Davut Isik

Acting Chief Executive Officer @ Minetec Smart Mining

About

I specialise in transforming mining operations through advanced safety and automation technologies. With executive leadership experience as Acting CEO and COO at Minetec Smart Mining, I work closely with mines across Africa to implement large-scale Collision Avoidance Systems (CAS), Fuel Automation (FAS/FUMS), Fatigue Monitoring, and fleet-wide operational intelligence platforms.My focus is on helping mines operate:*safer*more efficiently*with real-time visibility*and reduced operational riskI work directly with OEMs, mining houses, technology partners, and R&D teams to drive modernization across open-cast and underground environments.If you’re exploring mining automation, digitalization, or safety modernization, I’m always open to connecting.

Country

South Africa

City

Johannesburg Metropolitan Area

Industry

Mining & Metals

Skill

Equipment Tracking & Real-time Monitoring, Mining Automation, Fatigue Monitoring & Operator Safety, Collision Avoidance System (CAS), Fuel Automation & Monitoring (FAS/ FUMS), Strategic Planning, Executive Team Member, C Level Management, Interim Management, Microsoft Office, English, Research, Business Strategy, Project Planning, Analysis, Market Research, Business Analysis, Project Management, Social Media

Experience

Acting Chief Executive Officer

Minetec Smart Mining

2025-5 - Present · 1 yr 5 mos

City of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

Appointed by the Board of Directors to serve as Acting CEO during a leadership transition. Responsible for overseeing company strategy, operations, and key partnerships while continuing to support core business functions as COO. Key responsibilities include: Leading executive decision-making and organizational alignment Driving growth initiatives and product innovation Managing stakeholder relations with clients, partners, and suppliers Ensuring continuity across all operational, technical, and commercial activities

COO

Minetec Smart Mining

2022-1 - Present · 4 yrs 9 mos

Johannesburg

* Managed operations across engineering, software development, embedded systems, field services, and technical support * Oversaw deployment of automation and safety systems across mines in SA and Türkiye * Directed R&D efforts for CAS L8/L9, FAS v2, fatigue monitoring * Strengthened supply chain and production efficiency during hardware redesign cycles * Built cross-functional processes improving response times and uptime of client systems

Assistant General Manager

OPSICOL

2021-2 - Present · 5 yrs 8 mos

Gauteng, South Africa

Education

İstanbul Ticaret Üniversitesi

International Relations and Affairs

2012 - 2015 · 3 yrs

Yüksek Lisans

Boğaziçi University

Linguistics

2006 - 2011 · 5 yrs

I completed Linguistics Certificate Program at Bogazici University and qualified for Master's program from the same university.

Boğaziçi University

Turkish Language and Literature

2006 - 2011 · 5 yrs

Uppsala University

Dilbilim

2009 - 2010 · 1 yr

Erasmus programı kapsamında bir dönem okudum. Finlandiya, Litvanya ve Fransa'yı gezdim. Bol temiz hava soluyup bisiklete bindim, yeni arkadaşlıklar kurdum. Farklı bir eğitim sistemini tecrübe ettim.