About Me
As a former Navy veteran with over 6 years of professional IT experience, I bring a unique blend of military discipline, leadership skills, and technical expertise to the field of cybersecurity. My service in the Navy has instilled in me the core values of honor, courage, and commitment - principles that I apply daily in protecting digital infrastructures and securing sensitive information.
Combining my military background with an MBA and CISSP certification, I possess strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with a proven ability to multi-task and manage time efficiently in high-pressure environments.
I'm passionate about advancing my career in Cloud Security, specializing in SIEM engineering, vulnerability management, alert remediation, tuning, and tool deployment. My diverse skill set and dedication to cybersecurity make me a valuable asset in protecting digital infrastructures and mitigating security risks.
Education
Naval Academy
Bachelor of Science in Engineering
2012 - 2016 | Annapolis, Maryland
As a top graduate from one of Turkey's elite military institutions, I was selected for an exclusive exchange program at the United States Naval Academy. This world-renowned institution is celebrated for its rigorous academic curriculum, unparalleled leadership training, and production of distinguished military officers. The experience provided me with a unique international perspective and honed my skills in engineering, cybersecurity, and strategic leadership.
- Graduated first in class among 1,100 students
- Received 10 certificates of appreciation for outstanding performance
- Served as Chairman of the Honor Committee
- Spearheaded initiatives to enhance cybersecurity education
Université de Genève
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
2016 - 2019 | Geneva, Switzerland
I pursued my MBA at the prestigious Université de Genève, Switzerland's second-oldest university founded in 1559. Consistently ranked among the world's top educational institutions, it offers a rigorous business program that leverages Geneva's unique position as a global hub for international organizations. This experience significantly enhanced my cross-cultural management skills and provided invaluable insights into international business practices.
- Participated in highly competitive international exchange program
- Specialized in global leadership and strategic management
- Conducted extensive research on technology management in multinational corporations
- Developed expertise in navigating complex international business environments
Skills & Certifications
Certifications
CISSP
Certified Information Systems Security Professional
Issued 2023
Splunk Enterprise Security Certified Admin
Advanced Splunk Security Administration
Issued 2023
Splunk Core Certified User
Core Splunk Competencies
Issued 2023
Splunk Core Certified Power User
Advanced Splunk Usage
Issued 2023
Splunk Certified Cybersecurity Defense Analyst
Security Analysis and Defense
Issued 2023
AWS Certified Security – Specialty
Advanced AWS Security
Issued 2023
Azure AZ-500: Microsoft Azure Security Technologies
Azure Security Expert
Issued 2023
CompTIA Security+
Foundation Security Certification
Issued 2023
AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
AWS Cloud Fundamentals
Issued 2023
Azure AZ-900: Microsoft Azure Fundamentals
Azure Cloud Fundamentals
Issued 2023
Cyber Incident Response
Infosec Certified
Issued Aug 2022
Operationalizing MITRE ATT&CK for SOCs
Picus Security Certified
Issued Aug 2022
Cloud Tools for PowerShell
Google Cloud Certified
Issued Jul 2022
Linux Server Management and Security
University of Colorado Denver
Issued Jun 2022
Professional Experience
Cloud Security Lead
Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu LLP | Oct 2022 - Present
Cyber Security Analyst
CyberNow Labs | June 2024– Present
Product Engineer
Tech Action LLC | Dec 2019-Sep 2021