Umut Dede

Own end-to-end delivery of StockTuner, a B2B marketplace for surplus industrial stock, including roadmap, releases, security, compliance, and operations. Led a full security audit, closed critical and high-severity findings, and introduced AI-assisted operations.

Established a UK-based technology consultancy focused on IT infrastructure advisory, cybersecurity readiness, and AI-enabled business solutions. Built and run the company's web platform and a 40-agent AI operations system, and developed MeetLens, an AI meeting assistant.

Led IT infrastructure, systems, security, and service operations in a business-critical manufacturing environment. Managed day-to-day IT operations, administered Windows Server, Active Directory, Microsoft 365, VMware, and network/security infrastructure, and drove Windows 11 rollout to 99% completion.

Oversaw infrastructure and cybersecurity operations in coordination with international IT teams. Managed local IT infrastructure, coordinated with global teams, implemented security controls, and managed budgets and vendors.

Supervised infrastructure operations, support processes, and system reliability. Led infrastructure improvement, standardization, and system upgrade projects, and provided technical guidance and training.

Established and managed the IT function and led end-to-end infrastructure transformation projects. Built the IT department foundations, including system rooms, server/network infrastructure, security components, and disaster recovery environment.

Managed infrastructure, server, network, ERP, and support operations across multi-location and international environments. Provided IT support for multiple countries and supported SAP in a high-availability industrial environment.

Pursued a degree in Computer and Information Systems with instruction in English.