot my career.
I am a driven individual when it comes to learning new things and I use that knowledge to build cool stuff with it. This very website is a good example of that, as I have built and deployed it with my learnings. My ultimate goal is to become a leader in tech industry that inspires people in tech to learn and employ new skills to advance their tech careers.
In my free time, I love to cycle, try new coffee shops, and spend time in nature. It is also worth mentioning that I love to laugh and have a signature laughter, very distinct kind as they tell me :) Alright, now carry on and scroll through the page to learn more about me and how I can help you. See you on the other side!
Skills
“Life without knowledge is death in disguise.”
Talib Kweli
Resume
“Protons give an atom its identity, electrons its personality.”
Bill Bryson
Education
Master of Science - Management Information Systems
2022 - 2023
University at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY
Currently I am doing my Master's Degree on Management Information Systems at University at Buffalo. My graduation will be in start of June 2023.
Bachelor of Arts - Management Information Systems
2012 - 2016
Yeditepe University Faculty of Commerce, Istanbul, Turkey
I have attained an MIS degree from one of the top schools in Turkey with a hundred percent scholarship.
Certifications
Cisco Certified Network Associate
Expiry Date : June 2024
- Used video courses and other self-study resources to learn more about Computer Networks.
- Built a virtual lab with GNS 3 and practiced network topologies.
Amazon Web Services Solutions Architect Associate
Expiry Date : March 2025
- Used video courses and other self-study resources to learn more about AWS Services.
- Used AWS free-tier account to complete my learnings through the AWS console.
Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals
Expiry Date : Does not expire
- Used Microsoft's official training guide for Azure Fundamental Services.
- Used Azure free-tier account to complete my learnings through the Azure Portal.
100 Days of Code: The Complete Python Pro Bootcamp
Does not expire
Certificate Of Completion, Udemy
- Completed 100 Days of Code Challenge by Angela Yu.
- Uploaded the code written and projects built on each day to my repository on GitHub.
Professional Experience
IT Infrastructure Team Lead
2013 - 2022
Hilti Corporation
- Managed 1st Level IT Helpdesk team, provided counsel and leadership on all aspects of business.
- Implemented Secure SD-WAN across all sites with no business impact or loss of service.
- Planned and executed various global rollout projects such as SCCM version rollouts, Cisco Any Connect VPN, Windows version rollouts, Office version rollouts, Zscaler Proxy App, Bitlocker, HP Managed Printing Services.
- Migrated major facilities (Headquarters, Tool Service and Training Center) of the organization with no business impact or loss of service.
Senior IT Infrastructure Specialist
2019 - 2022
Miele
- Eliminated potential risks by replacing legacy, out-of-support IT Infrastructure of all 10 sites with modern and up-to-date Infrastructure equipment.
- Increased productivity by managing support and change management requests for ERP application of the organization.
- Delivered turnkey IT Infrastructure to enable new business facilities to operate.
- Minimized cybersecurity vulnerabilities with IT Security Awareness Trainings for the organization.
IT Project Manager
2020 - 2021
PVH Corporation
- Managed and executed the IT proportion of the project to open a new facility and onboard 60 new employees for PVH Corporation.
- Built multiple conference-call ready meeting rooms to enable collaboration with Cisco and Barco solutions.
- Enabled corporate office to be used for business by delivering turnkey IT Infrastructure for the facility.
- Oriented IT Specialist of the organization following the project’s completion.
Projects
Cloud Resume Challenge
Completion Date : June 2022
- Deployed my resume website by using AWS Serverless Architecture to AWS Cloud.
- Created a CI/CD pipeline to automate the integration and deployment processes with GitHub Actions.
- Authored an article about my learnings and my experience with the challenge.