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Systems & Network Infrastructure
Building, running and sustaining server, virtualisation and network infrastructure.
İzmir · Information Technology
Oğuz Akdemir
IT Manager · 15+ years
I put technology to work for the business: secure infrastructure, reliable data and measurable efficiency.
15+years in information technology
2countries: IT for plants in Türkiye and Mexico
Master'sInformation Technology and Internet Security
LLMon-premise AI and process automation
01 / Profile
Good IT management is invisible: systems run, data stays safe, and people get on with their work.
For more than fifteen years I have designed, run and improved IT infrastructure for organisations. I have held responsibility across every layer of IT, from servers and networks to databases, information security and in-house software.
My degree in Business Administration lets me weigh technology decisions in terms of cost, risk and efficiency. My master's in Information Technology and Internet Security grounds those decisions in solid technical and security foundations.
Today I manage IT for a manufacturing company's plants in Türkiye and Mexico, where I focus on bringing AI into business processes safely through on-premise large language models (LLMs) and process automation.
02 / Expertise
Areas of expertise
End-to-end experience across every layer of IT, from strategy to execution.
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Database Management
Database design, performance, backup and data integrity.
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Information Security
Risk-based security policies, access management and rapid incident response.
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AI & Automation
LLM solutions that keep data in-house, and automation of repetitive work.
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Software & Web
Purpose-built applications, system integrations and web solutions.
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IT Management & Support
Service continuity, IT processes and end-user support.
03 / Projects
Selected work
A selection of measurable initiatives delivered in manufacturing.
Moving server infrastructure to the cloud
99.9%availability
$1–2klower monthly cost
- Context
On-premise servers had to be replaced every five years, and backups required separate licence fees.
- What was done
The entire server estate was migrated to the cloud, with backups handled by native cloud capabilities.
- Outcome
Systems reached 99.9% availability. Hardware refresh and backup licence costs were eliminated, cutting monthly costs by USD 1,000–2,000.
Information security management: logging, monitoring and reporting
Monthlysecurity report to management
Continuousvulnerability scanning
- Context
Activity on critical systems was logged in scattered places and security was checked only periodically, so management had no regular, measurable view.
- What was done
- Logs from critical processes, including user and permission changes, database activity and internet access, are collected centrally and stored time-stamped and encrypted.
- Systems are scanned continuously for vulnerabilities, with an urgent-action process for critical findings.
- Vulnerabilities, threats and incidents are tracked through KPIs, and email-borne threats are analysed separately.
- Management receives a monthly security report that includes AI-assisted improvement recommendations.
- Outcome
Security moved from periodic checks to a continuous, measured and reported process, and every critical action can be traced and evidenced after the fact.
Digital transformation: in-house software, workflows and e-documents
0spent on outsourced software
Paperlessapprovals and documents
- Context
Quality, budget, approval and document processes ran on spreadsheets, paper forms and manual data entry.
- What was done
- I developed applications for ERP-linked periodic-check tracking of quality instruments, departmental budget control and bulk ERP data import, as well as the company website.
- Using the ERP's workflow module and a separate workflow application, purchase requests, HR leave forms and price approvals moved online.
- The e-transformation solution was adapted to company processes, and all documents are now issued electronically from the ERP.
- Outcome
Software needs were met without paying outside vendors; paper circulation ended, and every request, approval and document is traceable.
On-premise AI email assistant
30 → 5 minmorning email review
100%local, no data leaves
- Context
Users started each day with heavy email traffic, and important tasks could get lost in the inbox.
- What was done
A language model running on company servers summarises overnight email at first login and lists the actions required; every new message pops up with a summary and suggested actions.
- Outcome
Morning email review dropped from 30 minutes to 5. AI is used without any data leaving the company. Currently in pilot, the system is being rolled out gradually.
IT service management and ticketing
Data-drivenIT
- Context
Requests to IT went unrecorded, so the team's real workload was invisible.
- What was done
A ticketing system was introduced as the single channel for all requests, with regular reporting.
- Outcome
IT's workload became visible in data for the first time. Targets are now set on real figures rather than estimates, and IT can scale.
Renewing site infrastructure: wired and wireless network, devices, CCTV
96cameras · 4 sites
24/7secure mobile monitoring
- Context
Ageing cabling limited network performance; cameras were low quality, had no night vision and could not be viewed off site.
- What was done
- The cabling was renewed, all PCs moved to a leasing model, and an on-site support agreement was put in place.
- Access points were replaced and the wireless network upgraded; wireless coverage removed the need for new cable runs.
- 96 cameras across 4 sites were upgraded to high-resolution, night-vision units, with encrypted, per-user authorised mobile access.
- Outcome
The network got faster, cabling costs were avoided, hardware spend became a predictable monthly cost and the user experience improved markedly. Managers can monitor every site, day and night, from anywhere.
04 / Education
Education
Two disciplines combined: business and technology.
Master's degree
Information Technology and Internet Security
Technical depth and a security-first perspective.
Bachelor's degree
Business Administration
A foundation in management, cost and process thinking.
05 / Contact
Contact
For an exchange of ideas on technology, information security or AI, feel free to reach me directly.