Erkan Sen

As a co-founder and the R&D Director, I led the company’s technical vision and drove the development of pioneering cybersecurity products in Turkey. I managed the entire product lifecycle—from ideation to market launch. I contributed directly to API integrations, UX testing, market analysis, and user-driven product evolution. I collaborated with global vendors like Microsoft, Fortinet, Palo Alto, and Trellix (McAfee) to deliver tailored security solutions. I built strong communication between technical teams and R&D to accelerate innovation and introduced mentorship programs to foster junior talent. Keywords: CTO, R&D, Cybersecurity, Product Development, API Integration, Team Management, Security Architecture, Tech Leadership

As a Co-Founder and CTO, I helped establish one of Turkey's pioneering information security companies. I led innovative projects in cybersecurity, infrastructure integration, and product development, while managing technical teams and delivering custom solutions across diverse sectors—telecom, finance, energy, public, and healthcare. I ensured seamless project execution by combining technical expertise with strategic vision. Through mentorship, training programs, and agile processes, I boosted team performance and product quality. I managed PoC and demo operations for top-tier vendors and carried out international projects in the Balkans, Central Asia, and beyond. Key Contributions: * Cybersecurity Portfolio Management * API-Level Integrations & Custom Development * Project Management & Process Improvement * Global Vendor Partnerships (Microsoft, Cisco, Fortinet, Trellix, Palo Alto, etc.) * International Deployments (Northern Cyprus, Bosnia, Kosovo, Azerbaijan, Belarus) * Mentoring, Team Building & Technical Leadership These efforts contributed directly to clients' operational resilience, cybersecurity maturity, and long-term sustainability. Keywords: Cybersecurity, CTO, Project Management, API Integration, Technical Leadership, Client-Centric Solutions, International Projects, Mentorship

As a system support engineer and information security consultant, I played a key role in the deployment and management of corporate infrastructure as well as security projects. My responsibilities spanned from server and network management to software automation and security system integration. * Successfully managed PoC, demo, deployment, and support operations. * Delivered customized and secure solutions through consulting in systems, networks, and cybersecurity. * Developed micro applications as a software analyst to automate client-specific processes. * Installed and maintained Microsoft and Linux server systems; integrated IBM, HP, and Compaq enterprise hardware and storage platforms. * Deployed and managed centralized AntiVirus, HIPS, proxy filtering, and IDS solutions. * Designed secure and high-performance internet infrastructure through switch/router configuration. * Implemented email and data archiving solutions to ensure continuity in information management. * Built an internal Help Desk application to streamline and accelerate support and reporting processes. * Automated customs data collection processes, reducing operations from weeks to minutes. * Actively contributed to the establishment of a written reporting culture for operational transparency. Keywords: System Support, Linux/Windows Servers, Network Security, Help Desk Automation, Custom Software, Infrastructure Integration, Reporting Efficiency