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Technology and R&D Manager

GDZ Elektrik Dağıtım A.Ş.

İzmir, İZMİR, Türkiye

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Technology and R&D Management with 10+ years of experience and a profound understanding of the utilities, energy and consumer electronics industries.

My organisation

GDZ DSO, operating as an electricity distribution company, possesses the necessary equipment and infrastructure to conduct diverse studies on hydrogen, aiming to play a vital role in the transition towards sustainable energy. The company's focus is on providing environmentally friendly and efficient energy services aligned with contemporary needs. Key areas of emphasis include green hydrogen production, energy storage and conversion, integration of electricity and hydrogen, electricity generation utilizing hydrogen, infrastructure development, and engaging in research and development initiatives. In actively participating in these studies, GDZ Elektrik, functioning as a dissemination system operation, has the potential to make substantial contributions to the advancement of sustainable energy solutions. The integration of hydrogen technologies within its operations underscores the company's commitment to fostering a greener and more efficient energy landscape.
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About me

I’ve been successful in orchestrating sustainable business growth, adding commercial value to product lines, and generating substantial revenues, while overachieving business targets. within multiple categories, from Utilities, Consumer Electronics ındustries for IoT, Mobile Internet, Platforms to Connected Devices, CRM Applications, content platforms via GTM planning and product management. I have holistic performance on building / executing product strategy, driving strategic partnerships and value propositions.
Strategic Business Development and R&D Management Professional with 10+ years of experience and a profound understanding of the utilities, energy, and consumer electronics industries. Possesses extensive experience in international business and high-level relationship management, project and investment management, tech business development, strategic roadmap planning, and applying best practices to increase efficiency in operations. In depth experience in product management, CRM solutions, ERP systems, IOT, big data, AI and machine learning technologies, call center operations, customer services and sales & marketing in electronics & white goods. Over the years, acknowledged for sound decision making, the ability to lead high-performing teams, strong communication, coordination, social and interpersonal skills and a problem-solving aptitude

My organisation

GDZ Elektrik Dağıtım A.Ş.

https://www.gdzelektrik.com.tr/

Gdz Elektrik provides electricity, which is indispensable for daily life and the driving force of agriculture, trade and industry; It delivers to consumers with its safe, efficient, environmentally and people-oriented service approach and technological systems that comply with the requirements of the age. Gdz Elektrik has been providing 24-hour uninterrupted electricity distribution service to 3.6 million consumers and 5.9 million population on a total surface area of 13,123 square kilometers consisting of 47 districts and 2,383 neighborhoods in Izmir and Manisa provinces since 2013.

Skills

  • project
  • Energy dissemination

Interests

  • Renewable Energy
  • Hydrojen Storage

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Hydrogen Topic Headings

HORIZON-JTI-CLEANH2-2024-01-03: Development of innovative technologies for direct seawater electrolysisHORIZON-JTI-CLEANH2-2024-02-02: Novel large-scale aboveground storage solutions for demand-optimised supply of hydrogenHORIZON-JTI-CLEANH2-2024-03-03: Next generation on-board storage solutions for hydrogen-powered maritime applicationsHORIZON-JTI-CLEANH2-2024-06-01: Large-scale Hydrogen ValleyHORIZON-JTI-CLEANH2-2024-06-02: Small-scale Hydrogen Valley

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