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Education
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Cansu Ocak

Tampere

Summary

Dynamic Project Manager with a successful background in engineering, skilled in leading cross-functional teams, and improving stakeholder communication. Experienced in IT systems integration and risk assessment, I reduced supply costs by 10%, and led national R&D projects. projects. Proficient in strategic planning and operational improvement, I focus on improving efficiency and productivity while ensuring quality standards. I have implemented innovative solutions that foster positive organizational change.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Project Manager

Wärtsilä
Helsinki
10.2024 - Current
  • Develop and maintain project documentation, including charters, plans, deployment playbooks, and mitigation strategies
  • Lead project lifecycle from ideation to completion, ensuring seamless execution and stakeholder alignment
  • Coordinate cross-functional teams, allocating IT resources and overseeing development, testing, and deployment
  • Ensure vendor compliance with SLAs, KPIs, and contract agreements

Business Development Assistant

Hiava Oy
Uusimaa
05.2022 - 09.2023
  • Explore new supply chain business opportunities.
  • Collaborate with teams to implement strategies.
  • Analyze market research data.
  • Support business development with marketing and operations.
  • Manage project planning and execution. Track business and software development progress. Lead a sales team, enhancing performance.
  • Handle sales pipeline in CRM.

Grounding, Interior Wiring Consultant

Freelance
Istanbul
09.2019 - 01.2021
  • Assessing the grounding and interior wiring systems in buildings or other structures to identify any potential issues or hazards
  • Providing recommendations for improving or upgrading these systems to ensure compliance with safety standards and regulations
  • Reviewing plans and specifications for grounding and interior wiring systems to ensure they meet industry standards and regulations
  • Reviewing and approving grounding and interior wiring systems for compliance with industry standards and regulations
  • Inspecting and testing grounding and interior wiring systems to ensure they are functioning properly and safely
  • Providing technical support and assistance to clients on issues related to grounding and interior wiring systems

R&D Project Engineer/Coordinator

Marine Otomasyon Sistemleri
İstanbul
10.2018 - 03.2020
  • Successfully coordinated and executed multiple international R&D projects in a mix of Agile and Waterfall approaches focused on marine electronics and automation, resulting in successful product developments
  • Program PLC systems to perform specific functions depending on the needed output
  • Developed and submitted schematics and layouts for multi-layer high-speed PCB techniques
  • Designed the layout for electronic circuit boards for electronic automation appliances in the marine automation system and created user interface solutions
  • Facilitated the preparation and submission of grant applications for R&D subsidy institutions, ensuring compliance with electrical safety and required standards
  • Applied for necessary certificates like ATEX, MED, and EMC (EMI) to ensure product compliance with industry regulations
  • Testing and validation automation equipment and processes and inspecting for adherence with certification bodies such as ATEX, and EMC
  • Negotiated with suppliers to reduce supply costs by 10%, improving the company profitability

Education

Master of Science - MS - Automation Engineering

Tampere University
01.2024

Viestintä- ja vuorovaikutusosaaminen - Suomen kieli taso B2- Finnish B2

Turun Ammatti-instituutti
02.2022

Bachelor's degree - Philosophy

Istanbul University
01.2021

Bachelor's of Science - Electrical and Electronics Engineering

Istanbul University
01.2018

Skills

  • Leadership & team management
  • Remote logistics & operations
  • Safety management & risk assessment
  • Stakeholder communication
  • IT systems

Certification

  • Atlassian Agile Project Management Professional Certificate, 2024
  • Crisis Communication, 2024
  • UWashingtonX PM-IT-001x: Strategic Applications of IT Project & Program Management, 2024
  • Project Coordinator Training and Mentoring - TELUS International, 2023

Languages

  • Turkish, Native or Bilingual
  • English, Professional Working
  • Finnish, Limited Working

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Project Manager

Wärtsilä
10.2024 - Current

Business Development Assistant

Hiava Oy
05.2022 - 09.2023

Grounding, Interior Wiring Consultant

Freelance
09.2019 - 01.2021

R&D Project Engineer/Coordinator

Marine Otomasyon Sistemleri
10.2018 - 03.2020

Master of Science - MS - Automation Engineering

Tampere University

Viestintä- ja vuorovaikutusosaaminen - Suomen kieli taso B2- Finnish B2

Turun Ammatti-instituutti

Bachelor's degree - Philosophy

Istanbul University

Bachelor's of Science - Electrical and Electronics Engineering

Istanbul University
Cansu Ocak