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Songül Avcı

@songlavc

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Business Development Specialist with expertise in innovation and project management.

Turkey

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What I'm looking for

I seek a role that fosters innovation and allows for impactful project management.

I am a dedicated Business Development Specialist with a strong focus on innovation and project management. Currently, I work at Turkish Cargo, where I lead initiatives in machine learning-based dynamic pricing and augmented reality projects. My role involves coordinating change management processes and conducting feasibility studies to enhance operational efficiency.

Previously, I served as a Product Management Specialist at Silverline Appliances and a Product Manager at KION Group Türkiye. My experience spans over seven years in product management, where I implemented digital solutions for fleet management and oversaw the development of autonomous equipment. I have a proven track record of collaborating with international teams and driving product development efforts.

With a background in engineering and a passion for leveraging technology to solve complex problems, I am committed to delivering innovative solutions that meet business needs. I thrive in dynamic environments and am eager to contribute to projects that push the boundaries of technology and efficiency.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Innovation Specialist

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Turkish Cargo - Turkish Airlines

Jun 2023 - Present (2 years)

As an Innovation Specialist, I coordinated machine learning-based projects, conducted feasibility reports, and managed change processes. I led initiatives like the Forklift Tracking System and supported UAV projects for disaster response, ensuring compliance with aviation regulations.

Project Coordination Change Management Team Leadership Machine Learning Feasibility Report Risk Assessment Augmented Reality

Product Management Specialist

Silverline Appliances

Nov 2022 - May 2023 (6 months)

Managed product configurations and provided technical training for sales teams. Implemented digital solutions for fleet management and worked on autonomous equipment projects, enhancing operational efficiency in warehouse management.

Product Management Technical Training Fleet Management Intralogistics Stakeholder Engagement

Product Manager

Hasel Istif Makinaları A.S. – KION Group Türkiye

Feb 2015 - Apr 2022 (7 years 2 months)

Oversaw stock configurations and technical training for warehouse equipment. Led projects on digital solutions and autonomous systems, representing product groups in international meetings and collaborating with Linde MH.

Product Management Stock Configuration Technical Training Autonomous Intralogistics Collaboration Database Management

Project Engineer

Serkon Endüstriyel Malzeme Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş.

Nov 2013 - Jul 2014 (8 months)

Designed heating, cooling, and fire installations for major projects. Managed procurement and liaised with international suppliers to ensure project success.

Design Procurement Heating Systems Fire Installations Supplier Management Project Management Compliance

Intern

AKENERJİ ELEKTRİK ÜRETİM A.Ş.

Jul 2012 - Sep 2012 (2 months)

Completed internships in maintenance, focusing on equipment used in energy production. Conducted inspections to ensure safety compliance.

Maintenance Technical Office Work Compliance Pump Maintenance Team Collaboration

Student Assistant

Marmara University

Aug 2011 - Feb 2012 (6 months)

Assisted in a TÜBİTAK approved project and supported programming courses. Engaged in teaching and preparation of educational materials.

Research Assistance Teaching Programming C++Student Engagement

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Marmara University

Bachelor of Engineering, Environmental Engineering

2009 - 2013

Activities and societies: Assisted in TÜBİTAK approved projects and student assistantship for programming courses.

Studied Environmental Engineering with a focus on the extraction of volatile fatty acids by membrane method in the Environmental Laboratory. Assisted in teaching Visual Basics and C++ programming courses, including preparation of quizzes and exams.