Melih Ozguc
@melihozguc
Executive consultant specializing in HR transformation and strategic management.
What I'm looking for
I am an executive-level consultant and HR leader with over 30 years of experience in strategic management, organizational transformation, and governance. My career has spanned various sectors including telecom, IT, and advisory services, both nationally and internationally. I have a proven track record of leading structural changes and implementing people systems that align business processes with strategic goals.
In my recent projects, I have integrated AI tools such as ChatGPT into my consulting practice, enhancing precision and agility in designing HR governance and organizational frameworks. I am passionate about creating value through deep expertise in leadership, compliance, and human systems across diverse industries.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Management Partner
GAIA PMO / Vision2Strategy
Oct 2023 - Present (1 year 7 months)
Delivering strategic consultancy on project management, HR transformation, and corporate development. Advising organizations on ICT legislation, competition, and PMO structuring.
Management Consultant (ICT & HR)
Freelance
Jan 2015 - Present (10 years 4 months)
Provided strategic advisory to companies in Telecom/ICT and facility management sectors, focusing on HR system development, compliance, and customer experience.
Chief People and Culture Officer
Talentra
Dec 2023 - May 2024 (5 months)
Led the development of company vision, mission, and strategic direction. Redesigned organizational structure, job families, and performance systems.
Director of Regulatory, Legal Affairs and Human Resources
Millenicom
Jan 2012 - Jan 2015 (3 years)
Managed HR and administrative operations, created company-wide policies, and established an internal legal unit ensuring regulatory compliance.
Director of Regulation and Inter-operator Relations
Millenicom
Jul 2010 - Jan 2012 (1 year 6 months)
Directed legal affairs, strategic planning, and ISO 27001 coordination while establishing inter-operator relations and managing wholesale partnerships.
Project Manager – SAP Integration
Telsim (now Vodafone)
Aug 1999 - Apr 2001 (1 year 8 months)
Led SAP PM and PS module implementation and delivered internal training on GSM and telecom operations.
Project Manager
Millenicom
Jul 2004 - Jan 2010 (5 years 6 months)
Led telecom infrastructure, VoIP setup, and interconnection projects while managing IT, billing, and technical teams across implementation stages.
Support & Application Engineer and OMCR Team Leader
Servisnet-Nortel Networks
Apr 2002 - Jul 2004 (2 years 3 months)
Provided L2/L3 support for DMS100 switches and led OMCR operations for Aycell GSM network, conducting BTS acceptance tests.
Switch Engineer
Viatel
Apr 2001 - Sep 2001 (5 months)
Handled Nortel DMS-100 troubleshooting and configuration, conducting pan-European SDH/PDH transmission line testing.
Mobile Network Planning Supervisor
Turkcell
Feb 1999 - Aug 1999 (6 months)
Designed HSCSD internet architecture and coordinated MSC upgrades while leading site and software implementation projects.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Yeditepe University
Master of Business Administration, Project Management
1998 - 2000
Completed coursework for a Master of Business Administration in Project Management, focusing on advanced project management techniques and strategies.
Hacettepe University
Master of Science, Computer Control Systems
1985 - 1988
Completed coursework for a Master of Science in Computer Control Systems, emphasizing the integration of computer systems in engineering applications.
Middle East Technical University
Bachelor of Science, Electrical & Electronics Engineering
1981 - 1985
Completed a Bachelor of Science in Electrical & Electronics Engineering, focusing on the principles of electrical systems, circuit design, and electronics.
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